College Career Advisor

Career Team; El Paso (TX); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Career Team is seeking a College Career Advisor to provide career counseling, intensive case management, and postsecondary guidance to participants pursuing college, certificates, and credential programs. This hybrid role connects jobseekers with regional education providers and supports them through admissions, financial aid, and persistence strategies.

You will maintain files in WIT, conduct orientation sessions, and build relationships with colleges and training providers while staying

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong communication skills and knowledge about community and postsecondary education resources.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to make well-thought-out decisions.
• Computer literate with MS Word and Excel skills at minimum and the ability to learn specialized databases and software systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide career counseling and intensive case management to participants pursuing college, certificates, and credential pathways.
• Assess participants' education, employment, abilities, and training needs through interviewing and testing.
• Guide participants through developing individual employment plans aligned to goals.
• Advise on college admissions, financial aid, enrollment, and persistence strategies.
• Build relationships with community colleges, universities, and training providers in the region.
• Stay updated on labor market trends to align paths with local business needs.
• Counsel participants on available training programs, services, and job opportunities.
• Enter data into WIT and manage participant information files.

Skills

Strong communication

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Organizational skills

Cultural sensitivity

Customer service

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Job description

Career Team is a leading workforce development organization on a mission to transform lives. We blend cutting-edge technology with compassionate, high-touch services to drive real, measurable outcomes in the lives of job seekers across the country.

Reports To: Program Manager

Location: Borderplex Region

Employment Type: Full-Time, Exempt Employee

Career Team is looking to hire a College Career Advisor who will provide career counseling, intensive case management, and follow-up services to participants pursuing postsecondary education and training pathways. This role connects jobseekers and students with college, certificate, and credential programs aligned to in-demand careers. Work is performed under the supervision of the Program Manager.

Your Impact on Career Team's Success

• Provide career counseling and case management services to participants pursuing college, certificate, and credential pathways
• Assess participants' education, employment, abilities, and training needs through interviewing, testing, and other methods
• Guide participants through the preparation of individual employment plans (IEP) based on their specific educational and occupational goals
• Advise participants on college admissions, financial aid, enrollment, and persistence strategies
• Build and maintain relationships with community colleges, universities, and training providers in the region
• Stay on top of labor market trends and align education and training paths with the skill needs of area business and industry
• Counsel participants on available training programs, support services, and job opportunities
• Refer individuals to appropriate services, training programs, or job opportunities and follow up on those activities
• Conduct orientation sessions, workshops, and other group presentations for participants
• Enter data into WIT and process clients through any participant information system as required
• Maintain accurate individual case files in WIT, assuring each file contains all required eligibility documents and meets compliance requirements
• Follow all policies, procedures, and regulations related to eligibility documentation
• Approach each day and task with a "ZAG" mindset
• Other duties and projects as needed

Position Type: Hybrid – requires onsite and remote work.

To Qualify for This Role, You Must Have

• Bachelor's degree or higher or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Strong communication skills and knowledge about community and postsecondary education resources
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make well-thought-out decisions
• Computer literate with MS Word and Excel skills at minimum, and the ability to learn specialized databases and software systems
• Ability to work in a variety of settings with a culturally diverse customer base with the ability to be culturally sensitive
• Ability to serve as a role model to customers and motivate them toward achieving goals
• Excellent interpersonal, time management, customer service, organizational, and communication skills, both oral and written
• Knowledgeable about the WIOA program and other workforce program requirements
• A Valid Driver's License

Additional Skills/Knowledge Career Team Would Love for This Role

• Experience advising students on college admissions, financial aid, or postsecondary persistence
• Bilingual or multilingual
• Strong multitasking abilities and a proactive approach to tasks
• Training in Trauma-Informed Care, evidence-based practice, and/or whole family services

Travel: As Needed

Career Team is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.

Background Check Requirements. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check (including criminal, prior employment and education verification). Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current employees who apply for the position.