College Readiness Navigator

The College Readiness Navigator will be facilitating the Transition to College Virtual Series program. The Transition to College Virtual Series consists of two (2) terms; 1: Applying to College and 2: College Life. The College Readiness Navigator will use the skills they acquire to facilitate sessions that promote a plethora of positive behavioral changes such as the development of sense of place, cultural identity, resiliency, and feelings of deep accomplishment.

This is a seasonal position with two annual terms: February to April and October to December

Essential Responsibilities

• Provide guidance and mentorship for kamaliʻi pursuing college
• Introducing a process to scaffold college applications, financial aid, best practices for college life, etc.
• Be present, participate and be a role model
• Assist with kamaliʻi while participating virtually on ZOOM
• Assist with setting up of activities to allow continuous facilitation of learning and curriculum connection
• Support kamaliʻi with adhering to ZOOM etiquette
• Practice refocusing skills and tools to engage kamaliʻi
• Be attentive to general kamaliʻi needs and challenges
• Communicate concerns or questions to Youth Development Leads

Other Duties

• Collaborate with community resources to develop curriculum for virtual sessions
• Facilitate platforms that communicate sessions, announcements, opportunities, etc.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of the priorities and goals of Liliʻuokalani Trust
• One-two (1-2) years of experience supporting kamaliʻi with college readiness skillsets and tools
• Currently pursuing or in possession of a college degree
• Actively engage in multiple modes of technology
• Desire to pursue a career with social impact and/or trauma response in Hawaiʻi

Job Competencies

• Collaboration: Ability to interact effectively with youth, community partners, and multi-disciplinary teams. Knowledge of community resources and services.
• Ethical Practice: Models highest level of ethics, integrity, Liliʻuokalani Trust values and social responsibility.
• Communication: Clearly conveys and receives information and ideas to individuals or groups that engages the listener and invites response and feedback. Demonstrates good written, oral, and listening skills.
• Cultural Competence: Respects and relates well to people from varied backgrounds and is sensitive to group differences. Experience working with at-risk youth.
• Relationship Management: Experience working with staff at all levels in a collaborative environment; commitment and ability to promote and sustain positive workplace values and relationships.
• Interpersonal Skills: Ability to work well under pressure, remain calm and controlled when faced with difficult situations. Strives for immediate address.

Travel Requirements

In alignment with our organizational competencies of Alu Like I ka Hana (Teamwork) and Ho`omau i ka `imi Na`auao (Continuous Learning and Improvement), this position will require occasional travel across the island, inter-island, and out-of-state depending on the needs of the team and the organization. While travel may not always be a need, the ability to travel when required remains a crucial aspect of this position in order to successfully contribute to our concerted efforts to carry out our Queen’s legacy.

This description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions, it does not proscribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. This job description is subject to change at any time

Organization Competencies

• Alignment with Queen’s legacy: Understanding and appreciation of Queen Liliʻuokalani’s story, her legacy and the Hawaiian Culture is foundational to staff’s commitment to working with our Hawaiian children, families and communities. Demonstrates respect and appreciation of Hawaiian values history, culture, understanding its implication in one’s work, fostering meaningful relationships, embracing the community served.
• Ho`omau i ka `imi Na`auao (Continuous Learning and Improvement) : Committed to creating and reinforcing an environment of continuous learning and improvement .
• Hō`ike i na Mana`o Pono (Effective Communication): Communicates with those we serve and each other in a consistent manner that results in mutual understanding, harmony, and action.
• No’ono’o loi (Critical Thinking and Problem Solving): Actively and skillfully understands, conceptualizes, applies, analyzes, synthesizes, and/or evaluates information and develops and supports fact-based analyses and recommendations
• Ho’okumu a’e or `Imi hakuhia (Innovation): Identifies and integrates creative ideas into new or existing services and promotes effective problem-solving.
• Pilina Ho`ohana a me ka Hana Hilina`i (Building Relationships and Creating Trust): Manages relationships to create optimal opportunities and move the organization forward.
• Alu Like I ka Hana (Teamwork): Works cooperatively and collaboratively with others throughout the organization in alignment with the organization’s objectives.
• Ho`onui I ka `Ike (Capacity Building): Encourages personal growth by exhibiting trust and a belief in the capacity of others.

Physical Requirements

Perform light physical work, including climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, and lifting weights of up to 25 pounds. Exposed to outdoor climate and diverse terrain.

Terms and Conditions of Employment

As a condition of employment, employees will be subject to Liliʻuokalani Trust’s policies and procedures.

Job Title: College Readiness Navigator

Reports to: Lead, Youth Development

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt, Seasonal

Aligned Executive: Youth Development Director

Kipuka: Kīpuka Hilo

Department: Youth Development

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