University Program Specialist; Graduation Navigator

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Position Information

Position Title:

Position Title:

University Program Specialist (Graduation Navigator)

Working Title:

Working Title:

Graduation Navigator

Position Number:

Position Number: 000587

Full-time or Part-time:

Full-time or Part-time:
Full Time

Time Limited Position:

Time Limited Position:
Yes

Number of Vacancies:

Number of Vacancies: 1

Department:

Department:
Strategic Enrollment and Student Success

Posting Number:

Posting Number: 0402696

SHRA/EHRA:

SHRA/EHRA: SHRA

Job Category:

Job Category:
Professional

Hiring Range:

Hiring Range: $36,381.00 - $46,156.00

Overall Position

Competency:

Overall Position

Competency:

Contributing

Primary Purpose of the Organization:

The Department of Student Success advances retention and graduation by providing structured, intentional experiences for second-, third-, and fourth-year students, with a focus on academic engagement, resource navigation, and graduation planning. The department is committed to creating a seamless, student-centered experience that empowers students to achieve academic, personal, and professional success at every stage of their journey.

This mission is carried out through a collaborative, team-based approach; innovative and engaging programming; personalized coaching; and targeted outreach. These efforts foster academic excellence, holistic support, and equitable access to resources, ensuring that all students are equipped to persist through graduation and beyond.

Primary Purpose of the Position:

The Graduation Navigator is responsible for assisting students in all aspects of graduation. This position assists students with navigating the university’s academic policies, which will increase retention and graduation rates. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, individual advising sessions, assisting students with declaring and changing majors, academic progress discussions, development of academic goals, and directing students to campus resources to support academic success.
This position works with departments within the academic affairs and student affairs divisions, including admissions, financial aid, registrar, counseling center, student engagement, and department chairs.
The Graduation Navigator is required to know about all undergraduate university programs. The successful candidate will have an excellent knowledge of university academic policies and can recommend appropriate course substitutions or adjustments for every undergraduate degree program. The Graduation Navigator will meet regularly with Academic Advisors to remain knowledgeable of program requirements and any program changes. The Graduation Navigator will work with the Lead Student Success Coordinator and the Assistant Vice Chancellor for Student Success to develop programs and practices that will identify and correct challenges to degree completion.
This position is funded by non-state funding. Continuation of this position is contingent upon the continuing availability of those non-state funds.

Minimum

Education and Experience Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree and one year of experience related to the area of assignment; or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

Knowledge skills and abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent…