Job Details

Health Career Navigator, Health Institute

Position Number: 6495608
Location: Denver, CO
Position Type: Academic Advising

Health Career Navigator, Health Institute

Metropolitan State University of Denver

Department
Health Institute

About the University

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 that also offers graduate programs (gHSI) 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 students. The University serves the most diverse undergraduate student population in the state, as well as the most first-generation students. Through affordable, flexible, and holistic education, MSU Denver helps students build essential skills grounded in a multicultural and global perspective that lead to undergraduate and graduate degrees, and career and life success.

About the College of Health and Human Sciences

The Gina and Frank Day Health Institute is housed within the College of Health and Human Sciences (CHHS). CHHS embraces inclusivity and an orientation to lifelong learning to prepare diverse students for interculturally competent practice, research, and leadership in their disciplines. Through collaboration and engagement with the community and one another, faculty, staff, and students lead transformative and justice-oriented endeavors to secure the health and well-being of people and their communities.

As a more recently established college within the university, CHHS serves about 4,500 undergraduate and graduate students across 8 academic departments and the Health Institute. For more information, please visit: https://www.msudenver.edu/health-human-sciences/.

Position Summary

MSU Denver's Gina and Frank Day Health Institute is seeking applicants for a full-time, grant-funded position as a Health Career Navigator. Health Career Navigators (HCN) work with a diverse student population to prepare them for jobs in the Colorado health workforce. These students are seeking a degree in one of our Health Institute departments and receive training in culturally diverse patient-centered care.

The Health Career Navigator reports to the Associate Director of the Day Health Institute. This position recruits, advises, provides resources, coordinates service, delivers programming, and coordinates with external partners for students majoring in health fields. We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated individual who is passionate about student engagement and making a meaningful impact in their lives.

Responsibilities

Student Support Services (40%)

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 (20%)

Conduct appropriate outreach to recruit students into the health scholars programs.
Develop relationships and work collaboratively with community colleges to facilitate seamless transfer of students into MSU Denver.
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 (20%)

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.
Lead HCN specific point projects as defined by the Health Institute director and associate director.
Build partnership with surrounding community colleges and rural school districts.
Support development of formalizing contracts with rural communities.
Develop workshop curriculum aligned with program goals.
Prepare workshop materials such as presentations, handouts and exercises.

Health Institute Planning and Collaboration (10%)

Contribute to curriculum development, management, and delivery for the Health Institute as a whole. This includes but it not limited to health equity Lectures, workshops, and seminars.
Help plan and execute orientation for health scholars students.
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 (10%)

Administer, collect, and track data from students to meet the requirements of the grant.
Assist on the renewal and written requirements of the grant.
Assist in the oversight of grant budget.

Required Qualifications

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

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in higher education, human services, or related field
Knowledge of or experience with Design Your Life curriculum
Currently pursuing a master's degree in a related field
Academic advising at the college level
Experience working with diverse populations including non- traditional students, students of color, first generation college students
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
Casework or case management with diverse populations
Experience in grant work
Experience planning team building events
Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects/duties and responsibilities
Excellent oral and verbal communication skills

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 our College, the Health Institute, and the University.

Schedule Information

Full-time, 40 hours per week
Exempt
Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Evenings and Weekend Work: Occasionally as needed
Schedule: Hybrid schedule requiring in person work on our Denver, CO campus with the flexibility of some remote work opportunities (subject to supervisor approval)
Travel: Some local travel may be needed occasionally

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.

This position is a term grant funded position with funding expected through September 30, 2026.

The full salary range for this position is $45,300 - $68,000. The anticipated hiring range is $57,500 - $62,500.

This position is paid monthly and is eligible for MSU Denver benefits.

Instructions to Apply

Please apply by visiting our career site, https://www.msudenver.edu/careers/ and searching for JR104324.

For full consideration, the following documents must be submitted:

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

Professional references and their contact information will be requested from the finalist/s. At least one reference provided must be a supervisor (either current or former).

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

Deadline

Applications accepted until position filled; priority given to applications received through Thursday, September 4, 2025 at 11:59 PM MST.

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.

Background Checks

Metropolitan State University of Denver is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our faculty, staff, students, and visitors. To Assist in achieving that goal, we conduct background checks on all finalists for positions at the University prior to employment.

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/Health-Career-Navigator--Health-Institute_JR104324-1