Reentry Navigator

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The Reentry Navigator will provide education-related reentry support and community outreach for current and prospective justice-impacted students. This position collaborates. with college and community representatives, including law enforcement and corrections staff, to advance equitable student access and success, in alignment with college strategic goals.

The Reentry Navigator will report to the Director for Student Recruitment. 

The salary range for this position is $57,398 - $63,447.

This position is open until filled. First consideration will be given to applicants whose complete application has been received by May 4, 2026 at 11:59 PM PST. The College will conduct initial interviews with selected candidates via Zoom and will conduct on-campus interviews with finalists.

Position Duties

• Collaborate and communicate with corrections navigators and jail staff to connect in person with prospective students prior to release and create a seamless transition for participants;
• Engage in frequent check-ins with current and prospective students to strengthen relationships, cultivate educational capital and increase academic and social confidence;
• Maintain accurate and detailed documentation and outcomes records on students for purposes of data analysis and evaluation;
• Contribute to the development and implementation of an outreach and recruitment plan to create a climate of belonging, inclusion and affirmation for justice-impacted people; support the CBC strategic plan for recruitment and outreach;
• Create and present workshops and/or information for potential students who are being released from incarceration to promote CBC in general, as well as specific College programs by creating a positive, engaging and collaborative environment;
• Meet with prospective students one-on-one to provide guidance through the following onboarding enrollment steps: application submission, financial aid, getting started steps and assessment preparation as well as. assisting with providing information on programs and degrees at CBC;
• Provide workshops, small group activities and one-on-one meetings to assist with engagement in student life, campus activities and access to campus and community resources;
• Contribute to the development and dissemination of CBC marketing materials and recruitment activities for justice-impacted people;
• Participate in regular staff meetings to maintain current institutional information as well as prepare for new initiatives and enrollment management strategies to allow for planning departmental work under campus mission;
• Assist in maintaining a campus-wide outreach/recruitment calendar, utilize web-based recruitment tools and scheduling systems to ensure communication with prospective students;
• Attend trainings and conferences to keep current with the requirements and procedures for transiting students including (but not limited to) attending and participating in quarterly trainings and conference calls with statewide Education Navigators; 
• Convene committees that serve to enhance the student experience and advocate for current and formerly incarcerated students; participate and develop peer-mentoring programs to facilitate the creation of student support groups made up for Justice Involved students and alumni;
• Provide educational related transition assistance such as referrals for support services and college expenses;
• Build and maintain current information about available resources to housing, employment • and assistance for formerly incarcerated students that will promote student retention, success and completion; and
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an institutionally accredited college or university;
• Two (2) years of experience working in education, social/human services or community outreach; and
• Understanding of how racial and intersectional inequities limit access to and success in higher education.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated experience working with the criminal justice systems or incarcerated populations;
• Experience with outreach, marketing, and/or participant recruitment;
• Proficiency in working with and understanding spreadsheets and data bases;
• Program development and evaluation experience; and
• Experience working with CRM software systems.

Competencies:
Support for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion: Reflecting CBC’s mission, vision and values, support initiatives that expand the human qualities that differentiate our workplace and educational setting. Demonstrate and advocate an understanding of differences, open mindedness, compassion, sensitivity and interest in differing viewpoints given the diverse population and show a deep commitment to the involvement of colleagues, students and community members to student experience and success honoring freedom of expression as fundamental to personal, professional and organizational growth;

CBC Shared Commitments: Demonstrates a willingness to work with and support others in completing assignments, accepts constructive feedback, and cooperates with coworkers and supervisors.  Shows alignment with CBC Shared Commitments by treating others with respect, communicating and collaborating effectively, pursuing growth and learning, valuing and celebrating contributions, prioritizing wellness, and holding self and others accountable;Accuracy: Monitor accuracy of own work; recognize and corrects errors; maintain accurate records; accomplish tasks thoroughly through concern for all the areas involved, no matter how small;

Accountability: Accountable for own actions, decisions,· errors, mistakes and/or failures to act when appropriate; accept responsibility when given, understand what duties employee is responsible for and can be counted upon to carry out those responsibilities;

Analytical Skills: Synthesize complex or diverse information; collect and research data; use intuition and experience to complement data; design work flows and procedures;

Attitude Toward Progress & Change: Cooperate and support change and new processes; acceptance and quality performance throughout change;

Oral & Written Communication: Speak clearly and persuasively in positive and negative situations; listen and get clarification; respond well to questions; demonstrate group presentation skills; participate in meetings; structure and convey information clearly and effectively through both formal and informal documents; review and edit written work constructively; ability to tailor to audience in mind;

Resourceful & Entrepreneurial: Consistently focus on end results and find most effective way to achieve goals and objectives; act on opportunities; take calculated risks; generate non-routine, non­traditional actions to overcome obstacles and achieve results;

Student Centered: Attention, interest, activities and efforts are centered upon the best interest of students; create and support an environment that enables learners to achieve their personal, academic, and professional goals; provide courteous and helpful responses to all customers, whether they be students, general public or employees from another department; and

Willingness to Learn: Open to learning new methods, obtaining certifications, attending training; participate in cross-training opportunities when assigned; suggest and/or researches new methods; proactively look for training opportunities that would better the position and/or department.

Other Qualifications

Columbia Basin College is unable to sponsor or assume sponsorship of employment visas (e.g., H-1B) at this time.  Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States for any employer without sponsorship.

This is a twelve (12) month per year, full-time position. It is an overtime eligible position and the typical work hours are Monday through Thursday 7:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and Friday 7:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.; however, work hours will vary due to work demands and some evening and weekend work may be required.

CBC is an equal opportunity employer and complies with the letter and spirit of all federal and state laws. CBC encourages applications from qualified candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or other legal protected characteristics. Candidates who need any accommodation in the application process or in employment should contact the Office of Human Resources.

CBC offers excellent medical/dental insurance, life insurance, long-term disability, paid leave, retirement plans, and a variety of benefit options. Please view the “Benefits” tab for comprehensive benefits information.

Successful candidates must meet the following requirements:

• Provide proof of lawful permanent residency or other appropriate work authorization as required by the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.
• Disclose any substantiated findings or any ongoing investigations related to sexual misconduct as required by RCW 28B.112.080.
• Pass a criminal background check. Note: Information learned during the criminal background check will not necessarily preclude employment but may be a factor in eligibility for the position.
• Verify education at the time of hire.
• Maintain an alcohol-free and drug-free workplace during employment.

Other Job Elements
The working conditions listed below represent those that must be met by an incumbent to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with qualified disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Requirements
While performing the duties of this position, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand, bend, kneel, stoop, communicate, reach and manipulate objects. The position requires mobility including having the ability to move materials on a regular basis such as files, books, office equipment, etc. and travel between buildings on campus. Manual dexterity and coordination are required to operate equipment such as computer keyboard, calculator, and standard office equipment.

Working Conditions
Work environment includes office and other settings as appropriate. Work will be performed within an assigned high school as well as on the CBC campus as scheduled.   The noise level in the work area is typical of most office environments with telephones, personal interruptions, and background noises.  Willingness and ability to travel and work a flexible schedule, including nights and weekends, is a requirement.

If you have questions or need assistance during the application or search process, please contact the recruiter for this position, Cris Salazar Headley, at csalazarheadley@columbiabasin.edu or (509) 542-4833.

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