Career Pathways Enrollment Navigator

Salary: $61,236.26 Annually

Edison State Community College invites qualified candidates to apply for the full-time position of Career Pathways Enrollment Navigator. The Career Pathways Enrollment Navigator is a key Student Affairs team member, providing strategic outreach and recruitment for Edison State Community College. This position is responsible for developing and implementing comprehensive recruitment strategies to attract an assigned population of students. The Navigator will promote Edison State's Career Pathways model and serve as the first point of contact for prospective students, guiding them through the admissions process and connecting them with appropriate resources. Working closely with other College stakeholders, the Navigator ensures seamless integration of recruitment efforts with enrollment management goals while aligning with the College's strategic vision.

To be considered, candidates should include cover letter, resume, and list of education/work experience, including job titles in chronological order when completing their online application.

Edison State Community College is an EOE/AA Employer.

Functional Responsibilities:

Student Advising and Support:

• Under the direction of the Assistant Dean of Student Affairs, execute an annual adult and student recruitment plan designed to increase community awareness of Edison State, increase prospective student inquiries, and drive enrollment.
• Create and implement recruitment strategies that address the unique barriers faced by the assigned student population.
• Represent Edison State at community events, career fairs, and workforce development initiatives.
• Conduct outreach to business organizations, community groups, and industry partners to identify potential students and promote Edison State's educational opportunities.
• Design and deliver presentations tailored to students’ needs and concerns.
• Analyze recruitment data to measure effectiveness and inform strategy adjustments.
• Manage recruitment territory, ensuring productive partnerships between community partners and Edison State.

Prospective Student Engagement:

• Serve as the primary point of contact for prospective students.
• Guide applicants through the admissions process from inquiry to enrollment.
• Communicate the value of Edison State's Career Pathways model in terms of career advancement and economic mobility.
• Explain Prior Learning Assessment opportunities and transfer credit evaluation processes.
• Connect prospective students with financial aid resources, including employer tuition benefits and specialized scholarships.
• Assist with application completion and placement assessment interpretation.
• Coordinate with Career Pathways Advisors to ensure seamless transition from recruitment to advising.
• Utilize CRM systems to manage prospective student communications and tracking.
• Document interactions with prospective students according to established procedures.
• Prepare reports and proposals assigned by the Assistant Dean of Student Affairs.

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

• Collaborate with key College stakeholders to support students growth and academic success.
• Develop events, programs, and resources for prospective students with colleagues in Academic Affairs, Workforce Development, and Student Affairs.
• Partner with Workforce Development to identify potential student recruitment opportunities.
• Work with Marketing to develop effective recruitment materials targeting an assigned population of prospective students.
• Maintain awareness of flexible program offerings, including online, hybrid, accelerated, and evening/weekend options.
• Lead campus visits by prospective students and groups.
• Assist with timely and accurate application processing as needed.
• Support day, evening, and weekend enrollment and registration activities.
• Maintain current knowledge of academic programs, admission requirements, and student services.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Required Knowledge, Skills, Experience, and Personal Qualifications:

• Demonstrated in-depth knowledge of admissions and recruitment programs designed to attract and support students.
• Comprehensive understanding of the unique qualities and attributes of various student populations.
• Working knowledge of applying data-informed decision making to support strategic enrollment priorities.
• Ability to effectively communicate student learning outcomes with industry-recognized credentials to ad