Metropolitan State University of Denver·Denver, Colorado
The role involves recruiting, advising, and providing case management for diverse students in health scholar programs to prepare them for the Colorado health workforce. Additionally, the navigator leads curriculum development and partners with external health agencies to create career pipelines.
MSU Denver invites applications for temporary health career navigator (HCN) positions. This ongoing posting is used to create a pool of qualified, interested candidates whom we may contact as temporary HCN needs arise.
MSU Denver periodically has temporary employment opportunities for health career navigator roles. Temporary employees are assigned to the health institute to handle special projects, to fill in while positions are vacant, or to cover for employees who are temporarily out. MSU Denver accepts applicants for temporary opportunities on a rolling basis although the availability of assignments varies throughout the year as needs arise. As the University has openings, those candidates whose background and experience appear to match the requirements most closely will be contacted for an interview; otherwise, you may not receive communication regarding your application.
About the University
Established in 1965, Metropolitan State University (MSU Denver) was founded to serve students who were underrepresented in higher education whose life paths and experiences did not fit the traditional mold. Sixty years later, the University continues to serve over 16,000 of Colorado’s extraordinary and diverse students, providing them with the foundation on which to build their unique aspirations. As the third largest public institution of higher education in Colorado, MSU Denver [https://www.msudenver.edu/] is a model university for today’s college students.
Proud of its federal designation as a Hispanic-Serving Institution [https://www.msudenver.edu/diversity/hispanic-serving-institution/] that also offers graduate programs (gHSI) and the only Seal of Excelencia [http://www.edexcelencia.org/seal-excelencia] certified institution in Colorado, 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.
Temporary Health Career Navigators work with the Healthcare Careers Opportunity Program (HCOP) in the MSU Denver Gina and Frank Day Health Institute. 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.
MSU Denver’s Gina and Frank Day Health Institute [https://www.msudenver.edu/health-institute/] is housed in the College of Health and Human Sciences. The programs will empower diverse undergraduate students who come from underrepresented economic and educational backgrounds to succeed in our pre-health/allied health programs.
Health Career Navigators report to the Associate Director of the Health Institute. These positions recruit, advise, provide resources, coordinate service, deliver programming, and coordinate with external partners for students majoring in health fields.
Salary for Announcement
Hiring will be done on an as-needed basis.
The hourly rate for this position ranges from the current Denver minimum wage – $34 an hour.
Because this is a temporary position, employees are only eligible for sick leave; no other benefits will be offered. This position does require enrollment into a PERA retirement account.
Work hours vary given the temporary nature of position and are based upon department need. While this position requires the candidate selected for hire to work in person, there may be flexibility of some remote work opportunities and hybrid schedules (subject to supervisor approval).
Instructions to Apply
All applications must include a resume. Please include all relevant information that you want a hiring manager to see (contact information, education, job history, qualifications, experience, availability, etc.).
Closing Date: 12/31/2026
dconroy4@msudenver.edu
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 [https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.msudenver.edu%2Fhuman-resources%2Fbenefits%2F&data=05%7C02%7Cklynch24%40msudenver.edu%7Ccf4dba77e8ab40e165b008dca5abc858%7C03309ca417334af9a73cf18cc841325c%7C1%7C0%7C638567404432138564%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=zu0g%2BkDovoiCxEe9jCOBnalZxWwnIs%2BTOD5S5ZVo30c%3D&reserved=0] to learn more.
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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 [totalrewards@msudenver.edu].
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.
Candidates must have a bachelor's degree or equivalent experience and demonstrated experience working with students in academic or community settings. Preference is given to those with a degree in higher education or human services and experience with diverse, non-traditional student populations.
Market context
In Colorado, Health Career Navigator temporary pool roles tend to draw candidates with student-facing experience in academic or community settings, especially those who have worked with diverse, non-traditional learners. These roles can be competitive because employers often prefer applicants with a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, plus a background in higher education or human services. On this platform, the job requirements and benefits are AI-summarized from the original posting, helping you review details faster; if you apply, emphasize your student support experience and match it directly to the population served.
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