Digital Navigator

The University of Kansas; Lawrence (KS); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The Institute for Policy & Social Research (IPSR) at The University of Kansas seeks a Digital Navigator to advance underserved communities’ digital access and skills in Kansas. The role focuses on technology curriculum development, creating online learning modules, and providing in-person sessions (4 hours weekly) for women reentry participants, supported by a grant.

You will join weekly project meetings and assist in planning, implementation, and evaluation of digital skills training with the

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and related experience or classroom study.
• Certificates in technology education program such as coding, excel, digital storytelling, AI, or online branding.
• Experience with an online learning management site.
• Excellent organizational skills and experience working independently as demonstrated in work experience.

Responsibilities

• 80% - Technology Curriculum Development and Instruction: Collaborating on developing technology education curricula.
• 80% - Technology Curriculum Development and Instruction: Creating online technology learning modules.
• 80% - Technology Curriculum Development and Instruction: Providing technical support to program participants.
• 80% - Technology Curriculum Development and Instruction: Holding in-person education sessions to answer program participants’ questions.
• 20% - Project Coordination Support: Assisting the project team in evaluating learning outcomes.
• 20% - Project Coordination Support: Communicating project-related information with the project team.
• 20% - Project Coordination Support: Documenting project development procedures.

Skills

Excellent organizational skills

Independent work capability

Education

High school diploma or GED

Certificates in technology education program

Tools

Online learning management site

Job description

Position OverviewThe Institute for Policy & Social Research (IPSR) is a designated research center for the social sciences, supporting social science researchers at the University of Kansas. IPSR supports faculty-led research centers, their directors, and a network of more than 100 affiliates, and staff.

The individual hired for this position is expected to support underserved communities’ digital access and skills. Specifically, the Digital Navigator will work with PI Seo in curriculum development and creating educational content on digital skills for women recently released from jail or prison in Kansas. The Digital Navigator will also hold in-person education sessions (4 hours every week) to answer questions from program participants and provide technical assistance to them as needed.

The Digital Navigator is expected to attend the project team’s weekly
project meeting and contribute to planning and implementation of digital skills training for women in reentry. Finally, the Digital Navigator will support the project team’s engagements with women in reentry in Kansas.

The position is grant-funded.

Job Description

The candidate will have the following responsibilities.

80% - Technology Curriculum Development and Instruction:

• Collaborating on developing technology education curricula.
• Creating online technology learning modules.
• Providing technical support to program participants.
• Holding in-person education sessions to answer program participants’ questions.

20% - Project Coordination Support:

• Assisting the project team in evaluating learning outcomes.
• Communicating project-related information with the project team.
• Documenting project development procedures.

Required Qualifications

1. High school diploma or GED and related experience or classroom study.
2. Certificates in technology education program such as coding, excel, digital storytelling, AI, or online branding.
3. Experience with an online learning management site.
4. Excellent organizational skills and experience working independently as demonstrated in work experience.

Preferred Qualifications

1. Experience working in a multidisciplinary, team-based environment.
2. Ability to synthesize information relevant to particular audiences as evidenced by work history or professional training.
3. Knowledge and experience with social media platforms and messaging as evidenced by application materials.

Additional Candidate Instructions

In addition to the online application, the following documents are required to be considered for this position:

• A cover letter addressing how required and preferred qualifications are met.
• Resume or curriculum vitae.
• Contact information for three (3) professional references.

Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Application review begins Monday, September 28, 2026.

No later than Sunday, September 27, 2026.

Contact Information to Applicants

Dr. Hyunjin Seo - [e-mail]

Advertised Salary Range$26/hr

Application Review BeginsMonday September 28, 2026

Anticipated Start DateThursday October 1, 2026