**All Job Postings will close at 12:01 a.m. CT on the specified Closing Date (if designated).** **Working Title:** Career Navigator - MnSCU Academic Prof 2 **Institution:** Saint Paul College **Classification Title:** MnSCU Academic Professional 2 **Bargaining Unit / Union:** 214: Minnesota Association of Professional Employees **City:** St. Paul **FLSA:** Non Job Exempt **Full Time / Part Time:** Full time **Employment Condition:** Unclassified - Limited Academic (Fixed Term) **Salary Range:** $25.29 - $36.71 **Job Description** **Job Summary:** The Career Navigator provides leadership and coordination of career exploration programming and employment resources for students, alumni, faculty, staff, industry, and other constituents of Saint Paul College. This role ensures that career exploration programming, Guided Learning Pathways (GLP) initiatives and Employment Resources align with college mission and work plan. Key responsibilities include coordinating GLP programming which supports students during their first year at Saint Paul College to discover a major related to their career field of interest using “Light the Fire” courses, appreciative advising and relevant career exploration activities. These efforts aim to decrease equity gaps and enhance key performance metrics including increased first-year persistence, retention and related employment or continuing education upon program completion. This position also co-coordinates CAP-SH (Career and Academic Planning for Science and Health Science majors). This involves managing career exploration programming, faculty mentorship, recruitment, enrollment, programming, student engagement and budgeting for this grant-funded program. Additionally, the Career Navigator works directly with students to ensure career readiness as it relates to choice of major, job application materials, job/internship search and interview preparation. The Navigator plays a key role in connecting students with jobs and internship opportunities. **Job Duties:** + Career Exploration Programming + Develop and maintain relationships with businesses, community organizations, and work-force agency personnel that will connect students with jobs and internship experiences that align with curriculum and meet industry and employer needs. + Collaborate with Career Services Director to support day to day functions of the Career Center. + Perform other duties as assigned to ensure the smooth functioning of the department and maintain the reputation of the organization as a viable business partner. **Minimum Qualifications:** + Three years of experience in education or in a related field, or an Associate Degree in a related field can substitute for one year of experience. + Experience working with job seekers in navigating the job search process, or advising in a higher education setting. + Experience working cross-departmentally for program development, implementation and evaluation. + Experience working with diverse populations. + Knowledge and experience using career, occupation, and labor market information. + Ability to problem-solve, prioritize, analyze data and situations, integrating results into strategic plans, policies, processes and procedures. + Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office products, navigation of customer relations management, database and scheduling software. **Preferred Qualifications:** + Bachelor’s degree in a related field and knowledge of student development, career development and assessment. + Experience working in a higher education institution. + Experience working with career assessments such as Focus 2 Career, Strong Interest Inventory, CliftonStrengths. + Experience working with industry partners. + Effective with prioritizing and organization of tasks and follow through. + Excellent oral and written communication skills, including presentations to groups. **Other Requirements** All resumes must clearly address the Required Qualifications as stated above. If your skills match the required skill for this position, the department may contact you. Reference checks will be conducted for all finalists. This may include a review of documentation related to job performance and education and contact with the finalist current and/or previous employers. Applicant must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States. We are unable to sponsorship or take over sponsorship of employment visa at our institution. The successful candidate under U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services regulations must be able to accept work in the U.S. by the day employment begins. **Work Shift (Hours / Days of work)** Monday - Friday; 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM, with the potential to work until 6 PM on Mondays and Thursdays. Some Saturdays and evenings. **Telework (Yes/No)** Telework opportunities may be available for this position. **About** Saint Paul College was established in 1910, and we are proud to be honoring education for more than a century. SPC-Quick Facts (http://www.saintpaul.edu/about-us/quick-facts/) Saint Paul College is committed to supporting diversity in all of its forms. Applicants representing diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. We are an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and encourages application from underrepresented groups. Recognized as a   Beyond the Yellow Ribbon   employer offering support for veteran and military students. A member of the Minnesota State colleges and universities system. **Benefits Information:** At Minnesota State, we have a GREAT BENEFITS PACKAGE! Our generous benefits include 11 paid Holidays, Vacation Time, Sick Time, six weeks of Paid Parental Leave, low cost medical and dental insurance with low deductibles ($250 - $1500), a Pension Plan, 457(b) and 403(b) retirement plans and other retirement investment options, pre-tax medical and dental expense (with roll-over option) and dependent care accounts, employer paid life insurance, short and long term disability, as well as professional development and a tuition waiver program for employees and their dependents, etc. We promote the health and well-being of our employees and take work/life balance seriously. **Desired Start Date:** 04-30-2025 **Position End Date:** 04-30-2028 **Open Date:** 03-03-2025 **Close Date:** 03-17-2025 **Posting Contact Name:** Tatiana Posusta **Posting Contact Email:** qu0816pd@minnstate.edu