College Career Navigator

Position Title

College & Career Navigator

Hamlin Collegiate High School

DOE. District pays $449 towards insurance premiums, Retention Stipend. 2026‑2027 4‑Day Hybrid Calendar.

12 months.

The College & Career Navigator will implement, coordinate, and monitor initiatives designed to improve College, Career, and Military Readiness (CCMR) outcomes for students in grades 9‑12. The role supports students in exploring postsecondary opportunities, achieving CCMR indicators, and transitioning to college, careers, the military, or industry certification pathways. The Navigator will coordinate college and career readiness activities, provide targeted student supports, and assist with instructional capacity‑building efforts to ensure successful implementation of district CCMR goals, House Bill 3 (HB 3) requirements, and grant objectives.

The Navigator will also cultivate and expand partnerships with businesses, industry leaders, workforce organizations, institutions of higher education, and community stakeholders to increase access to work‑based learning experiences, internships, apprenticeships, dual credit opportunities, industry certifications, and postsecondary pathways, helping create seamless pathways for students to earn credentials, certificates, associate degrees, and bachelor’s degrees aligned with their chosen programs and regional workforce needs.

• Valid Texas Teaching Certificate, school counselor certificate, or other relevant professional certification.
• Bachelor’s degree required;
  Master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of three years of experience in education, workforce development, higher education, career counseling, student services, or a related field.
• Experience supporting college, career, and military readiness initiatives, dual credit programs, Career and Technical Education (CTE), P‑TECH, Early College High School, or workforce development programs.
• Experience developing partnerships with businesses, industry representatives, community organizations, and institutions of higher education.
• Experience working with secondary students and families from diverse backgrounds.
• Reports to the Director of CCMR.

Program Implementation and Fidelity

• Implement the Pathways to College Readiness Initiative per grant application, program design, and guidelines.
• Develop and manage detailed implementation plans, timelines, and activity calendars to ensure services are delivered with fidelity.
• Coordinate campus‑level implementation to ensure equitable access for all participating students.
• Identify implementation challenges and communicate recommended adjustments to district leadership.

College Exploration and Postsecondary Awareness

• Coordinate college awareness and exploration activities beginning in Grade 9, including college campus visits, career exploration events, and postsecondary informational sessions.
• Collaborate with campus counselors and administrators to embed college awareness activities within existing CCMR structures.
• Coordinate parent and family engagement opportunities, including college readiness workshops and campus visit participation.
• Monitor participation and engagement data to ensure inclusive access for first‑generation and underserved student populations.

College Readiness Supports and Student Interventions

• Oversee readiness supports, including math and reading tutoring, ACT/SAT/TSI preparation, and college application guidance.
• Supervise the tutoring staff to ensure alignment with program goals and student needs.
• Coordinate benchmark assessments, boot camps, and targeted interventions to improve student performance on college readiness measures.
• Monitor student progress toward CCMR indicators and provide data‑informed recommendations for continuous improvement.

Teacher Capacity Building and Dual Credit Sustainability

• Coordinate implementation of the teacher graduate coursework and stipend component designed to expand the district’s pipeline of dual-credit‑qualified instructors.
• Track teacher participation, credentialing progress, and alignment to high‑need instructional areas.
• Support long-term sustainability by increasing local instructional capacity and reducing reliance on online‑only dual credit delivery models.
• Provide regular updates to district leadership regarding progress toward sustainability milestones.

Data Collection Monitoring, and Reporting

Fiscal Monitoring and Grant Compliance

Full‑Time

• At least 3 years of relevant experience.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.