Pathway Navigator: Refugee Career & Education Coach

Denver Public Schools; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 57,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Time off

Health and wellness benefits

PERA Retirement

Job summary

Denver Public Schools seeks a program coordinator to support the CAREERS program for refugees and immigrants. You will provide pathway navigation, academic advising, career coaching, and resource referrals on campus and in the community.

You will liaise between workforce partners and Emily Griffith's CAREERS program, coordinating enrollment, outreach, and data collection to meet grant goals and improve student success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Master's degree preferred in Counseling/Social Work, Higher Education, or related area.
• Experience in multicultural and multilingual settings is preferred.
• Experience with student information systems is preferred.
• Career coaching or academic advising experience is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support students/participants one-on-one to explore pathway options and set education and employment goals.
• Edit and tailor resumes and cover letters; prepare students for interviews through workshops or coaching.
• Coordinate with partner agencies to streamline the pathway between education programs and the workforce.
• Collaborate with faculty to improve enrollment processes and navigate students through enrollment.
• Participate in partnership meetings with resettlement agencies and workforce partners.
• Support grant activities by aligning work plans, collecting data, and assisting with reports.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree (Counseling/Social Work/Higher Education or related)

Job description

Denver Public Schools seeks a program coordinator to support the CAREERS program for refugees and immigrants. You will provide pathway navigation, academic advising, career coaching, and resource referrals on campus and in the community.

You will liaise between workforce partners and Emily Griffith's CAREERS program, coordinating enrollment, outreach, and data collection to meet grant goals and improve student success.