Program Navigator

Position Summary:

In June 2023, Fort Lewis College and the La Plata Economic Development Alliance were awarded a $1.25 million Opportunity Now grant to fund the Rural Upskill Network “Project RUN”. The program provides adult learners with accessible and high-quality education through professional certificates driven by industry and community needs.

The Program Navigator will manage a new program with industry partner Axis Health Systems to create work-based learning opportunities and convene healthcare employers in the regions to develop new healthcare occupational pathways with a focus on dental care. This position is a member of the Project RUN team to support all aspects of planning, design, and implementation during the two-year program period. This position will support the distribution of scholarships, manage and promote support services for participants, and provide administrative support for all stakeholders and contribute to a regional workforce strategy that leads to a skilled and diverse healthcare workforce, driving economic mobility across the region.

Job Description:

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

Program Management

• Coordinate the planning, design, and implementation of a dental healthcare occupational pathway that includes work-based learning opportunities for adult learners and nondegree seekers 

• Develop and guide Project RUN’s work-based learning efforts and coordinate a comprehensive project plan that outlines key milestones, timelines, and resources needed for the successful implementation of the two-year program.

• Coordinate with the Project RUN Director and program leads (FLC,  Alliance, and Axis) to ensure consistent communication, efficient processes, and seamless program integration

• Collaborate with faculty and healthcare industry partners to design healthcare program curriculum and learning outcomes that align with industry needs

• Foster partnerships with industry leaders, employers, and community organizations to identify job placement/retention opportunities for certificate program participants

• Coordinate quarterly healthcare employer talent pipeline management convenings

• Coordinate with FLC, Alliance, and Axis Marketing teams to develop promotional materials, website content, and marketing strategies to attract regional participants

Program Evaluation

• Develop and maintain program documentation to track and measure key data points throughout the two-year program.

• Conduct site interviews and develop continuous improvement plans and contribute to  sustainability planning 

• Support Project RUN team in continuous improvement of program on an ongoing basis

Additional Responsibilities

• Demonstrates a commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and student success, as well as working with broadly diverse communities

• Maintains knowledge and awareness of digital accessibility including the American with Disabilities Act and Section 508.

• Produces and remediates digitally accessible materials in accordance with FLC standards

• Perform other duties as assigned

Required

• Bachelor’s Degree or four years of equivalent experience.

• 2 or more years of relevant work experience.

Specialized Skills and Experience

• Preferred experience or training in a project and/or program management role

• Strong time management and organization skills

• Effective written, oral, and presentation communication skills

• Proven ability to be adaptable, effectively balance numerous high priority tasks at any point in time

• High level of initiative, results driven, and the ability to work both independently and in a team environment.

• Excellent computer skills including Google Workplace, Microsoft Excel, and candidate’s preferred project management tools.

 

Reports To / Supervisory Responsibility

The Economic Development Alliance holds this program contract in partnership with FLC. This position is a joint appointment between Fort Lewis College and the Economic Development Alliance. The Program Navigator will directly report to the Program Director who dually reports to both organizations.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that an employee can expect while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Moderate noise (i.e. business office with computers, phone, and printers, light traffic).

• Ability to work in a confined area.

• Ability to sit at a computer terminal for an extended period of time.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to, stand, sit; talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone keyboard reach, stoop kneel to install computer equipment

• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision requirements due to computer work

• Light to moderate lifting is required

Travel

This position will require light travel. Regional travel will include but is not limited to: Durango, Pagosa Springs, Cortez, Silverton, and Ignacio.

Compensation

The salary range for this position is Salary is $52,500-$58,000.  Plus a comprehensive benefits package.

This position may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more information, go to https://studentaid.gov/pslf/ Federal Student Aid

Application Process
A complete application packet includes:

• ​Cover letter addressing interest and qualifications for the position
• Resume
• Names and contact information for three current, professional references

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and those received by 11:59 p.m. 02/26/2025 will receive full consideration. The position is open until filled

The successful candidate will be required to submit original, official college transcripts, and pass a background check. 

