Navigation Specialist - Multicultural Affairs for Students

Western Michigan University

  • Kalamazoo, MI
  • 2 days ago

    Highlights

    Posting Number S1690P Job Type Full Time, Regular Pay Type Exempt/Salaried Pay Grade E Campus Location WMU-Kalamazoo - Main Campus Salary Range Pay is commensurate with qualifications and experience, combined with an excellent benefits package. Develops and implements programs and initiatives relevant to the new beginner student population with assistance from the other academic and student affairs departments as a part of the Empowering Futures navigator network.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationKalamazoo, MI

    Description

    Position Details

    Posting Summary

    College VP Diversity & Inclusion-DIV Executive Area VP Diversity & Inclusion Department Multicultural Aff for Students

    Posting Detail Information

    Posting Number S1690P Job Type Full Time, Regular Pay Type Exempt/Salaried Pay Grade E Campus Location WMU-Kalamazoo - Main Campus Salary Range Pay is commensurate with qualifications and experience, combined with an excellent benefits package. Number of Vacancies 1 General Summary

    Advances student retention and graduation by providing student support as a part of the Empowering Futures navigator network . Engages expertise with targeted student populations to encourage a sense of belonging, thriving, and success.

    Major Duties

    • Develops and implements programs and initiatives relevant to the new beginner student population with assistance from the other academic and student affairs departments as a part of the Empowering Futures navigator network.
    • Collaborates with other University units and community partners to develop and implement resolutions for students.
    • Supports, coaches, and liaises for students with all aspects of entry, transition, and retention.
    • Develops, prepares, and maintains student data. Monitors student progress. Maintains continuous improvement through data collection, and assessment of program elements.
    • Advances student retention and graduation by providing student support as part of the navigator network.

    Minimum Qualifications

    • Bachelor's degree in related field from an accredited institution.
    • Three years' relevant experience.
    • Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
    • Strong organizational skills.
    • Proficiency with word-processing and spreadsheet software.
    • Experience using and querying databases.
    • Experience providing guidance to students and other constituents.
    • Experience in human development, community development or social work.
    • Demonstrated interest, skills, and experience working with diverse groups.
    • Ability to work irregular shifts and extended hours, including weekends.

    Desired Qualifications Special Instructions to Applicants

    • Internal applicants should use the WMU - Internal Application.
    • External applicants should use the WMU - Application.

    Additional Position Information

    • Western Michigan University offers generous benefits to its employees including health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, retirement, and tuition discount for the employee and tuition remission for eligible dependents. To access information about the specific benefits available for this position, go to: https://www.wmich.edu/hr/enrollment-staff
    • Staff Compensation System pay grades and rates are available at: https://wmich.edu/hr/staffcompensation

    Physical requirements and working conditions

    • Office or other indoor work with minimal physical demands such as occasionally lifting or moving materials less than 25 pounds.
    • Work is generally performed in a well-lit, temperature-controlled indoor environment with occasional exposure to the outdoors or any number of elements.

    Supplemental Questions

    Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

      • Do you have a bachelor's degree in a related field from an accredited institution?
    • Yes

    • No

      • Do you have three year's relevant experience?
    • Yes

    • No

      • Do you have strong interpersonal, written and verbal communications skills?
    • Yes

    • No

      • Do you have strong organizational skills?
    • Yes

    • No

      • Are you proficient with word-processing and spreadsheet software?
    • Yes

    • No

      • Do you have experience using and querying databases?
    • Yes

    • No

      • Do you have experience providing guidance to students and other constituents?
    • Yes

    • No

      • Do you have experience in human development, community development or social work?
    • Yes

    • No

      • Do you have demonstrated interest, skills, and experiences working with diverse groups?
    • Yes

    • No

      • Do you have the ability to work irregular shifts and extended hours, including weekends?
    • Yes

    • No

    Documents Needed To Apply

    Required Documents

    • Resume
    • Cover Letter
    • List of References

    Optional Documents

    • Other

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