Location:   SFCC Clinton Campus – 1701 N 2nd Street, Clinton MO 64735

Please apply at: https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/sfcc/jobs/3728447/navigator-clinton-campus?page=2&pagetype=transferJobs 

Reporting to the Clinton Campus Director, this position will work closely with current and prospective students, SFCC faculty and staff as well as community members.

• Foster and maintain an interactive advising process between Navigator and student.
• Actively promote each student’s academic, career and personal development.
• Facilitate a student-centered approach among staff and faculty.
• Cross-trained position: Advising, Admissions, Financial Aid, Testing, Business Office and IT support

• Provide direct support to all Clinton Campus and assigned program students.
• Foster the student’s sense of responsibility for academic progress.
• Assist the student in obtaining accurate information about educational and career options, academic requirements, policies and procedures.
• Assist students in creating success plans to track progress towards their educational goal(s). Advise and enroll students based on student preference, customized success plan, required courses to complete educational goal(s) and course availability each semester. 

• Assist students with comprehensive information that will promote completion; access to resources to help with career planning and decision making.

• Lead and convene student success team, consisting of navigator and department faculty, in annual research of retention and completion factors.  Develop/implement/evaluate projects and strategies to influence factors in a positive direction.

• Instruct students through various self-service programs such as Starfish, mySFCC, Canvas and Degree Works.

• Provide and review data/feedback to conduct student outreach as well as complete requested reports.

• Maintain confidentiality in all aspects of student, staff, and organizational information.

• Provide presentations to classes, organizations and community groups as requested.  Occasional travel to area high schools and events may be required.

The preceding duties have been provided as examples of the essential types of work performed by positions within this job classification. Management reserves the right to add, modify, change or rescind work assignments as needed.

WORK PHILOSOPHY

Be an active participant in our student centered culture.  Administer your duties with the attitude of the big picture. Keep in mind how your decisions affect the student and the institution as a whole. Exhibit respect, consideration, and professionalism towards students and co-workers no matter the circumstances. Do your duties to the best of your abilities; lead by example.

Required Qualifications:

• Education:  Bachelor’s degree required.
• Computer Skills including word processing, email, internet and basic spreadsheet skills.
• Demonstrated customer service knowledge using strong communication, interpersonal and organizational skills.

Preferred Qualifications:  

Ability to:

• Play an active role in student recruitment, enrollment and retention.  
• Manage time and resources, prioritizing work load.  
• Maintain attention to detail, work independently with minimal supervision, maintain confidentiality and follow FERPA guidelines.  
• Facilitate positive interactions with a broad range of people with diverse backgrounds.  
• Embrace ever-changing technology.  
• Supervise facility/staff in absence of Director/Assistant Director and be able to work evenings and weekends on occasion.
• Demonstrate commitment to the philosophy and mission of the community college.

PHYSICAL TASKS AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

Work involves fast paced work in an office setting. There is frequent sitting, with walking, standing and stooping occasionally required. There is an occasional need to lift light objects (up to 10 pounds) and perform other similar actions during the course of the workday. Employee accommodations for physical or mental disabilities will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

 *Completed applications will include SFCC application, cover letter, resume and transcripts.

AA Statement: SFCC is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of State Fair Community College not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, ancestry, national origin, or veteran status in its educational programs, activities or employment as required by law in regard to admissions, awarding financial aid, access to courses and programs, and all student services as well as the recruitment, admission and retention of students.

 As part of our enduring commitment to inclusive excellence on our campus, State Fair Community College, is a member of the Greater Missouri Higher Education Recruitment Consortium (HERC). HERC supports job seekers through the higher education job search process and it supports institutions in their efforts to create inclusive recruitment, hiring, and retention practices for staff and faculty.