Navigator, Food Nutrition Services Education &Training (FNS E&T)
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Under the supervision of the AVP of Corporate & Continuing Education, the Food Nutrition Services Education &Training (FNS E&T) Navigator manages the FNS E&T program activities. This position will create and implement best practices for working with county Department of Social Services, developing targeted support and intervention to the Food and Nutrition Services Employment & Training (FNS E&T) program including, education case management, E&T component assessment, funding resources, documentation, monitoring and recording of student progress.
• Advise eligible students in the development of career pathway plans in curriculum career-technical education or workforce continuing education options, academic plans, goal identification and barrier removal in education and employment.
• Coordinate with college departments including Financial Aid, Admissions and Records, Adult Basic Education, Corporate & Continuing Education, and Curriculum Career and Technical Education in order to meet student needs and promote student success.
• Provide resources, support and referrals to community organizations to assist in student retention activities.
• Coordinate with County DSS office on referral systems and documentation requirements for FNS E&T participants.
• Identify, develop and participate in outreach activities (orientations, job fairs, including college-sponsored CTE job fairs, community events, funding workshops, and individual student appointments) and serve as FNS E&T community college representative at meetings as assigned.
• Create and maintain spreadsheets and documentation to support grant expenses and program offerings, ensuring grant expenditure targets are met.
• Maintain electronic records and paper files.
• Complete required reports for DHHS – DSS and the North Carolina Community College System (NCCCS) and assist in writing the yearly state plan applications.
• Serve on college committees and support the overall mission of the college.
• Demonstrate and model the College’s employability skills: adaptability, communication, information processing, problem solving, responsibility and teamwork.
• Complete additional duties as assigned by supervisor.
• Bachelor’s Degree from a regionally accredited post-secondary institution.
• Master’s Degree from a regionally accredited post-secondary institution.
• One year of experience in student advising, academic counseling at the college level.
• One year of experience working with social service organizations and/or collaborative programming teams.
• One year of experience in supervising students and/or employees including orientation, training, team building, and delegation.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (i.e., Word, Excel and PowerPoint).
• Greater than one year of experience in student advising, academic counseling at the college level.
• Greater than one year of experience working with social service organizations and/or collaborative programming teams.
• Greater than one year of experience in supervising students and/or employees including orientation, training, team building, and delegation.
• Experience in project management, internship management, student services, job readiness training, job placement, and data collection.
The Navigator shall possess an understanding of and commitment to the nature and role of the Community College, particularly its “open door” policy. He/she shall have demonstrated personal and professional competence for the responsibilities assigned. The Navigator must be able to:
1. Manage multiple and shifting priorities in a fast-past environment.
2. Respect diversity and foster a climate of multicultural understanding and appreciation.
3. Work independently with reliable professional judgment.
4. Adapt to changing procedures, protocols or assignments.
5. Create and maintain a learner centered environment
6. Communicate effectively, both in writing and orally, with all levels of staff and administration.
7. Develop and maintain comprehensive written and computer records.
8. Stay abreast of career and student development theories, practices and ethics.
Schedule will include some evenings and occasional weekends to accommodate public/student needs and travel between campuses and community agencies as required for performance of job duties.
• Responsibilities may include overnight travel in, and outside of the state in support of college programs and initiatives.
• This position requires a valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record.
Mandatory GTCC Trainings:
• Reporting Requirements
• Anti-Harassment
• Shooter on Campus
• Ethics and Social Responsibility
• Personal Information Protection Training (PIP)
• Other training may be required as determined applicable.
• Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment.
• Be able to perform duties, which require standing, bending, stooping, and lifting/carrying 20 pounds.
• Functions require sitting, standing, walking and driving.
• Some overnight travel may be required to attend meetings or conferences.
• Work evenings and weekends when required.