Career Navigator (AEL) (Grant-funded)

Collin College • Plano, TX

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The adult education and literacy (AEL) Career Navigator serves as a customer and organizational liaison among Workforce Solutions Offices, Vocational Rehabilitation Services, community and technical colleges, and other training and placement entities. The position reports to the AEL Director and is 100% grant-funded; continuation is subject to continued external funding.

The role supports career pathways through recruitment, career guidance, transition and retention assistance, and support for successful training completion. It also develops and presents workshops, events, programming, and occupational information; promotes university transfer pathways; and contributes to marketing materials, the AEL website, and recruitment efforts to increase enrollment among underserved populations. The position requires a bachelor's degree and three years of experience in career coaching, career navigation, and job placement. It is security sensitive and requires a criminal background check.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
• Three years of experience in career coaching, career navigation, and job placement.
• 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 orally, visually in multiple formats, and in writing.
• Ability to work independently, cooperate with other employees, participate actively as a team member, and work effectively without undue instruction or supervision.
• Ability to build partnerships with external stakeholders.
• Candidates are 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 workforce and academic programs.
• Assist in developing and maintaining marketing materials and the AEL website, and support 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 duties and maintain standards in accordance with college policies, procedures, and Core Values.

What This Job Offers

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