Job Description
Student Navigator - Middle College, GRPS Department: K-12 Partnership
Location: Grand Rapids, MI
The Student Navigator will serve as a resource and mentor for students enrolled in the middle college programs through GRCC as part of a 13th year high school cohort model.
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 schools and Grand Rapids Community College.
Requisition ID: 876
Employee Group: Professional, Management and Administration
Schedule: 40 hours/52 weeks
Compensation: AP3; $21.82 per hour
Benefits: Full-time
Reports to: Director of High School Partnerships
Posting Opens: 04/07/2025
Posting Closes: 04/21/2025
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS - Provide onsite support services for GRCC middle college students, faculty & programs
- Refer and connect students to GRCC resources
- Mentor and middle college students resulting in increased student retention and completion rates
- Input and report student data, providing weekly reports to Academic Outreach team
- 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 alert reports
- Proactively intervene when students show early signs of attendance, behavior, or academic concerns
- Assist students in exploring career options, setting career goals and connecting them with internships, job shadowing opportunities or career development workshops
- 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
- Knowledge of data reporting systems, experience with data tracing and preparing reports
- Coordinate summer orientation programs for middle college students Participate in department meetings as needed
- Regular attendance during normal scheduled hours is required
- Other related duties as assined.
- Persons in this role are identified as a Campus Security Authority (CSA). CSA's will be trained and responsible for reporting Clery Reportable Crimes to Campus Police as required by the Clery Act.
JOB SPECIFICATIONS Educational Credentials - Bachelor's degree required, Master's degree preferred
Work Experience - Prior experience working with high school students required
- Proven student support services and experience with participants with diverse backgrounds and barriers preferred
- Experience with at-risk and underrepresented populations preferred
Skills - Student Support & Mentoring
- Data Tracking & Reporting
- Interpersonal & Communication
- Problem Solving & Proactive Intervention
- Organization & Time Management
Physical Demands - The position requires long periods of sitting, standing, reading and writing, listening and speaking
- Must be able to lift up to 20 pounds
Mental Demands - Must be able to communicate effectively and efficiently both verbally and in writing
- Must be able to effectively and confidentially manage high stress student issues and concerns
Working Conditions
GRCC will comply with any mandated health and safety requirements. Compliance information is available on our policies website
BENEFITS - Health Coverage: Six health insurance plan options, including one with no health insurance premiums.
- Time off: Enjoy substantial vacation time .
- Wellness Program: Access resources for physical and mental wellbeing, and an onsite gym membership
- Continuous Learning: Career development and educational opportunities .
- Retirement Plans: Secure your future with our retirement options , including the state retirement plan or a 401A with a 12% employer contribution.
NEXT STEPS / APPLICATION PROCESS Please fill out an application at . Submit a cover letter and resume. The opportunity to apply for this position will close at the end of the day on the close date referenced at the top of this job posting.
NONDISCRIMINATION STATEMENT 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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