<span>CAREER NAVIGATOR - THECB (PART-TIME POOL/GRANT FUNDED)</span>

$56,160 - $56,160/Yr

Del Mar College - Corpus Christi, TX

Part-time - Entry Level

Corpus Christi, TX

Educational Services

About the position

The Career Navigator position at Del Mar College is a part-time role focused on assisting students in their educational and career pathways. The primary purpose of this position is to support grant-funded students by providing recruitment, assessment, mentoring, and job placement assistance, ensuring their professional success and retention in the program.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the coordination and implementation of outreach and recruitment strategies for the integrated career pathway program.
• Track student attendance, behavior, and progress for required THECB reports.
• Refer students to a network of campus and community service providers.
• Establish positive and trusting relationships with students.
• Assist in the coordination and/or supportive services to support academic persistence and success.
• Connect students to college admission processes, including financial aid, academic advising, and academic and student support services.
• Document student contact and maintain accurate files in accordance with FERPA guidelines.
• Facilitate student success by creating peer networks and fostering accountability and self-advocacy.
• Monitor and track student progress and meet with students regarding academic achievement.
• Actively outreach and recruit potential candidates and employers.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree.
• One (1) year of experience in coordinating education programs.
• Experience in supporting at-risk populations and managing multiple student support activities and coordinating referrals to community partners.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Intermediate level computer application skills including Word and Excel.
• Knowledge of instructional design, program planning, and training environments.

Nice-to-haves

• Master's degree in Social Services, Education, or similar background.
• Experience with student recruiting and advising, workforce placement, or coordinating academic and social services.
• Experience in providing case management supporting adults from recruitment and intake through certification and employment.
• Proficient knowledge of Excel, instructional design, program planning, and training environments.
• Knowledge of state programs and policies and local public and non-profit support services.

Benefits

• $27.00 per hour
• Part-time employment
• Flexible working hours including evenings and weekends as needed