Career Advisor Consultant

University of Central Missouri (UCM); Warrensburg (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Central Missouri (UCM) seeks a Missouri Regional Career Advisor to partner with educators, coordinate career exploration, ICAP processes, and student-centered learning across districts in the Kansas City Region.

The RCA will deliver Missouri Connections trainings, support district staff, and collaborate with DESE School Counseling to align career education initiatives, while traveling regionally to engage schools and events.

Qualifications

• Ten years of experience in education with emphasis on career readiness and workforce development.
• Core knowledge of ICAPs and Missouri Connections.
• Experience planning, coordinating, and facilitating student-centered events, with ability to manage logistics and engage stakeholders.
• Experience with group facilitation, presentation and adult learning.

Responsibilities

• Provide training and technical assistance to support Missouri Connections integration.
• Coordinate regional Missouri Connections trainings in alignment with DESE expectations and approval processes.
• Deliver in-person and virtual trainings approved by DESE School Counseling staff.
• Collaborate with districts to implement career development activities and ICAP processes.
• Travel within RPDC region to provide Missouri Connections support, school visits, and regional training.
• Attend DESE-required RCA meetings and Missouri Connections state trainer meetings.

Skills

Group facilitation

Presentation skills

Adult learning principles

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree in education/related field

Master's degree in educational leadership / career education and workforce development / counseling

Job description

To equip educators with resources that support every Missouri student in developing a clear, personalized path to success through comprehensive career exploration and real-world learning experiences. A Missouri Regional Career Advisor (RCA) is a strategic partner, educator, coach, and system navigator who strengthens career development efforts across districts while helping ensure every Missouri student is success-ready upon graduation. RCAs model the knowledge, skills, and dispositions that drive high-quality

This position will support schools in the Kansas City Region

100% – Career Advising to include:

• Missouri Connections
• Provide training, technical assistance, guidance, and best practices to support effective integration of Missouri Connections.
• Participate in ongoing training to stay current on platform updates and enhancements.
• ICAP (Individual Career and Academic Plan)
• Support district and area career center staff in implementing a comprehensive, relevant, and student-centered ICAP process.
• Student-Centered Events
• Partner with districts to plan and support career-connected learning experiences, including
• STEAM and career-focused events.

PLANNING/COMMUNICATION/COLLABORATION ACTIVITIES

• Career Advisors will:
• Coordinate and facilitate regional Missouri Connections trainings in alignment with DESE expectations and approval processes.
• Deliver in-person and virtual trainings approved by DESE School Counseling staff.
• Communicate and obtain approval for any additional training requests.
• Ensure all conference presentations are approved prior to submission or delivery.
• Collaborate closely with the Missouri Connections State Trainer to remain current on platform enhancements and overall functionality.
• Collaborate with districts to implement comprehensive career development activities to support ICAPs.
• Collaborate on a regular basis with DESE School Counseling staff to ensure regional and state career education initiatives are aligned.
• Facilitate career planning opportunities such as regional STEAM events and career fairs in collaboration with Missouri Career Pathway Regional Consultants.

MEETING/CONFERENCE ACTIVITIES

• Career Advisors will:
• Attend and participate in conferences and workshops related to career education and workforce development as approved by DESE School Counseling staff, ensuring any conference participation or presentations receive prior approval.
• Attend DESE required RCA meetings.
• Attend Missouri Connections state trainer required meetings.

REQUIRED TRAVEL

• RCAs are expected to travel within their assigned RPDC region to provide Missouri Connections support, school visits, and regional training. Attendance at DESE-required meetings/conferences may also require statewide travel.
• Other duties assigned

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in the following field's of study: education, education administration, education counseling, or appropriate related field required.
• Master's degree in the following field's of study: educational leadership, career education and workforce development, counseling is preferred.

Experience:

• Ten (10) years of experience in education, with an emphasis on career readiness and workforce development required.
• Core knowledge of career education, Individual Career and Academic Plans (ICAPs), and Missouri Connections.
• Experience in planning, coordinating, and facilitating student-centered events, with the ability to manage logistics and engage stakeholders.
• Experience with group facilitation, presentation and adult learning

Licenses and Certifications

• Valid teaching and/or administrators certificate.
• Valid driver’s license.