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$67,572.37 - $86,932.28 Annually
Location
3000 NE 4th Street Renton, WA
Job Type
Classified
Job Number
26-P0013
Department
Student Services
Opening Date
11/05/2026
Closing Date
11/22/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
Position
Renton Technical College (RTC) is seeking a Re-Entry Services Navigator! This position will provide high-touch navigation and support to justice-impacted individuals seeking to enroll and succeed at RTC. The Navigator serves as a primary point of contact during the transition to postsecondary education, helping prospective students navigate admissions, enrollment, career exploration, education planning, funding, and connections to campus and community resources.
The Re-Entry Services Navigator will collaborate with college departments, the Washington State Department of Corrections (DOC), facility education navigators, community corrections, and reentry partners to reduce barriers and support student persistence and completion. This includes providing ongoing case management and connections for enrolled students with academic advising and other college services to support progress toward credential completion. The position maintains accurate student records, tracks outcomes, and completes required reporting in support of grant objectives.
The Re-Entry Services Navigator is represented by the Renton Professional Technical Association (Prof-Tech) union. This is a full-time, classified, and overtime eligible position reporting to the Director of Entry Services. The pay range for this role is $67,572.37 - $86,932.28 annually. Salary placement will not exceed step 10 ($82,902.86). Additional information can be found on our benefits page and in the Collective Bargaining Agreement. The priority consideration date for this position is November 22, 2026. This position is grant funded through an ongoing partnership between the DOC and the State Board of Community & Technical Colleges, and is contingent upon continued funding.
Renton Technical College, located southeast of Seattle, has provided quality education in a variety of occupations for over 75 years. Our professional-technical certificate and degree programs offer entry and mid-level training in the areas of allied health, trades, and industry, culinary, business, technology, and automotive. Our outstanding college & career pathways program with classes in adult basic education, English as a second language, and GED preparation is available to those who need additional preparation before entering a training program and for those who simply wish to improve their math and English skills. Career Education and apprenticeships degrees round out our offerings.
Key Responsibilities / Essential Functions Include
Student Navigation and Support
- Provide comprehensive navigation services for prospective and enrolled justice-impacted students, supporting their transition from incarceration to postsecondary education and training.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for justice-impacted students and maintain regular communication to promote student engagement, persistence, retention, and program completion.
- Meet individually with students to identify goals, address barriers, and connect them with appropriate college and community resources.
- Support students through the admissions, onboarding, enrollment, funding, career exploration and educational pathway planning by facilitating connections to appropriate college departments and services.
- Connect students through warm handoffs and referrals to college and community resources, including advising, financial aid, workforce funding, accessibility services, counseling, housing, transportation, employment, recovery supports, and other basic-needs resources.
- Monitor student progress and provide ongoing encouragement, advocacy, and navigation support in collaboration with student supports throughout their educational journey.
DOC and Reentry Partnerships
- Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with DOC staff, community corrections, facility education navigators, reentry centers, and community-based organizations to coordinate referrals, address barriers, and strengthen education and employment pathways for justice-impacted students.
- Conduct outreach at correctional facilities and respond to referrals from DOC, facility education navigators, reentry centers, and community partners to engage prospective students before and after release and support successful transitions to college.
- Maintain regular participation in statewide navigator meetings, trainings, and collaborative initiatives to support student success and strengthen reentry education pathways.
Data Management, Documentation, and Reporting
- Maintain accurate and timely student records, case notes, service documentation, referrals, and outcome data in college and grant-required systems; track participant engagement, enrollment, persistence, progression, completion, and other required outcomes.
- Prepare required reports and documentation and support grant compliance, monitoring, evaluation, and continuous improvement activities.
Campus and Community Engagement
- Participate in college committees, student success initiatives, and professional development opportunities that support equity, access, and student success.
