Career Academy Advisor

Grow Clinton; Clinton (IA); Hybrid; USD 47,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Eastern Iowa Community College District seeks a Career Academy Advisor to support scheduling, communication, and coordination across Career Academies in multiple EICC locations. The ideal candidate provides direct service to administrators to collect data on students who participate and supports Concurrent Enrollment Advisors and CCTCs with information regarding guided pathways and academy opportunities.

The role requires travel to area high schools, collaboration with the Dean and Marketing,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or 4 years of equivalent experience.
• Advanced English language skills—grammar, spelling, and organizational abilities.
• Proficiency in computer and technology applications.
• Excel skills for data documentation.

Responsibilities

• Works with the Dean and Associate Dean of Concurrent Enrollment to ensure NACEP accreditation measures are satisfied.
• Collaborates with Marketing to develop and promote materials and website information.
• Regular travel to area high schools to support administrative functions in specified regions.
• Meet with teachers, students, counselors, principals, CCTCs, and Advisors to promote Career Academies.
• Maintain and update career academy information with Curriculum and Concurrent Enrollment teams.

Skills

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Effective communication

Collaboration

Relationship-building

Education

Bachelor's degree or 4 years equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Career Academy Advisor

Job Category: S8

Job Type: Administrative/Professional Staff

Supervisor's Title: Associate Dean of Concurrent Enrollment, Students

Location: Other, See Job Description

Salary

$47,400 - $58,100/Year

Job Description

The Career Academy Coordinator supports scheduling, communication, and coordination with students, faculty, and administration regarding Career Academies in multiple EICC locations. The ideal candidate provides direct service to administrators to collect data on students who are participating and supports Concurrent Enrollment Advisors and CCTCs with information regarding guided pathways and academy opportunities.

Required Qualifications

Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree or possess 4 years of equivalent experience, with a preference for at least two years of progressively responsible experience within an educational institution. Attention to detail, a positive demeanor, and exceptional interpersonal skills are essential. Proficiency in computer and technology applications, along with advanced English language skills-including grammar, spelling, and organizational abilities-is required. Effective communication, collaboration, and relationship-building skills are critical, particularly in equity-focused initiatives. Microsoft Office skills, especially in Excel for data documentation, are expected. The ideal candidate will demonstrate adaptability, teamwork, and the ability to manage multiple projects while prioritizing tasks and meeting deadlines.

Physical Demands

General ability to work in a fast-paced environment, which could include moving around to attend meetings or manage tasks.

Typical Duties and Responsibilities

• Works collaboratively with the Dean and the Associate Dean of Concurrent Enrollment Students to ensure NACEP accreditation measures are being satisfied.
• Works collaboratively with the Associate Dean of Concurrent Enrollment Students along with the Marketing Department to develop and promote materials and website information.
• Regularly travel to area high schools to support and manage administrative functions in specified regions. Meet with teachers, students, counselors, principals, CCTC's, and Concurrent Enrollment Advisors to collaboratively promote Career Academies.
• Actively share information about career academies with high school students in assigned districts through classroom visits/presentations, demo days, etc.
• Maintain updated career academy information in conjunction with the Curriculum and Concurrent Enrollment department.
• Proactively gather and synthesize data reports on students served in the career academies.
• Survey students each term to gauge interest in growing various academies and improve recruitment efforts.
• Serve as a communication liaison between K12 partners and EICC administration on processes related to career academies.
• Develop, implement, and oversee the College Connections Student Ambassador (CCSA) program, including ambassador support and engagement.
• Stay current on all state and national policies regarding concurrent enrollment programming and trends.
• Develop and implement strategies to recruit underrepresented students into career academies.
• Work directly with the Concurrent Enrollment Advisors and CCTC's to inform high school students about career academy options at EICC.
• Lead outreach initiatives to inform students and families about career academies.
• Create a supportive environment for underrepresented students to explore careers.
• Collaborate with school counselors to identify and support potential students.
• Track recruitment metrics to evaluate effectiveness and adjust strategies as needed.
• Identify and engage students interested in career pathways during school events.
• Collaborate with Apprenticeship Program Manager to actively share up to date information with Career Academy students on continuing their education upon completion of academies.
• In conjunction with the marketing and concurrent enrollment teams, assist in the creation of promotional materials that highlight career academy opportunities that reflect diverse student experiences.
• Attend frequent trainings on state updates and processes as directed by the Dean of Curriculum and Concurrent Enrollment.
• Performs a variety of other duties as assigned.

EICC Non-Discrimination Statement

It is the policy of Eastern Iowa Community College District not to discriminate in its programs, activities, or employment on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, creed, religion, and actual or potential family, parental or marital status, as required by the Iowa Code §§216.6 and 216.9, Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C. §§ 2000d and 2000e), the Equal Pay Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. § 206, et seq.), Title IX (Educational Amendments, 20 U.S.C. §§ 1681-1688), Section 504 (Rehabilitation Act of 1973, 29 U.S.C. § 794), and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (42 U.S.C. § 12101, et seq.).

If you have questions or complaints related to compliance with this policy, please contact EICC's Equal Employment Opportunity Officer/Equity Coordinator, Eastern Iowa Community College District, 101 West Third Street, Davenport, Iowa 52801, 563-336-5222, mailto:[e-mail] or the Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, Cesar E. Chavez Memorial Building, 1244 Speer Boulevard, Suite 310, Denver, CO 80204-3582, Telephone: [phone]. FAX: [phone]; TDD: 800-877-8339 or Email: mailto:[e-mail]