at Hutchinson Community College in Hutchinson, Kansas, United States
Job Description
This position is located in Hutchinson.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Essential Functions –
- As an on-site navigator, work collaboratively with representatives of Hutchinson Correctional Facility (HCF) and the Kansas Department of Corrections (KDOC) promoting seamless transition between levels of educational programming.
- Conduct education and career assessments and record results.
- Develop Education and Employment Plans utilizing assessment results and correctional student input.
- Conduct records/transcript requests to confirm GED or High School Diploma attainment and gather information to support programming.
- Provide Case Management services for existing students to promote education program completion aligning with the Education and Employment Plan.
- Assist with HutchCC admission paperwork, program entry requirements, FAFSA application, scholarship applications, other payment plans, etc.
- Serve as liaison between correctional students and HutchCC departments, such as Financial Aid, Admissions, Records, etc.
- Keep accurate and up to date files, logs, and data on each correctional student.
- Work with educational program providers, Instructors, Administrators, and KDOC departments (i.e. Re-Entry, Mental Health, etc.) to ensure the needs of the correctional students are met and any barriers to education are resolved.
- Attend staff development activities as assigned.
- Arrive on time for work, attend work regularly, and successfully perform the responsibilities of the position.
- Comply with HutchCC policies, practices, and procedures.
Secondary –
- Demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills.
- Maintain strict confidentiality as outlined by FERPA and HIPAA.
- Ability to work alone and in groups to provide services.
- Maintain professional relationships with families.
- Assume responsibility for individual professional growth by staying current with
literature, research, and/or practices.
- Perform other responsibilities as assigned by the Correctional Education Outreach Coordinator.
