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Student Navigator

Butte, MT · On-site

$19.78/hr

Student Navigator Highlands College - Trades & Technical Full-Time $19.78 Per/Hr If you are passionate about helping individuals achieve their educational and career goals, this is the opportunity ...

Montana Tech

Student Navigator

Butte, MT · On-site

$19.78/hr

Student Navigator Highlands College - Trades & Technical Full-Time $19.78 Per/Hr If you are passionate about helping individuals achieve their educational and career goals, this is the opportunity ...

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Teacher in Training

Watsonville, CA · On-site

$50K - $66K/yr

Navigator Schools is committed to closing the opportunity gap through highly effective, student focused teaching methods, and boasts some of the top test scores in California. Navigator operates a ...

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How much do student navigator jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 10, 2026, the average hourly pay for student navigator in the United States is $22.92, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $18.99 and $25.00 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a student navigator?

Student Navigators are professionals or trained peers who assist students in navigating academic, administrative, and personal resources within a school or college. They help guide students through processes such as course registration, accessing support services, and understanding institutional policies. Student Navigators often provide one-on-one support, referrals to appropriate departments, and information about campus resources to help students succeed. Their goal is to make the student experience smoother and to connect students with the help they need. They may work in high schools, colleges, or universities.

What does a student navigator do?

A Student Navigator works closely with students to identify barriers to their academic success, such as time management issues, lack of resources, or personal challenges. They offer guidance, connect students to campus support services, and often serve as a liaison between students and faculty or staff. Common challenges in this role include managing a diverse caseload, addressing students’ unique and sometimes complex needs, and maintaining effective communication across departments. Success in this position relies on strong interpersonal skills, resourcefulness, and the ability to adapt to changing student needs.

What skills and qualifications are needed to be a student navigator?

To thrive as a Student Navigator, you need strong interpersonal skills, knowledge of educational resources, and an understanding of student support services, often supported by a background in education or counseling. Familiarity with student information systems, scheduling software, and institutional databases is typically required. Outstanding communication, problem-solving abilities, and cultural sensitivity help build trust and effectively guide diverse student populations. These skills ensure students receive the guidance and resources necessary to succeed academically and personally.

What is the difference between Student Navigator vs Academic Advisor?

AspectStudent NavigatorAcademic Advisor
Required CredentialsHigh school diploma or associate degree; some roles may prefer relevant experienceBachelor’s degree in education, counseling, or related field; certifications may be preferred
Work EnvironmentEducational institutions, student support centers, community collegesUniversities, colleges, academic departments
Employer & Industry UsageUsed by schools to assist students with enrollment, resources, and supportUsed by colleges to guide students academically and plan their course schedules

While both roles support students in educational settings, Student Navigators primarily focus on guiding students through resources and support services, often with a broader scope. Academic Advisors concentrate on academic planning, course selection, and degree progress. Both roles are essential for student success but differ in their specific responsibilities and focus areas.

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Infographic showing various Student Navigator job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Internship, 1% As Needed, 61% Full Time, 34% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 81% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 18% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $47,665 per year, or $22.9 per hour.

Student Navigator

Boynton Beach, FL • On-site

Institute of Healthcare Professions LLC
Health Care and Social Assistance • 51 - 200 employees
Learn more about Institute of Healthcare Professions LLCexternal

$18.50 - $24.25/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 21 days ago

Job description

Description

The Student Navigator will be responsible for coordinating and conducting new student orientation, focused academic advising, and student support services to help students persist in their program of study. The Student Navigator is the "go-to" person to help students through the college experience by providing services that include, but are not limited to, orientation, student advisement, academic progress review (traditional, online, and hybrid), collaboration with faculty, and development and coordination of retention and attrition efforts for new and continuing students. The Student Navigator gathers statistical information and develops strategies to promote student satisfaction, persistence to graduation, job placement, and licensure.


Essential Functions

  • Coordinates new student orientation and monitors student progress through program completion by providing support as necessary.
  • Develops and maintains collaborative working relationships with all college offices, departments, faculty, and staff to facilitate advisement, academic progress review, and implement innovative retention programs and services for new, at-risk, and enrolled students that attribute to persistence to graduation.
  • Provides information and resources on targeted career and educational pathways.
  • Coordinates and/or provides supportive services to students to support academic persistence and success.
  • Monitors student attendance, performance, and academic progress in collaboration with faculty.
  • Coordinates services with relevant college departments and community agencies; making referrals when necessary.
  • Attends academic advising training, department, and division meetings when applicable.
  • Solicits student feedback and experience with career services programs.
  • Coordinates, tracks, reports, and uses retention data research and analysis, using the Student Management System (SMS), Student Engagement Tracking System (SETS) and other resources, to identify obstacles to student achievement and retention.
  • Designs, coordinates, and targets new intervention services, programs, and initiatives focused on student retention and development.
  • Function as part of an early alert team to support college persistence and retention.
  • Participates in opportunities to increase and share knowledge about the role of the student navigator to improve resources, strategies, and college policies and procedures.
  • Remains abreast of new resources, technology, information, and student support strategies.
  • Assists with on-campus testing in a proctoring or room monitoring position.
  • Participates in the College Student Navigator peer group.
  • Identifies opportunities that benefit the student.
  • Gains insight into student needs.
  • Must be able to exercise initiative and independent judgment in the performance of assigned duties.

Requirements

EQUIPMENT/SOFTWARE:

  • Use office machines such as telephones, copiers, and computer
  • Proficient in computer programs utilized which include electronic mail, Colleague (college database system), Windows XP, Word, Excel, and Outlook

WORKING CONDITIONS - the following physical conditions and hazards may be encountered in this position. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk.
  • The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
  • The position may also require close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, and LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:A minimum of a bachelor's degree is preferred, but a combination of education and experience may be considered.


Additional Information:At no time may work be performed, or computer systems accessed, from outside of the U.S. Individuals hired must be able to perform essential duties satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Please note that the responsibilities outlined in this job description are not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary.International College of Health Sciences provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
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