Equitable Funding Support Navigator
Listed on 2026-06-10
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Education / Teaching
Education Administration, Youth Development, Adult Education
Description
A collaborative, equity-minded leader to serve as Equitable Funding Support Navigator
. The Equitable Funding Support Navigator is responsible for creating, assessing, and continuously improving the policies, processes, and practices necessary to facilitate equitable student learning and success; deliver excellent service; and accomplish the work of the Student Services division. The Student Services division includes financial aid, enrollment, outreach, and student life and student support services
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This role reports directly to the Director of Financial Aid and serves as an integral member of the Financial Aid team who, in addition to responsibilities for coaching students through financial processes to ensure continued aid eligibility during their educational journey at CGCC, will also be cross-trained to support financial aid processing and communication functions and serve as a back-up to the Financial Aid Coordinator.
The successful candidate will work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders and be driven by a genuine desire to advance the College’s Mission and Priorities. Accordingly, the Equitable Funding Support Navigator will provide excellent service with a focus on closing equity gaps in educational access and attainment, and will work to promote inclusive prosperity throughout the Columbia Gorge region.
Who We Are…
Columbia Gorge Community College (CGCC) is an inclusive environment where the unique contributions of our diverse students, employees, and the community are honored and valued. We expect all employees to foster a climate of belonging that supports all students and employees in achieving success.
Mission: CGCC prioritizes equitable access to education, empowers all students through learning, and drives inclusive prosperity throughout our community.
Vision: As an institution of higher education, CGCC innovates and excels, champions equity and inclusion, and nurtures belonging among our students, employees, and the community.
Priorities:
- Ensuring equitable access to education
- Advancing equitable student learning and educational outcomes
- Fostering economic growth, inclusive prosperity, and a thriving community
Guiding Principles: Open Communication, Respect, Integrity, Collaboration, and Equity and Inclusion.
Where We Are…Columbia Gorge Community College serves a diverse region in north-central Oregon and south-central Washington. CGCC acknowledges we are on the homelands of the Confederated Tribe of the Yakama Nation and neighboring tribes as well as the 14 bands along the Inchi I’wana (Columbia River). Our main campus is within the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area in The Dalles, Oregon. We also have a beautiful site in the city of Hood River.
What the Area Offers…Nestled in the breathtaking beauty of the Columbia River Gorge, our College offers more than just a job; it offers a unique lifestyle. Imagine waking up to stunning mountain views, enjoying outdoor adventures in your backyard, and being part of a tight-knit community dedicated to educational equity and innovation.
Organizations like Comunidades, The Columbia River Inter-Tribal Fish Commission, Washington Gorge Action Programs, and The Next Door are representative of the groups that span the Gorge area to provide community resources and leadership. Manufacturing, technology, and IT companies are expanding rapidly in the area, which is home to companies such as Insitu, Tofurky, Cardinal Glass, Sagetech, Hood Tech, and Google. Portland is roughly an hour away, with its various urban attractions and access to international travel.
What You Will Do…In this role, the Equitable Funding Support Navigator will work toward creating equitable and sustainable opportunities for students as they seek to fulfill their financial commitments to Columbia Gorge Community College, so as to increase college readiness, success, and degree completion. The Navigator will seek to provide support to reduce or eliminate debt burden through awareness of funding opportunities for student tuition and cost of attendance, including Federal Financial Aid (Title IV), state-supported aid, scholarships, military and…
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