Adult Education Guidance Specialist

Family & Children's Services•Tulsa, OK

19h•Onsite

About The Position

The Adult Education Guidance Specialist provides comprehensive academic advising, career guidance, and student support services to adult students enrolled in HSE programs. This position supports students in navigating educational pathways, overcoming barriers to success, and achieving their HSE and postsecondary or workforce goals in alignment with Oklahoma Adult Education and Family Literacy standards and Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) requirements.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Education or, Bachelor's degree in related field with a valid Oklahoma Teaching Certification or ability to obtain independently prior to start of employment.
Education experience required.
Must possess a valid Driver License and satisfactory driving record to use agency and/or personal automobile to travel to locations other than primary office.

Nice To Haves

Experience providing career guidance or counseling preferred.
Teacher certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Conduct intake, orientation, and assessment services, including basic skills and career readiness evaluations.
Place students in the most appropriate educational setting based on assessment results and goals.
Develop and maintain personalized learning plans (ILPs) aligned with student goals and instructional needs.
Assist students in setting short-term and long-term educational and career goals.
Provide individualized academic advising and career guidance to students pursuing HSE certification.
Deliver group and individual guidance sessions focused on study skills, test preparation, goal setting, and academic success strategies.
Support students in preparing for HSE exams (GED®, HiSET®, or other applicable assessments).
Work with students one-on-one and in groups to monitor progress and adjust learning plans as needed.
Monitor student progress, attendance, and performance data to identify needs and provide targeted support.
Maintain regular touchpoints with students to encourage persistence and engagement.
Utilize best practices for student engagement, including structured support, individualized approaches, and motivational strategies.
Implement trauma-informed care practices to support student success and persistence.
Connect students to community resources such as childcare, transportation, housing, employment, and other support services.
Connect students with appropriate programs for scholarship, grant, and funding opportunities, and assist with FAFSA and other financial aid applications.
Support students in navigating funding barriers and identifying appropriate community resources.
Collaborate with instructors, program staff, educational partners, and community organizations to support student success.
Develop and maintain relationships with partners to expand educational and career pathway opportunities for students.
Coordinate with partners to support student transitions to postsecondary education, workforce training, or employment.
Assist with outreach, recruitment, and orientation activities to increase student enrollment and program awareness.
Maintain accurate and timely student records, including assessment results, test scores, schedules, applications, education history, attendance, and progress.
Record and manage student data in required systems.
Ensure compliance with Oklahoma Department of Career and Technology Education (ODCTE) Adult Education guidelines and federal reporting requirements.
Share student data, progress updates, and behavioral trends with appropriate partner programs to support coordinated services, compliance requirements, and improved student outcomes.
Provide instructional support by assisting with curriculum alignment and pacing, and serving as a substitute facilitator during teacher absences to ensure continuity of student learning.
Participate in professional development, staff meetings, and program improvement initiatives.
Perform administrative and programmatic tasks to support student services and program outcomes.
Utilize appropriate technology and systems to support student engagement, tracking, and service delivery.