Community Navigator (TUC-Special Education) x2

About The University Corporation

The University Corporation is a non-profit auxiliary corporation providing commercial and administrative services to California State University, Northridge. Our mission is to provide services and solutions that address the needs of California State University, Northridge; to support the academic, research, and creative endeavors of its students, faculty, and staff; and to enhance the quality of campus life.

Overview: The Navigators work with families and Regional Center consumers to identify services that will help them meet program goals such as increasing use of Regional Center and generic services. Tasks include completing pre/post service surveys, identifying individual goals and objectives for participants, helping the participants apply for services. Conducting in-person outreach, parent training, entering data, tracking activities, professional development, and duties as assigned.

This is a community-based position; work will take place in the community and occasionally in-person at our office(s), 25 hours per week.  

Duties and Responsibilities (other duties as assigned):  

• Direct contact with parents and consumers:

These tasks include but are not limited to contacting parents/consumers by phone or email, conducting

intake process, conducting pre/post surveys, determining parent/consumer needs and assisting them

to meet those needs.

• Administrative Responsibilities:

These tasks include emailing, returning phone calls, recording information in our data management

system, and attending scheduled FFRC staff meetings and weekly CNP meetings.

• Outreach and Parent to Parent Support:

These tasks include but are not limited to attending parent support groups, outreach

activities to identify new program participants and find new community resources.

• Professional Development:

These tasks include but are not limited to attending training sessions.

Qualifications:   

Bilingual in English and another language commonly spoken by the families served.

Lived experience as a parent, caregiver, or close family member of a child with a disability or developmental delay.

Knowledge, Specialized Skills, and Abilities: 

• Knowledge of Regional Center processes and services, special education and related disability services
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Strong time management skills
• Attention to detail for accurate data collection
• Ability to collaborate and work cooperatively with a variety of people 

Pay, Benefits, & Work Schedule

This position is employed through The University Corporation (TUC).

The anticipated hiring range: $19.00 -$21.00

Time Base: Part - Time

How to Apply

Please complete the online application/resume upload submission process to be considered for any open position within the university and its auxiliaries. The hiring department will contact the best-qualified candidates and invite them to participate in the interview process.

Application Screening begins August 21, 2026 and will continue until the position is filled.  

To be considered in the initial review, applications must be submitted before the date listed above.

Application submissions received after the application screening date will be reviewed at the discretion of the University.

For more detailed information on the application and hiring process, please view the link below:

http://www-admn.csun.edu/ohrs/employment/

Equal Employment Opportunity:

The University Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, gender, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, marital status, veteran status, and disability. Applicants who wish to request an accommodation for a disability may contact the Office of Equity and Diversity at (818) 677-2077.