What are the responsibilities and job description for the RADaR DOL Career Navigator position at Bismarck State College?
OVERVIEW: Bismarck State College is dedicated to student success. This on-campus position is student-centered to provide high-quality campus services and hands-on learning experiences.
MISSION: As North Dakota’s Polytechnic Institution, Bismarck State College focuses on student success through the delivery of affordable, flexible, high-quality, experiential learning enhanced by public-private partnerships.
VISION: Bismarck State College will be a leader in polytechnic education improving lives and building sustainable communities.
REPORTING RELATIONSHIP: Is directly accountable and responsible to the BSC RADaR (Registered Apprenticeships - Done Right) DOL (Department of Labor) Project Director.
Term of Grant/employment ends 9/30/2026.
Benefits
COMPENSATION: $43,435-$54,292 based on directly related experience.
Paid health insurance, life insurance, retirement, employee tuition waiver, spouse/dependent tuition discount.
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Position Description & Details
At BSC, we are dedicated to fostering inclusive and innovative pathways for students to excel in the fields of manufacturing, automation, and healthcare. Through our RADaR (Registered Apprenticeships - Done Right) initiative, we aim to empower under-served populations with the skills and opportunities needed to thrive in today’s workforce.
We are seeking a passionate and dynamic Career Navigator to join our RADaR Department of Labor team. The ideal candidate will be instrumental in developing and implementing strategic programs to recruit and support diverse, under-served populations. As a Career Navigator, you will play a critical role in ensuring successful transitions for students into college and the workforce, particularly in pathways leading to registered apprenticeship programs.
Key Responsibilities:
- Program Strategy Development: Create and implement innovative strategies to recruit and support diverse, under-served populations in manufacturing, automation, and healthcare pathways.
- Student Recruitment: Engage with potential students through community outreach, workshops, and presentations to raise awareness of available programs and opportunities.
- Support Services Coordination: Collaborate with community organizations, educational institutions, and employers to coordinate support services that facilitate student transitions into college and the workforce.
- Career Guidance: Provide personalized career counseling and guidance to help students identify their career goals and navigate the pathways to achieve them.
- Resource Management: Develop and maintain a network of resources, including mentorship programs, financial aid, and academic support services, to assist students throughout their educational and career journeys.
- Data Tracking and Reporting: Create, maintain, and assure integrity of grant data, including data entry and database management.
- Partnership Building: Foster strong relationships with community organizations to enhance program offerings and create new opportunities for students.
Minimum Requirements
- Requires a bachelor’s degree in a directly related field or an associate degree and two years of work experience in business, education, psychology, communications, social sciences, health sciences, trades, or related field.
- Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills, with a customer service focus.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively with students from diverse backgrounds.
- Knowledge of career planning and employment search processes, tools, and resources.
- An understanding of community support services and how to access them.
- Advanced knowledge of computer software (i.e., Microsoft Office Suite, Excel, Word, electronic email, and calendar) and the internet.
- Ability to organize and prioritize work both independently and as a team.
- Occasional in-state travel for outreach opportunities.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working with under-served populations.
- Experience working in an education setting.
- Experience working with community organizations, businesses, and non-profits.
- Experience working with grants.
Applicant Materials Required
To be considered by the search committee thoroughly complete the application and upload the following:
- Cover Letter
- Resume
- Copies of transcripts (undergraduate and graduate).
- References
Additional Information
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Bismarck State College does not provide sponsorships. BSC is an E-Verify Employer.
For more information or assistance contact: Human Resources (701) 224-5531. This position requires a criminal history record check.
Equal Opportunity Employer
http://bismarckstate.edu/employment/
Human Resources*Meadowlark Building*PO Box 5587*1700 Schafer St.*Bismarck, ND 58506-5587
701-224-5531*800-366-6888 (TTY Relay ND)
Veterans claiming preference must submit all proof of eligibility including a copy of NGB 22 from the National Guard or Reserve (with a unit located in ND) or certification from the applicant's unit command that the individual is expected to be discharged or released from active duty in the uniformed services under other than dishonorable conditions not later than one hundred twenty days after the date of the submission of the certification. If claiming disabled status, proof of eligibility includes a DD-214 and a current letter of disability.
Salary : $43,435 - $54,292
