Adult College & Career Pathways Coach

BUILD, Inc.; Chicago (IL); Presencial; USD 45 000 - 65 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

401(k) + 2% match

Medical, Dental and Vision

Life Insurance

Paid Vacation

Wellness Days

Flexible Spending Account

Resumo da oferta

BUILD, Inc. on Chicago's West Side is hiring a College & Career Pathways Specialist for adult learners.

The role focuses on recruiting youth, managing college and career resources, and organizing field trips and workshops that prepare participants for postsecondary success and workforce entry. The position requires advising, curriculum development, and direct support to scholarship recipients, with occasional evenings and weekends for events and campus visits.

Qualificações

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in education, human resources, social services, or a related field preferred; alternatively, a minimum of five years of relevant professional experience will be considered.

Responsabilidades

• Identify and recruit eligible youth participants.
• Maintain a library of college and job training catalogs, career guides, and scholarship materials.
• Coordinate college and career-oriented field trips and learning events (e.g., college tours, career fairs, guest speakers).
• Advocate for students through letters of recommendation and direct outreach to institutions.
• Advise clients on educational pathways, certifications, and training programs.
• Develop and deliver curriculum and instructional materials focused on college readiness, workforce development, life skills, and financial literacy.
• Help youth identify academic, personal, and professional strengths, interests, and values to inform goal-setting.
• Conduct one-on-one college and career counseling sessions to ensure youth are on track to meet postsecondary goals.
• Guide youth in college search techniques, applications, scholarship searches, financial aid forms, effective note-taking, study habits, and test-taking strategies.
• Assist youth in resume writing, cover letters, job applications, interview preparation, mock interview sessions, job search strategies, networking techniques, professionalism, time management, communication etiquette, and organizational skills.
• Facilitate workshops for youth and families on college readiness and financial aid
• Provide academic, career, and personal support to BUILD’s Scholarship Program recipients, including in-person campus visits
• Support graduation planning and program completion ceremonies.

Descrição da oferta de emprego

BUILD, Inc. on Chicago's West Side is hiring a College & Career Pathways Specialist for adult learners.

The role focuses on recruiting youth, managing college and career resources, and organizing field trips and workshops that prepare participants for postsecondary success and workforce entry. The position requires advising, curriculum development, and direct support to scholarship recipients, with occasional evenings and weekends for events and campus visits.