College and Career Navigator

All Job Postings will close at 12:01 a.m. CT on the specified Closing Date (if designated).Working Title:College and Career NavigatorInstitution: Minnesota State Community and Technical CollegeClassification Title:MnSCU Academic Professional 2Bargaining Unit / Union:214: Minnesota Association of Professional EmployeesCity:MSTA - Moorhead CampusFLSA:Non Job ExemptFull Time / Part Time:Full timeEmployment Condition: Unclassified - Unlimited AcademicSalary Range: $25.67 - $37.26Working Title: College and Career NavigatorClassification: MnSCU Academic Professional 2Join Us at M StateWhere your work helps create a success story for every student.Minnesota State Community and Technical College (M State) is seeking passionate, talented professionals to join our learning‑centered community. Whether you are an educator, administrator, or staff professional, your work at M State will directly support students as they shape their futures and will strengthen the communities we serve.With four welcoming campuses in Detroit Lakes, Fergus Falls, Moorhead, and Wadena, M State combines big‑college opportunities with a small‑college feel, offering nationally accredited programs, flexible learning options, and a deeply student‑focused culture.Why Work at M State?At M State, we are all in on student success.Our work is guided by shared values of:Integrity – As dedicated professionals, we act with purpose in everything we do. We are sincere and honest in our relationships and communications, and hold ourselves accountable to doing the right thing even when no one is watching.Inclusion – We welcome, respect and accept people for who they are and celebrate the power of our collective differences in creating and shaping more robust, energized communities.Innovation – Through the power of our four campuses, strategic partnerships and creative problem-solving, we enhance communities. We incorporate technology to improve student experience, and we see continuous improvement as a constant.Together, these values support our vision: A success story for every student.Position OverviewM State is accepting applications for a College and Career Navigator. This position will be based at Moorhead Public Schools and will involve routine travel to the M State Moorhead campus to support collaboration and student engagement.  This position provides serves as the primary school embedded liaison between Minnesota State Community & Technical College (M State) and Moorhead Area Public Schools (MAPS). This position supports the successful implementation, coordination and growth of the Pathways Forward partnership by providing a centralized, student-centered point of access for M State enrollment, academic advising, dual credit pathway support and financial aid navigation.This position enhances student access, clarity and navigation from high school through postsecondary education and career readiness. This position works to enhance the student and family experience through coordinated advising, proactive outreach and clear communication.This position plays a key role in shifting the student experience to an intentional, supported and guided pathway approach, aligned with postsecondary credentials, career goals and regional workforce needs.The values that guide our work include: access and opportunity, equity, inclusion and belonging, cultural competence, cultural responsive pedagogy & service, and community engagement.  Our educational environments are culturally relevant, responsive, and innovative to the students we serve. Our students are assets, we affirm their identities and lived experiences, and provide spaces that are emotionally safe and reflect who students are.Customer Service.On a daily basis, live the mission, vision and values of M State to ensure a positive experience for all students and stakeholders.  Service to M State students and stakeholders is a core component of the position and work responsibilities.Student Engagement, Advising, and Transition Support.  Provide direct advising and pathway guidance to MAPS students exploring dual credit and postsecondary options, beginning as early as 9th grade, and deliver ongoing academic advising and support to enrolled PSEO students. Provide ongoing advising to PSEO students, including course selection, academic planning, policy guidance and progress toward certificate or degree pathways. Serve as a centralized “one‑stop” access point for MAPS students and families for M State enrollment, advising, financial aid navigation and dual credit pathways. Assist students with college application, registration and enrollment processes Provide financial aid literacy education and FAFSA completion support, and coordinate referrals and warm handoffs to M State Financial Aid staff for compliance-driven processes. Support students in understanding program options, credit transfer and applicability and next steps toward degree and career goals. Coordinate and participate in student engagement activities, including classroom presentations, advising sessions, career exploration events and camps and M State campus experiences. Facilitate smooth transitions from high school participation to full M State enrollment through proactive advising and follow‑up.Partnership Coordination, Communication and Pathway Development.Serve as the primary day‑to‑day point of contact between MAPS and M State for pathway‑related initiatives. Coordinate clear, consistent, and accurate communication for students, families, faculty, counselors and administrators. Support joint planning, meetings and cross‑institutional partnership initiatives. Maintain collaborative working relationships with school administrators, counselors, instructors and M State faculty and staff. Coordinate logistics for an on‑site M State presence, including scheduling student meetings, advising sessions and engagement events. Track student participation, engagement, credit accumulation and matriculation related to pathways and dual cred