Health Career Navigator, Health Institute

Salary for Announcement

The salary range for this two-year, grant funded position is $50,000 – $55,000. The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based upon a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, training, and qualifications.

MSU Denver offers excellent benefits that include medical, dental, retirement, tuition benefit, RTD pass, and more. To learn about these options, visit our Employee Benefits summary page.

Posting Details

Posting Number

A02234

Position Title

Health Career Navigator, Health Institute

Position Number

TE2202

Pay Grade

14

Employee Category

Professional staff

Department

College of Health and Applied Sciences-Office

EClass Code

Full Time Professional Staff

Position Summary

This is a full-time, grant-funded position that entails working with the Bank of America Scholars ( BOAS ) program at MSU Denver’s Health Institute. Health Career Navigators ( HCN ) work with a diverse student population to prepare them for jobs in the Colorado health workforce. These students are seeking a degree in one of our Health Institute departments and receive training in culturally diverse patient-centered care.

The Health Institute of MSU Denver has developed two structured programs: 1. The National Ambassadors Program ( MSU Ambassadors) and 2. An Adult/Non-Traditional Program ( MSU Non-Traditional Program) for veterans and other adult students. The programs will empower diverse undergraduate students who come from underrepresented economic and educational backgrounds to succeed in our pre-health/allied health programs.

The Health Career Navigator reports to the Assistant Director of the Health Institute. This position recruits, advises, provides resources, coordinates service, delivers programming, and coordinates with external partners for students majoring in health fields.

The University is particularly interested in applicants who are bilingual, currently pursuing a Master’s Degree, and who have experience working with students from diverse backgrounds and a demonstrated commitment to improving access to higher education for underrepresented groups.

Duties/Responsibilities

Student Support Services (40%)

• Help students develop a plan to enter the workforce through life design advising
• Coordinate, implement, and provide services to ensure success of students enrolled in BOAS programs
• Provide case management and develop individualized plans to meet the educational goals of students enrolled in BOAS programs of study
• Prepare and disseminate information on career opportunities to incoming and current BOAS students
• Serve as a direct liaison between external partners/organizations, HI staff, and BOAS students
• Assess students’ interests and abilities and match them with external opportunities, agencies, and mentors
• Provide resources to students to increase retention and graduation rate
• Manage and distribute student stipends

Recruitment (20%)

• Conduct appropriate outreach to recruit students into the BOAS programs
• Develop relationships and work collaboratively with community colleges to facilitate seamless transfer of students into MSU Denver
• Coordinate special events and activities for BOAS students and students interested in health-related careers
• Conduct interviews for BOAS students and students interested in health-related careers
• On-board and work with BOAS students individually to register them for the necessary BOAS course requirements

Program Development (20%)

• Develop and manage the BOAS program, including administrative duties as necessary
• Develop and implement new curriculum for the BOAS program
• Partner with external health agencies, organizations, and businesses to create a referral system and pipeline for BOAS students
• Recruit mentors and coordinate with external partners to mentor students
• Research and provide connections to the needed resources and wrap-around services as defined by individual BOAS student need
• Coordinate, plan, and implement BOAS events and celebrations such as the End of Year BOAS event

Health Institute Planning and Collaboration (10%)

• Contribute to curriculum development, management, and delivery for the health institute as a whole. This includes, but it not limited to, Health Equity Lectures, workshops, Friday HCOP seminars, and occasional BOAS Saturday Seminars
• Help plan and execute orientation for BOAS, HCOP, and DUHOP students
• Contribute to the planning and implementation of Health Institute initiatives, events, activities, and celebrations. This includes, but is not limited to, the Navigate Your Health Career event, the Reimagine Wellness initiative, and HCOP / DUHOP events
• Collaborate on grants, data, and conference proposals and workshops
• Other duties as assigned by the Assistant Director of the Health Institute

Bank of America Grant Oversight, Management, and Supervision (10%)

• Oversee and manage the BOA grant
• Administer, collect, and track data from students to meet the requirements of the BOA grant
• Plan and ensure BOA grant requirements are being met
• Supervise and manage BOAS grad fellow
• Supervise and manage four peer leaders
• Assist on the renewal and written requirements of the BOA Grant
• Work with the data specialist to compile, organize, and present BOAS student data
• Minimal budget oversight and management of the BOA grant

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
• Demonstrated experience working with students in an academic or community-based setting as a recruiter, advisor, case manager, educational counselor, career coach, mentor, or teacher

Successful applicants will ensure their resumes clearly demonstrate that their work experience describes how they meet all required qualifications.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bilingual
• Experience working with diverse populations including non-traditional students, students of color, first generation college students, transfer students, student from rural communities and/or veterans
• Experience with casework or case management with diverse populations
• Experience working in a health setting
• Experience working with external partners and/or health agencies
• Experience in grant work
• Master’s degree in a related field
• Academic advising at the college level
• Experience mentoring high school or college level students
• Experience using Banner and/or Degree Works
• Experience developing training or workshop curriculum aimed at student success and retention
• Experience recruiting mentors and matching mentees to mentors
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects/duties and responsibilities
• Excellent oral and verbal communication skills

Work Hours

While this position requires the candidate selected for hire to work in person, there may be flexibility of some remote work opportunities and hybrid schedules (subject to supervisor approval).

Posting date

08/02/2022

Closing date

Closing Instructions

Open Until Filled

To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT)

08/17/2022

Special Instructions to Applicants

In order to be considered as an applicant, you must apply via the online application system, http://www.msudenverjobs.com . Search committee will contact applicants directly if selected for an interview.

References refers to a list of three professional references and their contact information. At least one reference provided must be from a supervisor (either current or former).

Official transcripts will be required of the candidate selected for hire.

Talent Team Representative

Tanya Rogowsky

Talent Team Representative E-mail

trogowsk@msudenver.edu

Benefits

MSU Denver is pleased to offer our current and potential employees a wide array of benefit options. To learn more, please visit the following link: Employee Benefits Offerings

Diversity Statement

Metropolitan State University of Denver is a unique, access-oriented campus community that values diversity, equity, and inclusion in all its forms. Our student population consists of nearly 50% first generation students and over 45% students of color. We are a designated Hispanic Serving Institution located in downtown Denver.

We create an equitable learning and working environment in concert with individuals who consistently demonstrate commitment to equity and inclusion. We greatly value the diverse identities and perspectives of our students, faculty, and staff and recognize that in order to achieve a just and equitable society, diversity must go beyond simple representation. It requires critical inquiry and dialogue and a commitment to action. We strive to provide a culture of belonging for all community members to achieve personal and professional success.

MSU Denver is committed to creating and fostering a work environment and culture of belonging; we are proud of the work our employee affinity groups contribute to our culture. For more information on our employee affinity groups please visit this link .