Navigation Specialist - Multicultural Affairs for Students

Navigation Specialist
- Multicultural Affairs for Students Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Posting Summary

College

College VP Diversity & Inclusion-DIV

Executive Area

Executive Area VP Diversity & Inclusion

Department

Department Multicultural Aff for Students

Posting Number

Posting Number S1690P

Job Type

Job Type Full Time, Regular

Pay Type

Pay Grade

Pay Grade E

Campus Location

Campus Location WMU-Kalamazoo
- Main Campus

Salary Range

Salary Range Pay is commensurate with qualifications and experience, combined with an excellent benefits package.

Number of Vacancies

Number of Vacancies 1

General Summary

Advances student retention and graduation by providing student support as a part of the Empowering Futures navigator network . Engages expertise with targeted student populations to encourage a sense of belonging, thriving, and success.

Major Duties

• Develops and implements programs and initiatives relevant to the new beginner student population with assistance from the other academic and student affairs departments as a part of the Empowering Futures navigator network.
• Collaborates with other University units and community partners to develop and implement resolutions for students.
• Supports, coaches, and liaises for students with all aspects of entry, transition, and retention.
• Develops, prepares, and maintains student data. Monitors student progress. Maintains continuous improvement through data collection, and assessment of program elements.
• Advances student retention and graduation by providing student support as part of the navigator network.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related field from an accredited institution.
• Three years’ relevant experience.
• Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Proficiency with word-processing and spreadsheet software.
• Experience using and querying databases.
• Experience providing guidance to students and other constituents.
• Experience in human development, community development or social work.
• Demonstrated interest, skills, and experience working with diverse groups.
• Ability to work irregular shifts and extended hours, including weekends.

Desired Qualifications

Special Instructions to Applicants

• Internal applicants should use the WMU – Internal Application.
• External applicants should use the WMU – Application.

Additional Position Information

• Western Michigan University offers generous benefits to its employees including health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, retirement, and tuition discount for the employee and tuition remission for eligible dependents. To access information about the specific benefits available for this position, go to: https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).-staff

Physical requirements and working conditions

• Office or other indoor work with minimal physical demands such as occasionally lifting or moving materials less than 25 pounds.
• Work is generally performed in a well-lit, temperature-controlled indoor environment with occasional exposure to the outdoors or any number of elements.

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Do you have a bachelor's degree in a related field from an accredited institution?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have three year’s relevant experience?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have strong interpersonal, written and verbal communications skills?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have strong organizational skills?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Are you proficient with word-processing and spreadsheet software?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have experience using and querying databases?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have experience providing guidance to students and other constituents?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have experience in human development, community development or social work?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have demonstrated interest, skills, and experiences working with diverse groups?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have the ability to work irregular shifts and extended hours, including weekends?
  • Yes
  • No

Required Documents