Career Development Navigator

The Career Development Navigator guides employees in navigating their educational and professional career pathways. This position provides career coaching, supports Professional Development Plans, and connects employees with the education, credentials, resources, and development opportunities needed to achieve their career goals and advance within the organization.

• Reliability and Quality of work
• Problem Solving/Critical Thinking
• Customer Service
• Teamwork

and Collaboration

• Trust and Accountability
• Effective Communication
• Initiative and Growth

• Regulatory Compliance Management
• Conflict Resolution and Trust Building

• Serve as a primary career development resource for employees seeking guidance on career advancement, higher education, credentials, certifications, and professional growth opportunities.
• Provide individualized coaching and guidance to help employees identify career goals and develop realistic pathways for achieving those goals.
• Assist employees in understanding educational and credentialing requirements associated with current and future career opportunities.
• Review employees' educational progress and help identify appropriate courses, programs, credentials, and learning opportunities based on their career goals and professional requirements.
• Help employees evaluate whether their current educational path and coursework align with their intended career progression.
• Support employees in navigating higher education systems and serve as an internal resource when external academic advising does not adequately address their professional goals.
• Maintain awareness of degree, credential, certification, and career pathways relevant to Generation Ed's workforce and identify opportunities to strengthen employee access to those pathways.
• Connect employees with appropriate internal and external resources, educational institutions, credentialing organizations, and professional development opportunities.
• Monitor employee progress toward established educational and professional development goals and provide follow-up coaching and support as needed.

• Ensure completion and maintenance of Professional Development Plans (PDPs) and/or goals for all employees across the agency.
• Partner with employees and leaders to identify meaningful professional development goals aligned with individual career aspirations, current responsibilities, and organizational needs.
• Monitor PDP and/or goal completion and progress and identify opportunities for additional support, resources, or development.
• Help employees translate career goals into actionable development activities, including education, training, credentialing, mentorship, and experiential learning.
• Maintain accurate records of professional development plans, goals, progress, participation, and outcomes.
• Serve as an integral part of the Child Development Associate® (CDA) Credential™ program by coordinating staff enrollment, monitoring progress, and supporting participants through successful completion. (what we are currently doing)
• Oversee the TEACH program, serving as the primary liaison for staff participation, tracking progress, and ensuring compliance with program requirements.
• Coordinate enrollment, progress tracking, and completion support for the Family Development Credential (FDC) program, ensuring compliance with certification standards and maintaining accurate records.
• Identify additional credentialing, certification, and educational opportunities that support workforce development and career advancement.
• Research and recommend programs that expand career pathways, strengthen retention, and support long-term…