Salary: $56,042.40 - $61,060.92 Annually
Location: Oregon City, OR
Job Type: Full-Time, Limited Duration, Non-Union
Division: Academic Foundations and Connections
Job Number: 2122-00158
Closing: 8/21/2022 11:59 PM Pacific
Description
Clackamas Community College (CCC) 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.
This is a grant-funded position for the academic year 2022-2023 (grant ends 6/30/2023).
PURPOSE OF POSITION
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The GED Wraparound Navigator provides targeted support to GED and Spanish GED students at the college. This includes assisting students with navigating college systems, providing individualized support with academic and non-academic needs, and connecting learners with various resources in order to help them succeed in their educational pursuits.
The GED Wraparound Navigator provides holistic service and support to incoming and returning GED students at CCC. They use a case management approach to provide students with academic, technical, financial, and basic-needs support. The GED Wraparound Navigator works with students to develop clear educational plans, and supports them in utilizing academic tools such as the library, course syllabi, and Moodle. They connect students with various campus departments such as advising, placement, and career services, and also help students access various resources at the college in order to persist in their studies.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
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• At the direction of the supervisor, proactively reach out to and follow up with identified students using best practices in a case management approach.
• Connect Skills Development/GED students with college and community resources (i.e SNAP, STEP, workforce resources, etc) to support student persistence and completion.
• Recruit, establish rapport, communicate with, case manage students in Integrated Education and Training programs.
• Support development and scaling of IET programs.
• Utilize technology and software, including Colleague, Navigate, CRM, Outlook, etc. to accomplish job functions including accurate data entry, student record maintenance, student communication, and reports.
• Refer students to appropriate resources related to services needed outside of the scope of the position, such as mental health, housing and food assistance.
• Develop content, materials, presentations and workshops to promote educational resources with students, including financial literacy, myClackamas portal, Navigate student success app, Self-Service tools for registration and academic success topics.
• Provide information and guidance for identified students in specific cohort and/or IET programs with getting started at CCC including applying for admission; career planning; program selection, completing financial aid and scholarship applications; online orientation and placement.
• Generate correspondence, reports, forms, tables, and presentations.
• Work with individuals that may be frustrated or dissatisfied in a productive and respectful manner, with the goal of de-escalating issues and resolving identified concerns.
• Accurately disseminate detailed information in small and large groups through excellent written and verbal communications.
• Conduct student needs analysis, make professional judgment decisions regarding policies and procedures, and identify barriers and facilitate problem resolution with students and staff as appropriate.
• Connect with students who may be at-risk of stopping out and help identify strategies that can assist in persisting in CCC education.
• Serve as a resource for students from diverse and underserved backgrounds to assist with and advocate for the removal of institutional barriers that impact academic and professional success with sensitivity and awareness.

GENERAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff, other agencies, and the general public.
• Participate in college committees when requested.
• Maintain proficiency by attending training and meetings, reading materials, and meeting with others in areas of responsibility, which may require travel.
• Maintain student confidentiality, data integrity, and comply with all related college, state, and federal standards, including the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).
• Perform other duties as assigned within the scope of the classification.

Qualifications
We are interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background. We welcome applicants who bring a diversity of identity, culture, experience, perspective, and thought. We encourage you to apply, even if you do not believe you meet every one of the qualifications described. You are also encouraged to address how your professional and lived experience, scholarship, teaching, mentorship and/or service will contribute to the College.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
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Bachelor's Degree in education, psychology, social work, sociology, business, public administration, or related field AND three years' relevant experience, OR any equivalent combination of education and experience which provide the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the duties as described.
Additional requirements:

• Experience working in higher education or other settings with diverse and underserved populations, including out-of-school youth.
• Great interpersonal skills including successful collaboration, customer service, public speaking, event management and program development skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with a proven ability to disseminate complex information to small and large groups effectively.
• Strong experience with word processing, spreadsheet, database, presentation, internet, and e-mail applications.

