Career & Work-Based Learning Navigator (Career Services Counselor II)

Kentucky Community and Technical College System; Florence (KY); Hybrid; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Tuition reimbursement/waiver

403(b) retirement plan

Vacation/Sick Time

Work-Life Balance

9.5 Paid Holidays

Closing pay

Job summary

Gateway Community & Technical College in Kentucky seeks a Career & Work-Based Learning Navigator to support students and recent alumni through career coaching and participation in non-apprenticeship Academic-Based Work-Based Learning opportunities aligned with programs of study. The role covers internships, co-ops, job shadows, and project-based learning with guidance and workforce readiness development.

The position is grant funded and requires collaboration with faculty, employers, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent required.
• Strong presentation, communication, organization, and student support skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in fast-paced environments.
• Experience engaging students from diverse backgrounds preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide career coaching and guidance to students and alumni.
• Coordinate non-apprenticeship Academic-Based Work-Based Learning opportunities.
• Support participation, readiness requirements, and pathway navigation.
• Engage employers and campus partners to promote WBL experiences.
• Maintain records and support outcomes tracking.

Skills

Presentation

Communication

Organization

Student support

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Title: Career & Work-Based Learning Navigator (Career Services Counselor II)

Salary: $41,730.00

Contract Term Length: 12 Months

Standard Hours: 37.5

Work Location: Discretionary Hybrid

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

College: Gateway Community & Technical College

Campus Location: Gateway Boone

Department: Career Services

Total Rewards

Gateway Community & Technical College offers a competitive benefits package and an attractive work environment that supports excellence, innovation, and creativity, including:

• Exceptional health care, vision, and dental coverage for you and your family
• Tuition reimbursement/waiver for you, your spouse, and dependents
• 403(b) retirement plan: a 5% employee contribution receives a 10% employer match
• Vacation/Sick Time
• Work-Life Balance
• 9.5 Paid Holidays
• 2 Weeks Institutional Closing Pay (Last 2 weeks of December) for qualifying positions
• Employee Assistance Program

Job Summary

The Career & Work-Based Learning Navigator supports students and recent alumni through career coaching, career-connected learning, and participation support within non-apprenticeship Academic-Based Work-Based Learning opportunities aligned with students’ programs of study. The position assists students in navigating internships, co-ops, job shadows, micro-internships, project-based learning experiences, and related Academic-Based WBL and career-connected applied learning opportunities through career guidance, academic advising support, academic and career pathway navigation, employer engagement support, participation assistance, and workforce readiness development. This position is grant funded.

Academic-Based WBL Pathway Coordination & Participation Support

• Supports students and recent alumni in identifying, preparing for, and participating in non-apprenticeship Academic-Based Work-Based Learning opportunities aligned with their programs of study, including internships, co-ops, job shadows, micro-internships, and project-based learning.
• Assists with participation follow-up, readiness requirements, academic and career pathway navigation, resource connection, and workforce readiness activities that support successful career-connected applied learning experiences.

Career Coaching & Student Support

• Provides individualized career coaching and career development support to students and recent alumni, including career exploration, self-assessment, major and career alignment, employment preparation, job search strategies, resume development, interview preparation, and transition-to-employment support.
• Supports student engagement, participation follow-up, and successful participation within Academic-Based WBL pathways.
• Assists students with academic advising support, academic and career pathway navigation, resource connection, and referral support related to Work-Based Learning participation and career-connected learning opportunities.

Employer, Classroom, & Student Engagement Support

• Assists with employer classroom visits, presentations, campus recruiting activities, workshops, recruitment events, and Academic-Based WBL opportunities.
• Collaborates with faculty, employers, and institutional partners to support career-connected learning, student engagement initiatives, and opportunities for Academic-Based WBL participation.

Operational Systems, Communication, & Outcomes Tracking

• Utilizes departmental systems and student engagement platforms including Handshake, OnceHub, Amazon Career Choice, and related departmental technologies.
• Assists with student communication, outreach, follow-up, participation tracking, and shared departmental support processes.
• Maintains records and supports tracking of engagement, placement, retention, and employment outcomes related to Academic-Based WBL and career-connected applied learning activities.
• Assists with institutional reporting, outreach initiatives, marketing activities, and cross-functional workforce development efforts.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent and 2 to 4 years of relevant experience
• Strong presentation, communication, organization, and student support skills
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to assist with multiple activities, timelines, and priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Detail-oriented, dependable, and able to work independently and collaboratively
• Skilled in engaging and supporting students from diverse cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds
• Strong verbal, written, interpersonal, and relationship-building communication skills
• Ability to collaborate effectively with students, faculty, employers, and institutional partners
• Ability to support students with academic advising support, academic and career pathway navigation, educational planning support, and resource connection
• Experience supporting events, outreach initiatives, presentations, or student engagement activities preferred
• Ability to appropriately manage sensitive student and institutional information
• Self-motivated, ability to work independently and adapt seamlessly to fast-paced, dynamic environments.
• Skilled in engaging and supporting students from different cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities effectively and meet tight deadlines.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Forms, Outlook, Teams, SharePoint, Word)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in higher education, workforce development, Career Services, advising, student services, or Work-Based Learning environments preferred
• Experience utilizing student engagement, scheduling, communication, or tracking systems preferred
• Experience supporting career-connected learning, student outreach, academic pathway support, advising support activities, or Academic-Based WBL activities preferred.
• Previous experience in a community college setting

Employee Rights - Employee Polygraph Protection Act

Equal Opportunity Employer - The Kentucky Community and Technical College System is an equal educational and employment opportunity institution.