What are the responsibilities and job description for the ECE College Navigator position at Mount Hood Community College?
Job Summary and Responsibilities/Duties
For best consideration, please submit your application materials by April 27, 2025.
Job Summary:
Provides a broad range of services to students to support recruitment, advising, and navigation of college services. Assists students in addressing barriers to attendance and provides the wrap-around and on-going supports students need to persist and successfully complete a degree or certificate in the Early Childhood Education (ECE) and Family Studies program. Connects students to on-campus and community resources, and assists students with short and long-term academic planning, admissions, enrollment, and financial aid. Supports students with interpreting college systems and in developing self-advocacy skills.
Essential Duties:
- Participates in outreach efforts to recruit potential students interested in pursuing an early childhood certificate or degree.
- Assists students with the development of long-range education plans, selection of appropriate courses, and interpretation of institutional requirements.
- Advises and assists students with admissions, testing and placement, registration, financial aid, and scholarship applications.
- Supports students from diverse academic, socio-economic and racial/ethnic backgrounds. Connects students to internal and external resources for students experiencing family, personal, or economic crises which may impact academic performance.
- Collaborates across college departments, workforce agencies, and community organizations to holistically serve historically underrepresented populations, communities of color, and low-income individuals using existing research-based practices.
- Facilitates information and orientation sessions for prospective and newly enrolled students
- Attends relevant high school and community events to share ECE program information with potential students.
- Develops ECE program marketing materials with MHCC Brand and Marketing Department.
- Tracks student progress and effectiveness of advising supports. Compiles and submits data for quarterly report on student demographics and student status to Preschool for All managers.
- Purchases supplies for student support, maintains and submits accurate records to finance and grant departments.
Additional Duties:
1. Applies knowledge of college and community support services and facilitates referrals to faculty and resources when appropriate.
2. Responds to inquiries utilizing various modes of communication (i.e., email, phone, Zoom appointments).
3. Acts as a college representative when visiting high schools, post-secondary institutions, agencies, business and industry, and professional organizations.
5. Performs all other related duties as assigned.
Minimum and Desired Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in education, child and family studies, social work, or related field
- Three (3) years of work experience in the early childhood education field
- Knowledge of current computer software packages including intermediate-level knowledge of word processing, database, presentation and email applications, and beginning-level knowledge of spreadsheet applications, preferably within the Microsoft Office Suite
- Current driver’s license, insurance and access to reliable automobile during work hours for transportation to off-campus sites. Must have at least three (3) years of driving history.
Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in higher education and/or student services in an advising, workforce development, or instructional role Bilingual in English and Spanish, Vietnamese, or Arabic
Additional Qualifications and/or Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs)
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Ability to understand and apply the college’s interpretation of FERPA
- Ability to interpret and apply institutional policies and procedures (e.g., limited/restricted entry and transfer program requirements) to assist students in making sound educational and career decisions.
- Strong attention to details and deadlines
- Knowledge and ability to apply the application of placement and achievement testing philosophy to academic advising
- Excellent oral and written communication skills, including active listening skills
Working Conditions and Important Information
Working Conditions:
This position is primarily on site but may be eligible for remote work on an intermittent basis. Anyremote work requires prior approval and must comply with MHCC Remote Work
policies and administrative regulations. Remote work must be within the states
of Oregon or Washington.
Work is typically performed in a college campus building working with students, faculty and staff. Occasional strain to the eyes while working with a computer terminal. Occasional local travel and evening and weekend hours expected.
Physical Demands: Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in a college learning center, classroom, lab or similar setting; dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard and other general office and instructional equipment and technologies; sitting or standing for extended periods of time; kneeling, bending at the waist, reaching overhead, above the shoulders and horizontally to retrieve and store files and supplies; lifting, pushing, pulling and carrying office and instructional technologies and equipment, supplies and materials weighing up to 10 pounds; hearing and speaking to exchange information in person or on the telephone; seeing to read, prepare and assure the accuracy of documents.
