Education Navigator (Adult Ed)

Barton Community College; Great Bend (KS); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Barton Community College in Kansas seeks a full-time Education Navigator to guide Adult Education students and prospective learners toward GED attainment and post-secondary education. The navigator will provide information, advice, and resources to support transitions.

The role emphasizes outreach in the correctional setting at Ellsworth Correctional Facility and collaboration with college programs to connect students with career technical and academic opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a two-year degree; bachelor's preferred.
• Two to five years of similar or related experience.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with a diverse community.

Responsibilities

• Provide information, advice, and guidance for Adult Education students.
• Support students in attaining basic skills (GED), post-secondary career technical and academic education, and employment.
• Work with populations in the correctional setting primarily at Ellsworth Correctional Facility.
• Provide support services for students transitioning from Adult Education to Barton Community College.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Education support experience

Education

Two-year degree

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Barton Community College seeks a full‑time Education Navigator. This position will provide Adult Education students (and potential students) with information, advice, and guidance suitable to the attainment of basic skills (GED), post‑secondary career technical and academic education, and employment. The Navigator will work with the populations in the correctional setting primarily at Ellsworth Correctional Facility and provide support services for students transitioning from Adult Education to Barton Community College (BCC).

Responsibilities

• Provide information, advice, and guidance for Adult Education students.
• Support students in attaining basic skills (GED), post‑secondary career technical and academic education, and employment.
• Work with populations in the correctional setting primarily at Ellsworth Correctional Facility.
• Provide support services for students transitioning from Adult Education to Barton Community College.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a two‑year degree; bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Two to five years of similar or related experience.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.

Review of completed applications begins immediately. Please contact Melissa Feist, Coordinator of Adult Education, at 620‑786‑7563. To apply, go to jobs.bartonccc.edu. Persons with hearing or speech impairment please use the Kansas Relay Service at 1‑800‑766‑3777 or dial 711. Position is open until filled. EEO/AA.