About Fort Lewis College:

On a sage-brushed mesa overlooking downtown Durango and the La Plata Mountains, Fort Lewis College is Southwest Colorado’s premier public undergraduate research institution. With more than half of the 3,300 students identifying as people of color, FLC’s academic programming and campus life thrive on nurturing safe, diverse spaces for intellectual exploration and helping people achieve their career goals. A Native American-serving, Non-Tribal Institution, FLC is committed to promoting economic development in neighboring tribal communities and connecting students with the education they need to be the change in the world they want to see. Degree programs span the arts, business, education, health sciences, humanities, and social and natural sciences. Coursework builds on the natural, cultural, and historical resources found around the Four Corners region. Students work closely with faculty on research projects with real-world implications. Like the mountain town it resides in, FLC promotes a culture of work-life balance for students, faculty, and staff. Skyhawks enjoy unparalleled access to a healthy outdoor lifestyle thanks to 300 days of sunshine a year and more than 300 miles of hiking and biking trails in and around Durango

Notice to Prospective Employees:
 The Fort Lewis College is required by the Clery Act of 1990 to notify prospective employees, current employees, students and applicants where to access our Campus Security Report.  The report is updated and published annually in accordance with the Higher Education Amendments of 1998, Federal Student Right-to-Know, the Federal Drug-free Schools and Campuses Act of 1989. This report contains information about:

• Fort Lewis College's alcohol and other drug policy
• Sexual assault policy
• Campus security policies
• Campus/community resources
• The Colorado Riot Offense Statute restriction on enrollment
• Where to find registered sex offender information
• Crime statistics for the previous three calendar years
• Reporting crimes

 
 The Campus Security Report can be accessed in two ways:
By going to the internet website at:   www.fortlewis.edu/AnnualSecurityReport Fort Lewis College Student Affairs Office will also provide a paper copy of the annual security report upon request.   You can reach them at (970) 247-7331.

Equal Opportunity
Fort Lewis College does not discriminate on the basis of race, age, color, religion, national origin, sex*, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, family or domestic status, political beliefs, veteran status, pregnancy, or genetic information. Accordingly, equal opportunity for employment shall be extended to all persons. The College shall promote equal opportunity, equal treatment, and affirmative action efforts to increase the diversity of students, faculty, and staff. The College is dedicated to building a culturally diverse and pluralistic faculty and staff committed to teaching and working in a multicultural environment. To file a report, get resources, read policies, or make an appointment, See www.fortlewis.edu/CARE.

Discrimination Questions?

Office of Compliance and Community Standards
David Pirrone, Director of Compliance
165 Education Business Hall
1000 Rim Drive
Durango, Colorado 81301
(970) 247-7182 djpirrone@fortlewis.edu

Questions about Title IX sex discrimination?    
Office of the Title IX Coordinator
Madeleine Gillman, Assistant Director of Compliance and Title IX Coordinator
230 Skyhawk Station
1000 Rim Drive
Durango, Colorado 81301
(970) 247-7049 mgillman@fortlewis.edu

Information about Fort Lewis College’s alcohol and drug policy, sexual assault policy, campus security policies, campus crime statistics, fire safety procedures and fire statistics, and campus/community resources can be found in the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report. Hard copies are available upon request.

* Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and Part 106 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) prohibit discrimination on the basis of sex, including in admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and CFR 106 to Fort Lewis College may be directed to FLC's Title IX Coordinator and/or to the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights of the Department of Education.

ADAA Accommodations
Any person with a disability as defined by the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 (ADAAA) may be provided a reasonable accommodation upon request to enable the person to complete an employment assessment. To request an accommodation, please contact Kristin Polens by phone 970-247-7459 or email kpolens@fortlewis.edu at least five business days before the assessment date to allow us to evaluate your request and prepare for the accommodation. You may be asked to provide additional information, including medical documentation, regarding functional limitations and type of accommodation needed. Please ensure that you have this information available well in advance of the assessment date.

Salary : $52,500 - $58,000