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Student Navigator, Grand Rapids Public Schools

Job Description

Student Navigator, Grand Rapids Public Schools

Date: August 3, 2022

Position Title: Student Navigator, Grand Rapids Public Schools (GRPS funding position through 6/30/2023)

Department: K-12 Partnerships

Job ID: 1386

Work Hours/Schedule: 40 Hours/48 Weeks

Compensation: Meet and Confer Grade 11 - $19.22/hour

Reports to: Director of K-12 Partnerships

Posting Close Date: August 17, 2022

BENEFITS
Grand Rapids Community College provides an excellent benefits experience for our GRCC family. Our benefit package is designed to enhance employees' health and well-being. Part-time employees have different benefits outlined in the specific collective bargaining agreements and handbooks. Below is an overview of these benefits, additional details are available on the Human Resources/Benefits website:


• Six health insurance plan options (includes a high deductible plan with a health savings account option).
• A unique dental & vision reimbursement program (includes coverage for adult orthodontia & lasik eye surgery).
• Employer sponsored retirement plans as well as voluntary retirement savings plans (403b or 457 plans)
• Tuition benefits at GRCC for you, your spouse and your dependents.
• Tuition reimbursement at other higher education institutions for you.
• Generous time off that includes sick, vacation and personal leave banks.
• Paid holidays and holiday shutdown period in late December!

SUMMARY
The Student Navigator will serve as a resource and mentor for GRPS students enrolled in the Ottawa Hills Middle College Program as well as those participating in dual & concurrent enrollment within the GRPS district. This position requires active support and guidance for students as they transition into a collegiate environment. The Student Navigator will ensure students are equipped with the necessary tools and strategies to be successful college students. The Navigator will maintain consistent contact with students and serve as a liaison between faculty and administration at the high school and Grand Rapids Community College.


ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
• Provide onsite support services for GRPS Ottawa Hills Middle College Students and GRPS Dual/Concurrent enrolled students
• Mentor Middle College & dual enrolled students resulting in increased student retention and completion rates
• Input and report student data, providing weekly reports to Director of K-12 Partnerships
• Support the development of non-cognitive skills that are essential for academic success and college persistence
(e.g. resilience, self-regulation and advocacy, and social comfort)
• Address student needs or challenges in response to early alertreports
• Proactively intervene when students show early signs of attendance, behavior, or academic concerns
• Assist in connecting students to college resources for academic and service support
• Coordinate with high school staff to create individual remediation plans as necessary
• Maintain appropriate documentation and notes of student interactions, referrals, and resources
• Monitor and track student success
• Recruit and promote program at outreach and community events
• Assist with test proctoring and application processing as needed
• Participate in department meetings as needed
• Regular attendance during normal scheduled hours is required. Being present is essential for serving customers and performing the essential functions of this position.
• Performs other related duties as assigned

JOB SPECIFICATIONS
Education

• Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s degree preferred
• National Career Readiness Certificate (NCRC) preferred

Experience
• Prior experience working with high school students preferred
• Proven student support services and experience with participants with diverse backgrounds and barriers
• Experience with at-risk and underrepresented populations preferred
• Knowledge of data reporting systems, experience with data tracing and preparing reports

Competencies
• The following competencies are essential and will be evaluated for our candidates through the evidence-based selection process:

Foundational Competencies
• Responsibility
• Adaptability
• Achievement
• Teamwork
• Speaking
• Decisive
• Listening
• Information Skills

Occupational Competencies
• Getting Information
• Interacting with Computers
• Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
• Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
• Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
• Making Decisions and Solving Problems
• Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
• Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
• Processing Information
• Documenting/Recording Information
• Communicating with Persons Outside Organization
• Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
• Thinking Creatively
• Analyzing Data or Information
• Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others

Skills
• Ability to relate to diverse high school student populations
• High level of energy, enthusiasm, and the ability to be innovative and creative
• Ability to organize work, handle multiple tasks, and meet timelines in a multi-projectenvironment
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Proficient in use of electronic student information systems (PeopleSoft), Microsoft Office (especially Excel), and other Internet applications preferred
• Self-motivated with the ability to work with minimalsupervision
• Experience with data tracking and preparing reports
• Ability to maintain a positive customer and student oriented approach in a demanding work environment
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Proven experience working with diverse populations both with individuals and groups
• Compliance with FERPA guidelines
• Understanding of the mission and philosophy of middle college

Mental Demands
• Must be able to communicate effectively and efficiently both verbally and inwriting
• Must be able to effectively and confidentially manage high stress student issues and concerns

Physical Demands
• The position requires long periods of sitting, standing, reading and writing, listening andspeaking
• Must be able to lift up to 20 pounds

Working Conditions
• Grand Rapids Community College will comply with any mandated health and safety requirements. Employees will be directed to our GRCC Policy(s) for compliance information.

METHOD OF APPLICATION Grand Rapids Community College is only accepting online applications for this position at https://www.grcc.edu/jobs.
Submit a cover letter and resume in one document. The opportunity to apply for this position will close on August 17, 2022 at 11:59PM. Individuals with diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Grand Rapids Community College is an equal opportunity employer. Visa sponsorship is not available.
Grand Rapids Community College creates an inclusive learning and working environment that recognizes the value and dignity of each person. It is the policy and practice of GRCC to provide equal educational and employment opportunities regardless of age, race, color, religion, marital status, sex/gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, height, weight, national origin, disability, political affiliation, familial status, veteran status or genetics in all programs, activities, services, employment and advancement including admissions to, access to, treatment in, or compensation in employment as required by state and federal law. GRCC is committed to reviewing all aspects of GRCC programs, activities, services and employment, including recruitment, selection, retention and promotion to identify and eliminate barriers in order to prevent discrimination on the basis of the listed protected characteristics. The college will not tolerate any form of retaliation against any person for bringing charges of discrimination or participating in an investigation. Further information may be obtained from the EEO Office or the Office of General Counsel, 143 Bostwick Avenue NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503-3295

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