Description

Career Navigator


Reporting to the Director of Career Readiness & Success, the Career Navigator will establish and maintain a portfolio of
career readiness programming for all Rockland Community College students. This includes designing and delivering
career development and experiential learning opportunities such as internships, job shadowing, career fairs, and more.
The Career Navigator will also coordinate the On-Campus Employment process for students and supervisors, ensuring an
efficient and supportive experience that aligns with college policies and procedures.
Essential Job Functions:
• Work collaboratively with college community to assist students in finding internships and other employment
opportunities
• Conduct career coaching sessions with students, follow up on student progress, & keep detailed notes
• Provide career advisement to students, including but not limited to career goals, requirements of specific
occupations, and labor market trends
• Ensure accurate data entry and reporting of all activity into the career development database, including
observation notes, career advancements/employments and job development activity, etc
• Coach and advise students on career planning, job seeking skills and industry trends to effectively prepare them
to gain employment
• Present in classrooms and at events about career center offerings
• Establish and maintain relationships with area employers
• Administers intake and career assessments to support students career development
• Participate in professional development activities to stay up-to-date on best practices within the field
• Understand and apply knowledge of local and national labor market trends to assist job seekers to identify
career opportunities
• Participate in and support ongoing assessment, planning, and evaluation to improve student career
development
• Market events and programs by developing and distributing e-mail newsletters, industry guides, tip sheets, and
related career planning materials
• Coordinate the On-Campus Employment process from start to finish, student applications, hiring procedures,
onboarding, and compliance with college employment policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned, which contribute to the efficient and effective operation of a career readiness
framework at RCC


Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 2 years related experience
• Knowledge of current challenges of the target population and strategies to support their success
• Knowledge of career assessments (Focus2, Strong Interest Inventory, MBTI, etc.)
• Ability to relate to a diverse student population
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Knowledge of the NACE career competencies
• Ability to conduct business with attention to ethical considerations, College policies and procedures
• Excellent customer service skills
• Knowledge of CRS 12twenty
• Career Coaching Certificate or knowledge of career counseling theories and practices is highly desirable
• Experience in career services, student development, or a related field
• Strong communication, organizational, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders, including students, faculty, staff, and
employers
• Proficiency in career services platforms and Microsoft Office Suite; experience with 12Twenty and
Banner is a plus

Starting Salary: $55,000 - $65,000

Application Deadline: Search will remain open until filled.

Include three (3) professional references (including names, phone numbers and e-mail addresses). References will not be contacted without prior permission from the candidate. Employment at the College may be subject to the favorable result of a background investigation. Official transcripts will be required upon employment. Foreign transcripts which are not accompanied by an evaluation from an approved agency may not be reviewed. Applicants may contact NACES (National Association of Credential Evaluating Service) at www.naces.org to obtain a list of members providing this service. Any expenses incurred for this service must be borne by the applicant. Foreign transcript translations by applicant or educational institution are not acceptable.

Rockland Community College is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and strongly encourages applications from women, people of color, veterans and individuals with disabilities. Our mission demonstrates a strong public commitment to a diverse and inclusive campus community.