Career Navigator (AEL) (Grant-funded)

Collin College • Plano, TX

13h • Onsite

About The Position

The adult education & literacy (AEL) career navigator will act as a customer and organizational liaison between the Workforce Solutions Offices, Vocational Rehabilitation Services, community/technical colleges, and other training and placement entities. This position will report to the AEL director. This is a 100% grant-funded position. Therefore, the continuation of the position is subject to continued external funding.

Requirements

• Knowledge of AEL grant requirements and Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Guidance for Grants and Agreements
• Knowledge of AEL curricula
• Knowledge of workforce programs, marketing recruitment, and related industry clusters
• Knowledge of campus resources, processes, and departments such as admissions, financial aid, placement testing, and registration
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Computer skills
• Effective organizational and customer service skills
• Ability to manage students in their efforts to achieve certification
• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally
• Ability to meet deadlines and shift quickly between several tasks without loss of continuity.
• Ability to communicate technical and complex information both orally, visually in multiple formats, and in writing
• Ability to work independently and work cooperatively with other employees and actively participate as a team member
• Ability to work effectively without undue instruction or supervision
• Ability to build partnerships with external stakeholders
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution and three (3) years of experience in career coaching, career navigation, and job placement.
• This position is Security Sensitive, therefore, candidates will be subject to a criminal background check.

Responsibilities

• Support Career Pathway objectives, including recruitment, career guidance, transition, and retention support, and successful completion of training.
• Develop and present workshops, events, programming, and occupational information to various audiences, including employers.
• Collaborate with Transfer Offices to identify and promote university transfer pathways (2+2 agreements) to students in the workforce and academic programs.
• Assist in the development and maintenance of marketing materials, the AEL website, and recruitment activities to increase enrollment of students from underserved populations.
• Attend and participate in professional development activities as required by the grant.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Perform all duties and maintain all standards in accordance with college policies, procedures, and Core Values.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level