Career Navigator, Houston Endowment Grant (Temporary - Grant Funded)

Alvin College•Alvin College, TX

About The Position

The Career Navigator provides proactive, career-focused advising and case management for students in CDL, Logistics and Supply Chain Management, and Business Administration programs. The position supports student retention, credential completion, employment, and career advancement through individualized guidance, employer partnerships, and workforce pathways. It is a full-time, temporary, grant-funded position supporting the Houston Endowment Grant; continued employment depends on continued grant funding. The minimum starting salary is $45,123.53, with the salary offer commensurate with education and related work experience. The role provides individualized guidance from initial inquiry through program completion, employment, and career advancement. It develops education and career plans, monitors student progress, connects students with resources and interventions, assists with career preparation and job placement, and builds relationships with employers and community partners. The Career Navigator documents advising activities and outcomes and contributes to grant reporting, program evaluation, and continuous improvement. The role may require travel to the main campus in Alvin and offsite locations, including local high schools in Alvin, Danbury, Manvel, and Pearland, and Texas Department of Criminal Justice facilities in Richmond, Rosharon, or Lake Jackson. Work-related travel using a personal vehicle is required, and travel reimbursement is provided. A criminal history and/or motor vehicle records check is required.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Education, Counseling, Human Services, Workforce Development, Student Services, or a related field.
Two years of experience in advising, case management, workforce development, career services, student services, or a related field.
Strong interpersonal, oral and written communication, organizational, relationship-building, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work effectively with student populations, including adult learners and online students, as well as employers and community partners.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, student information and CRM systems, and internet-based tools.
Positive, student-centered approach and ability to motivate and empower students.
Availability to work evenings and weekends as needed.
Ability to travel to work-related locations using a personal vehicle; current driver’s license and vehicle insurance required.
Working knowledge of artificial intelligence tools and ability to use them responsibly, ethically, and in compliance with organizational guidelines.
Provide official transcripts and/or certifications within 30 days of hire.
Applicants with academic credentials from non-U.S. accredited institutions must have their coursework evaluated for U.S. equivalency.
Successful completion of a criminal history and/or motor vehicle records check.

Nice To Haves

Community college, workforce, or technical education experience.
Knowledge of transportation, CDL, logistics, supply chain, business administration, or workforce training programs.
Experience with student retention initiatives, CRM and Early Alert systems, case management software, or grant-funded projects.
Bilingual English/Spanish.

Responsibilities

Provide individualized career advising and case management from initial inquiry through program completion, employment, and career advancement.
Develop education and career plans; conduct advising at key program milestones and support transitions into stackable credentials and Prior Learning Assessment opportunities.
Monitor student progress through CRM and Early Alert systems, maintain regular contact, and coordinate interventions and referrals to address barriers to success.
Provide career exploration, labor market guidance, resume assistance, interview preparation, job-search support, and employment placement assistance.
Build employer and community partnerships and coordinate industry tours, mentoring, internships, work-based learning, and alumni engagement opportunities.
Document advising activities, referrals, and outcomes; track student persistence, completion, employment, salary, and post-completion follow-up at 90 days, six months, and nine months.
Collaborate with College departments and workforce partners to support grant reporting, program evaluation, and continuous improvement.
Perform other duties as assigned.