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Adult Education Trades Navigator

Richland Community College

Richland Community College

USD 44,481.72-44,481.72 / year
Posted on Jul 8, 2025

Adult Education Trades Navigator

Non-Discrimination Statement

Richland Community College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs. The following person(s) has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies:
Erin Spanberger, Title IX Coordinator and Kim Dial as Deputy Title IX Coordinator titleix@richland.edu
For further information on notice of nondiscrimination, visit for the address and phone number of the office that serves your area, or call 1.800.421.3481.

Contact Information

For questions about this posting or other general HR inquires please email Human Resources (hr@richland.edu)

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

This is a Grant Funded Position

Position Details

Position Information
Position Title Adult Education Trades Navigator
Job Category Full-Time Staff
Division Academic Services
Department Main Campus
Job Description
Responsible for recruiting, retention, and success transitioning strategies for various trades programs in the Decatur community. Students (ages 16-24) will receive help with career and academic goal setting along with assistance with essential skills, learning strategies, study habits, time management, and organization. Instruction will include essential skills to new students within adult education (AE) and general adult education and English as a Second Language (ESL) classes.
This is a grant-funded position and is subject to continued funding.
Required Qualifications
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
An Associate’s degree with two years of career/job skills or similar experience. Two years of teaching or retention experience in an academic setting preferred.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Effective written and verbal communication skills; ability to work with a multi-disciplinary team; and ability to work with students with multiple barriers, including financial, academic and work/life balance.
Preferred Qualifications
PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
Physical Demands
EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK
Monday through Friday between 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Some flexibility in hours is allowed. Summer hours may vary. This position maybe eligible for an alternative work schedule after the probationary period has been successfully completed.
TRAVEL
Travel for professional development, local meetings and visits to job sites will be required.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT
Must be able to work effectively in stressful situations.
Must be able to receive, process, and provide visual and verbal information.
Provide timely response to externally imposed conditions and deadlines
Respond to concurrent, multiple, non-related issues.


Salary E-9 (minimum $44,481.72)
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number S255P
Number of Vacancies 1
Job Open Date 07/07/2025
Job Close Date 07/23/2025
Open Until Filled Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
This is a Grant Funded Position
Advertising Summary
Richland Community College is seeking candidates for the Adult Education Trades Navigator who will be responsible for recruiting, retention, and success transitioning strategies for various trades programs in the Decatur community. Students (ages 16-24) will receive help with career and academic goal setting along with assistance with essential skills, learning strategies, study habits, time management, and organization. Instruction will include essential skills to new students within adult education (AE) and general adult education and English as a Second Language (ESL) classes.
This is a grant-funded position and is subject to continued funding.

Supplemental Questions

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  1. * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
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    • Other
  2. * What is the highest level of education attained?
    • GED
    • High School Diploma
    • Associates Degree
    • Bachelors Degree
    • Masters Degree
    • PHD

Applicant Documents

Required Documents
  1. Resume
  2. Cover Letter
  3. Transcripts
Optional Documents