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St. Clair County Community College•Port Huron, MI

About The Position

Provide career & college navigation to prospective and current students in a career-focused system in the St. Clair County region aligned with labor market needs.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required.
Ability to work effectively with a variety of constituents while fulfilling a world-class service function.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Ability to work well within a team.
High degree of computer literacy.
Commitment to providing outstanding customer service.
Available to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends.

Nice To Haves

Willing to consider candidates in the process of obtaining a bachelor’s degree.
One year of related work experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide outreach to community organizations to engage prospective students with post-secondary education and workforce opportunities to gain industry-specific skills and knowledge to increase persistence to attainment, gain employment, and advance careers.
Collaborate with local and regional community partners to provide cross-sector, career-focused pathway navigation into the college's postsecondary pathways.
Work closely with the Director and community partners to monitor the current labor market and workforce trends and opportunities.
Provide success coaching and continued navigation advising with wrap-around support to increase persistence and completion.
Assist with the navigation of enrollment, financial aid, and employment processes while addressing barriers and challenges related to their completion.
Participate in meetings, committees, and training sessions, as requested.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Up to thirty-eight (38) paid time off days annually (prorated based on hire date).
Up to fourteen (14) paid holidays/days closed throughout the year (including time off from December 24 through New Year’s Day), depending on hire date.
Multiple medical health plan options upon date of hire.
Employer-paid dental, life, and long-term disability insurance upon date of hire.
Reimbursement payments for individuals who are declining medical and/or dental insurance coverage.
Up to $500 annual vision/hearing allowance.
Participation in TIAA or MPSERS retirement system (includes employer and employee contribution options).
Scholarship for employees, spouse, and/or dependent children to attend SC4 credit classes covering the full cost of registration fee, tuition, and technology fee (when applicable) per campus guidelines.
Additional funds for employment-related education/training each year, upon approval.
Access to educational funds for education, professional memberships, travel, and conferences.