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SUMMARY

The Career Navigator will work directly with all the AO-K (Accelerating Opportunities-Kansas) participants to provide one-on-one educational and career guidance, connect students with the necessary resources, act as a guide to using the college systems and services, and prepare students for active job search, application, and selection processes. This position is funded through grant monies and is subject to the availability of funds. This position will assist the Program Director in any way which is needed to maintain an efficient Adult Education program. This position will involve travel between Hiawatha, Western Center and Marysville.

This part-time position (no more than 28 hours per week and 42 weeks per year) will pay $19 per hour. The selected candidate will participate in the Kansas Public Employee Retirement System (KPERS). There are no other benefits associated with this position. This is a grant-fund position.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Serve as an instructor by performing the following activities:

a. Assist students in the enrollment process.

b. Assess ABE Instructors to determine entry level and on-going progress.

c. Assist in developing a plan for each student based on pre-test scores, course objectives and student goals.

d. Work closely with adult education coordinator, advisors, and admissions staff to recruit hard-to-reach trainees and orient them to the career pathways.

e. Foster collaborations with local employers, community service agencies, Workforce One, Inc., Department of Children and Families, the college Disability Coordinator, and the Financial Aid Representative to support trainees throughout their training through employment.

f. Provide academic support for other pre-college or college classes.

g. Provide transition courses for adult learners.

2. Evaluate the performance of the students throughout the course by means of further testing and make

modifications when necessary.

3. Consult with the HCC Adult Education Program Director for questions related to the program.

4. Recruitment and Retention Activities:

a. Provide information about programs within the community and serve as a local contact person.

b. Provide ongoing goal setting meetings with students, communicate with the college staff for

transition, share information about available support services, and make referrals.

c. Contact students who are not attending regularly and encourage their continued participation and attendance, document policy violations, and create opportunities for students to access information about college policies.

5. Maintenance Activities:

a. Keep detailed and accurate records and submit necessary information to the HCC Adult Education Program Director. Follow up and make revisions to records as requested.

b. Keep records of materials and information received from the Director and share with tutors and students.

c. Assist students with GED enrollment, college enrollment or other transition services.

6. Program Involvement and Development Activities

a. Be a member of the Kansas Adult Education Association (KAEA).

b. Attend Adult Education Staff Development on the State and local level.

c. Help develop and promote literacy at the local level.

QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

Bachelor's Degree in Education or a related field required. Experience in teaching, training, counseling, or testing required. Previous experience in adult education desired.

Language Skills

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret the various subject areas of the program. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from students, tutors, groups, and employees of the organization.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to work with mathematical concepts. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Other Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Must have the ability to instruct and work with individuals with a wide range of learning styles. Must have good interpersonal skills to encourage students to persist until they meet their goals.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.

WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.