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Behavioral Health Career Navigator
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Position Number: 5674881
Location: Denver, CO
Position Type: Health - Healthcare Administration

Behavioral Health Career Navigator

Metropolitan State University of Denver

Department
Health Institute

About MSU Denver

MSU Denver enrolls over 16,000 students, where nearly 60% are first generation and over 55% are students of color. Located in downtown Denver, we are a designated Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and the only Seal of Excelencia certified institution in Colorado. As the third largest institution of higher education in Colorado and the only institution with an open access mission, MSU Denver is a model university for today's college students. The University serves the most diverse undergraduate student population in the state, as well as the most first-generation students and Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals students. MSU Denver is particularly interested in applicants who have experience working with students from diverse backgrounds and a demonstrated commitment to improving access to higher education for under-represented and historically minoritized groups.

Position Summary

The Behavioral Health Career Navigators work within the MSU Denver Health Institute. The Behavioral Health Career Navigators (BHCN) work with a diverse student population to prepare them for jobs in the Denver Mental health workforce. These students are seeking a degree in one of our Health Institute departments and receive training in culturally diverse patient-centered care.

This is a grant-funded position reporting to the Associate Director of the Health Institute. This project combines launching a new format of a Health Scholar program targeted to graduate students as well as coordinating internship training and placement. This position recruits, advises, provides resources, coordinates service, delivers programming, and coordinates with external partners for students majoring in mental health related fields. In addition, this position will collect and report data and track field placement for internships as well as post graduate positions.

Responsibilities

Student Support Services - 20%

Help students develop a plan to enter the workforce through life design advising.
Coordinate, implement, and provide services to ensure success of students enrolled in health scholars programs.
Provide case management and develop individualized plans to meet the educational goals of students enrolled in health scholars programs.
Prepare and disseminate information on career opportunities to incoming and current health scholar students.
Serve as a direct liaison between external partners/organizations and health scholar students.
Assess students' interests and abilities and match them with external opportunities, agencies, and mentors.
Provide resources to students to increase retention and graduation rates.
Coordinate community-building events for students.
Provide advising on course selection, tutoring support, graduation planning, as well as graduate school planning.
Support students from community colleges in their efforts to pursue health careers.

Recruitment - 10%

Conduct appropriate outreach to recruit students into the health scholars programs.
Develop relationships and work collaboratively with community organizations to facilitate student participation in internships and subsequent jobs.
Coordinate special events and activities for health scholar students and students interested in health-related careers.
Ensure compliance with grant guidelines through the recruitment process.
Review and assess students' application in accordance with the criteria.
Serve as primary point of contact for prospective students.
Organize a yearly orientation for each cohort of students.

Program Development and implementation - 30%

Partner with external health agencies, organizations, and businesses to create referral system and pipeline for health scholar students.
Recruit mentors and coordinate with external partners to mentor students.
Develop, provide support for, and attend program related and campus events
Support academic conference presentations.
Support internal and external stakeholder meetings.
Provide additional support for the Health Institute as needed.
Assist with the data collection, record keeping, and writing/program evaluation necessary to maintain grant compliance.
Assist with the writing and renewal of Health Institute grants.
Assist with Health Institute event planning and execution.
Develop workshop curriculum aligned with program goals.
Prepare workshop materials such as presentations, handouts and exercises.
Coordinate data gathering and establishing data system for new grant

Health Institute Planning and Collaboration - 20%

BHCN specific point projects as defined by the Health Institute director and associate director
Contribute to curriculum development, management, and delivery for the Health Institute as a whole. This includes but is not limited to health equity lectures, workshops, and seminars.
Help coordinate and gather data from a variety of grants to help with reporting and submitting new grants
Point person for ensuring data integrity and security
Contribute to the planning and implementation of Health Institute events, activities, and celebrations.
Collaborate on grants, data, and conference proposals.
Other duties as assigned by the associate director of the Health Institute.

