Academic Navigator

Position Summary

Academic Advising 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 Academic Navigator.

Academic Advising 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 Academic Navigator.

The Academic Navigator (Academic Advisor) empowers our undergraduate students to develop meaningful educational plans that support their academic, personal, and professional goals. Navigators use strong interpersonal skills; background in advising theory and strategies; knowledge of academic opportunities, policies, and procedures; and referral to other departments to support students in meeting their goals, a component of the True North Journey (CSB+SJU’s signature four-year experience).

Academic Navigators strive to meet students at their point of need, understanding the context in which they make academic decisions, challenging students to become self-advocates, responding promptly to requests, and maintaining attention to detail. The Academic Advising Office is highly collaborative and collegial within the department and in connection to other departments across both campuses.

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.

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.

Inclusive Excellence

The College of Saint Benedict and Saint John’s University believe that an excellent liberal arts education requires an understanding and appreciation of cultural differences and that everyone deserves to feel safe and morally valued. To that end, we will challenge our own practices and systems to best meet the needs of our community as we educate students to address the most urgent needs of society.

We dedicate ourselves to cultivating an equitable, inclusive community founded on respect for all persons.

• Collaborate with students in short- and long-term goal setting, decision-making, problem-solving, and planning related to their educational journey.
• Engage students in conversations about their educational experiences, identity, and goals.
• Connect students to opportunities allowing them to explore interests, strengths, values, and skills related to academic major(s) and career choices
• Facilitate individual student’s understanding of integrated learning (general education, programs of study, co-curricular and non-academic experiences).
• Guide students in prioritizing course selections in line with their academic goals.
• Assist students in navigating higher education structures, processes, technologies, and…