College Career Navigator

College Career NavigatorLocation: Hamlin Collegiate High SchoolSalary: DOE, District pays $449 towards insurance premiums, Retention Stipend, We are a proud TIA District, 4-Day Hybrid CalendarLength of Contract: 12 monthsThe College & Career Navigator will implement, coordinate, and monitor initiatives designed to improve College, Career, and Military Readiness (CCMR) outcomes for students in grades 9-12. This position supports students in exploring postsecondary opportunities, achieving CCMR indicators, and successfully transitioning to college, careers, military service, or industry certification pathways. The Navigator will coordinate college and career readiness activities, provide targeted student supports, and assist with instructional capacity-building efforts to ensure successful implementation of district CCMR goals, House Bill 3 (HB 3) requirements, and grant objectives.The College & Career Navigator will also cultivate and expand partnerships with businesses, industry leaders, workforce organizations, institutions of higher education, and community stakeholders to increase access to work-based learning experiences, internships, apprenticeships, dual credit opportunities, industry certifications, and postsecondary pathways.

Through these partnerships, the Navigator will help create seamless pathways for students to earn credentials, certificates, associate degrees, and bachelor's degrees aligned with their chosen programs of study and regional workforce needs.Qualifications/Experience:Valid Texas Teaching Certificate, school counselor certificate or other relevant professional certificationBachelor's degree required Master's degree preferredReports to the Director of CCMRMinimum of three years of experience in education, workforce development, higher education, career counseling, student services, or a related field preferredExperience supporting college, career, and military readiness initiatives, dual credit programs, Career and Technical Education (CTE), P-TECH, Early College High School, or workforce development programs preferredExperience developing partnerships with businesses, industry representatives, community organizations, and institutions of higher education preferredExperience working with secondary students and families from diverse backgroundsEssential Duties/Responsibilities include the following:Program Implementation and FidelityImplement the Pathways to College Readiness Initiative in accordance with the approved grant application, program design, and guidelinesDevelop and manage detailed implementation plans, timelines, and activity calendars to ensure services are delivered with fidelityCoordinate campus-level implementation to ensure equitable access for all participating studentsIdentify implementation challenges and communicate recommended adjustments to district leadershipCollege Exploration and Postsecondary AwarenessCoordinate college awareness and exploration activities beginning in Grade 9, including college campus visits, career exploration events, and postsecondary informational sessionsCollaborate with campus counselor and administrators to embed college awareness activities within existing CCMR structuresCoordinate parent and family engagement opportunities, including college readiness workshops and campus visit participationMonitor participation and engagement data to ensure inclusive access for first-generation and underserved student populationsCollege Readiness Supports and Student InterventionsOversee readiness supports, including math and reading tutoring, ACT/SAT/TSI preparation, and college application guidanceSupervise the tutoring staff to ensure alignment with program goals and student needsCoordinate benchmark assessments, boot camps, and targeted interventions to improve student performance on college readiness measuresMonitor student progress toward CCMR indicators and provide data-informed recommendations for continuous improvementTeacher Capacity Building and Dual Credit SustainabilityCoordinate implementation of the teacher graduate coursework and stipend component designed to expand the district's pipeline of dual credit–qualified instructorsTrack teacher participation, credentialing progress, and alignment to high-need instructional areasSupport long-term sustainability by increasing local instructional capacity and reducing reliance on online-only dual credit delivery modelsProvide regular updates to district leadership regarding progress toward sustainability milestones