Education & Career Coach: Empower Adult Learners to Thrive

Tougaloo College; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Tougaloo College in Jackson, MS is seeking an Education/Career Coach to counsel adults pursuing GED programs and to help them enter or re-enter postsecondary education and training. The position is 100% time on a 12-month contract, reporting to the Assistant Director of the Educational Opportunity Center (EOC) program.

The role includes managing a caseload, delivering individual and group counseling, developing IEPs, guiding FAFSA, career exploration, and coordinating workshops and outreach.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Guidance and Counseling or related field.
• Minimum of three years' experience counseling low-income and first-generation individuals.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload and provide individual and group counseling.
• Provide academic, personal, career, and post-secondary counseling.
• Develop Individual Educational Plans (IEP) for each participant.
• Advise on postsecondary admissions and FAFSA.
• Facilitate workshops and conduct community outreach.
• Maintain confidential participant records and support federal compliance.
• Travel is mandatory.

Skills

Counseling

Academic advising

Career counseling

Needs assessment

FAFSA knowledge

Workshop facilitation

Community outreach

Record keeping

Team collaboration

Education

Master's degree in Guidance and Counseling

Job description

Tougaloo College in Jackson, MS is seeking an Education/Career Coach to counsel adults pursuing GED programs and to help them enter or re-enter postsecondary education and training. The position is 100% time on a 12-month contract, reporting to the Assistant Director of the Educational Opportunity Center (EOC) program.

The role includes managing a caseload, delivering individual and group counseling, developing IEPs, guiding FAFSA, career exploration, and coordinating workshops and outreach.