First-Generation 4-Year College Transition Navigator (Vancouver, WA)

About the role

The Opportunity: As the Four-Year College Transition Navigator (Navigator), you will serve as the primary contact for senior high school students participating in the Horizons project who plan on attending ANY four-year post-secondary institution. Key responsibilities include coordinating specialized programs that help students transition to college life and access resources. As the Navigator, you will partner with the Postsecondary Pathways Advisors (PPAs) in organizing campus visits, events, and other specialized co-curricular programs designed to build community, provide resources, and address the unique challenges faced by first-year and first-generation students attending four-year colleges. Through dual credit and pathway support plans, you will equip potential and current students with the tools and resources to navigate entry into higher education and challenges to achieve their academic goals. Additionally, you will directly support a cohort of students attending WSU Vancouver during their transition via programming and support in a shared role with TRiO Student Support Services.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate specialized programs that help students transition to college life and access resources.
• Partner with Postsecondary Pathways Advisors (PPAs) to organize campus visits, events, and specialized co-curricular programs.
• Build community, provide resources, and address challenges faced by first-year and first-generation students.
• Develop and implement dual credit and pathway support plans to equip students for higher education entry.
• Support a cohort of WSU Vancouver students during their transition via programming and support in a shared role with TRiO Student Support Services.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and two (2) years of professional work experience in student services or related education/experience.
• A Master’s degree in a related field may substitute for one (1) year of professional work experience.
• Any combination of relevant education and professional experience may be substituted for the educational requirement on a year‑for‑year basis.
• Demonstrated experience with collaboration, program development, program planning, and successful program execution.
• Demonstrated experience working with students in an advisor, coach or mentor role.
• Position is not eligible for work visa sponsorship.
• Background check required (access to children/vulnerable adults, etc.).

Qualifications

• One or more years of experience advising/counseling students in a higher education setting.
• Experience supporting students through college transition processes such as orientation, registration, housing, and access to accommodations.
• Experience working with first-generation, low-income, and/or rural students across secondary-to-postsecondary transition points