- Maintain current knowledge of college programs, student support services, workforce funding opportunities, and community resources available to justice-impacted students.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution preferably in education, social work, criminal justice, or a related field. A combination of relevant education and work experience of two years may be substituted for the education requirement.
- Two years of professional experience providing case management, resource navigation, or similar individualized support services.
- Experience helping individuals navigate postsecondary education processes, including admissions, enrollment, financial resources, educational planning, or student support services.
- Experience working effectively with diverse populations and a demonstrated commitment to equity, inclusion, and culturally responsive service.
- Experience presenting information to groups of varying sizes, including the ability to effectively communicate with prospective students, community organizations, correctional facility audiences, and other partners.
- Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills, with demonstrated tact, discretion, confidentiality, and ability to build trusting relationships, identify barriers, navigate complex systems, and connect individuals with appropriate resources and services.
- Strong organizational and technological skills, including the ability to maintain accurate records, manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and use standard computer applications and student information systems.
PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Experience working with the Washington State Department of Corrections, correctional institutions, community corrections, reentry programs, or related systems and organizations.
- Experience working in a technical college, community college, university, or other postsecondary institution.
- Knowledge of correctional systems, reentry processes, and the experiences and barriers faced by individuals transitioning from incarceration.
- Speaker of a language in addition to English; preference for top spoken languages in the RTC service area (Spanish, Vietnamese, Russian, Somali, Chinese).
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS, LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS:
- Valid driver’s license and insurance.
- Must meet the Washington State Department of Corrections requirements for entrance into DOC facilities.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Working hours are generally aligned to business hours, Monday – Friday. Occasional evening and weekend work is required. Work is mostly sedentary in nature, performed in an office environment. Frequent use of a computer and exposure to terminal screens is required. Work and meetings may take place across campus and at designated locations. May drive/travel to trainings, conferences, and/or college events. This is mostly an in-person/on-campus position; remote work may occur as business permits.
Terms of Employment
In the interest of providing a healthy, safe and secure educational and work environment, and in order to meet the requirements of federal legislation, it is the policy of Renton Technical College to maintain an alcohol and drug-free workplace for our employees and students.
The person hired is required to provide authorization for employment in the United States. All offers of employment are contingent to background checks, including employment and required degree/credential verification. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform successfully in the position. Finalists are required to complete the Sexual Misconduct Disclosure form as required under RCW 288.112.080. Post offer, pre-employment criminal background checks are also required.
For questions regarding this position contact recruiting@rtc.edu.
EEO STATEMENT: Renton Technical College provides equal opportunity in education and employment and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color national origin, age, perceived or actual physical or mental disability, pregnancy, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, creed, religion, honorably discharged veterans or military status, or use of a trained guide dog or service animal, as required by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, Sections 504 and 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act and ADA Amendment Act, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, the Violence Against Women Re-authorization Act and Washington State Law Against Discrimination, Chapter 49.60 RCW and their implementing regulations. The following college official has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies: Title IX / EEO Coordinator, Lesley Hogan, Vice President of Human Resources 3000 NE 4th Street Renton, WA 98056 (425)235-7873, titleix@rtc.edu.
Jeanne Clery statement: Notice of Availability of Annual Security and Fire Safety Report: In compliance with Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act of 1998, and as a part of the College's commitment to safety and security on campus, Renton Technical College reports the mandate information about current campus policies concerning safety and security issues, the required statistics, and other related information for the past three (3) calendar years. Renton Technical College's Annual Safety and Fire Report is available online at: https://rtc.edu/about-rtc/campus-resources/campus-security/annual-security-report.php. For information on how to access the RTC Daily Crime Log follow this link: https://rtc.edu/about-rtc/campus-resources/campus-security/daily-crime-log.php.
We acknowledge that RTC sits uninvited on the ancestral land of the Puget Salish people, including the Duwamish, Suquamish, Snoqualmie, Tulalip, and Muckleshoot Nations. We are grateful to the original inhabitants of this land, upon which we gather and dialogue. We also acknowledge our increasingly virtual world, in which RTC’s work is done across multiple indigenous lands, in some cases, away from Puget Salish territories. We thank the original caretakers of our local lands and waters, who are still here.
