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POSITION DESCRIPTION TITLE: Career Navigator - Transition of Adults to Careers CATEGORY: Professional FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt GRADE: D JOB SUMMARY: Responsible for the coordination, development, and

1 POSITION DESCRIPTION TITLE: Career Navigator - Transition of Adults to Careers CATEGORY: Professional FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt GRADE: D JOB SUMMARY: Responsible for the coordination, development, and implementation of outreach and recruitment activities for the Transition of Adults to Careers (TAC) project to include case management for academic persistence and success, and referrals to appropriate support services available at community agencies or within the College system. Develop recruitment and marketing strategies in collaboration with EPCC credit and non-credit departments and community agencies. Ensure project is in compliance with Far West Adult Education Consortium (FWAEC) and College requirements. Program Description Transition of Adults to Careers (TAC) project is an initiative which seeks to change the way Adult Basic Education is delivered by addressing barriers preventing adults from entering and completing postsecondary education. This project will help support the primary function of providing direct student support and guidance, as well as coordinating campus and community support services. TAC plays an integral role in fostering student persistence and success through direct guidance and coordination of campus and community based services. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 1. Prepare and conduct student information sessions and one-on-one student interviews; provide career research and planning, assessments and intakes; provide direct student support, and case management; assist students with completing necessary college forms; coordinate services with relevant college departments for further student assistance; provide referrals to appropriate community services when needed to include child care, transportation, and counseling; work in collaboration with partner agencies to identify resources necessary to help support student success in the TAC project. 2. Work with students who are professionals from other countries in need of career guidance in the United States and verify foreign degrees have been translated by an acceptable accredited agency; monitor student progress and meet with students regarding academic progress and help address barriers that impede success in the TAC project. 3. Develop student recruitment and marketing materials for TAC project; work with Project Manager on short and long term goals, recommend processes, policies and procedures to develop and grow the TAC project; coordinate and implement outreach and recruitment strategies for integrated campus and community service providers; expand and strengthen connections with partnerships such as the Far West Adult Education Consortium (FWAEC), Workforce Solutions Borderplex, other EPCC credit and non-credit departments, and community agencies keeping student recruitment the focus for these institutions. YEARLY PERCENT OF TIME 30% 20% 15% 4. Act as a liaison with faculty, departments, and local agencies to provide information on program services and registration; strengthen connections with Effective: 7/7/16 Page 1 of 5

2 adult education and workforce programs on campus and in the community; assist in expanding network of campus and community service providers to include employers and business organizations in the targeted career pathway industry sector; comply with FWAEC and College policies and procedures. 5. Review and update training program list; communicate and coordinate activities with other Navigators involved with FWAEC; track TAC project student attendance, progress, and conduct follow-ups; coordinate and make presentations and conduct workshops that supplement and support instructional curriculum. 6. Participate in professional development workshops required by FWAEC; attend trainings, department and community meetings; acknowledge and support the College s Mission and objectives. 7. Perform other duties as assigned. 5% REPORTING RELATIONSHIP: Project Manager - Transition of Adults to Careers (TAC) ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS: EDUCATION: Bachelor s Degree EPERIENCE: Six (6) years related experience. CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURES: Must have a valid driver s license and be insurable by the district s auto liability insurance carrier; must be able to travel to various work locations using own transportation. SPECIAL SKILLS AND ABILITIES: 1. Skills/Abilities: Effective skills in writing, editing, proofreading, oral and written communication; Experience working with special populations, displaced workers, disabled students, international students, and students whose second language is English; Knowledge of campus resources, processes, and departments such as admissions, financial aid, placement testing and registration, disability services for referral purposes; Experience with case management; Ability to interact with individuals at all levels of the institution to include faculty, counselors, academic advisors, and administrators; Proficient using computers to include Microsoft office products, web based products, databases, etc.; Experience working with federal, state, and college policies related to higher education; Networking, outreach and team building skills; Effective organizational skills and attention to detail; Proficient bilingual skills in English and Spanish; Effective presentation skills; Experience and ability to work in a diverse environment and be sensitive to issues of diversity and inclusion. 2. Equipment Used: Personal Computer and other equipment associated with an office environment. 3. Software Used: A variety of spreadsheet, word-processing, database, , and presentation software. Effective: 7/7/16 Page 2 of 5

3 PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk and use hands to handle or feel. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. INTERPERSONAL SKILLS: Alternative or combined skills in understanding, negotiating, selecting, developing, and motivating people are important to the highest degree due to constant interaction with other people, at any level within the organization or the community, position s accountability for the development, motivation, assessment, and reward of employees, and to deal with irrational situations where the outcome is unpredictable. WORKING CONDITIONS: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Effective: 7/7/16 Page 3 of 5

4 POSITION TITLE: Career Navigator - Transition of Adults to Careers PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORKING CONDITIONS: The physical demands and work environment factors described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES: Stand Walk Sit Use hands to finger, handle or feel Reach with hands and arms Climb or balance Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl Talk Hear Taste Smell WEIGHT and FORCE DEMANDS: Up to 10 pounds Up to 25 pounds Up to 50 pounds Up to 100 pounds More than 100 pounds WORK ENVIRONMENT: Wet or humid conditions(non-weather) Work near moving mechanical parts Work in high, precarious places Fumes or airborne particles Toxic or caustic chemicals Outdoor weather conditions Extreme cold(non-weather) Extreme hot (non-weather) Risk of electrical shock Work with explosives Risk of radiation Vibration VISION DEMANDS: No special vision requirements Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less) Distance vision (Clear vision at 20 feet or more) Color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors) Peripheral vision Depth perception Ability to adjust focus Required Effective: 7/7/16 Page 4 of 5

5 NOISE LEVEL: Very quiet Quiet Moderate Loud Very Loud Exposure Level The intent of this job description is to provide a representative and level of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the total of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employee may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically present in this description. I certify that I have received a copy of this job description. I have read and understand the duties and responsibilities of this position. Employee Signature Date Effective: 7/7/16 Page 5 of 5

7. Conduct professional presentations at local seminars and meetings and perform other duties as assigned.

7. Conduct professional presentations at local seminars and meetings and perform other duties as assigned. POSITION DESCRIPTION TITLE: Program Manager, Workforce Strategic Initiatives CATEGORY: Professional FLSA STATUS: Exempt GRADE: D JOB SUMMARY: Manage the daily operations of the program and provide strategic