Student Navigator (LPP) (Grant-Funded)

Location: Syracuse, NY Category: Staff (CSEA, PA, MC, Foundation) Job Type: Full Time - 12 Months Professional Administrator Posted On: Tue Nov 3 2026 Job Description:

The Liberty Partnerships Program (LPP) Student Navigator will serve to support the successful outcomes of high school students enrolled in LPP at Onondaga Community College. Working in partnership with the staff and administration within our partner Syracuse City School District (SCSD) schools, the LPP Student Navigator will provide proactive student engagement and assistance with implementing effective student support services to increase student retention, academic success and progression towards high school graduation. This includes, but is not limited to, assisting students with identifying personal and academic goals, utilizing available school building resources, attending meetings with partner school staff as well as building meaningful relationships with LPP students in pursuit of their goals.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Travel daily to visit students at our partner schools and serve as a case manager/mentor to provide holistic student support services to students enrolled in Onondaga LPP.

• Assist in the recruitment of new students at our partner high schools

• Create/update a Personal Learning Plan (PLP) and Student Questionnaire (SQ) with enrolled LPP students and review it throughout the year to ensure completion of identified goals

• Collaborate with school building staff and administrators as well as other LPP partners to provide additional support to students each year as they persist towards high school graduation

• Provide social and emotional programming to students

• Collaborate with various members at our partner schools weekly to monitor student success while assisting to identify solutions to barriers impacting enrollment issues and graduation progress

• Provide academic support (where possible) and referrals to students seeking help with content specific subject matter

• Collect and report student data as required by NYSED for grant reporting purposes

• Assist in the planning, implementation and facilitation of yearlong LPP programming and activities including the annual LPP four-week Summer Program on-campus

• Record documentation of student interactions highlighting progress, challenges, attendance etc. for input into the LPP database

• Utilize SCSD's version of SchoolTool to monitor student grades, attendance and other factors involving student persistence and year to year retention.

• Assist students in resolving problems and in developing skills to become better self-advocates.

• Perform other assignments as needed.

Job Requirements:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university, college or foreign equivalency and at least two years of relevant and related experience. Master's degree may substitute for a year of experience. Experience working with a culturally diverse student body from historically underrepresented and underserved populations.

• Knowledge of K-12 systems

• Experience supporting students who are at risk of dropping out of school

• Experience in organizing and interpreting data

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bilingual in English and Spanish. English and other languages will be considered.

KNOWELDGE, ABILITIES & SKILLS

• The ideal candidate is one who can effectively work with various educational audiences and students who face challenges to their academic success.

• Must possess strong interpersonal, organization and communication skills

• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain positive relationships with students and professional peers

Additional Information:

• Salary range is: $44,000 - $55,000, commensurate with credentials and relevant experience.

• Onondaga Community College offers a generous and competitive benefits package including:

• New York State Local Retirement System (pension) or an Optional Retirement Plan (401a).

• Excellent health, dental, and vision insurance plans (qualifying domestic partner included).

• Onondaga Community College participates in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program for eligible borrowers.