What are the responsibilities and job description for the EES Non-Credit Transition Navigator position at Northwestern Michigan College?
We are committed to enhancing and cultivating a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment through actions that foster a sense of belonging and safety for all members of the NMC community.
Summary & Qualifications:
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, CERTIFICATES and LICENSES
Bachelor's degree (Required)
Between 2 and 5 years of related experience (Required)
Experience programming or teaching adult/youth events/classes (Required)
Minimum of 2 years of professional experience with written communication (Required)
Two years of professional experience collaborating with a team of colleagues (Required)
This position is temporary, funded through 12/31/2027.Preferred Qualifications:
Experience using social media (Preferred)
Experience with marketing and promotion (Preferred)
Experience with vendors/contracts (Preferred)
Essential Responsibilities
- (Critical) Student Support: Engages students in the educational process, supports them from application to completion. Ensures they are receiving needed resources that will supplement their learning plan.
- (Critical) Program Development:Supports the Work & Career Coordinator with the planning, development/acquisition and implementation of new and existing learning programs and events; designs appropriate educational formats (workshops, courses, conferences, and trainings); and recruits and schedules instructors or providers. Researches educational offerings within Prosperity Region 2 in order to support student needs and requests.
- (Critical) Data Collection & Analysis: Ensure learner needs are met by collecting feedback, analyzing data and making appropriate adjustments to existing offerings and by monitoring service/quality assurance for third party vendor services and contracts.
- (Critical) Manages workflow with Google Suite, Microsoft Office, and other professional software.
- (Very Important) Workforce & Professional Certificates: Maintains relevance in the continuing education and ongoing certification arena for professions represented in NMC academic areas, local businesses, and the greater community.
- (Very Important) Collaboration: Provides content for marketing and communications efforts and collaborates with the Promotions & Marketing Coordinator and the NoMI Attainment Collaborative to ensure success of programs and events.
- (Very Important) Non Credit Program Support: Provides support to the Extended Education & Training team to uplift the goals of Sixty by 30 and the NoMI Attainment Collaborative.
Work Environment
Lifting Activities
Most frequently lifted object: under 10 lbs. lifted to waist level; carried 10-19 feet (Several times per day)
Heaviest object lifted: 20-29 lbs. lifted waist level; carried 1-9 feet (Occasionally)
Non-lifting Repetitive Activities
Arm Movement (Continuously)
Gripping (Several times per day)
Sitting (Continuously)
Standing (Several times per day)
Talking (Continuously)
Typing (Several times per day)
Walking (Several times per day)
Writing (Several times per day)
Other Physical Demands
Close visual work
Irregular working hours
Prolonged visual work
Travel (less than 10%)
Mental Demands
Complicated Planning
Exercising Independent Judgment
Minimal Guidance or Direction
Performing Multiple Functions/Activities
Persuading Others
Rapid Decision Making
Other Challenges
Precise accuracy requirements
Production deadlines
Protecting the physical safety of others
Safeguarding organization assets and property
Additional Information
This position is hired through a third party staffing agency EduStaff. If selected you will be required to complete the onboarding requirements of EduStaff.
This is a temporary 3 year grant funded position expected to end 12/31/2027.
