Career Pathway Coach

Northeast Iowa Community College•Dubuque, IA

4h•Onsite

About The Position

The Career Pathway Coach will be responsible for securing partnerships with local employers, non-profits, and industry associations to provide employment opportunities for Career Pathway certificate completers. This role involves providing college and career coaching to participants with wrap-around support for program completion and employment. The coach will also participate in statewide GAP and PACE meetings, assist with reporting requirements, and conduct comprehensive assessments to identify employment barriers and develop individualized plans. Additionally, the coach will administer various assessments, conduct intakes, develop educational and career plans, and connect students to necessary resources. Key responsibilities include delivering career services such as planning, resume building, job searching, and interview/soft skills training. The role also involves facilitating transitions from high school or HSED/ESOL to career pathway certificate training, credit programs, or the workforce. Building and maintaining community outreach, collaborating with educational institutions and employers for recruitment, and offering career counseling and life skills development are crucial. The coach will maintain accurate participant records using the College CRM (Reach) and address barriers like time management, academic skill gaps, and digital/financial literacy, while practicing cultural sensitivity.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Human Services, Social Work, Counseling, Education, Business Administration, or a related field.
Experience working in workforce development, youth services, education, or related fields.
Must possess a valid driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Secure partnerships with local employers, non-profits, and industry associations to provide employment opportunities for Career Pathway certificate completers.
Provide college and career coaching to Opportunity Dubuque participants with wrap-around support for program completion and employment.
Participate in statewide GAP and PACE meetings and assist in the reporting requirements.
Conduct comprehensive assessments to identify employment barriers and develop individualized plans.
Administer academic, career, work readiness, and behavior assessments.
Conduct intake and develop educational and career plans while identifying barriers.
Connect students to educational, social, and workforce resources.
Deliver career services: planning, resumes, job searching, and interview/soft skills.
Facilitate transitions from high school, HSED , ESOL to career pathway certificate training into NICC credit programs or the workforce.
Build and maintain community outreach across Dubuque neighborhoods and partner organizations.
Collaborate with school districts, families, and employers to support recruitment and participation.
Offer career counseling, job readiness training, and life skills development.
Maintain accurate participant records and program outcomes using the College CRM (Reach).
Address barriers such as time management, academic skill gaps, and digital/financial literacy.
Practice cultural sensitivity toward under-represented and under-resourced populations.
Provide prospective credit students with general admission and enrollment information.