Education Pathways Navigator

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　　Position Details

　　Position Information

　　Position Title Education Pathways Navigator

　　Classification Title Administrator

　　Grade Level 23

　　Starting Wage/Salary $55,402- $62,000 plus exceptional benefits

　　Close Date 01/28/2024

　　Position Type/Employee Class Administrative

　　FTE 1.0

　　Contract Months 12 Months

　　Overtime Eligible Exempt

　　Location Bend

　　Hybrid Remote Work Eligible? Yes but no COCC position is fully remote. Hybrid/Remote possibilities to be determined by the supervisor/department and discussed during interview process.

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　　Primary Purpose

　　The Education Pathways Navigator will coordinate “GYO” (Grow Your Own) grant efforts at COCC based on our grant application and state priorities for expanding the educator pipeline and supporting emerging educators in the Central Oregon region.

　　This position is grant funded through June 30, 2025. Continuation of this position after June 30, 2025 is dependent upon continued grant funds.

　　Essential Duties and Responsibilities

　　Grant Administration:

　　Track the latest Education (ED)/ Early Childhood Education ( ECE ) information from the state of Oregon, such as:

　　High need licensure areas

　　High need child care areas

　　Trial apprenticeship and residency programs

　　Transfer options, formats, applications and degrees

　　Scholarship applications

　　Changes to licensure requirements

　　Updates to ORO (Oregon’s Registry Online – database that stores education and training of Oregon’s childhood care and education professionals)

　　Partners in Practice Grant

　　Workforce Needs

　　Manage grant-funded budgets and track spending.

　　Track Education career program enrollment in order to provide targeted marketing as needed.

　　Develop systems for data collection related to current grants in ED/ ECE program.

　　ED/ ECE Program Support:

　　Connect students with employment opportunities in ED/ ECE for school-to-work pipeline.

　　Manage job posts on ECE Resource Center in Canvas

　　Administrative duties, including:

　　taking notes at meetings

　　setting and sending out agendas for meetings

　　managing ED/ ECE files

　　purchasing and organizing supplies as needed

　　Supervise the ED/ ECE work-study student in all areas of their job description

　　Assist in building and maintaining strong connections/relationships between ED/ ECE and current/ potential partners, such as school districts, early learning centers, the High Desert ESD , NeighborImpact, etc.

　　Work with ECE Program Director and ED Program Director to invite current and potential students to explore a wide variety of careers in Education, sustain their motivation and success during their COCC experience and ultimately help students prepare for the next steps in their professional journey.

　　Student Support and Outreach:

　　Work with the COCC Admissions to increase invitations for diverse students

　　to participate in the ED/ ECE Program

　　to participate in summer offerings

　　to apply for scholarships

　　Work with MPR to update and expand the ED/ ECE outreach materials.

　　Provide advising support for students in collaboration with ED/ ECE faculty & CAP Services.

　　Assist in planning the Future Educators Fair for prospective students.

　　Organize and participate in outreach opportunities in coordination with A & R Office.

　　High School Partnerships:

　　Coordinate with the Office of High School Partnerships:

　　to assist high school students in College Now and Expanded Options classes and strengthen the high school-to-college pipeline for students pursuing Education careers

　　to support and communicate with ED 101 (dual credit) teachers and students in high schools

　　Oversee the ED Ambassador Program:

　　Maintain weekly schedules and training events for Ambassadors

　　Coordinate classroom visits

　　Oversee Ambassador communication with high school mentees

　　Department Specific

　　Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

　　Individuals must possess these knowledge, skills and abilities or be able to explain and demonstrate that the individual can perform the duties and responsibilities of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of skills and abilities. The individual is expected to follow College work rules and policies.

　　Strong interpersonal, communication, and public presentation skills.

　　Ability to communicate effectively in individual and group settings, representing the College in a professional manner.

　　Ability to effectively communicate in a variety of modalities: in-person, over the phone, video conferencing, in writing, and electronically (email and social media).

　　Ability to develop and facilitate interactive presentations that are age appropriate and culturally competent in a variety of settings.

　　Demonstrated organizational and problem-solving skills including the ability to meet deadlines, set work priorities, and manage workload.

　　Ability to work independently within the context of a team environment.

　　Demonstrated event planning skills including marketing, facilitating, scheduling, managing large groups, recruiting guest speakers, and customer service.

　　Demonstrated knowledge of marketing and public relations skills:

　　Creating informational brochures

　　Using Canva

　　Facilitating video production (storyboarding, visual design, facilitating interviews, etc.)

　　COCC website editing

　　Photography

　　Social media marketing including student take-overs

　　Possess flexibility to regularly drive to high schools, job fairs, career events, Education/Early Childhood Education facilities, and other COCC campuses. Includes some out-of-area travel.

　　Possess reliable transportation and be able to drive in potentially adverse conditions on a regular basis.

　　Ability to drive a vehicle in rural and metropolitan areas in various weather conditions. Ability to work cooperatively with and contribute to a diverse workplace through ideas or experience.

　　Ergonomic Requirements

　　Regular office hours are established between 8 am – 5 pm during the workweek. A flexible work schedule, including nights and weekends, may be necessary due to the nature of the responsibilities.

　　Incumbent must be able to function effectively indoors in an office environment engaged in work of primarily a sedentary nature. Requires the ability to work at a workstation for extended periods. Requires to write, read written materials and computer screens, and ability to use telephonic conversations. Must be able to move boxes or cases of College materials (up to approximately 25 lbs.) for display and distribution at on- and off-campus locations. All individuals are required to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

　　Minimum Requirements

　　Education:

　　Bachelor’s degree in education, early childhood education, social work, or related field.Experience:

　　Two years’ experience working in a higher education, public school setting or an equivalent field, such as social service, community outreach, or related areas.License:

　　Valid Oregon Driver’s License, as significant travel is required for this position.

　　Equivalency Statement

　　The College recognizes the value of skills and knowledge gained outside of formal higher education and paid employment. Applicants who do not meet minimum qualifications but present other qualifications or experience equivalent to those required will be considered and are encouraged to apply. To qualify under equivalency, applicants must indicate how they qualify by responding to the supplemental question presented during the application process.

　　Preferred Qualifications

　　Education:

　　Master’s degree in Education, Early Childhood Education, or related field.Experience:

　　Experience working in a high school or college educational setting with a focus on student recruitment, advising, academic planning, teaching, or group facilitation.

　　Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish.

　　Experience with outreach, event planning, or marketing.

　　EEO Statement

　　The goal of Central Oregon Community College is to provide an atmosphere that encourages our faculty, staff and students to realize their full potential. In support of this goal, it is the policy of Central Oregon Community College that there will be no discrimination or harassment on the basis of age, disability, sex, marital status, national origin, ethnicity, color, race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, citizenship status, veteran or military status, pregnancy or any other classes protected under federal and state statutes in any education program, activities or employment. Persons with questions about this statement should contact Human Resources at 541.383.7216 or the Vice President for Student Affairs at 541.383.7211.

　　This policy covers nondiscrimination in both employment and access to educational opportunities. When brought to the attention of the appropriate parties, any such actions will be promptly and equitably responded to according to the process outlined in general procedures sections N-1, N-2, or N-3.

　　In support of COCC’s EEO statement, bilingual fluency in English and Spanish is considered a plus, along with experience working in a diverse multicultural setting.