Navigator, Economic & Workforce Development Outreach
Full Time
Asheville, NC 28801
Posted
Job description
Posting Details
Position Summary Information
Position Title
Navigator, Economic & Workforce Development Outreach (Grant funded through 6/30/2025)
Position Type
Full Time Regular
Annual Schedule
12 months
Expected Work Schedule
Variable
Anticipated Days
Variable, with flexibility for evening and weekend recruiting opportunities
Anticipated Hours
Variable
Anticipated Hours per Week
40
Work Location
A-B Tech Main Campus
Job Description Summary
This position is grant funded through June 30, 2025. Supports the efforts of multiple departments in the division to recruit, support, advise and coach potential students and enrolled students in their career training and decision making. Works in the community (potentially with Skills Training & Employment Program (STEP) and Workforce Innovative Opportunity Act (WIOA)) in partnership with NCWorks to engage and explain career options in the Con Ed division for short term program options. Supports the college-wide initiatives and mission of inclusion and equitable access to programming at A-B Tech. Coaches and supports students to achieve intended enrollment and completion in their program of study with advice for financial support, academic navigation, career options, and wrap-around supports as needed for each individual student.
Duties
- Identifies, establishes contact with and acts as a liaison for student navigation, coaching and advising for under represented students, including former students with financial barriers and current students with financial needs.
- Coaches students on the career options available through short-term programs and the job pathways available with each option.
- Directs students to the appropriate support services such as training for resume writing, interviewing skills and other job prep courses to provide comprehensive wrap around support for students.
- Advises students on the various financial options, to include grants to cover the program(s) of study.
- Maintains awareness of programs of study, courses, short-term training, and opportunities for students and community partners.
- Identifies students at risk or withdrawal students and works with appropriate college resources and services to assist and reengage students.
- Works with partnership employers, in the interest of the students, to conduct tours and ascertain employment needs and job skills. Engages with the STEP staff to assist with boots on the ground community work to engage underrepresented populations in the counties served by the college.
- Checks in with students once they are in a program to provide support and assistance as needed to be successful in their program.
- Compiles and collects data, sets up and maintains online and manual files; enters, modifies, and retrieves a variety of statistical data for special and regular reports. Reports data for grant reporting.
- Promotes and embodies a professional appearance and attitude and engages in behaviors that create an inclusive and welcoming environment in which all people are valued and supported.
- Provides strong student advocacy as demonstrated through a positive attitude of approachability, inclusion, adaptability, problem-solving, and support of student success.
- Contributes to the College Vision, Mission, Values, and Welcoming College statement.
- Supports workforce diversity in all its aspects.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Requirements (Applicant must meet all of the minimum requirements)
- Must have a minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree;
- Must have at least one year of full-time or equivalent outreach, recruiting, or student advocacy work experience in a higher education setting;
- Must have experience working with the academic, social, and economic challenges of students from diverse populations;
- Must have experience finding and evaluating resources related to student needs on and off campus;
- Must have experience with case management or working with multiple clients/students at one time;
- Valid driver’s license
Preferred Qualifications
- Two years of full-time or equivalent work experience in outreach, recruiting or student advocacy work in a community college setting;
- Proficiency in a foreign language such as Spanish, an East Slavic language, and/or American Sign Language.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Applicant Should:
1. Read the following before submitting the Application:
- Application Selection Process
- Technical Support Tips
2. Upload Required Documents:
- When applicable, upload the relevant transcript that correlates to the degree requirement in the minimum requirement or preferred qualifications with in the job posting. The transcript must show the individual courses taken and the degree that is conferred or awarded.
PLEASE NOTE: DIPLOMAS OR A COPY OF DEGREE IS NOT ACCEPTABLE INSTEAD OF TRANSCRIPT
If selected for hire:
- If selected for hire, official sealed transcripts from an institution accredited by an accrediting agency recognized by the US Department of Education are required to be received a minimum of two business weeks before the first day of work.
- Transcripts outside of the United States, must be accompanied by an evaluation completed by a NACES recognized agency and received by Human Resources at least two weeks prior to the first day of work.
PLEASE NOTE: FAILURE TO COMPLY MAY RESULT IN THE WITHDRAWAL OF THE JOB OFFER.
Why Should I Work at A-B Tech?