Beyond acknowledgment, we each have an obligation to learn about and support our local tribes. Find out how on our resources page, which includes scholarships for Indigenous students.
Salary
$67,572.37 - $86,932.28 Annually
Location
3000 NE 4th Street Renton, WA
Job Type
Classified
Job Number
26-P0013
Department
Student Services
Opening Date
11/05/2026
Closing Date
11/22/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
Position
Renton Technical College (RTC) is seeking a Re-Entry Services Navigator! This position will provide high-touch navigation and support to justice-impacted individuals seeking to enroll and succeed at RTC. The Navigator serves as a primary point of contact during the transition to postsecondary education, helping prospective students navigate admissions, enrollment, career exploration, education planning, funding, and connections to campus and community resources.
The Re-Entry Services Navigator will collaborate with college departments, the Washington State Department of Corrections (DOC), facility education navigators, community corrections, and reentry partners to reduce barriers and support student persistence and completion. This includes providing ongoing case management and connections for enrolled students with academic advising and other college services to support progress toward credential completion. The position maintains accurate student records, tracks outcomes, and completes required reporting in support of grant objectives.
The Re-Entry Services Navigator is represented by the Renton Professional Technical Association (Prof-Tech) union. This is a full-time, classified, and overtime eligible position reporting to the Director of Entry Services. The pay range for this role is $67,572.37 - $86,932.28 annually. Salary placement will not exceed step 10 ($82,902.86). Additional information can be found on our benefits page and in the Collective Bargaining Agreement. The priority consideration date for this position is November 22, 2026. This position is grant funded through an ongoing partnership between the DOC and the State Board of Community & Technical Colleges, and is contingent upon continued funding.
Renton Technical College, located southeast of Seattle, has provided quality education in a variety of occupations for over 75 years. Our professional-technical certificate and degree programs offer entry and mid-level training in the areas of allied health, trades, and industry, culinary, business, technology, and automotive. Our outstanding college & career pathways program with classes in adult basic education, English as a second language, and GED preparation is available to those who need additional preparation before entering a training program and for those who simply wish to improve their math and English skills. Career Education and apprenticeships degrees round out our offerings.
Key Responsibilities / Essential Functions Include
Student Navigation and Support
- Provide comprehensive navigation services for prospective and enrolled justice-impacted students, supporting their transition from incarceration to postsecondary education and training.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for justice-impacted students and maintain regular communication to promote student engagement, persistence, retention, and program completion.
- Meet individually with students to identify goals, address barriers, and connect them with appropriate college and community resources.
- Support students through the admissions, onboarding, enrollment, funding, career exploration and educational pathway planning by facilitating connections to appropriate college departments and services.
- Connect students through warm handoffs and referrals to college and community resources, including advising, financial aid, workforce funding, accessibility services, counseling, housing, transportation, employment, recovery supports, and other basic-needs resources.
- Monitor student progress and provide ongoing encouragement, advocacy, and navigation support in collaboration with student supports throughout their educational journey.
DOC and Reentry Partnerships
- Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with DOC staff, community corrections, facility education navigators, reentry centers, and community-based organizations to coordinate referrals, address barriers, and strengthen education and employment pathways for justice-impacted students.
- Conduct outreach at correctional facilities and respond to referrals from DOC, facility education navigators, reentry centers, and community partners to engage prospective students before and after release and support successful transitions to college.
- Maintain regular participation in statewide navigator meetings, trainings, and collaborative initiatives to support student success and strengthen reentry education pathways.
Data Management, Documentation, and Reporting
- Maintain accurate and timely student records, case notes, service documentation, referrals, and outcome data in college and grant-required systems; track participant engagement, enrollment, persistence, progression, completion, and other required outcomes.
