Career Navigator Salary $50,000.00 - $55,000.00 Annually
Location: Denver, CO Job Type: Full Time Job Number: GJD-416790 3/26 Department: Community College of Denver Opening Date: 03/02/2026 FLSA: Determined by Position
Type of Announcement: This announcement is not governed by the selection processes of the classified personnel system. Applications will be considered from residents and non-residents of Colorado.
Primary Physical Work Address: Community College of Denver (CO), 855 Lawrence Parkway Suite 565 Denver, Colorado, 80204
How to Apply: Online applications through the Colorado Jobs portal will not be accepted. Please follow instructions on the job announcement for submitting an application.
Department Contact Information: Kissa Saidou She/Her/Hers HR Recruiter and Retention Professional Community College of Denver P: 303-352-6200
Description: Benefits Department Information GJD-416790 3/26:THIS POSITION IS NON-CLASSIFIED
The Community College of Denver (CCD) seeks candidates who demonstrate a strong commitment to fostering an inclusive learning and work environment and who can effectively work with students, families, faculty, instructors, and staff from diverse backgrounds. As a Hispanic-Serving Institution, CCD is dedicated to expanding access and opportunity for nontraditional students, supporting workforce development, and strengthening community partnerships that promote educational attainment and career success. Serving a diverse student population, CCD values individuals who contribute to its mission of advancing social, civic, and economic vitality.
Job Summary
The Career Navigator serves as a guide and resource for prospective and newly enrolled students, supporting them in making informed decisions about their academic, career, and employment goals. This role connects students to college systems, workforce pathways, and support services while helping reduce barriers to enrollment, persistence, and completion.
Primary Duties
• Recruitment and Outreach: Recruit and outreach to prospective students with a focus on completing next steps to enrollment; presenting and tabling to the College's community on the educational opportunities. • Career Counseling: Provide one-on-one and group career counseling to students, assist them in self-assessment, career exploration using tools such as SuperStrong and others, and goal setting. • Career Planning: Guide students in developing personalized career plans, including selecting relevant labor market information, wage outcomes, courses, transfer pathways, internships, and extracurricular activities. • Workshops and Presentations: Develop and deliver workshops, presentations, and seminars on career-related topics such as career exploration, labor market information, resume writing, job search strategies, interview preparation, and professional networking. • Resource Referral and Campus Partnerships: Support students enrolled in the High School Diploma Program by monitoring progress toward completion, providing individualized career exploration and guidance, and helping students navigate academic and support services that promote successful matriculation to college. • Job Search Support: Assist students in developing job search skills such as resume and cover letter writing, interview preparation, and networking. • Industry Research and Alignment: Stay updated on labor market trends, industry developments, and emerging careers. • Data Tracking and Reporting: Maintain accurate and timely records of student interactions, services provided, and outcomes.
Minimum Qualifications
• Education: (Minimum/Required) Bachelors degree in counseling, education, human resources, or a related field. • Experience: (Minimum/Required) Two (2) years previous experience with education, workforce and community college in a counselor, advisor or a role directly servicing students/clients. • Two (2) years working with first generation students, low-income students, adult learners, and students of color. • Previous experience navigating students through the college enrollment process (application, onboarding/orientation, FAFSA, scholarship, advising, registration)
Preferred Qualifications
• Demonstrated commitment to inclusive excellence. • Ability to provide guidance and support to individuals in making informed decisions about their career paths. • Ability to explain complex academic and career information in clear, student-centered language. • Demonstrated project management administrative skills to manage student records and generate reports. • Higher level skills in MS Office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, One Drive, and Outlook). • Strong industry connections and a proven ability to communicate effectively at all levels of an organization. • Demonstrated success in identifying, securing, and communicating educational or career resources to meet the needs of prospective program participants. • Ability to work collaboratively with faculty, staff, and external stakeholders to enhance career services on campus. • Strong teamwork skills. • Strong presentation skills.
Supplemental Information
Our campus is located in downtown Denver, adjacent to two light rail stations, and just minutes away from shopping, restaurants, and event venues. When you visit our campus, it will be immediately evident that our faculty, staff, and instructors are passionate about serving our diverse student population. At CCD, our passion is to help others, and we offer career pathways that will make a difference in the lives of our students. If you are interested in sharing our passion for student success, CCD offers generous medical, dental, vision, life, and retirement options. We also offer the opportunity to expand your education, and those of your dependents, through our tuition reimbursement program.
Selection Process
Preliminary screening will be made on the basis of completed application packet submitted by candidate. Completed application packet includes: a letter of interest of no more than five pages, addressing in general the items under "Primary Duties" and specifically each item under "Minimum Qualifications"; an online application; resume; and transcripts. All candidates, including current Community College of Denver employees must submit a complete application packet which includes all materials listed above. Only completed application packets will move forward for screening. Please review the job duties and minimum requirements carefully. Meeting the minimum qualifications for a particular position does not assure the applicant an interview. Selected applicants will be invited by the screening committee for interviews.
Application Procedures
Interested applicants must submit a complete application packet at https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/ccd which includes:
• Electronic Application • Click 'New Resume' at the bottom of this page • Cover Letter • Resume • References - Names, phone numbers, addresses, & email addresses of three professional references • Copies of transcripts, official preferred • Copies of appropriate credentials, if applicable
All included attachments should be saved with the following nomenclature: Last name, First name Document; for example Doe, John Resume; Doe, Jane Transcripts
Your resume should clearly indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications. Those applicants that do not meet the minimum qualifications will not be considered. Part-time experience is ½ the equivalent of full-time experience. Example: Four (4) years applicable part-time experience equals 2 years full-time equivalency.
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