"Career Navigator"

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
The Career Navigator plays a vital role in mentoring and supporting students engaged in applied learning experiences through the Career Services & Innovation Center, the Entrepreneurship and Leadership Development Incubators at Laredo College. Working closely with the Career Development Coordinator, and Director, the navigator helps students pursue entrepreneurial ventures, develop leadership competencies, and strengthen workforce readiness. This position ensures that students are effectively guided through every stage of the incubator or workforce development experience, from idea generation to project execution, while fostering reflective learning, innovation, and personal growth.

Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities
Student Support & Community Engagement

• Serve as the primary coach and mentor for students participating in the Entrepreneurship & Leadership Development Incubators, and Workforce Readiness initiatives.
• Support students in applying leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills to real-world workforce and entrepreneurial challenges.
• Maintain regular communication with students to address concerns, celebrate milestones, and offer individualized guidance.
• Facilitate small group coaching sessions, check-ins, and reflective discussions that promote teamwork, accountability, and personal growth.
• Assist in coordinating project planning meetings, incubator sessions, and networking events.
• Promote and encourage student participation in workshops, service activities, and community engagement opportunities that complement program goals.
• Support outreach and promotional efforts in collaboration with the Career Development Coordinator, including student success stories and recruitment.
• Support the Career Development Coordinator with digital marketing initiatives
• Be available to travel for professional development and community partnerships.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

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