Career Navigator

Position Summary

The Career Center at the College of Saint Benedict (CSB) and Saint John’s University (SJU) invites applications for a full-time (1.0 FTE), benefit-eligible position of Career Navigator.

The Career Navigator (Career Coach) provides career coaching and educational programming for students on a broad range of career development topics. This role collaborates strategically with academic departments and programs to support student success. In partnership with fellow career navigators/coaches, the Career Navigator helps design, promote, and implement key career development initiatives, including the True North Journey (CSB+SJU’s signature four-year experience, particularly in the areas of mentorship and real‑world learning).

This position empowers students to connect their aspirations with real‑world opportunities and translate the value of their liberal arts education into meaningful personal and professional outcomes. The Career Navigator will help students explore, do, reflect, and connect.

The College of Saint Benedict and Saint John’s University offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees, including:

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 18 Paid Holidays Annually
• Generous Vacation and Sick Leave
• Life and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Tuition Remission for Eligible Dependents
• Employer Contributions to a Retirement Plan
• Employee Assistance Program with access to free or discounted counseling, legal guidance, financial coaching, and more

Join a committed team dedicated to safety, community, and service in a supportive and values-driven work environment.

To Learn More About Our Benefits, Visit Mycsbsju.edu/jobs.

The College of Saint Benedict (CSB) and Saint John’s University (SJU) believe that an excellent liberal arts education requires an understanding and appreciation of cultural difference and that everyone deserves to feel safe and morally valued. To that end, we will challenge our own practices and systems. Our commitment to an inclusive environment will be incorporated into all decision-making processes. We dedicate ourselves to cultivating an equitable, inclusive community founded on respect for all persons.

CSB and SJU offer competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits program (click the benefits tab above the position summary section to view more information). For further information regarding our institutions, visit CSBSJU. The posted wage represents CSB and SJU's good faith estimate of likely compensation at the time of posting. Actual pay will be dependent upon several factors, including the candidate's experience, qualifications, and skills, and may fall outside of the range indicated.

• Connect students and alums to opportunities allowing them to explore interests, strengths, values, and skills related to academic major(s) and career choices.
• Assist students in individual appointments and group settings (i.e., class presentations and workshops), supporting each stage of their career development journey.
• Guide students in identifying future goals and envisioning possible career directions.
• Link students with resources that support informed decision-making about careers and academic choices.
• Direct students to experiential opportunities such as job shadows, internships, community‑engaged learning, and fellowships.
• Facilitate student reflection and articulation of their purpose, fostering meaning‑making and connection to future goals.
• Use assessment tools to invite students to reflect on who they are and how that connects to future decisions.
• Coach students in understanding and articulating the value of a CSB+SJU liberal arts education.
• Partner with career navigator team to create educational and promotional content (i.e., video, visual, and written tools and educational materials) for partners and students related to career development.
• Leverage AI‑powered tools appropriately to support students’ career development.
• Assist with student employee mentorship.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of department systems and access…