Career Navigator (IELCE)

ADULT EDUCATION; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

Harris County Department of Education – ADULT EDUCATION in Houston, Texas is seeking a Career Navigator (IELCE) to guide adult learners through transitions to work or post-secondary education. You will coach in resume writing, interview practice, networking, and job search strategies, while building employer partnerships and wrap-around services.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree, three years’ recruiting or career advising experience, and bilingual skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university.
• Bilingual skills required.
• Strong written and verbal communications skills.
• Effective organizational and management skills.
• General knowledge of computer systems and software applications.
• Demonstrated public relations/marketing abilities.
• Ability to work effectively within an ethnic, cultural, and socially diverse student population.
• Knowledge of local area vocational and post-secondary programs desired.

Responsibilities

• Meet one-on-one with Adult Education students and determine their career interest, goals, and provide information on transitions to work or post-secondary education.
• Assist during registration and orientation events to inform students about career pathways and student support services; assist with registration forms and the ITEC plan.
• Serve as the primary liaison between HCDE and local colleges and universities to promote adult transitions to college, including campus visits and recruiters.
• Work with workforce centers to facilitate access to job search resources and training opportunities; include site visits.
• Serve as adviser and interface with representatives of industrial, governmental, and educational employers to optimize career services.
• Liaise between adult education, its students, and potential employers on state, regional, and national levels.
• Assist in supporting the marketing of the adult education program.
• Develop new external contacts to expand employment and wrap-around service opportunities for students.
• Assist in on-site recruitment and interviewing processes as well as resume referral and job-listing services for current students.
• Provide career advising on job-search, interviewing, resume/letter writing and overall career planning.

Skills

Bilingual skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Organizational skills

Computer literacy

Public relations

Diversity awareness

Knowledge of local VOCational programs

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Career Navigator (IELCE)

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Job Details

Job ID: 5890921

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 18, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Primary Purpose:

The Career Navigator (IELCE) is responsible for assisting adult education students in IELCE funded program to transition to careers or post-secondary education. This position is responsible for coaching students in every facet of their career search including resume writing, cover letter preparation, practice interviews, networking, job search assistance, thank you letters, as well as all other related career planning needs. The Career Navigator will conduct outreach activities to secure employer partnerships and wrap around services for student career placement and success. The Career Navigator is also responsible for following up and tracking the employment and post-secondary enrollments of exited for up to a year after their last date of enrollment.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Bilingual skills required
• Strong written and verbal communications skills
• Effective organizational and management skills.
• General knowledge of computer systems and software applications
• Demonstrated public relations/marketing abilities
• Ability to work effectively within an ethnic, cultural, and socially diverse student population
• Knowledge of local area vocational and post-secondary programs desired

Experience:

• Three years’ experience in recruiting or career advising
• Knowledge of workforce development, post-secondary education, and adult education desired

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

• Meet one-on-one with Adult Education students and determine their career interest, goals, and provide students with information regarding transitions to work or post-secondary education.
• Assist during registration and orientation events to provide information to students regarding career pathways, student support services, assist students with the completion of registration forms and the Individual Training, Education and Career Plan (ITEC)
• Serves as the primary liaison between HCDE and local colleges and universities to promote adult transitions to college including organizing campus visits, scheduling college recruiters
• Work closely with workforce centers to facilitate student access to job search resources and training opportunities offered by the workforce system, including use of online resource and site visits.
• Serves as adviser and interfaces with representatives of industrial, governmental, and educational employers to assist in the most effective use of career services' efforts.
• Serves as a liaison between adult education, its students, and potential employers on a state, regional, and national scale.
• Serves as adviser and interfaces with representatives of industrial, governmental, and educational employers to assist in the most effective use of career services' efforts.
• Assist in supporting the marketing of the adult education program.
• Develops new contacts with external organizations for the purpose of expanding employment and wrap around service opportunities for students.
• Assist in the on-site recruitment and interviewing processes as well as resume referral and job-listing services for current students.
• Provides career advising expertise to students regarding the job-search process, interviewing, resume, and letter writing, and all other facets of career planning.
• Conducts workshops, seminars, and other presentations to student, teachers, and employers.
• Coordinate with instructors on the implementation of career readiness awareness curricula.
• Follow up and maintain accurate and complete records of student attainment of employment and transition to post-secondary education goals.
• Speak to different community-based organizations to explain the value of the Adult Education Career Empowerment Program as well as the benefits received by the local businesses.
• Follow up and record employment and post-secondary outcomes for exited students for up to a year after exit.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $62,914 to $77,196 Per Year

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Human Resources
• 6300 Irvington Blvd.
• Houston, Texas 77022
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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