Transfer Navigator Range C

Transfer Navigator Range C

Bemidji State University (BSU) invites applicants to join our team as the Transfer Navigator. This grant-funded position is ideally centrally positioned on the Minnesota North College (MNC) Hibbing campus and would make frequent day trips to the other MNC campuses on a regular schedule. This is a BSU position funded by the Design Accelerator grant provided by Arizona State University. At this time, the position would be fixed-term though the  Academic year starting on or after October 1, 2026.

The purpose of the position is to increase the rate of success (attainment of four-year degree) among students transferring from MNC to BSU, and to increase the rate of graduation success at the colleges (attainment of two-year degree or other award) through personalized support from very early in each college student's enrollment at MNC.

Candidates must possess a valid driver's license and be able to pass a driving history background check.

Responsibilities of the Transfer Navigator include:

• Directly support enrolled and prospective students. (40%)
• Assisting students in academic support and major/career exploration. Empowering students to develop plans for success that include understanding degree requirements and advocating for themselves.
• Monitoring student admission and transfer progress, analyzing challenges and barriers, determining solutions, and conducting intervention activities for students experiencing impeded matriculation.
• Providing guidance to students navigating university systems, such as undergraduate admissions applications, graduation planner, e-mail, financial aid, housing apps and procedures, and understanding the degree audit report, among others.
• Maintaining a roster of students in the customer relationship management system(s); tracking student engagements; assisting with developing and presenting transfer reports and data.
• Conducting workshops and classroom visits with prospective and current students to inform students about transfer requirements and processes to ensure a seamless transition to BSU.
• Presenting university transfer information at college recruitment events, information sessions, and at various meetings.
• Assisting in the recruitment of prospective transfer students and helping students navigate through transfer and financial aid processes. Working with students who plan to transfer but have a long road ahead (part-time enrollment) to encourage continuance and clearly illustrate ways to achieve their goals.
• Providing individualized transfer plans for students, with special attention paid to AAS/AS students to complete the MNTC before transferring. Providing transfer information for specific programs and discussing what would be needed to complete the program viding planning materials showing a breakdown of remaining courses and estimated costs.
• Attending MNC events for current student groups to introduce them to BSU, including PSEO and Concurrent Enrollment students. Attending campus events for prospective students (high school groups) to introduce BSU to incoming students. Starting at MNC, finishing at BSU.
• Attending events such as commencement and scholarship/alumni recognition to support students transferring to BSU.
• Helping students and parents clearly understand the financial aid options and how they might differ or be similar between MNC and BSU.
• Clearly illustrating to students, the career advancement and earning potential of the various careers available with a bachelor's degree. Ensuring students are aware of "learn and earn" opportunities with flexible BSU online programs.
• Identifying specific courses students should be taking at MNC to most efficiently earn the two-year and four-year degree while working to develop confidence in their ability to transition to upper-level coursework.

Salary Range:
Depends on Qualifications;
Range C ($47,845 - $93,809)

Appointment Date:
October 1, 2026 - June 30, 2027

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master's degree plus one (1) year of professional experience in academic-related support and advising, transfer admissions, or a closely related field OR Bachelor's degree plus two (2) years of related professional work experience, OR three (3) years of professional experience in a related field OR an equivalent combination of post-secondary training, education and/or professional experience.
• Demonstrated experience supporting and influencing students through decisions and transitions.
• Experience collaborating across departments and leadership levels to support student progression.
• Demonstrated self-awareness, cultural humility and fluency, and achievement in working with diverse student populations.
• Strong communication, administrative, presentation, and organizational skills.
• Valid driver's license and be able to pass a driving history background check.

Preferred

Qualification:

• Master's degree plus two (2) years of professional work experience in academic-related support and advising, transfer admissions, or a closely related field.
• Experience…