Career & Work-Based Learning Navigator (Career Services Counselor II)

Kentucky Community and Technical College System • Florence, KY

9d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Career & Work-Based Learning Navigator supports students and recent alumni through career coaching, career-connected learning, and participation support within non-apprenticeship Academic-Based Work-Based Learning opportunities aligned with students’ programs of study. The position assists students in navigating internships, co-ops, job shadows, micro-internships, project-based learning experiences, and related Academic-Based WBL and career-connected applied learning opportunities through career guidance, academic advising support, academic and career pathway navigation, employer engagement support, participation assistance, and workforce readiness development. This position is grant funded.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent and 2 to 4 years of relevant experience
• Strong presentation, communication, organization, and student support skills
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to assist with multiple activities, timelines, and priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Detail-oriented, dependable, and able to work independently and collaboratively
• Skilled in engaging and supporting students from diverse cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds
• Strong verbal, written, interpersonal, and relationship-building communication skills
• Ability to collaborate effectively with students, faculty, employers, and institutional partners
• Ability to support students with academic advising support, academic and career pathway navigation, educational planning support, and resource connection
• Ability to appropriately manage sensitive student and institutional information
• Self-motivated, ability to work independently and adapt seamlessly to fast-paced, dynamic environments.
• Skilled in engaging and supporting students from different cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities effectively and meet tight deadlines.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Forms, Outlook, Teams, SharePoint, Word)

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting events, outreach initiatives, presentations, or student engagement activities preferred
• Experience working in higher education, workforce development, Career Services, advising, student services, or Work-Based Learning environments preferred
• Experience utilizing student engagement, scheduling, communication, or tracking systems preferred
• Experience supporting career-connected learning, student outreach, academic pathway support, advising support activities, or Academic-Based WBL activities preferred.
• Previous experience in a community college setting

Responsibilities

• Supports students and recent alumni in identifying, preparing for, and participating in non-apprenticeship Academic-Based Work-Based Learning opportunities aligned with their programs of study, including internships, co-ops, job shadows, micro-internships, and project-based learning.
• Assists with participation follow-up, readiness requirements, academic and career pathway navigation, resource connection, and workforce readiness activities that support successful career-connected applied learning experiences.
• Provides individualized career coaching and career development support to students and recent alumni, including career exploration, self-assessment, major and career alignment, employment preparation, job search strategies, resume development, interview preparation, and transition-to-employment support.
• Supports student engagement, participation follow-up, and successful participation within Academic-Based WBL pathways.
• Assists students with academic advising support, academic and career pathway navigation, resource connection, and referral support related to Work-Based Learning participation and career-connected learning opportunities.
• Assists with employer classroom visits, presentations, campus recruiting activities, workshops, recruitment events, and Academic-Based WBL opportunities.
• Collaborates with faculty, employers, and institutional partners to support career-connected learning, student engagement initiatives, and opportunities for Academic-Based WBL participation.
• Utilizes departmental systems and student engagement platforms including Handshake, OnceHub, Amazon Career Choice, and related departmental technologies.
• Assists with student communication, outreach, follow-up, participation tracking, and shared departmental support processes.
• Maintains records and supports tracking of engagement, placement, retention, and employment outcomes related to Academic-Based WBL and career-connected applied learning activities.
• Assists with institutional reporting, outreach initiatives, marketing activities, and cross-functional workforce development efforts.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Exceptional health care, vision, and dental coverage for you and your family
• Tuition reimbursement/waiver for you, your spouse, and dependents
• 403(b) retirement plan: a 5% employee contribution receives a 10% employer match
• Vacation/Sick Time
• Work-Life Balance
• 9.5 Paid Holidays
• 2 Weeks Institutional Closing Pay (Last 2 weeks of December) for qualifying positions
• Employee Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

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