College and Career Navigator

College and Career Navigator

The College and Career Navigator (CCN) is a full‑time 185‑day position in the McCreary County Schools District. The CCN provides direct services and interventions to a cohort of students by organizing and conducting college access lessons and activities within and outside of school hours. Activities include organizing and sponsoring school clubs, conducting college tours, arranging for job shadowing and mentoring opportunities, and providing out‑of‑school‑time learning experiences such as overnight and weekend activities related to leadership, college access, and awareness.

Twenty‑five percent of the CCN’s time is devoted to engaging with parents to promote financial understanding and literacy of college costs and responsibilities to both student and family.

The CCN meets with students and families, individually and collectively, to develop a plan for post‑secondary success. Services vary depending on grade level and are delivered in whatever intensity and duration is required for each student to become college and career ready and to select and adjust to post‑secondary education or training programs. The CCN monitors individual student data using an Early Warning System to ensure timely interventions for any concerning signs such as attendance issues or discipline referrals.

• Bachelor’s degree (required)
• Knowledge of college access and success best practices
• Classroom/group management and team‑building skills
• Understanding of service learning
• Experience in rural schools
• Understanding of first‑generation and low‑income youth
• Experience managing multiple tasks and meeting ambitious deadlines
• Experience with in one of the following best practices for college‑going:
• Dropout prevention
• Financial literacy/financial aid
• Parent engagement
• Post‑secondary education
• Mentoring

• Computer competency – data entry, word processing, familiarity with Excel or other spreadsheets, experience with Microsoft Office products
• Excellent written and oral communication and presentation skills

Position type:
Full‑time.