- Prepare required reports and documentation and support grant compliance, monitoring, evaluation, and continuous improvement activities.
Campus and Community Engagement
- Participate in college committees, student success initiatives, and professional development opportunities that support equity, access, and student success.
- Maintain current knowledge of college programs, student support services, workforce funding opportunities, and community resources available to justice-impacted students.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution preferably in education, social work, criminal justice, or a related field. A combination of relevant education and work experience of two years may be substituted for the education requirement.
- Two years of professional experience providing case management, resource navigation, or similar individualized support services.
- Experience helping individuals navigate postsecondary education processes, including admissions, enrollment, financial resources, educational planning, or student support services.
- Experience working effectively with diverse populations and a demonstrated commitment to equity, inclusion, and culturally responsive service.
- Experience presenting information to groups of varying sizes, including the ability to effectively communicate with prospective students, community organizations, correctional facility audiences, and other partners.
- Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills, with demonstrated tact, discretion, confidentiality, and ability to build trusting relationships, identify barriers, navigate complex systems, and connect individuals with appropriate resources and services.
- Strong organizational and technological skills, including the ability to maintain accurate records, manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and use standard computer applications and student information systems.
PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Experience working with the Washington State Department of Corrections, correctional institutions, community corrections, reentry programs, or related systems and organizations.
- Experience working in a technical college, community college, university, or other postsecondary institution.
- Knowledge of correctional systems, reentry processes, and the experiences and barriers faced by individuals transitioning from incarceration.
- Speaker of a language in addition to English; preference for top spoken languages in the RTC service area (Spanish, Vietnamese, Russian, Somali, Chinese).
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS, LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS:
- Valid driver’s license and insurance.
- Must meet the Washington State Department of Corrections requirements for entrance into DOC facilities.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Working hours are generally aligned to business hours, Monday – Friday. Occasional evening and weekend work is required. Work is mostly sedentary in nature, performed in an office environment. Frequent use of a computer and exposure to terminal screens is required. Work and meetings may take place across campus and at designated locations. May drive/travel to trainings, conferences, and/or college events. This is mostly an in-person/on-campus position; remote work may occur as business permits.
Terms of Employment
In the interest of providing a healthy, safe and secure educational and work environment, and in order to meet the requirements of federal legislation, it is the policy of Renton Technical College to maintain an alcohol and drug-free workplace for our employees and students.
The person hired is required to provide authorization for employment in the United States. All offers of employment are contingent to background checks, including employment and required degree/credential verification. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform successfully in the position. Finalists are required to complete the Sexual Misconduct Disclosure form as required under RCW 288.112.080. Post offer, pre-employment criminal background checks are also required.
For questions regarding this position contact recruiting@rtc.edu.
EEO STATEMENT: Renton Technical College provides equal opportunity in education and employment and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color national origin, age, perceived or actual physical or mental disability, pregnancy, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, creed, religion, honorably discharged veterans or military status, or use of a trained guide dog or service animal, as required by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, Sections 504 and 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act and ADA Amendment Act, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, the Violence Against Women Re-authorization Act and Washington State Law Against Discrimination, Chapter 49.60 RCW and their implementing regulations. The following college official has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies: Title IX / EEO Coordinator, Lesley Hogan, Vice President of Human Resources 3000 NE 4th Street Renton, WA 98056 (425)235-7873, titleix@rtc.edu.
Jeanne Clery statement: Notice of Availability of Annual Security and Fire Safety Report: In compliance with Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act of 1998, and as a part of the College's commitment to safety and security on campus, Renton Technical College reports the mandate information about current campus policies concerning safety and security issues, the required statistics, and other related information for the past three (3) calendar years. Renton Technical College's Annual Safety and Fire Report is available online at: https://rtc.edu/about-rtc/campus-resources/campus-security/annual-security-report.php. For information on how to access the RTC Daily Crime Log follow this link: https://rtc.edu/about-rtc/campus-resources/campus-security/daily-crime-log.php.
