Pathway Navigator

Salary: $44,129.00 - $49,299.00 AnnuallyLocation : Panama City Main CampusJob Type: Full-TimeJob Number: 202500126Division: Dean Student EngagmentDepartment: Navigation CenterOpening Date: 04/30/2026FLSA: ExemptDescriptionPathway Navigators provide developmental guidance, preliminary academic advising, and career development assistance to first-year Gulf Coast State College students as they transition to postsecondary education. Pathway Navigators will also provide leadership for the College's orientation for new and returning college students and provide transitional outreach to area high school students.What Gulf Coast State College offers you:An excellent work/life balance, with a standard work week of 37.5 hours/week!Retirement Plan and 403b or 457b savings plan that will allow you to plan for your future!An excellent state medical plan. ($50 individual and $180 for family)Additional benefits of dental, vision, short and long term disability insurances, and College-paid life insurance!Critical Illness, Cancer, and Whole Life insurance plans!Accrued annual leave, sick leaveTuition reimbursement opportunities!Opportunities to volunteer for committees to help in your professional growth!Examples of DutiesDirect students in educational planning consistent with their chosen pathwayAssure effective case management to provide students timely information as they move through the postsecondary educational experienceWork with faculty advisors to ensure students have access to an academically accurate and appropriate academic plan and implement that plan for successMeet with academic divisions to keep apprised of curricular changes that have an impact on degree attainmentAssist in the development and delivery of the new-student orientation programEngage students in career explorationProvide transitional assistance for students seeking postsecondary educationUse effective methods of communication to keep students on track for successCoordinate with other student support personnel to streamline processes and ensure clear access to college resources for studentsUtilize the College's Student Information System, Learning Management System, and Case Management System for effective student serviceOther duties as assignedQualificationsBachelor's Degree from an institutional credited college or university.To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The ability to work flexible hours and regular attendance at work are essential functions of this position. The ability to travel locally and out of town to attend conferences and meetings on college related business and training is required.This position is sensitive and will require a criminal background check. Notice of E-Verify participationSupplemental InformationWORK ENVIRONMENT:The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. The ability to travel locally and out of town on college related business and training is required.PHYSICAL DEMANDS:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, talk, and hear. The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, and feel.Theemployeeisregularlyrequiredtowalkandreachwithhandsandarms.Theemployeemayberequired to lift and/or move up to 20 pounds and climb/balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, andcrawl. The vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus aswell as ability to determine the color ofobjects. Ability to operate a motor vehicle.Gulf Coast State College does not discriminate against any person in its programs, activities, policies or procedures on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, national origin, marital status, religion, age, gender, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, supplemental life insurances including accident, critical illness and cancer; time off benefits include holidays, vacation, and both annual and sick leave accrual.To learn more details, visit our01Do you have a valid drivers license?YesNo02What is your highest level of education from an institutional accredited college or university?AssociatesBachelor's degreeMaster's degreeProfessional degreeDoctorate degree