Advanced Trade Career Counselor

Adams And Associates Inc; Exeter (RI); On-site; USD 47,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Exeter Job Corps Academy seeks an AT Program Coordinator to provide strategic oversight for the Advanced Trade Hub, supervising outreach, recruitment, enrollment, and partnerships. This role serves as the public-facing representative of the AT program, collaborating with training partners, employers, and DOL leadership.

The Coordinator will support center leadership and drive growth strategies, guiding AT Support Specialists and coordinating with career counselors and dorm staff to remove

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in social work, counseling, education, or related field.
• Experience in case management, youth development, workforce development, or vocational training preferred.
• Strong organizational skills with ability to manage multiple students and deadlines.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills for working with young adults, families, and external partners.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact for AT students throughout their off-center training and internship/apprenticeship.
• Conduct regular check-ins to monitor progress, attendance, and personal well-being of AT students.
• Identify barriers to completion (financial, personal, academic) and connect students to appropriate resources.
• Provide career counseling on job placement, further education, and career pathway planning.
• Maintain accurate case notes and documentation in required systems.
• Coordinate transportation, meal, and travel arrangements for students attending off-center training.
• Troubleshoot logistical issues (housing changes, transportation disruptions, scheduling conflicts).
• Coordinate with center residential/dorm staff regarding students who remain center residents during enrollment.
• Address on-center needs (documentation, accountability, meals, health services access) for AT students.
• Work closely with career counselors, dorm staff, placement teams, and center management.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Case management experience

Organizational skills

Interpersonal and communication skills

Microsoft Office suite

Education

Bachelor's degree in social work, counseling, education, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

POSITION SUMMARYThe Advanced Trade (AT) Program Coordinator provides strategic oversight and leadership for the AT Hub program, supervising outreach, recruitment, enrollment, and partnership functions. This role serves as the primary public-facing representative of the AT program, building and maintaining relationships with training partners, employers, and stakeholders while ensuring positive, compliant communication across all levels. The Coordinator works directly with center, corporate, partnership development, and DOL leadership on program status, growth strategy, and resolution of barriers, and provides guidance and oversight to AT Support Specialists.WHAT IS EXETER JOB CORPS ACADEMY?We support the Job Corps program’s mission to teach eligible young people the skills they need to become employable and independent and place them in meaningful jobs or further education. Our center specializes in Culinary Arts, Welding, Electronics Engineering, and Clinical Medical Assistant training.WHY WORK FOR US?-Highly competitive pay and exceptional health benefits-Onsite cafeteria with delicious prepared food options designed and cooked by our talented culinary students and staff – only $2.50 per meal!!!-Fully equipped gymnasium with basketball hoops-State-of-the-art workout room with free weights, ellipticals, and nautilus equipment-A beautiful 22-acre campus, ideal for lunchtime walks-Located less than 10 minutes from the highway-Courteous, team-oriented staffEMPLOYMENT AT EXETER JOB CORPSEmployment at Exeter Job Corps is contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background check, employment verification, education verification, and motor vehicle record search.WORK SCHEDULEMonday-Friday 8am-5pmSALARY$55,000 annuallyJOB DESCRIPTIONServe as the primary point of contact for AT students throughout their off-center training and internship/apprenticeshipConduct regular check-ins to monitor progress, attendance, and personal well-being of the AT studentsIdentify barriers to completion (financial, personal, academic) and connect students to appropriate resourcesProvide career counseling on job placement, further education, and career pathway planningMaintain accurate case notes and documentation in required systemsCoordinate transportation, meal, and travel arrangements for students attending off-center trainingTroubleshoot logistical issues (housing changes, transportation disruptions, scheduling conflictsCoordinate with center residential/dorm staff regarding students who remain center residents during enrollmentAddress on-center needs (documentation, accountability, meals, health services access) for AT studentWork closely with career counselors, dorm staff, placement teams, and center managemenOther duties as assignedBachelor's degree in social work, counseling, education, or related field requiredExperience in case management, youth development, workforce development, or vocational training preferredStrong organizational skills; ability to manage multiple students, deadlines, and moving logistical piecesExcellent interpersonal and communication skills for working with young adults, families, and external partnersProficiency with Microsoft Office suiteValid, relatively clean driving record required“Adams and Associates, Inc. abides by the requirements of 41 CFR §§ 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on characteristics protected by federal, state or local laws. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to their protected veteran status or disability.” This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.