We acknowledge that RTC sits uninvited on the ancestral land of the Puget Salish people, including the Duwamish, Suquamish, Snoqualmie, Tulalip, and Muckleshoot Nations. We are grateful to the original inhabitants of this land, upon which we gather and dialogue. We also acknowledge our increasingly virtual world, in which RTC’s work is done across multiple indigenous lands, in some cases, away from Puget Salish territories. We thank the original caretakers of our local lands and waters, who are still here.
Beyond acknowledgment, we each have an obligation to learn about and support our local tribes. Find out how on our resources page, which includes scholarships for Indigenous students.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship in Nurse Navigator
Target large health systems over small clinics
Large hospital networks like academic medical centers and regional health systems have dedicated HR and immigration infrastructure. Smaller clinics rarely have the resources to file H-1B visa petitions. Focus your search on employers with established visa sponsorship history.
Confirm your RN license covers the work location
Nurse Navigator roles require an active RN license valid in the state where you'll work. Many states participate in the Nurse Licensure Compact, but some require a separate license. Confirm your license status before applying to avoid delays in your start date.
Ask about sponsorship early, not after the offer
Raise OPT work authorization and H-1B sponsorship intent during the second or third interview round. Waiting until the offer stage creates friction. Framing it as a forward-looking career commitment rather than an immigration question keeps the conversation productive.
Highlight care coordination outcomes with data
Nurse Navigators who can show measurable impact, such as reduced readmission rates or improved patient throughput, are far easier for employers to justify sponsoring. Quantify your contributions from clinical rotations or prior roles to strengthen your sponsorship case.
Understand your OPT end date before accepting offers
Your OPT authorization card shows your exact end date. If your OPT expires before the next H-1B cap season, discuss cap-gap coverage or alternative sponsorship paths with your employer's immigration counsel before signing any employment agreement.
Pursue certifications that differentiate you as a candidate
Oncology Nurse Navigator Certification (ONN-CG) or the Patient Navigator Training Collaborative credentials signal specialized expertise. Employers sponsoring visas want candidates who justify the investment, and relevant certifications strengthen both your application and your sponsorship conversation.
Nurse Navigator OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work as a Nurse Navigator on OPT?
Yes, if you hold an active RN license and your degree is in nursing or a closely related field. OPT authorizes you to work in a role directly related to your field of study. Nurse Navigator positions, which involve clinical coordination and patient advocacy, typically satisfy that requirement. STEM OPT extension does not apply to nursing roles.
Do Nurse Navigator employers commonly sponsor H-1B visas?
Sponsorship varies significantly by employer size. Large hospital systems, integrated health networks, and academic medical centers are the most consistent sponsors because they have immigration infrastructure in place. Specialty care centers focused on oncology or chronic disease management also sponsor at higher rates. You can browse sponsoring employers on Migrate Mate, which filters job listings by visa sponsorship availability.
Does STEM OPT apply to Nurse Navigator roles?
No. Nursing is not classified under STEM for OPT extension purposes. Your standard OPT period gives you 12 months of work authorization after graduation. If you need more time, your employer must file an H-1B petition before your OPT expires. Plan your job search timeline with that 12-month window in mind.
What visa options exist after OPT expires for Nurse Navigators?
The H-1B is the primary path, as Nurse Navigator roles typically qualify as specialty occupations requiring an RN license and a nursing degree. Some employers also pursue EB-3 green card sponsorship for nursing roles, which bypasses the H-1B lottery. Discuss both options with any employer you're seriously considering before your OPT end date.
Does my RN license affect my OPT eligibility or work authorization?
Your RN license and your OPT authorization are separate. OPT is granted by USCIS through your designated school official, while your RN license is issued by the state nursing board. Both must be valid to work legally as a Nurse Navigator. If your state license is pending, your OPT clock still runs, so apply for licensure as early as possible.