Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology Looking for Career Navigator Full Time

Franklin Cummings Tech (Franklin Cummings Tech) is a private, non-profit, two-year technical college located in Boston. Founded in
1908, the college proudly continues a long tradition of educating students for high-demand technical careers in a variety of industries,
including automotive, advanced manufacturing, computer technology, engineering and construction management. With a mission to deliver
transformative technical and trade education that leads to economic advancement, our unique mixture of 1, 2, and 4-year programs are
delivered both in-person and on-line to appeal to student’s demand for flexible program delivery.

Our graduation and job
placement rates are among the best in the nation among two-year colleges. Because of our impact and outcomes, Franklin Cummings Tech
recently received the largest gift in its history: $12.5 million from the Cummings Foundation to continue to advance its leading-edge work
in creating technical career pathways for students typically underrepresented in post-secondary education. 

In FY22, Franklin
Cummings Tech was the academic home to almost 900 learners. Half of those learners were students enrolled in traditional credit-bearing
programs. The balance enrolled in a combination of continuing education and contract education programs. In the coming years, the College
seeks to boost the number of students in credit-bearing courses, while also expanding continuing education and contract education so that we
are educating more than 1,000 learners. 

All employees of Franklin Cummings Tech are expected to be passionate advocates for
students and actively lead and contribute to institution-wide efforts to further improve graduation, retention rates, and career placement
of our student body. Furthermore, all staff and faculty across the institution collaborate to support student recruitment, retention, and
success.

Position Summary:

The Career Navigator is a passionate advocate for students
and actively leads and contributes to institution-wide efforts to further improve graduation, retention rates, and career placement of our
student body. The Career Navigator manages a caseload of students by providing academic, career, and personal support and will survey and
track student employment to connect students to college-friendly and industry specific employment. 

The Career Navigator will
support and advise justice-involved students through the Computer Information Technology (CIT) program and provide guidance for students to
continue in a career path in the computer industry. This position reports to the Director of Career Services & Leadership Programming
and collaborates closely with all members of the Student Services team, as well as members of faculty and Academic Affairs, Enrollment
Management, Strategic Partnerships, Division of Professional and Continuing Studies. 

Key Responsibilities:

Success Coach

• Work as a hands-on
  academic and career coach to a caseload of student advisees by promoting academic success and student engagement that leads to graduation
  and job placement in high-demand fields.
• Serve on the weekly Students of Concern Committee to review student attendance, grades,
  trends, and develop outreach strategies.

Career Navigator

• Work directly with the Director of
  Career Services & Leadership Programming on Career Services related activities such as Career Fairs, Employer Lunch and Learns, career
  readiness seminars, as well as student and employer outreach and tracking.
• Co-manage Handshake, the college’s career platform
  and virtual career center. 
• Support and advise justice-involved students by advising students from the enrollment process,
  throughout their academic pathway, and onto job placement. 
• Serve as the liaison between the college and external
  community-based organizations, such as the Boston Community Justice Support Center, and the School of Reentry to support justice-involved
  students.

Student Services Team Member

• Be a highly motivated self-starter
  with the ability to collaborate, effectively and respectfully, with Student Services, staff and faculty, as well as advocates and
  community-based organizations toward student success.
• Contribute to and participate in Student Services led events and
  activities.
• Keep current on all aspects of academic programs, student information and career tracking systems, enrollment processes
  and procedures, college policies and mission.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• A bachelor’s degree is required with a background in secondary education, higher
  education administration, social work, counseling, or special education a plus.
• A demonstrated sensitivity to understanding the
  needs and concerns of a diverse student population, as well as justice involved populations, many of whom are first generation college
  students, is essential to the incumbent’s success.
• One-to-three years of successful experience employed in an advising or
  student success capacity.
• Proven experience in leading collaborative efforts between multiple constituencies including, faculty,
  staff, students, and members of the local community.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and strong presentation skills
  with demonstrated ability to develop interpersonal and organizational relationships.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office, student
  information and early alert systems, such as Canvas, Signal Vine, and familiarity of online career platforms such as Handshake.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work in a fast-paced team-focused environment, the ability to multitask, and the ability to pay
  special attention to detail. Excellent leadership and teamwork skills with the ability to work independently, determine priorities, and meet
  multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Sense of humor.

COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement:

Franklin Cummings Tech is committed to the health and safety of our community. We closely follow all recommendations from the
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). As of the expiration of the national emergency concerning the COVID-19 pandemic on May 11,
2023, Franklin Cummings Tech strongly encourages, but not does require, all students, faculty, and staff to be fully vaccinated against
COVID-19. Requirements are subject to change based on guidelines set forth by local governments and other entities of authority based on an
uptick in the number of cases.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Franklin Cummings Tech is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any applicant or employee on any
grounds protected under federal, state, or local law, including race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, national origin, ancestry, marital
status, pregnancy, disability (including those related to pregnancy or childbirth), sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity
or expression, veteran status or any other characteristic or activity protected under federal, state or local law.