"Career Navigator (3 Vacancies)"

Position Title

Career Navigator (3 Vacancies)

Status

Full-time (Grant/Contract)

Starting Salary/Rate

$20.71-$25.07

Position Summary

Mott Community College is student-centered and mission-driven to ensure that all our students thrive and reach their fullest potential. As an institution, we are action-oriented and intentional in dismantling every systemic barrier that prevents the excellence of students from underrepresented communities.

As Mott Community College deepens its commitment to equity, it is of the highest priority that we focus our hiring process to seek individuals with the expertise to lead our institution in serving students from underrepresented communities. This is an opportunity for the college community to continue to act upon our values but more importantly for the empowering of our students self-efficacy, for cultivating a sense of belonging, and for the diversity of our entire student body being reflected in a position of power in the classroom.

Role Summary:

The purpose of this position is to help MCC students in workforce and academic programs experience success through achieving their educational and career goals. This position serves as a student-centered guide to support individuals in achieving their academic, career, and workforce goals. This role provides holistic advising, career exploration, and connection to resources that foster persistence, completion, and employment success. The Navigator works closely with students, faculty, employers, and community partners to remove barriers, promote college and career readiness, and create clear pathways to success.

Supervisory Responsibility:

The position will not have direct supervisory responsibility but will be responsible for assisting with the design and implementation of processes and systems utilized in the daily operation of Workforce Development and Community Outreach Initiatives. May serve as formal work group leader for staff, student workers, interns, and consultants.

Minimum Requirements

• Associate degree or equivalent combination of education and experience in business, human services, education or related field.
• One (1) year of professional experience in a related role in education, human services, or business.
• Must possess good organizational skills and be able to perform multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Knowledge and experience using Microsoft Suites (word, excel, PowerPoint), Google Suites (zoom, google meet), web-based software and resources.

Additional Desirable Qualifications

• Previous experience working with grant or performance-based programs with a record of successfully meeting outcomes and metrics.
• Prior experience working with adult learners.
• Job Development and/or job placement experience preferred.
• Prior experience working in, or with, staffing, HR or placement industry.

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position for extended periods of time.
• The person in this position needs to move about both inside the office and at other locations where interviews and meetings are conducted.
• Frequently operates a computer for extended periods of time.
• Frequently communicates with others over the phone and in person; must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.
• Ability to speak clearly and communicate proficiently in English.

Work Schedule

Must be willing to work 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. weekdays, and evenings or weekends as needed. Some travel may be required.

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Additional Information

First consideration given to internal candidates. Degree must be conferred by application deadline. Visa sponsorship is not available. The College is unable to assist with travel and/or relocation expenses. This position is grant funded. This grant, and consequently this position, may be terminated at any time if the grantor determines that performance measures are not being adequately met. Employee performance will be measured by the programs successful outcomes and the appropriate documentation thereof. In addition, as a grant-funded, non-union employee, the selected candidates employment is at-will and the employment relationship may be ended by either party (MCC or the employee) at any time, with or without notice. Selected candidates must submit to a drug test and criminal background check. The College reserves the right to cancel the search at any time.

Application Deadline

Internal Deadline 9/16/25

Additional Application Deadline Information

The College reserves the right to close the recruitment process once a sufficient applicant pool has been identified.