Cohort Navigator
University of Minnesota | |
life insurance, paid holidays | |
United States, Minnesota, Duluth | |
Jan 22, 2025 | |
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366478Location
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Student ServicesFull/Part Time
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8461EDEmployee Class
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About the Position The Center for American and Indian Health and Minority Health with the University of Minnesota Medical School, Duluth Campus (UMMSD), is hiring a Cohort Navigator (CN) to assist with a pilot project focused on retention of American Indian/Alaska Native students as they begin their studies at Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College and transfer to the University of Minnesota - Duluth. The CN will serve as a student case manager, guiding students through their college coursework and research training and addressing any barriers to student success. The CN will meet each student once they are accepted to the program in late spring to review the coming year, including whether or not the student will need prematriculation coursework. The CN is responsible for helping the students enroll in the prematriculation courses and in their courses for their two years at Fond Du Lac Tribal and Community College (FDLTCC). The CN will meet weekly with each student and every other week with them as a group. A critical role for the CN is ensuring that students are on track to transfer to and graduate from UMD. The CN will provide academic monitoring, regular check-ins, retention activities, family support, financial aid counseling, and coordinate community cultural events and logistics for the seminar series. Duties/Responsibilities 75%: Direct Student Support and Engagement
25%: Program Management
Qualifications
All required qualifications must be included in the application materials Required Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
About the Department
Committed to innovation and diversity, the Medical School educates physicians, scientists, and health professionals; generates knowledge and treatments; and cares for patients and communities with compassion and respect. We value excellence, inclusiveness, collaboration, and discovery. The mission of the regional campus located in Duluth is to be a national leader in improving healthcare access and outcomes in rural Minnesota and American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) communities. In partnership with CentraCare, the regional campus in St. Cloud offers a wide range of patient experiences throughout students' education in Greater Minnesota and prepares them to become exceptional clinicians and leaders for rural and immigrant populations. Founded in 1888, the University of Minnesota Medical School has three campuses. A four-year MD program and the MD/PhD program are located on the Twin Cities campus in addition to MD programs at regional campuses in Duluth and St. Cloud. Pay and Benefits
Pay Range: $26.44 - $28.85 per hour; depending on education/qualifications/experience Time Appointment: 50% Appointment Work Location: Hybrid; 1.5 days remote, 1 day in person Position Type: Civil-Service & Non-Faculty Labor Represented Staff Please visit the Office of Human Resources website for more information regarding benefit eligibility. The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
How To Apply
Applications must be submitted online. To be considered for this position, please click the Apply button and follow the instructions. You will be given the opportunity to complete an online application for the position and attach a cover letter and resume. Additional documents may be attached after application by accessing your "My Job Applications" page and uploading documents in the "My Cover Letters and Attachments" section. To request an accommodation during the application process, please e-mail employ@umn.edu or call (612) 624-8647. Diversity
The University recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting the academic mission. The University is committed to attracting and retaining employees with varying identities and backgrounds. The University of Minnesota provides equal access to and opportunity in its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. To learn more about diversity at the U: http://diversity.umn.edu Employment Requirements
Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Our presumption is that prospective employees are eligible to work here. Criminal convictions do not automatically disqualify finalists from employment. About the U of M
University of Minnesota, Duluth (UMD) The University of Minnesota, Duluth (UMD) consistently ranks among the top Midwestern, regional universities in U.S. News and World Report's "America's Best Colleges" issue. Overlooking Lake Superior, UMD provides an alternative to both large research and small liberal arts environments and attracts students looking for a personalized learning experience on a medium-sized campus of a major university. A firm liberal arts foundation anchors a variety of traditional degree programs, as well as professional and graduate students that draw on UMD's many research institutes and labs. At the University of Minnesota, we are proud to be recognized by the Star Tribune as a Top Workplace for 2021, as well as by Forbes as Best Employers for Women and one of America's Best Employers (2015, 2018, 2019, 2023), Best Employer for Diversity (2019, 2020), Best Employer for New Grads (2018, 2019), and Best Employer by State (2019, 2022). |