"Perkins Pathway Navigator (Specially Funded)"

Perkins Pathway Navigator (Specially Funded)

Company: Des Moines Area Community College

Job Location:

Category: Adult and Continuing Education Programs

Type: Full-Time

Quick Link for Postings: https://jobs.dmacc.edu/postings/14219

Starting Salary: This is a Specially Funded Position. $58,816 – $64,006

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, day hours.

Deadline for Submitting Applications: 01/11/2026

Job Summary

Recruit, advise and support students in credit CTE programs and student transitioning from non-credit to credit programs.

Essential Functions

Develop and implement existing and future initiatives, with a focus on enrolling and retaining students in special populations. Support recruitment and retention efforts for assigned high-need CTE pathways and programs. Work collaboratively with Workforce Training Academy, Continuing Education, DMACC Business Resources, Secondary Programs, Academic Affairs, and other college programs and committees.

Advise students in all phases of career and academic planning, including program and course information, scheduling, registration, transfer requirements, articulations with other educational institutions and graduation requirements. Advise, coordinate and refer students with specific learning needs regarding the identification and utilization of support services to assist in student success. Assist students in connecting to community resources as necessary.

Assist students in identifying goals, developing career pathways, and providing career guidance in order to achieve successful transitions to post-secondary education, training and/or employment.

Provide case management for clients including case notes and all other necessary documentation and electronic case updates including, but not limited to, enrollment, and application forms, employment plans, educational plans and registrations.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Two years of advising, recruitment, promotions, admissions or related experience in an educational setting (Master’s degree in Student Affairs, Higher Education, Counseling, Academic Advising, or related field can substitute for one year of experience).
• Knowledge of current college educational and student services procedures and practices.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing and to prepare and deliver public presentations.
• Ability to plan, organize and manage time.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain a professional working relationship with a wide variety of individuals coming from varied backgrounds.
• Knowledge of current software applications.

Desired Qualifications

• Master’s degree.
• Postsecondary education at a community college.
• Work experience with an educational institution.
• Work experience in an associated industry: Agriculture, Advanced Manufacturing, Business, Health, Information Technology, or Transportation/Logistics.

Special Instructions to Applicants

DMACC is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

THIS VACANCY REQUIRES: 1) A complete DMACC Employment Application in English (personal information, educational history, employment history, and supplemental questions). Incomplete applications and commenting “See Resume” will not be accepted. The application form will be used to screen applicants for required qualifications. 2) Attachment of transcripts to your electronic application (if required). Transcripts must include the applicant’s name and degrees conferred. Scanned copies are acceptable.

Must be legally eligible to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.

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