Grant Oversight, Management, and Supervision - 20%

Administer, collect, and track data from students to meet the requirements of grants
Assist on the renewal and written requirements of the grant
Assist in the oversight of grant budget
Liaise and assist with Evaluator and OSRP for major grants

Job Knowledge, Skills, and Competencies

Experience working with diverse populations including non-traditional students, students of color, first generation college students, transfer students, student from rural communities and/or veterans
Ability to identify objectives, prioritize multiple, competing assignments, and meet deadlines with minimal or no direction and with a high standard of accuracy and attention to detail
Skill to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
Ability to develop strong, mutually beneficial relationships

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in higher education, human services, or related field
Demonstrated experience working in an academic or community-based setting, such as a recruiter, advisor, case manager, educational counselor, career coach, mentor, or teacher

Preferred Qualifications

Master's degree or currently pursuing a Master's degree in a related field such as social work, human services, counseling
Experience with casework or case management with diverse populations
Academic advising at the college level
Experience recruiting mentors and matching mentees to mentor
Developing training or workshop curriculum aimed at student success and retention
Experience working with external partners and/or health agencies
Experience in grant work
Experience planning team building events
Experience working in a health setting or with working with external partners and/or health agencies
Experience mentoring college level students using Banner. Navigate and/or Degree Works
Experience developing and conducting training or workshop curriculum aimed at student success and retention

We encourage you to apply even if you do not meet every preferred qualification. We are most interested in finding the candidate who will best contribute to the Health Institute, the College of Health and Human Sciences, and the University.

Work Schedule

Full-time, 40 hours per week
Exempt
Days of the Week: Monday - Friday
Hours: 8 am - 5 pm
Evenings and Weekend Work: Some evening work and occasional weekend work dependent upon program needs
Schedule: Position is primarily in person, on campus with occasional remote option subject to supervisor approval
Travel: Up to 25% of the time mostly around Denver

Salary for Announcement

Under Colorado law, MSU Denver is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role and should not offer a salary outside of the range posted in this job announcement. This range takes into account a variety of factors including but not limited to experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, analysis of internal equity, and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be offered a salary at or near the top of the range for a position. Salary offers are determined based on final candidate qualifications and experience.

The salary range for this position is $45,300 - $68,000. The anticipated hiring range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is $52,000 - $62,000.

This position is grant-funded through August 2026. The position is paid monthly and is eligible for MSU Denver benefits.

How to Apply

Electronic submissions are required.

Candidates must electronically submit the following required documents:

Resume
Cover letter describing relevant job experiences as they relate to listed job qualifications and interest in the position

Please apply by visiting https://msudenver.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/MSUDenver and searching for JR103073.

Official transcripts will be required of the candidate selected for hire.

Deadline

Applications accepted until position filled; priority given to applications received by October 18, 2024.

Closing Date

Open Until Filled

Posting Representative
Tanya Rogowsky

Posting Representative Email
trogowsk@msudenver.edu

Benefits

The University's benefits package is comprehensive and offers medical, vision and dental, free RTD pass, tuition reimbursement, as well as a life and supplemental insurance plans, retirement plans and other programs, such as access to a long-term disability (LTD) plan. Visit MSU Denver's benefits website to learn more.

For a brief overview, please see: https://www.msudenver.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/MSU-Benefit-Summary.pdf.

The University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the employment application process. To request an accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Human Resources ADA Coordinator at totalrewards@msudenver.edu.

Diversity Statement

Metropolitan State University of Denver is a unique, access-oriented campus community that values diversity, equity, and inclusion in all its forms. Our student population consists of nearly 58% first generation students and over 50% students of color. We are a designated Hispanic Serving Institution located in downtown Denver.

We create an equitable learning and working environment in concert with individuals who consistently demonstrate commitment to equity and inclusion. We greatly value the diverse identities and perspectives of our students, faculty, and staff and recognize that in order to achieve a just and equitable society, diversity must go beyond simple representation. It requires critical inquiry and dialogue and a commitment to action. We strive to provide a culture of belonging for all community members to achieve personal and professional success.

To apply, please visit: https://msudenver.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/MSUDenver/job/Denver-Colorado/Behavioral-Health-Career-Navigator_JR103073