College and Career Navigator, Manchester - Campus Compact for New Hampshire

Who We Are

Campus Compact for New Hampshire is a nonprofit organization guided by New Hampshire's colleges and universities that are committed to making a positive impact in New Hampshire communities. Our goal is to improve

educational outcomes for New Hampshire students through P-20 collaborations. We partner with k-12 schools, community partners and businesses to support students in reaching their full potential.

The Opportunity

An integral role to the GEAR UP NH program, the College and Career Navigator will follow a cohort of students from the 6th or 7th grade through their senior year of high school and promote the wealth of resources and opportunities offered through this federally funded college and career guidance program. The College and Career Navigator empowers students and their caregivers to plan beyond secondary education by expanding access to career exploration, job training, and college planning resources. CCNH will hire 4 College and Career Navigator roles in the following areas: Claremont, Manchester, Newport, and Somersworth, NH.

Key Responsibilities

• Incorporate college access components within the assigned school(s) by assisting with classroom instruction and embedding college planning materials with core content.
• Provide direct services and needed and to a cohort of students, monitor individual student data to ensure that interventions occur as needed, and conduct small group academic sessions in classroom settings.
• Assist students in becoming independent learners while developing social, emotional, and noncognitive skills, while also using time management and organizational skills.
• Assist with the creation and sharing of GEAR UP calendar and timeline with appropriate staff.
• Organize and conduct college and career access lessons and activities for both inside and outside of school hours. These include sponsoring school clubs, conducting college tours, field trips, arranging job shadowing and mentoring opportunities, and providing leadership, college, access and awareness activities on evenings and weekends.
• Research, execute and plan a caregiver engagement strategy for cohort students and engage with caregivers to promote practical and financial understanding of higher education planning and costs.
• Meet with students and caregivers, individually and collectively, to develop a plan for post-secondary success.
• Provide ongoing support with the NH State Scholars program and staff at GEAR UP.
• Create opportunities for middle/high school and college/university partnerships.
• Attend regular staff meetings, professional development opportunities, and staff training provided through GEAR UP.

Position, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Understanding of and belief in the mission and vision of GEAR UP.
• Ability to foster strong relationships with students and caregivers, school, and district staff, and build community partnerships.
• Commitment to working with young people and to the value of postsecondary education.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent written, verbal and oral skills.
• Ability to effectively manage multiple tasks.
• Proficiency in computer skills.

Position Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree
• Knowledge of college readiness programs for at-risk, disadvantaged student populations.
• Experience with classroom or group management.
• Experience with one of the best practices for promoting college bound culture:
  • Increasing attendance
  • Parent Engagement
  • Mentoring
  • Positive Youth Development
  • Postsecondary Education
  • Financial Literacy/Financial Aid

Salary and Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Paid holiday and vacation time
• Health, Dental, Vision, Disability and Life Insurance
• Generous 401k Plan
• Hybrid Position: must be able to work in their assigned school district and our Concord or Berlin, NH based offices.

Core Values

CCNH is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, disability, sex (including sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression), age, marital status, military or veteran status, or other characteristics protected by the state or federal law or local ordinance. We strive to create an equitable, inclusive workplace where everyone feels a strong sense of belonging.

CCNH believes in fair and equitable pay. Please note that actual salaries may vary within the range, or be above or below the range, based on factors including, but not limited to education, training, experience, professional achievement, and business need.

At CCNH, our team is creative, hardworking, fun loving, and passionate about what we do. We pride ourselves on our entrepreneurial spirit and inclusive culture. We conduct our work with a set of core values that include integrity, respect, creativity, kindness, innovation, and excellence.