Dual Enrollment Navigator

Classification

Regular

Minimum Pay

$52,458.00

Compensation will be commensurate with the level of the position, education, and experience.

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY

The Dual Enrollment Navigator represents MCC’s Secondary Partnerships at assigned high schools. The Navigator is embedded in assigned high schools to enhance dual enrollment and support the transition of high school students to MCC. Develops relationships and partners with MCC divisions, 9-12 teachers, and MCC faculty and staff to orient students, assist registration, advise placement, support technology, and answer questions to ultimately promote student learning and success.

ESSENTIAL POSITION FUNCTIONS:

• Serve as first MCC point of contact for students’ questions related to Secondary Partnerships programming (Concurrent Enrollment, Career Academy, College Now!, Kickstart Online, Gateway to College).
• Meets with students to provide ongoing, individualized support designed to help students successfully transition to college, persist and achieve their education and career goals.
• Maintains organized student follow-up to guide them to achieve college and academic success.
• Assists with orienting students to MCC online resources including Self-Services, My Hub, CANVAS, Email, One Drive, etc.
• Provides interpretation of placement and career assessments to assist students in identifying career interests, goals, academic preparedness, skills, and talents.
• Provides students with specific and accurate information about academic support programs and services such as: Career Experiences, Learning & Tutoring Support Services, Disability Support Services, First Year Experience, etc.
• Assists students individually and in group settings with the registration processes including: initial planning, adding, dropping or withdrawing from classes.
• Assists students in applying for MCC scholarships.
• Serves as liaison with MCC Secondary Partnerships to enhance approval and development of concurrent enrollment course sections; the registration of students; the billing, and sponsoring of tuition; and the grading in concurrent enrollment classes.
• Collaborates and communicates with 9-12 faculty, counselors, and administration to increase dual enrollment and the number of students who transition to MCC.

• Works collaboratively with staff/faculty in MCC departments and services to understand processes, systems, current trends, programming, and services to resolve student issues.
• Provides accurate, timely, and meaningful reports to assess program outcomes.
• Represents MCC at assigned school district sponsored events.
• Participates in various departmental activities including, but not limited to: staff meetings, orientations, committee meetings, professional development and outreach activities.
• Attend work activities or programs as scheduled or assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of FERPA, College policies, procedures, academic programs and related services.
• Knowledge of articulation agreements with various colleges and universities.
• Proficient knowledge of college-supported software applications and technology to serve students and complete work.
• Strong communication and active listening skills to promote open and honest conversations with students.
• Strong professionalism skills.
• Strong research and problem-solving skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills under a variety of circumstances and situations.
• Strong planning and organization skills with a great attention to detail to manage multiple tasks.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to instill excitement and pride in students regarding MCC; portrays positive attitude needed to connect and earn students’ trust.
• Ability to be adaptable to changing work environment and open to new ideas.
• Ability to work independently and as a key member of a critical service team.
• Ability to work scheduled evenings and weekends.
• Ability to effectively work and interact with various cultures and ethnicities.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s Degree.
• Three (3) years of full-time time administrative experience in advising/counseling, recruitment, or other related field.
• Equivalent combination of education and/or work experience considered.
• Valid driver's license and insurability to drive college vehicles is required.
• Must pass background checks as required.

The Navigator will be assigned high schools within MCC’s four-county service area.

The specific statements shown in each section of this description are not intended to be all inclusive. They represent typical elements and criteria considered necessary to perform the job successfully. Metropolitan Community College recognizes that an individual with a disability may require an accommodation to enable the candidate to successfully perform a job function. Consideration will be given to reasonable accommodations.