ECE Pathways Navigator for Higher Education & Careers

YWCA Metropolitan Chicago; Addison (IL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

YWCA Metropolitan Chicago seeks a Higher Education & Workforce Development Navigator - CCR&R to connect early care and education professionals with higher education pathways.

You’ll recruit, coach, and facilitate access to 2- and 4-year programs, scholarships, and funding opportunities across DuPage, Kane, and Lake Counties, collaborating with the CCR&R team and external partners to advance workforce development.

Qualifications

• Problem solving and navigating complexities of large higher education systems.
• Ability to build relationships with a variety of student populations and institutions.
• Experience with information gathering and data interpretation for decision making.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Associate Director and leadership to assess and support educational needs of the early childhood workforce.
• Identify, recruit, and connect incumbent early childhood care and education workers with 2- and 4-year ECE programs.
• Plan, publicize, and facilitate informational sessions on higher education and scholarship opportunities.
• Represent and liaise with respect to program/agency initiatives to internal and external stakeholders.
• Provide guidance, consultation, and information to client constituencies as appropriate.

Skills

MS Office

Outlook

Database management

Spreadsheets

Internet search

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

YWCA Metropolitan Chicago seeks a Higher Education & Workforce Development Navigator - CCR&R to connect early care and education professionals with higher education pathways.

You’ll recruit, coach, and facilitate access to 2- and 4-year programs, scholarships, and funding opportunities across DuPage, Kane, and Lake Counties, collaborating with the CCR&R team and external partners to advance workforce development.