Ability to exemplify traits that reflect the College's culture, including integrity, a customer service orientation, cultural competency, trustworthiness, flexibility and a willingness to change.
DESIRABLE REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to communicate effectively with English language learners.
• Bi-lingual English and Spanish
• Knowledge of FERPA requirements.
• Experience working with GED students of all ages and diverse backgrounds including out-of-school youth and first-generation college students.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS OR LICENSES
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Driver's license valid in the State of Oregon to perform the essential functions of the position and must be able to successfully pass a criminal background check.
Other Job Elements
The physical demands listed below represent those that must be met by an incumbent to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with qualified disabilities to perform the essential functions.
WORKING CONDITIONS
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The position requires minimal (20-40%) ability to use dexterity and fine motor skills assemble, build or repair machines or other objects. Frequent (51-80% of the time) use of office equipment.
The position requires minimal (20-40%) ability to use dexterity and fine motor skills assemble, build or repair machines or other objects. Frequent (51-80% of the time) use of office equipment.
The position requires minimal (5-20%) physical effort such as lifting, carrying, or movement, etc. Movements required to complete work are not difficult, and only require some degree of agility and hand eye coordination.
The work environment is usually well-protected, with minimal hazards or obstacles (5-20%). There is little or minimal element of personal risk or hazard. Job conditions are usually comfortable, with minimal (5-20%) issues of confinement, temperature change, incident of noise, or interactions of a disagreeable nature, inside/outside work, dirty conditions, exposure to contagious disease, etc. Position may have minimal responsibility for driving.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
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Supervision of others is not a typical function assigned to this position. May provide training and orientation to newly assigned personnel, and may assign work to student workers.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED
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Work under the direction of the Director of Adult Education.
Additional Information
Clackamas Community College is a diverse community that provides equal opportunity in employment, activities, and its programs. It is the policy of the Clackamas Community College and its Board that there will be no discrimination or harassment in any educations programs, activities or employment on the grounds of race, color, religion, ethnicity, use of native language, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, veteran status, age, genetic information or any other status protected under applicable federal, state or local laws. The College also prohibits retaliation against an individual for engaging in activity protected under this policy, and interfering with rights or privileges granted under anti-discrimination laws. Persons having questions about equal opportunity and nondiscrimination should contact the Chief Human Resources Officer for Clackamas Community College in Barlow Hall at the Oregon City campus, 503-594-3300. Please note the following areas of responsibility, should you need relevant resources or information: Section 504 Coordinator, Disability Coordinator, Oregon City campus, 503-594-3181; Title II Coordinator, Associate Dean, Oregon City campus, 503-594-3392; Title IX Coordinator, Chief Human Resources Officer, Oregon City campus, 503-594-3300.-
ADDITIONAL POSTING INSTRUCTIONS:
To apply for this position, you must submit:

• Completed online application
• Cover Letter explaining your interest in the position and describing how you meet the minimum and special qualifications and requirements of the position
• Current Resume
• Completed responses to the Supplemental Questions
• Unofficial Transcript (Upon hire, candidate will be required to provide official transcript(s) for degree(s) earned, if applicable.)

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SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION:
CCC only accepts applications through our online application system at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/clackamascc. We want you to be successful in applying with us. We highly encourage you to complete and submit your application in advance of the deadline. For technical assistance, please call (855) 524-5627. Please note: This is initially a self-screening system. We recognize that our application process can be lengthy, so before you begin, please read all of the stated requirements to determine if you meet them. Applicants must meet all of the stated minimum/special qualifications and additional requirements to be considered for this position. Based on your responses to the qualifying questions, the system may automatically screen you out from further consideration. Required documents must be provided at the time of application. Please remove any personal information such as photographs, date of birth, gender, social security number, and other protected information from your documents. Documents containing protected information will be considered incomplete. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Positions are subject to budget consideration and approval. For the candidate who is hired into this position, salary placement will be based on guidelines in the handbook or association agreement (as applicable) to assess education and experience. For this reason, please be sure to include everything in your application that you want the college to consider towards placement.
Final candidates may be subject to a criminal background check as part of the employment process. Clackamas Community College participates in E-Verify and will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. This information is kept completely confidential, is obtained only after a candidate is hired, and will not be used to pre-screen any job applicant. The college does not sponsor employees in the visa application process if they intend to use this as their means to work in the United States. This means that all required work visas must be in place and supported by appropriate evidence to be employed by Clackamas.-
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION STATEMENT:
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job. This job description is a general description of essential job functions. It is not intended as an employment contract nor is it intended to describe all responsibilities, skills, effort, or work conditions associated with the job someone in this position would perform. All employees of Clackamas Community College are expected to perform tasks as assigned by Clackamas Community College supervisory/management personnel regardless of job title or routine job duties.-
VETERAN'S PREFERENCE STATEMENT:
Applicants are eligible to use Veteran's Preference when applying with Clackamas Community College in accordance with ORS 408.225, 408.230 and 408.235; and OAR 105-040-0010 and 105-040-0015. Military personnel who expect to be honorably discharged from the military within 120 days of certifying veteran status on this job application, may also request preference. Preference will only be given if the applicant meets the minimum qualifications and any special qualifications for the position and electronically attach the required documentation at the time of application. DOCUMENTS REQUIRED:

• MEMBER COPY 4 of the Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214 or 215) - OR - Letter from the US Dept. of Veterans Affairs indicating a non-service connected pension.
• Disabled Veterans must also submit a copy of their Veterans disability preference letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs.
  • You can request copies of your military service record through the National Archives website at: http://www.archives.gov/veterans/military-service-records

For information regarding Veteran's Preference qualifications, visit the following website: https://www.oregon.gov/boli/workers/Pages/veterans-preference.aspx
To apply, visit: https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/Clackamascc/jobs/3653129/ged-wraparound-navigator-full-timejeid-bf25cd2496fce44b910e393bb847062b