Career Specialist: Student Success & Pathways

Jobs for America's Graduates - KS; Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Dental and vision insurance

403(b) retirement plan

Disability insurance

Job summary

Jobs for America's Graduates - Kansas (JAG-K) is hiring a full-time Career Specialist to support Topeka students in overcoming barriers and planning for secondary education, military service, or career paths. The role emphasizes relationship-building, trauma-informed approaches, and partnership with Lawrence Gardner HS and KJCC.

The specialist will recruit, educate, and guide students through the JAG framework, delivering engaging lessons, mentoring, and post-secondary planning to help youths

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; valid driver's license; ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities; proficiency with technology.

Responsibilities

• Identifies, recruits, and educates students facing graduation challenges to transition to college, military, or career pathways.
• Delivers value-added instruction, support, and advocacy with follow-up services to graduates and non-graduates.

Job description

Jobs for America's Graduates - Kansas (JAG-K) is hiring a full-time Career Specialist to support Topeka students in overcoming barriers and planning for secondary education, military service, or career paths. The role emphasizes relationship-building, trauma-informed approaches, and partnership with Lawrence Gardner HS and KJCC.

The specialist will recruit, educate, and guide students through the JAG framework, delivering engaging lessons, mentoring, and post-secondary planning to help youths