Grant Navigator | Jefferson College - Military Veterans

Grant Navigator Classification Summary: Under the direction of the Director of Workforce and Employment Services, the Grant Navigator is responsible for the recruiting and successful completion of program participants. The Grant Navigator assist students in linking academic, personal and professional goals and resources to ensure persistence to graduation. The Grant Navigator is vital to developing the key data points needed to ensure program and apprenticeship completion. The Grant Navigator tracks student performance and complies with all grant reporting requirements including confidential storage of all student records. This position is partially paid by grant-funds through 2028. This grant aims to lead the implementation of vital apprenticeship programs that strengthen the local workforce and provide students with hands-on experience in high-demand fields. As the grant lead, Jefferson College will coordinate efforts among a consortium of five Missouri colleges to deliver comprehensive training and real-world experience to students, preparing them for successful careers while addressing the workforce needs in the region. Jefferson College, with its consortium partners, is committed to enhancing its students' educational and career prospects while contributing to the region's economic vitality through these innovative apprenticeship programs. Minimum Education and/or Training and Experience: Bachelor's degree in education or related field and minimum of one year of related experience. Preferred Education and/or Training and Experience: Licensing Requirements: None Classification Duties: 1. Provide academic, career, and personal guidance to students throughout the College. (C4)2. Research academic, career, and personal information necessary to support student needs, while compiling and providing internal and external resources. (C4)3. Ensure the safety of student records and other information by filing documentation in the proper areas, both physically and through various software programs. Determine if student information should be shared to outside constitutes, as needed. (B2)4. Coordinate and facilitate campus visits and/or events for current and prospective students. (B2)5. Coordinate and teach courses and workshops for program participants. (C4)6. Perform communication duties such as creating and maintaining social media sites content as assigned. (B2)7. Perform other related duties of a comparable level/type as assigned. Position Duties: Recruit and screen potential youth and adult candidates interested in apprenticeship training programs. Meet with participants to establish eligibility, complete intake documents, review employment outlook, create individualized career plans, and provide orientation on rules, expectations, and resources. Act as a coach to motivate participants toward program completion and employment. Facilitate instruction on job-seeking skills, resume writing, application procedures, interview preparation, and job retention strategies. Maintain contact with participants, monitor their attendance and progress, and advise on support services when necessary. Collect, compile, and report recruitment, enrollment, and navigation services data to meet strategic enrollment needs and grant requirements. Prepare documents, reports, and routine correspondence. Assist in preparing quarterly, final, and other reports required by the grant. Build relationships with local community service agencies for student support service referrals. Collaborate with program and grant staff to develop systems and procedures and ensure proper service delivery. Direct prospective students through the Workforce application process, provide accurate program information by maintaining a working knowledge of Workforce and Employment services programs and services and maintain employment and education records. Process all information requests and input and track all applications. Manage communications with stakeholders, maintain the job board, and ensure compliance with FERPA in all communications. Knowledge: Customer service principles; Computers and related software applications; Applicable local, state and federal laws, rules, and regulations; Academic program requirements; Workshop and program principles and operations; Presentation principles and practices; Diverse populations and cultures. Skills: Providing customer service; Using computers and related software applications; Interpreting academic program requirements; Advising students on applicable policies and procedures; Reviewing and processing paperwork, forms, and/or other related items; Developing and implementing programs and workshops; Maintaining confidentiality; Resolving conflicts; Communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction. Wage/Salary: $46,550 Status: Full time If Part-time, hours per week: If Non-exempt, work days: Posting Number: S00573P Special Instructions Summary: Position is open until filled. Review of applications will begin on September 3. To apply, visit https://jeffco.peopleadmin.com/postings/4823 It is the policy of Jefferson College that no person shall, on the basis of age, ancestry, color, creed, disability, genetic information, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or veteran status, be subject to discrimination in employment or in admission to any educational program or activity of the College. In compliance with Federal Rules and Regulations, Jefferson College has adopted a procedure for resolving complaints of discrimination. The procedure is available to any Jefferson College student, employee, or applicant who feels that he or she has been discriminated against in employment, student programs, or student activities. Copyright 2024 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved. Posted by the FREE value-added recruitment advertising agency jeid-04c64a952423aa42ab82869039388063