Salary: Initial salary placement will be based on years of relevant full-time equivalent experience at the sole discretion of the College, per the guidelines in the applicable Handbook or Collective Bargaining Agreement. Please includeall relevant full and part-time experience in your application that you want the College to review towards potential placement. Hired employees will not have an opportunity to update past experience or appeal initial placement after the time of hire.
Important Information: MHCC only accepts applications through our online application system at http://agency.governmentjobs.com/mhcc/default.cfm. For technical assistance, please call 855-524-5627.
Please note: We do not request or read letters of recommendation. Also, it is not necessary to upload a large number of documents with your materials. We are looking for the required documents and perhaps one or two additional documents of your choosing (optional). Faculty applications require a current resume, cover letter and official transcripts (copies are fine for application purposes) and/or any required certificates or licenses.
Please note: this is initially a self-screening system. We recognize that our application process can be lengthy, so before you begin, please read all of the stated requirements to determine if you meet them. Applicants must meet all of the stated minimum qualifications and additional requirements to be considered for this position. Based on your responses to the qualifying questions, the system may automatically screen you out from further consideration.
Position subject to budget consideration and approval.
Final candidates will be subject to a criminal background check as part of the employment process.
MHCC is NOT able to support Visa applications for employment at the college. Applicants must already be eligible to work in the United States to be considered.
MHCC provides qualifying veterans and disabled veterans with preference in employment in accordance with ORS 408.225, 408.230, and 408.235; OAR 105-040-0010 and 105-040-0015.
Qualifying veterans and disabled veterans may obtain preference by submitting as verification of eligibility a copy of the Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214 or 215) or a letter from the US Dept. of Veteran's Affairs indicating receipt of a non-service connected pension to your application. Disabled Veterans must also submit a copy of their Veteran's disability preference letter from the Dept. of Veteran Affairs, unless the information is included in the DD Form 214 or 215.
If you are seeking this preference, appropriate documentation must be provided at the time of application. You may submit an electronic copy in the document upload area of the application in the section marked "veterans' preference document," or fax to 503-491-7257 or mail to Human Resources, Mt. Hood Community College, Gresham, OR 97030. If you do not have your documentation, you may request it through your Veterans' Administration Office.
Applicants with disabilities may request accommodation to complete the application and interview process. Please notify Human Resources at least three working days prior to the date of need.
Mt. Hood Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer that actively supports workforce diversity.
The following is a brief description of the benefits offered by Mt. Hood Community, this is intended to be a summary only – any errors or omissions are unintentional. Please refer to benefit booklets, plan documents, college policy and regulations for more detailed information. Greater detail regarding fringe benefits is available in the Classified Association Bargaining Agreement.
COLLEGE PAID BENEFITS
Health Benefit Options
MHCC is a member of the Oregon Educators Benefit Board (OEBB) which administers Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D), Long Term Disability (LTD) and Employee Assistance Plan (EAP). New employee Fringe Benefits are effective the first day of the month following date of employment. Available medical, dental and vision plans and rates are available on the MHCC intranet, under Human Resources/Benefits.
MHCC will only pay the premium portion for medical, dental and vision coverage for your spouse/domestic partner and/or eligible dependents if they are not covered under another policy.
If you elect to have double coverage for a spouse/domestic partner or eligible dependent, you will be required to have the premium associated with the double coverage deducted out of your payroll check each month.
Important Retirement Information:
Make sure you are enrolled in the medical, dental and/or vision plans you want when you retire. Retirement is not considered a Qualified Status Change (QSC) so you cannot add or change plans at the time of retirement.
In order to ensure that a spouse/domestic partner and/or eligible dependent can be covered when you retire you will need to enroll them on MHCC's policy at the open enrollment period prior to your retirement date even though they may be covered under another policy. The College will waive the double coverage premiums when an employee is adding a spouse/domestic partner and/or eligible dependents during open enrollment period prior to the employee’s anticipated retirement date for that plan year.
