What are the responsibilities and job description for the Education Navigator - KDOC position at Butler Community College?
Posting Information
Butler Community College is an equal opportunity employer
Posting Information
Position Title
Education Navigator - KDOC
Job Duties
Butler Community College is seeking an Education Navigator to work with it’s educational programs at the El Dorado Correctional Facility.
The Education Navigator will work to connect offenders with GED options, CTE programs, and post-secondary education in order to help them achieve their educational goals. The Navigator’s initial focus will be to assess each resident as they arrive at the Reception and Diagnostic Unit (RDU). The Navigator will disseminate the assessment information to the appropriate peer Navigator and/or KDOC staff, and work one-on-one with each resident to develop an Education and Employment Plan based on each resident’s educational needs and aspirations.
Navigators will serve as academic and career advisors, linking learners to all services at the correctional facility. Navigators will work with residents to put their education plans into action by helping them refine their goals and connect them with practical solutions. Residents should know there is a plan and know what outcomes they are striving to achieve. Navigators are there to help them stay on track, stay motivated, engage them with self-improvement goals, encourage positive behaviors, and link them with support services as necessary. Navigators will extensively collaborate with each other, as the goal for many students is to move into postsecondary programs.
Butler Community College offers a very generous benefits package. The benefits applicable to this position include:
The Education Navigator will work to connect offenders with GED options, CTE programs, and post-secondary education in order to help them achieve their educational goals. The Navigator’s initial focus will be to assess each resident as they arrive at the Reception and Diagnostic Unit (RDU). The Navigator will disseminate the assessment information to the appropriate peer Navigator and/or KDOC staff, and work one-on-one with each resident to develop an Education and Employment Plan based on each resident’s educational needs and aspirations.
Navigators will serve as academic and career advisors, linking learners to all services at the correctional facility. Navigators will work with residents to put their education plans into action by helping them refine their goals and connect them with practical solutions. Residents should know there is a plan and know what outcomes they are striving to achieve. Navigators are there to help them stay on track, stay motivated, engage them with self-improvement goals, encourage positive behaviors, and link them with support services as necessary. Navigators will extensively collaborate with each other, as the goal for many students is to move into postsecondary programs.
Butler Community College offers a very generous benefits package. The benefits applicable to this position include:
- Generous employer contribution toward health/dental insurance
- Employer paid life insurance
- Employer paid LTD insurance
- KPERS retirement
- Generous paid time off (vacation, sick, personal, professional and holidays – including time off during spring break and winter break)
- Butler tuition exemption (self and immediate family)
- Supplemental insurance coverages (employee paid)
Campus Locations
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Nature of Position
Full Time
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Salary (Commensurate with education and experience)
Starting at $44,200 with credit for applicable experience.
Open Date
08/08/2025
Close Date
Open Until Filled
No
Special Instructions Summary
Qualifications
The applicant may be requested to authorize the College to procure a consumer report(s) for employment purposes.
We regret that the College is unable to sponsor employment Visas or consider individuals on time-limited Visa status.
Qualifications
Required knowledge and skills
A. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
B. Ability to exhibit a positive behavior.
C. Demonstrate understanding of issues affecting incarcerated individuals.
D. Demonstrate ability to work in a collaborative environment.
E. Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
F. Knowledge of and/or experience with GED or other educational systems and programs, preferred.
G. Must be able to maintain strict confidentiality as outlined by FERPA and HIPAA.
H. Must be able to work alone and/or in groups to provide services.
I. Requires regular and predictive attendance in designated work location.
B. Ability to exhibit a positive behavior.
C. Demonstrate understanding of issues affecting incarcerated individuals.
D. Demonstrate ability to work in a collaborative environment.
E. Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
F. Knowledge of and/or experience with GED or other educational systems and programs, preferred.
G. Must be able to maintain strict confidentiality as outlined by FERPA and HIPAA.
H. Must be able to work alone and/or in groups to provide services.
I. Requires regular and predictive attendance in designated work location.
Required experience
A. At least 2 years of experience working in community education.
B. Previous work in a correctional facility/environment, preferred.
B. Previous work in a correctional facility/environment, preferred.
Required educational background
Bachelor’s degree in social services, education, or a related field.
Salary : $44,200