Position Renton Technical College (RTC) is seeking a Re-Entry Services Navigator! This position will provide high-touch navigation and support to justice-impacted individuals seeking to enroll and succeed at RTC. The Navigator serves as a primary point of contact during the transition to postsecondary education, helping prospective students navigate admissions, enrollment, career exploration, education planning, funding, and connections to campus and community resources.
The Re-Entry Services Navigator will collaborate with college departments, the Washington State Department of Corrections (DOC), facility education navigators, community corrections, and reentry partners to reduce barriers and support student persistence and completion. This includes providing ongoing case management and connections for enrolled students with academic advising and other college services to support progress toward credential completion. The position maintains accurate student records, tracks outcomes, and completes required reporting in support of grant objectives. The Re-Entry Services Navigator is represented by the Renton Professional Technical Association (Prof-Tech) union. This is a full-time, classified, and overtime eligible position reporting to the Director of Entry Services. The pay range for this role is $67,572.37 - $86,932.28 annually. Salary placement will not exceed step 10 ($82,902.86). Additional information can be found on our benefits page and in the Collective Bargaining Agreement. The priority consideration date for this position is November 22, 2026. This position is grant funded through an on-going partnership between the DOC and the State Board of Community & Technical Colleges, and is contingent upon continued funding. Renton Technical College, located southeast of Seattle, has provided quality education in a variety of occupations for over 75 years. Our professional-technical certificate and degree programs offer entry and mid-level training in the areas of allied health, trades, and industry, culinary, business, technology, and automotive. Our outstanding college & career pathways program with classes in adult basic education, English as a second language, and GED preparation is available to those who need additional preparation before entering a training program and for those who simply wish to improve their math and English skills. Career Education and apprenticeships degrees round out our offerings.
Key Responsibilities / Essential Functions Include Student Navigation and Support
- Provide comprehensive navigation services for prospective and enrolled justice-impacted students, supporting their transition from incarceration to postsecondary education and training.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for justice-impacted students and maintain regular communication to promote student engagement, persistence, retention, and program completion.
- Meet individually with students to identify goals, address barriers, and connect them with appropriate college and community resources.
- Support students through the admissions, onboarding, enrollment, funding, career exploration and educational pathway planning by facilitating connections to appropriate college departments and services.
- Connect students through warm handoffs and referrals to college and community resources, including advising, financial aid, workforce funding, accessibility services, counseling, housing, transportation, employment, recovery supports, and other basic-needs resources.
- Monitor student progress and provide ongoing encouragement, advocacy, and navigation support in collaboration with student supports throughout their educational journey.
DOC and Reentry Partnerships
- Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with DOC staff, community corrections, facility education navigators, reentry centers, and community-based organizations to coordinate referrals, address barriers, and strengthen education and employment pathways for justice-impacted students. •Conduct outreach at correctional facilities and respond to referrals from DOC, facility education navigators, reentry centers, and community partners to engage prospective students before and after release and support successful transitions to college.
- Maintain regular participation in statewide navigator meetings, trainings, and collaborative initiatives to support student success and strengthen reentry education pathways.
Data Management, Documentation, and Reporting
- Maintain accurate and timely student records, case notes, service documentation, referrals, and outcome data in college and grant-required systems; track participant engagement, enrollment, persistence, progression, completion, and other required outcomes.
- Prepare required reports and documentation and support grant compliance, monitoring, evaluation, and continuous improvement activities.
Campus and Community Engagement
- Participate in college committees, student success initiatives, and professional development opportunities that support equity, access, and student success.
- Maintain current knowledge of college programs, student support services, workforce funding opportunities, and community resources available to justice-impacted students.
- Perform other duties as assigned
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited intuition preferably in education, social work, criminal justice, or a related field. A combination of relevant education and work experience of two years may be substituted for the education requirement.
- Two years of professional experience providing case management, resource navigation, or similar individualized support services.
- Experience helping individuals navigate postsecondary education processes, including admissions, enrollment, financial resources, educational planning, or student support services.
- Experience working effectively with diverse populations and a demonstrated commitment to equity, inclusion, and culturally responsive service.
- Experience presenting information to groups of varying sizes, including the ability to effectively communicate with prospective students, community organizations, correctional facility audiences, and other partners.
- Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills, with demonstrated tact, discretion, confidentiality, and ability to build trusting relationships, identify barriers, navigate complex systems, and connect individuals with appropriate resources and services.
- Strong organizational and technological skills, including the ability to maintain accurate records, manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and use standard computer applications and student information systems
PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Experience working with the Washington State Department of Corrections, correctional institutions, community corrections, reentry programs, or related systems and organizations.
