Compensation: $44,319.64-$53,737.57

Position Overview:

The Career Readiness Navigator (CRN) at St. Petersburg College is responsible for delivering exceptional career and employment preparation services to all students. This role involves advising and coaching students on various aspects of career development, from career milestone tracking to successful transition into the workforce. The CRN collaborates with internal departments to align student skills with industry demands, ensuring students are equipped to excel in their chosen careers. Additionally, the CRN prepares students for internships and supports their transition from campus to career while also facilitating workshops and events and conducting research on salary information and job trends tailored to our student's desired areas of work.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide individualized guidance to students on career milestone tracking, career planning, and goal setting.
• Offer guidance and support in job search skills, including resume/cover letter writing, application techniques, networking, and interviewing etiquette.
• Research employers and industries to help students make informed career decisions and stay updated on job trends.
• Develop and facilitate workshops and events on career-related topics, such as resume writing, interviewing skills, professional branding, and career exploration.
• Prepare students for internship opportunities through exploration and preparation.
• Work closely with students nearing the end of their programs to ensure readiness for their next career steps.
• Serve both Downtown and Midtown students, providing access to career readiness services.

This is the first of six levels in the Student Support Professional series. The classification is responsible for providing complete organizational information and services to students and prospective students in single areas or across a number of disciplines that may include admissions, financial aid, academic advising, career services, international students, and disability services. This level is differentiated from the previous level by the focus on providing professional-level career counseling and/or academic advisement and providing direct student assistance in career development activities; incumbents are responsible for coordinating internal and external partnerships to enhance services; making referrals for resources to assist in the students' career and educational success; and serving as a liaison between high schools, students, employers, and departments within the college.

Requirements:

Education:

Bachelor's degree required. Master's degree preferred.

Experience:

Three years of experience in academic advising or a retention background in student services, or higher education.

* An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job may be acceptable in lieu of those requirements listed above.

Knowledge:

• Thorough understanding of all SPC certificate, associate, and bachelor degree programs
• Knowledge of college and community resources including disability support services veterans program, student support, learning support, and student assistance programs
• Knowledge of federal financial aid rules and regulations, state Board of Education requirements, transfer issues and articulation agreements, SPC policies and procedures, FERPA regulations, and relevant legislative changes
• Fluent with Microsoft Office suite of applications as well as the PeopleSoft student administration system and other software applications including the student coaching system, the learning management system, My Learning Plan, and the business intelligence system (PULSE)
• Knowledge of theories and best practices in Academic Advising and retention
• Customer service principles

• Applicable student support programs, academic advising, and/or related programs;
• Program development and program management principles and practices;
• Customer service principles;
• Career planning principles and practices;
• Community networking principles and practices;
• Applicable Federal, State, and local laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures;
• Diverse populations and cultures;
• Recordkeeping principles;
• Computers and related software applications.

Skills:

• Excellent time management skills
• Ability to serve diverse populations and cultures
• Ability to work flexible hours including some evening and weekend hours consistent with student needs
• Ability to review and analyze student needs and recommend appropriate success strategies and referrals
• Ability to manage large amounts of information related to academic programs, college policies and procedures, and federal regulations
• Project management skills
• Strong organizational and administrative skills and the ability to prioritize and meet deadlines
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple activities and maintain flexibility
• Demonstrated leadership practices and ability to think strategically to support change and innovation
• Experience with advising students on academic, finance or career issues
• Excellent customer relations skills and the ability to establish and maintain a professional working relationship
• Public speaking skills including the ability to engage groups as a part of workshops and structured presentations
• Ability to extract, analyze, and interpret data
• Ability to work independently with little supervision
• Ability to prioritize work requirements and demonstrate independent decision making
• Maintaining records
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with subordinates, coworkers, supervisor, and the general public

• Coordinating student support programs or services;
• Planning and developing programs;
• Advising students on academic, finance or career issues;
• Providing customer service;
• Promoting services;
• Researching service delivery methods;
• Creating resumes and cover letters;
• Maintaining records;
• Using a computer and related software applications;
• Communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with subordinates, coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to give and receive work direction.

Physical:

• Positions in this class typically require: reaching, grasping, feeling, communicating effectively, and repetitive motions.
• Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.

• Positions in this class typically require: reaching, standing, walking, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.
• Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.

License:

None.

Responsibilities:

The Board of Trustees of St. Petersburg College affirms its equal opportunity policy in accordance with the provisions of the Florida Educational Equity Act and all other relevant state and federal laws, rules and regulations. The college will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or against any qualified individual with disabilities in its employment practices or in the admission and treatment of students. Recognizing that sexual harassment constitutes discrimination on the basis of sex and violates this Rule, the college will not tolerate such conduct. Should you experience such behavior, please contact Dr. Devona Pierre, Executive Director, Organizational Culture and Engagement/Title IX Coordinator at 727-341-3261; by mail at P.O. Box 13489, St. Petersburg, FL 33733-3489; or by email at eaeo_director@spcollege.edu.