Career Navigator Part Time (Grant)

Laredo College•Laredo, TX

About The Position

The Career Navigator recruits, advises, and supports participants in the Pathways to Success Center, helping them transition into higher education or the workforce. The role provides information and assistance on admissions, financial aid, scholarships, registration, educational programs, course planning, career services, and support resources through presentations, individual advising, and collaboration with partner organizations. The position also oversees distribution and tracking of high school equivalency vouchers to ensure compliance with grant requirements. This is a grant-funded position.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and/or Sociology.
At least one year of experience in academic/career advising and/or counseling.
Valid State Driver’s License.
Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing in English and Spanish.
Ability to establish and maintain excellent working relationships with Laredo College faculty and staff, participants, and partner organizations.
Demonstrated enthusiasm and initiative, with concern for the welfare of the program and its participants.
Ability to accept responsibility for assigned tasks and meet deadlines.
Computer literacy and working knowledge of Microsoft Office software.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with external agencies and community organizations to connect participants with support services and resources.
Partner with Laredo College departments to refer potential participants and provide information, guidance, and program support.
Work individually with participants on retention, goal setting, and progress toward educational and career objectives.
Communicate with faculty, staff, and participants to identify barriers to success and develop strategies to address them.
Monitor participant attendance and engagement, providing support, guidance, or referrals when needed.
Provide ongoing advisement and support throughout participants' program participation.
Advise participants on career exploration, workforce readiness, and postsecondary education opportunities, supporting transitions into employment or further education.
Inform participants about campus and community resources for academic, career, and personal development.
Oversee distribution and tracking of high school equivalency vouchers to comply with grant requirements.
Assist with collecting participant data, tracking progress toward grant objectives, and preparing required compliance reports.
Participate in professional development required by TWC and Institutional Effectiveness.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Director, Dean of Community Education, Associate Provost/South Campus Administrator, Vice President/Provost of Academic Affairs, and/or President.