Are you ready to embark on an exciting journey where every day presents an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in students' lives? If so, Jackson College is looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated individual to join our team as a Student Success Navigator!

At Jackson College, we are committed to fostering a culture of student success and empowerment. As a Student Success Navigator, you will play a vital role in supporting our students on their educational journey, ensuring they have the resources and guidance they need to thrive.

About the Position: As a Student Success Navigator, your primary responsibility will be the retention and completion of students. You'll be the guiding light for our students, providing direct services to support their success through our Total Commitment to Student Success (TCS2) initiatives.

Why Join Us?

• Warm and Supportive Environment: At Jackson College, we believe in creating a warm and welcoming environment where every student feels valued and supported.
• Opportunity for Impact: This role isn't just a job—it's an opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of our students and contribute to their success.
• Professional Growth: You'll have access to ongoing professional development opportunities, conferences, and industry events to enhance your skills and stay current on best practices.
• Community Engagement: Our commitment to student success extends beyond the classroom. You'll have the chance to engage with the community and build partnerships that enrich the educational experience for our students.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide individualized support to students, focusing on retention, intervention, and completion goals.
•  Assist in planning and executing retention-related events and outreach activities.
•  Utilize tracking dashboards to monitor student progress and implement intervention strategies.
•  Collaborate with faculty and staff to address early alert retention needs and develop academic recovery plans.
• Educate students about available support services and resources to enhance their academic journey.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• Valid Michigan Driver’s license.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in office software and technology-related communication skills.
•  Preferred: Master’s degree and previous experience in retention management or outreach.

If you're passionate about helping students succeed and ready to embark on a rewarding career journey, we want to hear from you! Join us at Jackson College and be part of a team dedicated to empowering students to achieve their goals.

Apply now and let's embark on this journey together!

Jackson College only accepts on-line applications though this system. For assistance with this, please call 517-796-8468.

Please use your legal first and last names on your application. If you are hired, you will have the opportunity to identify and utilize your preferred name.

The Jackson College Nepotism policy prohibits hiring of a relative or someone with a familial relationship to work in the same instructional department, office or administrative unit of the College including spouse, child, stepchild, parent, stepparent or sibling of the employee or spouse, aunt, uncle, niece/nephew, grandparent, grandchild, and members of the same household including domestic partner.

It is important that your application show all the relevant education and experience you possess (even if you are repeating it from your resume or cover letter). For instance, do not say, "See Resume or C/V." Your resume, cover letter, and if a degree is required an unofficial transcript must be attached to your application.  Applications will be rejected if incomplete.

When you apply for the position, you will get to the document upload area where you will be given an opportunity to attach your documents such as your vita, transcripts, etc.. Instructions will also be found there.

The College reserves the right to request proof of degree or certification at a later date if these documents are required as part of the qualifications for the position.

Final candidates will be subject to a criminal background as part of the employment process.

If selected you will be required to complete the US Citizenship and Immigration Services, Employment Eligibility Verification form I-9 and provide documentation verifying identity and eligibility to work in the United States. Jackson College is NOT able to support Visa applications for employment at the college. Applicants must already be eligible to work in the United States to be considered.

Applicants with disabilities may request accommodation to complete the application and interview process. Please notify Human Resources at least three (3) working days prior to the date of need.

A copy of Jackson College's Annual Security Report and Annual Fire Safety Report is available on the JC Campus Safety & Security website. The security report contains crime statistics for the previous three years for all of our campus locations and the annual fire safety report, which contains statistics for any reported fires in campus housing units and fire safety systems in these buildings. Additionally, the report contains policies, available resources and information concerning personal safety, fire safety and reporting procedures for both crimes and fires.

Applicants have rights under Federal employment laws. Jackson College is an Equal Opportunity Employer that actively supports workforce diversity.