Other College Paid Insurances
- Life Insurance=Coverage = $50,000
- Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Coverage = $50,00
- Long Term Disability (LTD)
Public Employees Retirement Plan (PERS)
Consistent with PERS rules, the employee contributes 6% of their gross salary into an Individual Account Program (IAP) with PERS. The contribution is set up automatically. At the time of retirement, based on one of the following programs, a monthly pension benefit is calculated. Please refer the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) website for detailed information on retirement benefits: http://oregon.gov/PERS/.
Public Employees Retirement System – Tier One/Tier Two
Hired by a PERS employer before August 28, 2003 and have an active account.
Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan - OPSRP
Hired on or after August 28, 2003 and do not have active account in the PERS Program.
Tuition Waiver Plan
The College will maintain the Tuition Waiver Plan for employees, their spouses, and their dependents through age 23 who qualify as dependents. Employees and their spouse/domestic partner will pay only course specific fees. Instructional fees for work-related classes taken by an employee at the request of the supervisor will be waived.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
MHCC’s Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is through Canopy which provides services to help people privately resolve problems that may interfere with work, family, and other important areas of life.
The EAP provides FREE (no charge for utilization) and confidential services to employees and their dependents, living at or away from home, and all household members, related or not. MHCC employees, spouses/domestic partner, dependents and their eligible household members have eight (8) free EAP services per new issue, including relationship, family, stress, anxiety, and other common challenges. Employees must get a referral from the EAP for each issue for services to be covered. Find more information about our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) here.
Use of MHCC Swimming Pool
Full-time employees and dependents have free access to the MHCC swimming pool during open recreation sessions. Swimming classes through the American Red Cross Learn-to-Swim program are not free under the tuition waiver plan or the swim pass. Employees are responsible to pay for the classes.
Vacation
Scheduling and Use of Vacation Leave
Vacation time may be taken only with the prior approval of the supervisor and cannot be granted before it is accrued unless it is to the mutual benefit of the College and the employee.
All employees must request vacations to the employee’s supervisor in writing not less than two (2) weeks in advance for approval to use more than two (2) days, and not less than one
(1) week in advance when requesting two (2) days or less. This advance notice requirement may be waived in the sole discretion of the employee's supervisor.
R evised: 3/21/2025
A department may delineate specific periods during the year when, due to operational need, vacations may not be approved. Outside of those periods, if a vacation request is denied, the employee and supervisor will immediately discuss a reasonable alternative time for vacation. If the delay results in an employee’s accrual exceeding maximum limits as defined in the chart below, during the next three months, the employee will be paid forty (40) hours of vacation in their next regular pay distribution. The hours paid will be deducted from the accrued vacation time.
Vacation Accruals
Vacation time will begin accruing from the first day of employment with the College. Classified employees will accrue vacation on a monthly basis. The vacation accrual rates are as follows for full-time employees who remain employed for twelve (12) months.
Employees working less than twelve (12) months or less than full-time will accrue vacation on a prorated basis, based on the percentage of full-time worked or the percentage of the year worked by the employee.
An employee’s total balance of accrued vacation may not exceed two (2) times their annual maximum accrual rate.
Separation from Employment
In case of an employee’s termination or resignation, accrued vacation pay will be included in the employee’s last check except if the employee has not completed their probationary period.
Sick Leave
At the time of hire, employees will receive eighty (80) hours of sick leave. Thereafter, employees will accrue sick leave at the rate of one (1) day per full month worked. Sick leave will be available to employees as it is accrued. Those employees who are not employed on a twelve (12) month basis will accrue sick leave on a prorated basis of actual time worked. Employees who work less than full-time will accrue sick leave on a prorated basis, based on the percentage of full-time worked, excluding overtime hours worked.
Holidays
The term “holiday” means each of the following days:
Any other day observed by the College as a legal holiday. If a holiday falls on Saturday, Friday will be a paid holiday. If a holiday falls on Sunday, Monday will be a paid holiday.
Additional Information
Detailed information regarding all Classified Employee benefits are available in the Classified Bargaining Agreement.
26000 SE Stark St.
Gresham, Oregon, 97030
Salary : $62,960 - $87,154
