Student Success Navigator - UCNJ Union College of Union County, NJ : Job Details

Job Announcement Position Information Position Title Student Success Navigator Campus Cranford Department Student Success Initiatives Full-time, Part-time, Adjunct Full Time Exempt or Non-Exempt Exempt Regular,Temporary, or Grant Regular General Description The Student Success Navigator will be responsible for supporting Operation Graduation to address on-time degree completion and supporting student retention goals to work towards closing the achievement gap. The Navigator is responsible for providing holistic student services including academic advising, monitoring student progress, resolving registration issues related to advising, student outreach, and supporting student workshops. Characteristics, Duties, and Responsibilities • Provides intensive, intrusive academic advising with focus on educational planning and timely program completion. • Has knowledge of successful retention strategies and implements student retention programs as directed. • Responsible for retention efforts with first-time, full-time cohorts. • Facilitates group activities to support students' progression toward degree completion. • Assist in implementing programs and events which will enable and facilitate cultural awareness and enhance awareness of the achievement gap issues. • Develops and implements student development workshops, career and employment topics, and personal development. • Assists students with Student self-service, College portal, and College e-mail instruction, tuition/fee payment instruction, and information on internal and external scholarship opportunities. • Prepares reports and studies containing findings and recommendations for the review, information, and assistance of the student development division. • Reads, interprets, and communicates College policies and procedures. • Recommends improvements in department procedures. Collaborates with other staff/administrators/faculty to identify needed improvements in procedures and communication. • Maintains records of students served and services provided. Maintains essential records and files. • Performs related duties as assigned by supervisor. Education Requirements • Bachelor's degree required in a field related to the position. Experience • Experience working closely with students from diverse backgrounds in a higher education setting. Competencies and Skills Required • Must possess strong interpersonal skills to interact tactfully and courteously with students, the general public, faculty, and other staff members. • Must be a quick study in order to quickly grasp knowledge of policies and procedures relating to every aspect of student services that a prospective or current student may utilize. • Analytical and problem-solving skills. • Proficiency with MS office products including Excel. • Ability to collaborate with others. • Commitment to student service and a diverse population. Physical Demands and Work Environment • This position's duties are normally performed in a typical interior/residence work environment, based on the activity scheduled. • Some physical effort required; however, the employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. • No or very limited exposure to physical risk. • Some travel required. Salary $58,000 Additional Information UCNJ Union College of Union County, NJ does not discriminate and prohibits discrimination, as required by state and/or federal law, in all programs and activities, including employment and access to its career and technical programs. UCNJ Union College of Union County, NJ is an EEO / AAP Employer/Protected Veteran/Disabled ============== Disclaimer: This job description outlines the general nature and key features performed by various positions that share the same job classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties and qualifications required of all employees assigned to the job. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or re-assign duties to this job at any time due to reasonable accommodations or other business reasons. ============== We offer a comprehensive benefits package for full-time faculty and staff which includes Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits. We also offer twenty vacation days, ten paid holidays, and a ten-week summer work schedule which allows the college to close on Fridays. Other additional benefits include gym privileges, tuition remission for credit and non-credit courses at UCNJ Union College of Union County, NJ, and tuition reimbursement for an approved degree program at an accredited college or university. Terms of Employment Full Time. Flexible schedule to meet department needs. Some evening, weekends, and extended hours will be required. Ability and willingness to travel on short notice to all on and off- campus sites as needed by the college. Mandatory overtime is required throughout the year, especially at peak times. Employee must establish primary residency in New Jersey within one year of appointment unless an exemption applies. Posting Detail Information Open Date 08/13/2025 Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

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