- Experience working in a technical college, community college, university, or other postsecondary institution.
- Knowledge of correctional systems, reentry processes, and the experiences and barriers faced by individuals transitioning from incarceration.
- Speaker of a language in addition to English; preference for top spoken languages in the RTC service area (Spanish, Vietnamese, Russian, Somali, Chinese).
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS, LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS:
- Valid driver’s license and insurance.
- Must meet the Washington State Department of Corrections requirements for entrance in to DOC facilities
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Working hours are generally aligned to business hours, Monday – Friday. Occasional evening and weekend work is required. Work is mostly sedentary in nature, performed in an office environment. Frequent use of a computer and exposure to terminal screens is required. Work and meetings may take place across campus and at designated locations. May drive/travel to trainings, conferences, and/or college events. This is mostly an in-person/on-campus position; remote work may occur as business permits.Terms of Employment In the interest of providing a healthy, safe and secure educational and work environment, and in order to meet the requirements of federal legislation, it is the policy of Renton Technical College to maintain an alcohol and drug-free workplace for our employees and students. The person hired is required to provide authorization for employment in the United States. All offers of employment are contingent to background checks, including employment and required degree/credential verification. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform successfully in the position. Finalists are required to complete the Sexual Misconduct Disclosure form as required under RCW 288.112.080. Post offer, pre-employment criminal background checks are also required.
For questions regarding this position contact recruiting@rtc.edu. ______________________________________________________________________ EEO STATEMENT: Renton Technical College provides equal opportunity in education and employment and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color national origin, age, perceived or actual physical or mental disability, pregnancy, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, creed, religion, honorably discharged veterans or military status, or use of a trained guide dog or service animal, as required by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, Sections 504 and 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act and ADA Amendment Act, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, the Violence Against Women Re-authorization Act and Washington State Law Against Discrimination, Chapter 49.60 RCW and their implementing regulations. The following college official has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies: Title IX / EEO Coordinator, Lesley Hogan, Vice President of Human Resources 3000 NE 4th Street Renton, WA 98056 (425)235-7873, titleix@rtc.edu. Jeanne Clery statement: Notice of Availability of Annual Security and Fire Safety Report: In compliance with Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act of 1998, and as a part of the College's commitment to safety and security on campus, Renton Technical College reports the mandate information about current campus policies concerning safety and security issues, the required statistics, and other related information for the past three (3) calendar years. Renton Technical College's Annual Safety and Fire Report is available online at: https://rtc.edu/about-rtc/campus-resources/campus-security/annual-security-report.php. For information on how to access the RTC Daily Crime Log follow this link:https://rtc.edu/about-rtc/campus-resources/campus-security/daily-crime-log.php We acknowledge that RTC sits uninvited on the ancestral land of the Puget Salish people, including the Duwamish, Suquamish, Snoqualmie, Tulalip, and Muckleshoot Nations. We are grateful to the original inhabitants of this land, upon which we gather and dialogue. We also acknowledge our increasingly virtual world, in which RTC’s work is done across multiple indigenous lands, in some cases, away from Puget Salish territories. We thank the original caretakers of our local lands and waters, who are still here. Beyond acknowledgment, we each have an obligation to learn about and support our local tribes. Find out how on our resources page, which includes scholarships for Indigenous students.
Benefits
2026 Employee Benefits Summary Coverage begins the first day of the month following the date of hire. If the date of hire is the first working day of the month, coverage begins immediately. Spouse or same-sex domestic partner, and dependent children are eligible for coverage. Eligible employees at Renton Technical College (RTC) receive a generous benefits package in addition to their paycheck, including:
Medical InsuranceEmployees pay a portion of their medical care cost through payroll deduction. The employee premium is based on the choice of plan and coverage for lawful spouses, same-sex domestic partners, and dependent children. more information can be found by visiting www.hca.wa.gov/pebb 2026 Employee Monthly Contribution by Family TierPEBB medical Plans Employee Employee & Spouse Employee & Child(ren) Employee & Family
Kaiser Permanente NW Classic $256 $512 $448 $704
Kaiser Permanente NW CDHP $58 $116 $102 $160
Kaiser Permanente WA Classic $141 $282 $247 $388
Kaiser Permanente WA CDHP $25 $50 $44 $69
Kaiser Permanente WA Sound Choice $102 $204 $179 $281
Kaiser Permanente WA Value $150 $300 $263 $413
UMP Classic $145 $290 $254 $399
UMP Select $82 $164 $144 $226
UMP CDHP
$57 $114 $100 $157
Dental Coverage Renton Technical College provides dental coverage at no monthly premium cost to the employee. Benefit eligible employees have 3 dental plans to choose from. Options include:
- Uniform Dental Plan (Preferred Provider Organization -PPO plan) Administered by Washington Dental Service(WDS)
- DeltaCare (Managed CarePlan) Administered by Washington Dental Service (WDS)
- Willamette Dental (Managed CarePlan) Administered by WillametteDental
VisionRenton Technical College provides vision coverage at no monthly premium cost to the employee. Benefit eligible employees have 3 vision plans to choose from. Coverage for care services and Hardware (glasses, contact lenses, etc.) vary by plan. Options include:
- Davis Vision by MetLife
- EyeMed
- MetLife Vision
Waiving Medical CoverageIf you have other medical insurance, you can choose to waive medical coverage for yourself or anyfamily member. If you have existing coverage through your spouse or domestic partner, please contact the plan directly to see how they will coordinatebenefits. If waiving medical coverage, the employee will still be covered under the dental and vision insurance plan at no monthly premium cost.
