Student Navigator

If you are passionate about helping individuals achieve their educational and career goals, this is the opportunity for you! The Montana Rapid Broadband Training (MT RBT) Navigator supports students throughout their training journey by providing guidance, connecting them with resources, and helping them successfully complete training and transition into employment.

About Montana Tech

Montana Technological University, Butte Montana, is nestled in the Heart of the Rocky Mountains along the Continental Divide, where I-15 and I-90 intersect. We are home to the largest National Historic District in the country. Montana Tech is a special focus institution with a reputation for excellence and value, ranked #1 in the nation by CollegeNET.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized case management, career advising, and academic planning to support student success
• Assist students in overcoming barriers by connecting them to financial assistance, social services, and community resources
• Support recruitment and outreach efforts across rural communities, including collaboration with workforce centers, tribal colleges, high schools, and community organizations
• Guide students through enrollment, intake, and credential pathways, including stackable programs and credit articulation
• Track student progress, completion, and post-program outcomes, including employment and continued education
• Assist in coordinating job placement activities, apprenticeships, or transitions to further education
• Maintain accurate records and documentation to meet SCC5 grant reporting and performance requirements
• Collaborate with instructors and program leadership to monitor retention and implement intervention strategies
• Participate in continuous improvement efforts, reporting processes, and grant compliance activities

This position operates with moderate to high independence, requiring proactive problem-solving, consistent communication, and the ability to manage multiple students and partnerships simultaneously.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Experience working with diverse populations, including rural communities
• Ability to provide case management, advising, or student support services
• Organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple students and priorities
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and digital tools for tracking and communication
• Ability to maintain accurate records and meet reporting requirements

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in workforce development, student advising, or case management
• Familiarity with broadband, technical training, or apprenticeship programs
• Experience working with tribal colleges, rural institutions, or underserved communities
• Knowledge of grant funded program operations and reporting requirements
• Experience coordinating outreach, recruitment, or employer engagement activities

Physical Demands

• Must possess the ability to ascend, descend stairs to access various work locations
• Ability to remain in a stationary position (sitting or standing) for extended periods
• Ability to transport or move materials weighing up to 25 pounds with or without a reasonable accommodation

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance with low deductibles and comprehensive coverage
• Generous employer contribution toward monthly health care benefits worth $6.08 per hour
• 5.9% retirement employer contribution for eligible employees
• 11 Holidays per year
• 3 weeks of Annual Leave to start
• Generous sick leave policy that can be used for sick children, doctor and dentist appointments as well as bereavement
• 6 credits of coursework free per year (fees not included)
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Reduced tuition for dependents after 4 months of employment for eligible employees
• Employee Assistance and a Wellness Program
• Optional Retirement Plan for eligible employees
• Possible remote work days with supervisor approval and eligible positions

Benefits are dependent on position type and terms and conditions of eligibility.

Pay

$19.78 per hour