Reentry Navigator

Columbia Basin College•Wa 99301, WA

14h•Hybrid

About The Position

Join the CBC team and help us transform students’ lives! CBC is committed to our vision to be the educational home that transforms students' lives through economic and social mobility. We are one of eight Hispanic-Serving Institutions in Washington state with Hispanic students representing just under half of our student population. As such, CBC is committed to discovering and enacting innovative ways to intentionally serve Hispanic students while serving all. We center equity in all that we do and seek to attract and retain engaged individuals committed to helping all students be successful in accomplishing their goals. CBC places a high value on the ability to communicate effectively across cultures, to implement culturally responsive teaching strategies, and model intercultural empathy. Experience in serving Hispanic students is not merely a preference — it is valued at Columbia Basin College. Advanced intercultural knowledge and skills among our faculty is essential to the success of our students and our institution as a whole. El CBC está comprometido con nuestra visión de ser el hogar educativo que transforma las vidas de los estudiantes a través de la movilización económica y social. Somos una de ocho Instituciones al Servicio de los hispanos en el estado de Washington y los estudiantes hispanos representan un poco menos de la mitad de nuestra población estudiantil. Como tal, CBC se compromete a descubrir y crear formas innovadoras para servir intencionalmente a los estudiantes hispanos, mientras que al mismo tiempo sirve a todos los demás. Nos enfocamos en la equidad en todo lo que hacemos y buscamos atraer y retener individuos que se comprometan en ayudar a todos los estudiantes a tener éxito en el logro de sus metas. El CBC le da un enorme valor a la habilidad de comunicarse efectivamente a través de culturas, para implementar estrategias de enseñanza culturalmente responsivas, y modelar empatía intercultural. La experiencia en servir a los estudiantes hispanos no es simplemente una preferencia, sino que es algo que se valora en el Columbia Basin College. El conocimiento y las aptitudes interculturales avanzadas entre nuestros profesores son esenciales para el éxito de nuestros estudiantes y de nuestra institución en su totalidad. Find out more about our diverse and vibrant community! Visit Tri-Cities Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Benton-Franklin Trends Here’s how you will support our mission The Reentry Navigator will provide education-related reentry support and community outreach for current and prospective justice-impacted students. This position collaborates. with college and community representatives, including law enforcement and corrections staff, to advance equitable student access and success, in alignment with college strategic goals. The Reentry Navigator will report to the Director for Student Recruitment. The salary range for this position is $58,546.00 - $67,360.00 annually. This position is open until filled. First consideration will be given to applicants whose complete application has been received by July 12 , 2026 at 11:59 PM PST . The College will conduct initial interviews with selected candidates via Zoom and will conduct on-campus interviews with finalists.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from an institutionally accredited college or university
Two (2) years of experience working in education, social/human services or community outreach
Understanding of how racial and intersectional inequities limit access to and success in higher education
Provide proof of lawful permanent residency or other appropriate work authorization as required by the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.
Disclose any substantiated findings or any ongoing investigations related to sexual misconduct as required by RCW 28B.112.080.
Pass a criminal background check.
Verify education at the time of hire.
Maintain an alcohol-free and drug-free workplace during employment.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated experience working with the criminal justice systems or incarcerated populations
Experience with outreach, marketing, and/or participant recruitment
Proficiency in working with and understanding spreadsheets and data bases
Program development and evaluation experience
Experience working with CRM software systems

Responsibilities

Collaborate and communicate with corrections navigators and jail staff to connect in person with prospective students prior to release and create a seamless transition for participants
Engage in frequent check-ins with current and prospective students to strengthen relationships, cultivate educational capital and increase academic and social confidence
Maintain accurate and detailed documentation and outcomes records on students for purposes of data analysis and evaluation
Contribute to the development and implementation of an outreach and recruitment plan to create a climate of belonging, inclusion and affirmation for justice-impacted people; support the CBC strategic plan for recruitment and outreach
Create and present workshops and/or information for potential students who are being released from incarceration to promote CBC in general, as well as specific College programs by creating a positive, engaging and collaborative environment
Meet with prospective students one-on-one to provide guidance through the following onboarding enrollment steps: application submission, financial aid, getting started steps and assessment preparation as well as. assisting with providing information on programs and degrees at CBC
Provide workshops, small group activities and one-on-one meetings to assist with engagement in student life, campus activities and access to campus and community resources
Contribute to the development and dissemination of CBC marketing materials and recruitment activities for justice-impacted people
Participate in regular staff meetings to maintain current institutional information as well as prepare for new initiatives and enrollment management strategies to allow for planning departmental work under campus mission
Assist in maintaining a campus-wide outreach/recruitment calendar, utilize web-based recruitment tools and scheduling systems to ensure communication with prospective students
Attend trainings and conferences to keep current with the requirements and procedures for transiting students including (but not limited to) attending and participating in quarterly trainings and conference calls with statewide Education Navigators
Convene committees that serve to enhance the student experience and advocate for current and formerly incarcerated students
participate and develop peer-mentoring programs to facilitate the creation of student support groups made up for Justice Involved students and alumni
Provide educational related transition assistance such as referrals for support services and college expenses
Build and maintain current information about available resources to housing, employment and assistance for formerly incarcerated students that will promote student retention, success and completion
Perform other related duties as assigned