Flexible Spending Arrangement (FSA& LPFSA) & Dependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP)The FSA, LFA and DCAP plans are offered by the College and the State of Washington. FSA is a PEBB sponsored benefit program that allows you to use pre-tax money in a calendar year to pay for certain out-of-pocket medical expenses and/or Childcare expenses. An FSA can save you 25 - 40% on your eligible expenses. Both plans are offered as payroll deductions. Annual contributions in 2026 for Flexible Spending Arrangements can be between a minimum of $120 to maximum of $3,400. As a "use it or lose it" IRC governed plan, medical expense reimbursements can be requested for employees, spouse, or their IRS eligible dependents. Annual contributions in 2026 for the Limited Purpose Flexible Spending Arrangement can be between a minimum of $120 to maximum of $3,400. As a "use it or lose it" IRC governed plan, medical expense reimbursements can be requested for employee, spouse, or their IRS eligible dependents. Limited Purpose FSA is for employees enrolled in CDHP plans with HSA. Funds can only be used for dental and vision expenses only. Dependent Care FSA (DCAP) allows you to save on child or elder care expenses. (e.g., babysitting, daycare, in-home care for an older dependent inept of self-care). Annual contribution is $7,500 for a Single person or Married couple filing a joint tax return. Contribution of $3,750 for each married participant filing separate tax returns.
Life-InsurancePermanent employees, lawful spouse, qualified same-sex domestic partner and dependent children under 26 years of age are eligible to enroll in life Insurance. Coverage is effective first of the month following the date of employment for basic coverage; for optional coverage, amounts become effective the first of the month following approval date.
- Basic Coverage: $35,000 Basic Term Life & $5,000 Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) This is employer provided at no cost to theemployee.
- Supplemental Life Coverage(s): Supplemental term insurance coverage for employee, lawful spouse, qualified same-sex domestic partner and family is available in$10,000 increments from $10,000 up to $100,000, at additional cost to the employee.
- Supplemental AD&D Coverage: Voluntary Accidental Death and Dismemberment for employee, lawful spouse, qualified same-sex domestic partner and family is available at additional cost to employee.
Life Insurance Evidence of Insurability may be required for certain supplemental coverage amounts.
Long-Term Disability (Two Plans offered)
- Basic Plan: Employer provided and at no cost to the employee. It Provides 60% of the first $750 pre-disability monthly earnings, reduced by any deductible income. The maximum benefit $450 per month; the minimum benefit $100 per month. Benefits begin after 90 days of disability or the period of accumulated sick leave, whichever islonger.
- 2 Optional Plans: 60% and 50% of pre-disability monthly earnings, reduced by any deductible income, and is available at additional cost to employee. Maximum benefit for 60% plan is $10,000 per month and $8,333 per month for the 50% plan. Premium for the optional plans is determined by employee type and waiting periodselected.
Retirement Options (Tax Deferred Retirement Plans) PERS Plan 2: defined benefit plan for classified staff
- Employee Contribution: 5.38% of gross salary
- Employer Contribution: 5.58% of gross salary
PERS Plan 3: defined benefit & employee defined contribution for classified staff, Administrators, and Exempt employees.
