Wkfc Dev Student Navigator

Maine Community College System • South Portland, ME

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About The Position

Workforce Development Student Navigator is responsible for onboarding, supporting and retaining students in workforce training programs. This position will develop and implement proactive student support and retention strategies designed to help workforce students persist toward their career and academic goals. This position works closely with other college offices as well as career centers, community support organizations and local businesses.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Social Services, Education or related discipline.
• Experience in student advising and/or career readiness and job placement.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree
• Two years of experience working in higher education setting

Responsibilities

• Onboarding, supporting and retaining students in workforce training programs.
• Develop and implement proactive student support and retention strategies designed to help workforce students persist toward their career and academic goals.
• Work closely with other college offices, career centers, community support organizations and local businesses.

Benefits

• 100% employer paid health, dental and life insurance for employees (spouse/domestic partner/dependent coverage also available)
• Vision insurance
• Choice of Maine Public Employees Retirement System or TIAA CREF in lieu of social security
• Generous vacation/personal/sick time allowances
• 13 paid holidays
• Professional development
• Free tuition within the MCCS for employees, spouse and/or dependents

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level