What are the responsibilities and job description for the Resource Navigator position at Umpqua Community College?
RESOURCE NAVIGATOR
Full-Time Classified
UCC employees transform lives and enrich communities and we do this through the work of our incredible people. The Resource Navigator at UCC is responsible for assisting students in applying for and accessing available local, state, and federal benefits and resources as applicable to help students overcome barriers. This position will also refer students to internal and external partners for additional support. In coordination with the Success Navigator, will provide outreach, advising, and mentoring to students, ensure students receiving personalized career and college coaching, as well as successfully complete GED and college programs.
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https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/umpquacommunitycollege/classspecs/1417262QUALIFICATIONS
Required Qualifications
- Associate's degree or equivalent work experience required.
- Experience developing and presenting seminars, workshops, and/or trainings.
- Demonstrated program development skills.
- Demonstrated skills working with students, in particular developing quality mentor relationships.
- Demonstrated sensitivity and experience working with students and/or individuals from diverse social, economic, academic, and cultural backgrounds.
- Current Oregon driver's license and good driving record required, as well as willingness to provide own transportation.
- Bachelor's degree in relevant subject area.
- Previous experience working in social work or social services such as housing, employment services, etc.
- Student services experience in the areas of advising, testing, financial aid, or otherwise.
- Previous experience with unemployed, under-employed, low-income, veterans, re-entry, disabled, dislocated workers, English Language Learners, GED students, first generation immigrants and/or first-generation students.
- Experience in case management, crisis intervention, employment services, recruitment, training programs, social work, or related experience.
- Experience working with workforce systems and resources.
Umpqua Community College is located in beautiful Southern Oregon between the mountains of the Cascade Range to the east and the Coastal Range to the west. Hiking, biking, camping and skiing are a short car ride away and the town is surrounded on all sides by the amazing Umpqua River for fishing and water sports. The area is also home to over 40 wineries and many breweries with a bustling downtown. Roseburg has everything you’d want from a small town and has easy access to the bigger cities of Portland and Eugene by jumping on I-5. Roseburg has live-ability, a friendly feel and is ready to be home to your next career and family adventure.
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANTS:
For full consideration applicants must submit with their application all of the following:
- A cover letter which addresses your interest in Umpqua Community College and how you would excel in this position;
- Current resume that includes educational and professional work experience;
- A list of 3 professional references listing contact information including email address;
VETERAN'S PREFERENCE
Umpqua Community College Honors Veterans Preference
Applicants are eligible to use Veterans’ Preference when applying with Umpqua Community College in accordance with ORS 408.225, 408.230 and 408.235; and OAR 105-040-0010 and 105-040-0015. Preference will be given only if the applicant meets the minimum criteria of the position and electronically attach the required documentation at the time of application.
Documents Required
- Member Copy 4 of the Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214 or 215)
- Letter from the US Department of Veterans’ Affairs indicating receipt of a non-service connected pension. Disabled Veterans must also submit a copy of Veterans disability preference letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs. You can request copies of your military service record through the National Archives website.
If you wish to self-identify under Section 503 as an individual with a disability, please provide this information by completing Department of Labor Form CC-305 available at www.dol.gov.
Statement of Equal Opportunity
Umpqua Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This means that we will extend equal opportunity to all individuals without regard for race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, disability, handicaps or veterans status. This policy affirms UCC's commitment to the principles of fair employment and the elimination of all vestiges of discriminatory practices that might exist.
Employment with Umpqua Community College is contingent upon background check approval.
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