- Employee Contribution: Varies from 5% to 15%
- Employer Contribution: 5.58% of gross salary
TRS Plan 2: defined benefit & employee defined contribution for Faculty
- Employee Contribution: 7.54% of gross salary
- Employer Contribution: 7.74% of gross salary
TRS Plan 3: defined benefit & employee defined contribution for Faculty
- Employee Contribution: Varies from 5% to 15% of gross salary
- Employer Contribution: 7.74% of gross salary
TIAA-CREF: defined contribution plan for Faculty, Administrators, and Exempt employees
- Employee Contribution: Under 35: 5% of gross salary; 35-49: 7.5% of gross salary; 50 & over: 10% of gross salary
*Employee and Employer contributions to applicable retirement plans are mandatory for benefit eligible employees. The amount of the deduction and contribution are dependent upon the retirement plan chosen and may vary by current contribution rates in effect.
Supplemental Retirement & Deferred Compensation PlanSupplemental Retirement Plan: In addition to regular matched retirement, employee can voluntarily participate in a 403(b) plan and set aside a portion of their income in Pre-Tax Elective Deferral or an After-Tax (Roth) Elective Deferral. Agreements and amounts can be changed at any time. Deferred Compensation Plan: The State of Washington 457 plan permits employee to set aside additional pre-tax earnings for retirement savings. Certain tax regulations allow employees to participate in one or both supplemental 403(b) plans and State of Washington's 457 deferred compensation plan. Contributions to a 403(b) or 457 plan are funded solely by the employee.
Credit Classes (Reduced Classes)Faculty employed at 50% or more and permanent classified, exempt, or administrative staff may take almost any credit class on a space-available basis if requirements and prerequisites have been met. To get the reduced tuition rate, the employee may not register until the date listed in the enrollment calendar (usually the third day of the quarter). Hourly and probationary employees are not eligible for this reduced tuition.
Auto and Home Insurance – Liberty MutualPEBB members may receive a discount of up to 12 percent off Liberty Mutual’s auto insurance rates and up to 5 percent off Liberty Mutual’s home insurance rates. In addition to the discount, Liberty Mutual also offers:
- Discounts: based on your driving record, age, auto safety features, andmore.
- A 12-month rate guarantee on their competitiverates.
- Convenient payment options including automatic payroll deduction, electronic funds transfer, or direct billing athome.
- Prompt claims service with access to localrepresentatives.
Credit UnionsEligible employees may join one of two credit unions. Both offer member services that include payroll direct deposit, automatic bill pays, savings and checking accounts, overdraft protection, personal lines of credit and low interest loans.
- GEZA Credit Union
- Washington State Employees Credit Union
Mechanics Bank (Previously Home Street Bank)As an RTC employee you are eligible for exclusive homeownership benefits with the Hometown Home Loan Program offered through Mechanics Bank. With this benefits package, you have access to vital homeownership resources.
Washington 529 Education Saving Plans The GET program is Washington's 529 prepaid college tuition plan that helps families with young children save for future higher education expenses. The State of Washington guarantees that the value of your account will keep pace with the cost of college tuition, no matter how much it changes in the future. More information can be found at https://wastate529.wa.gov/howgetworks
Paid Holidays Eligible employees will be paid for the following holidays (Please refer to the collective bargaining agreement, if applicable):
- LaborDay
- Veteran’sDay
- ThanksgivingDay
- The day after ThanksgivingDay
- ChristmasDay
- New Year’sDay
- The legally designated day for Martin Luther King Jr’sbirthday
- Juneteenth
- Presidents’Day
- MemorialDay
- IndependenceDay
- Personal Holiday (1day)
Leave Employees accrue vacation (16.67 hours per month for exempt employees), sick (8 hours per month), and personal holiday based on their classification (8 hours per year for exempt employees). Represented employees should refer to their collective bargaining agreement for accrual rates and other leaves.
Paid Family Medical Leave (PFML):This benefit offers partially paid leave to care for yourself or a loved one in times of serious illness or injury; to bond with a new child joining your home through birth, adoption or foster placement; and for certain military-connected events if you have a family member in active-duty service. Under the PFML program, the Employment Security Department (ESD) will replace up to 90% of an eligible employee’s typical weekly wage, up to the maximum, which is updated yearly. The maximum weekly benefit for 2026 is $1,647. To learn more about this benefit, please visit the ESD PFML website at https://www.paidleave.wa.gov/workers
Resources: Health Benefits / Plan Comparisons / Plan Contact Information: www.hca.wa.gov/pebb
Retirement Programs:
- State Board Retirement:http://www.sbctc.edu/colleges-staff/my-employment/retirement.aspx
- Washington State Department of Retirement Systems:http://www.drs.wa.gov
Renton Technical College Benefits Office: Oscar Gelo HR Generalist Phone: 425-235-7828 ogelo@rtc.edu