POSITION: Education Navigator

LOCATION: NDSCS-Wahpeton and NDSCS-Fargo, North Dakota

TYPE OF APPOINTMENT: 15-month grant-funded full-time position (potential for moving forward)

WHO MAY BE CONSIDERED: Anyone eligible to work in the United States

JOB SUMMARY: Support students’ learning, training, and credentialing for a manufacturing career. This position will work closely with students, staff, faculty, and industry professionals to cultivate successful pathways from the classroom to careers through mentorship, classroom support, and work with employers in the field to maximize student success and career advancement. The Education Navigator will help students understand contemporary manufacturing career opportunities in the ND/MN region. The Education Navigator will have a knowledge of the breadth of career opportunities within the manufacturing industry ranging from data collection and robotics to artificial intelligence and programming. This position will work with students to provide them with industry awareness, job outlook, best practices, and first-hand accounts to allow students to realize their potential to prosper in the manufacturing industry. The Education Navigator serves as an industry ambassador dedicated to increasing industry awareness. This is a grant-funded position through September 2025.

Benefits

NDSCS offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes single or family health insurance coverage with premiums paid for by the College – with an effective date for new employees the first of the month following the date of hire. Other benefits include basic life insurance, annual and sick leave, retirement plan, tuition waiver, spouse/dependent tuition discount, and employee assistance program. Optional benefits include life, dental, and vision insurance, flexible spending accounts, and supplemental retirement plans.

SALARY: $56,000 - $62,000, commensurate with education and experience

Minimum Requirements

• Must support the mission, vision, and values of NDSCS
• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Psychology, Social Science, Business, Communications, Liberal Arts, or a closely related field
• Broad knowledge of higher education and student development

Preferred Qualifications

• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to effectively manage multiple tasks and adapt to the needs of students/department
• Ability to efficiently use Microsoft Office or similar software
• Demonstrated ability to work professionally and collaboratively with students and staff in a team setting
• Experience working with diverse populations

Additional Information

DATE AVAILABLE: As arranged

SCREENING BEGINS: Immediately – for full consideration, applications should be submitted as soon as possible.

BACKGROUND CHECK: NDSCS requires a successful background check for the selected candidate prior to an official offer of the position.

HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED: To be considered, interested candidates must submit an NDSCS employment application. A resume and cover letter may also be required in certain positions. Official transcripts must be made available upon request. Applicants should fully describe qualifications and experience, with specific reference to each of the qualifications and responsibilities listed as this is the information on which the initial review of materials will be based. Only applicants who appear best qualified based on this review will be invited for a personal interview. The submission of all required materials by the screening date is the responsibility of the applicant.

NDSCS employment application and questionnaire are available at: https://www.ndscs.edu/join-our-team.

Individuals should click “Save” often when completing their application to avoid losing information should the recruitment system time out during the process.

VETERANS’ PREFERENCE: This position is subject to North Dakota Veteran's Preference requirements and follows NDUS Policy 601.0 Veterans' Preference. An NBG 22 or DD-214 must be provided if claiming veterans' preference. If claiming disabled status, a current letter of disability from the VA dated within the last 12 months must also be submitted.

OPEN RECORDS: Pursuant to N.D.C.C. Section 44-04-18, except as otherwise specifically provided by law, all records of NDSCS are public records, open and accessible for inspection during regular office hours. NDSCS shall comply with public records laws and will not disclose information that is considered exempt under the public records laws.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION: NDSCS is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education, and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, please contact NDSCS Human Resources at 701-671-2903 or NDSCS.HR@ndscs.edu

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY: NDSCS does not discriminate on the basis of age, color, gender identity/expression, genetic information, marital status, national or ethnic original, mental or physical disability, public assistance status, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, familial or parental status, status as a U.S. veteran/service member, or participation in lawful activity off the employer’s premises during nonworking hours which is not in direct conflict with the essential business-related interests of the employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $56,000.00 - $62,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person