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Student Success Navigator, Early Childhood Education Apprenticeships in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania at Community College of Philadelphia

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Community College of Philadelphia
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19130, United States
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Position TitleStudent Success Navigator, Early Childhood Education Apprenticeships
Requisition NumberSCA00899
General Description
The Student Success Navigator is responsible for providing recruitment and participant support for Community College of Philadelphia’s Early Childhood Education (ECE) Programs, including our Learn and Earn Apprenticeship Pathway and our Child Development Associate courses. The Learn and Earn Early Childhood Education (ECE) Apprenticeship is designed as a Career Pathway option for early childhood educators to transition from a CDA to an associate degree (AA) while working in an early childhood classroom. Apprentices in this program participate in a combination of credit-bearing on- the-job learning, classroom instruction, and mentorship, and receive credit for prior learning. The Child Development Associate CDA) certification is a credential that recognizes early childhood educators. It’s considered the most widely recognized credential in the field.
Reporting to the Director, Apprenticeships & School-to-Work Programs in the Division of Strategic Initiatives and Community Engagement (SICE), the Student Success Navigator also works closely on a team with staff and faculty in the College’s Education Department to support the College’s expanded role in the ECE Apprenticeship. The Student Success Navigator supports recruitment and enrollment of new students into our ECE pathways, in addition to supporting student success from initial interest through a student’s time of completion of the apprenticeship and securing of employment and/or further education and training.

The ideal candidate for this position is proactive, detail-oriented, an excellent communicator, flexible, positive, and a team player who has experience working with students to promote their success.
College Intro
Success starts at Community College of Philadelphia. Innovators and difference makers work at Community College of Philadelphia. Diversity thrives at Community College of Philadelphia. We are a college that is committed to promoting a work environment that attracts and retains talented and diverse faculty and staff. We challenge each other and ourselves to achieve at the highest level while contributing to the mission of the College and the betterment of Philadelphia. We value and support an intellectually dynamic community to prepare our students for global citizenship. Join us and become a part of a community that has long been and will continue to be generators of generational chance in this city and beyond.

Community College of Philadelphia is an open-admission, associate-degree-granting institution which provides access to higher education for all who may benefit. Its programs of study in the liberal arts and sciences, career technologies, and basic academic skills provide a coherent foundation for college transfer, employment and lifelong learning. The College serves Philadelphia by preparing its students to be informed and concerned citizens, active participants in the cultural life of the city, and enabled to meet the changing needs of business, industry and the professions. To help address broad economic, cultural and political concerns in the city and beyond, the College draws together students from a wide range of ages and backgrounds and seeks to provide the programs and support they need to achieve their goals.
Specific Responsibilities
  • Oversee recruitment, selection, and all registration and application processes of new Apprentices for the ECE Apprenticeship and candidates for Child Development Associate Program.

  • Serve as primary point of contact to support students in navigating all onboarding procedures, including assessment tests, funding requirements such as PHMC Eligibility Processes and TEACH Scholarship applications for all students in apprenticeship cohorts and CDA course.

  • Act as primary point of contact for external partners that are essential to ensuring student success (i.e., PHMC and FirstUp).

  • In collaboration with Success Coach, ECE Apprenticeship, assist with workshops on financial literacy, tuition, TEACH forms, etc. to all students in Apprenticeship cohorts.

  • Build relationships with and advocate for students, helping them successfully navigate the College systems, connecting to resources, and identifying or providing supports as needed.

  • In collaboration with Success Coach and Director, Apprenticeships & School-to-Work Programs, oversee necessary data collection— prepare written reports on pertinent data for internal and external partners when required.

  • In collaboration with Success Coach, maintain FERPA documents of all apprentices and documentation of student progress.

  • Maintain strictest standards of conduct and confidentiality regarding student records in compliance with FERPA (Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974, as amended), Veterans Administration, Title IV, PA Act 48, 114 and 335.

  • Participate in monthly meetings with program partners and represent CCP at apprenticeship board meetings if needed.

  • Perform other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
  • Associate’s degree in Education, Behavioral Health, Human Services, Liberal Arts, or
    related field required.

  • Two (2) years’ experience in higher education administration, Apprenticeship or other workforce training programs, or other educational environment required.

  • Excellent organizational, communication, and time management skills required.

  • Demonstrated proficiency utilizing MS Word, PowerPoint, and Excel required.

  • Knowledge of NAEYC (National Association for the Education of Young Children) standards of best practice required.

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills required.

  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy required.

  • Ability to collaborate well with internal and external constituents and stakeholders including students, funders, College administrators, faculty, and support staff required.

  • Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously; ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and maintain flexibility required.

  • Willingness and enthusiasm to learn, grow and develop the apprenticeship program at CCP for the Early Childhood Education workforce required.

  • Ability to work evening and weekend hours required.

  • Ability to maintain sensitivity, understanding, and respect for a diverse academic environment, inclusive of students, faculty, and staff of varying social, economic, cultural, ideological, and ethnic backgrounds required.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Social Work, or related field preferred.
    Any and all degrees must be from a recognized institutional accreditor.

  • Prior experience working with internal and external partners in the development and implementation of training programs preferred.

  • Prior experience managing, tracking, and reporting on data preferred.

  • Proficiency utilizing Destiny One or Banner and/or alternative cloud-based data tracking systems preferred.
Work LocationMain Campus
Benefits Summary
Benefits:
“Success Starts Here” at Community College of Philadelphia. We recognize that our success as a college and the success of our students starts with our employees. Our employees are vital to our success. Our total compensation package includes a comprehensive offer of benefits that are unrivaled by most.

Full-time faculty and staff benefits include:
• College-paid medical, dental, drug, life and disability insurance
• Tuition remission (for classes at the college)
• Forgivable tuition loan (for classes at any accredited academic institution)
• 403(b) retirement plan with 10% College contribution with employee contribution 5%
• Flexible spending accounts
• Paid vacation, holiday and personal time
• Partial remote work schedule for remote work eligible positions

Additional College benefits:
• Winter break: 1 week around the third week in December and New Years
• Spring Break: 1 week in March
• Summer Hours: 4-day work week (closed on Fridays) from the 2nd week in May through the 3rd week in August
For More information about the College benefits and eligibility based on employee class, please visit: https://www.myccp.online/human-resources/benefits-eligibility
Salary Grade or Rank1
Min Salary/Hourly Rate
Max Salary/Hourly Rate$50,000
Job Posting Open Date05/07/2026
Job Posting Close Date
Type of PositionAdministrator
Job Category
Employment Status Full-Time
Special Instructions to Applicants
Interested candidates should complete an online application.

  • Cover Letter of interest and resume required.
  • Name and contact information of 3 references required.
  • Employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of background checks in accordance with PA Child Protective Services Law.
  • Must be legally eligible to work in the U.S.

Community College of Philadelphia is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, color, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, status as a Vietnam Era Veteran or disabled veteran or any other status protected by law, in matters pertaining to employment.
Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

  1. * What is the highest level of education you have completed?
    • No Response
    • High School/GED
    • Associates Degree
    • Bachelor's Degree
    • Master's Degree
    • Doctorate
    • Other
  2. * Do you have two (2) years’ experience in higher education administration, Apprenticeship or other workforce training programs, or other educational environment?
    • Yes
    • No
  3. * Do you have prior experience working with internal and external partners in the development and implementation of training programs?
    • Yes
    • No
Documents Needed to Apply
Required Documents
  1. Resume
  2. Cover Letter/Letter of Application
Optional Documents
  1. References

Job Location

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19130, United States

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