Allied Health Navigator

Develop expert knowledge of college programs and guide students to success in those programs. Key Performance Indicators Program recruiting (full programs with active wait lists of interested students) Program retention (high completion statistics) Student satisfaction scores High program awareness in the community High student placement rates Essential Functions Recruit students, serving as the public relations and information liaison for Allied Health programs at multiple community access points such as high schools, community events, the Missouri Career Centers, etc. Retain students providing support, connect students to resources working with outside agencies and increase retention Meet with program applicants to discuss access to college and its programs. Assist students with Admissions and Financial Aid process. Organize and present at high schools, colleges, community information fairs, and group sessions. May require occasional evenings and weekends. Assess student learning and assist students with study skills, time management and connection to needed resources to eliminate barriers to success. Maintain student records, preparing reports when needed to measure student and program success. Make recommendations to improve student services program success. Actively participate in the application and selection processes for all Allied Health programs as directed by the Allied Health Director and EMS Director. Routinely monitor general education requirements for all programs to ensure students meet the requirements for graduation. Review degree audits and prepare graduation applications for each Allied Health graduating cohort. Communicate regularly with outreach centers involved in nursing expansion to ensure students’ advising needs are met. Collaborate with colleagues to connect Allied Health students to all available college resources. Perform other duties as assigned. Required Behaviors, Competencies, and Skills Maintain accurate knowledge of college programs and resources Maintain accurate knowledge in relevant academic and non-academic areas to provide information to students to assist them in college success Interpersonal skills: Be available and respond timely to student needs Maintain professionalism and a positive attitude in communications with students and staff Be proactive in reaching out to students to offer resources to help them be successful in program completion Polished verbal and written presentation skills to provide education information in small and large groups Technical skills: Maintain up to date knowledge of communication tools and effectively use those tools Maintain up to date knowledge to effective track and report on program data Experience with data management and computer systems Experience Education: Bachelor’s degree from accredited institution Work Experience: at least one year of customer service Experience with health sciences preferred Industry Knowledge: experience with education a plus Work Environment and Physical Requirements Working in a professional office environment this position requires sitting, standing, stooping, kneeling, reaching, walking, pushing, pulling, light lifting, grasping, talking, seeing, hearing and repetitive motion. Position may require flexibility to work early mornings, evenings, and/or weekend hours to accommodate student recruitment and campus activities. Please email your cover letter, resume, and unofficial college transcripts to HR@MineralArea.edu.