A-B Tech is nestled in the mountains of Western North Carolina and has served as the region’s premier two-year college since our establishment in 1959. With five
locations, the College service area includes Buncombe and Madison Counties. We are a family of approximately 10,000 curriculum students, 14,000 continuing education students, and 1,100 faculty & staff. We offer an array of programs to meet local workforce needs which culminate in 55 degrees, 18 diplomas, and 56 certificates. A-B Tech is indicative of the modern comprehensive community college – providing innovative educational programming and collaborative community development. If you are dedicated to student and community success, then we invite you to explore
employment opportunities at A-B Tech. We hope you will consider joining the A-B Tech Trailblazer family!
A-B Tech Welcoming Culture (R.I.S.E)
A-B Tech commits to demonstrating an inclusive and welcoming culture of Respect, Integrity, Support, and Equity for Everyone.
This is evident by our RISE Committee, the Trailblazer RISE Award, and annual RISE projects including the Welcoming Classroom, Appreciative Advising, and more!
This is evident by our RISE Committee, the Trailblazer RISE Award, and annual RISE projects including the Welcoming Classroom, Appreciative Advising, and more!
A-B Tech is looking for:
A person who shares our commitment
to sustaining a workplace that offers equal employment opportunity for applicants and employees without discrimination based on race, color, national origin, citizenship, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, disability genetic information/medical history, age, and/or veteran/military status. In addition, the College prohibits discrimination based on any characteristic or condition protected by law, but not specifically mentioned here.
Position Summary
Posting Detail Information
Review Date: (Application should be submitted by 8:00 a.m. EST on this date for consideration)
10/31/2022
Start Date
12/01/2022
Keep Open Until Filled
Yes
Salary or Hourly Pay Range (Salary is Non-Negotiable)
Salary: $48,984
Total Compensation
Total Compensation: $73,059
Your total compensation goes beyond this maximum salary. Your A-B Tech benefits represent nearly 30% of your total compensation.
The total compensation for this position includes an 24.5% employer contribution to a defined pension plan, contributions towards medical and dental policies and fully funded life insurance / accidental death & dismemberment policy.
Your total compensation goes beyond this maximum salary. Your A-B Tech benefits represent nearly 30% of your total compensation.
The total compensation for this position includes an 24.5% employer contribution to a defined pension plan, contributions towards medical and dental policies and fully funded life insurance / accidental death & dismemberment policy.
Benefits Summary
Medical and Pharmacy Plan Dental Plan
Vision Plan
Flexible Spending Accounts
Short and Long-Term Disability
Death Benefits
Life Insurance
Supplemental Policies
Professional Liability
Vacation Leave up to 26 days per year
Sick Leave of 12 days per year
Holiday Leave
All required protected leaves plus: Civil, Bereavement, Parental, Community Service, Maternity/Paternity, Shared, Educational,
Military
Tax-sheltered Supplemental Retirement Plans
Tuition Reimbursement Plan
State Employees Credit Union membership
Employee Assistance Network
Annual Flex Benefit
Alternative Work Schedules
Longevity Pay Educational Attainment
Educational Attainment
Vision Plan
Flexible Spending Accounts
Short and Long-Term Disability
Death Benefits
Life Insurance
Supplemental Policies
Professional Liability
Vacation Leave up to 26 days per year
Sick Leave of 12 days per year
Holiday Leave
All required protected leaves plus: Civil, Bereavement, Parental, Community Service, Maternity/Paternity, Shared, Educational,
Military
Tax-sheltered Supplemental Retirement Plans
Tuition Reimbursement Plan
State Employees Credit Union membership
Employee Assistance Network
Annual Flex Benefit
Alternative Work Schedules
Longevity Pay Educational Attainment
Educational Attainment
Questions
A-B Tech’s Human Resources (HR) department is located on the main campus at the
Sunnicrest House. This beautiful Tudor-style Historic house served as a private residence for guests of the Vanderbilt family for the first century of the home’s life. Today you will find a professional HR family that is dedicated to ensuring all employees and applicants receive fast and accurate answers, compassion, fairness, and kindness from Monday through Friday 9:00 am – 5:00 pm. To ensure a prompt hiring process, please read the application directions located on the HR website. For questions, you may email us at
hr@abtech.edu.
We look forward to welcoming you to our A-B Tech family!
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