HCOP Navigator-College of Health Professions

HCOP Navigator-College of Health Professions - 24000000JW 

Description

 

Market Range: 06

Hiring Salary: $19.67/Hourly

THIS IS A GRANT-FUNDED POSITION

JOB SUMMARY/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:   Under the supervision of the College of Health of Health Profession's Executive Assistant Dean of Finance, Operations and Strategic Initiatives/REACH Project Director, the HCOP Navigator is a mentor and coach, who functions primarily to assist students in linking academic, personal, and professional goals to ensure persistence to graduation. The position serves as a liaison to services and resources on campus and in the community and is vital to developing the key data points needed to ensure program completion.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Provides student success services to students and potential students at the College, including, but not limited to career planning, educational advising, assistance with registration, financial aid application, transfer information, placement information, and other program activities.

Builds relationships with students to achieve their identified goals and objects.

Assists students in planning educational programs compatible with their interests, needs, and abilities.

Supports annual recruitment of students.

Assists students in identifying factors that contribute to lack of academic progress, help students examine alternatives, and applies appropriate retention strategies to support students' efforts.

Strategizes with faculty and other college staff as needed to improve support student success.

Maintains accurate tracking data and notes for each assigned student, recommending appropriate referrals and opportunity programs. Assists with orientation and/or program activities.

Assists with recruiting, training, matching, and monitoring of mentors and peer tutors.

Conducts career advising, to include a discussion of job descriptions, median hourly wages as well as length of training required.

Performs other duties as assigned.                                         

 

Qualifications

 

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS :  

EDUCATION: Bachelor's Degree. (Master's Degree in Education or Counseling preferred.) (TRANSCRIPT REQUIRED)

EXPERIENCE: Two (2) years of experience in academic advising, student success coaching, or delivering direct support/services to students in a higher education setting with a diverse student body; OR Master’s Degree in lieu of experience; OR a combination of education and experience to equal six (6) years. Must have a valid Driver’s License.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to manage a caseload system of advising.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and appropriately handle sensitive information.
• Strong organizational skills, including the ability to manage competing tasks and priorities while maintaining complete and accurate records.
• Proficient Microsoft Office and database management skills.
• Ability to build effective working relationship at all levels across the organization.
• Ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.

WORK SCHEDULE: This position may occasionally be required to work evenings and weekends. May require occasional overnight travel.

 

Job
  Student Services Support 
Primary Location
  US-Tennessee-Memphis 
Organization
  Admin-Coll Of Health Professions 
Schedule
  Full-time 
Campus/Institute  Memphis 
Job Posting
  Mar 12, 2024, 6:23:41 PM