Education Specialist / Adult Navigator (930216)

Equus Workforce Solutions; Kenosha (WI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Equus Workforce Solutions seeks an Education Specialist / Adult Navigator to empower adults through education and workforce development. This role involves client interviews, training facilitation, and program management to enhance client engagement and success. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree or relevant experience, strong project management skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. Join a diverse team making a lasting impact in workforce development.

Benefits

Extensive learning opportunities

Networking programs

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of experience in workforce development or related field required.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive interviews with prospective clients for program enrollment.
• Facilitate group orientations and provide training on literacy topics.
• Administer quarterly entrance examinations to assess individual progression.

Skills

Project Management

Analytical Skills

Self-Motivation

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Docs

Job description

Company Description

We help job seekers and career changers prepare for and advance in careers with a focus on sustainable, high-growth, high-demand industries. Our committed and well-trained workforce professionals deliver comprehensive workforce solutions at integrated career centers, sector-focused centers and community, and partner sites.

Job Description

The Education Specialist / Adult Navigator plays a crucial role in our organization's mission to empower adults through education and workforce development. This position demands a high level of professionalism, attention to detail, and commitment to client success.

• Conduct comprehensive interviews with prospective clients, meticulously reviewing and completing all required documentation to ensure successful program enrollment.
• Implement a rigorous follow-up protocol for non-attendees, rescheduling appointments to maintain program integrity and client engagement.
• Facilitate informative group orientations, presenting critical program information with clarity and authority.
• Provide expert guidance on available online service options, ensuring clients can fully leverage digital resources.
• Deliver in-depth training on various literacy topics, tailoring content to meet the diverse needs of our client base.
• Demonstrate proficiency in Microsoft Software applications and provide thorough assistance to clients, enhancing their technological competence.
• Administer and evaluate quarterly entrance examinations, critically assessing individual progression to maintain program standards.
• Engage potential members identified by outreach staff, employing strategic communication to increase program participation.
• Execute comprehensive Job Readiness Training components on a weekly basis, preparing clients for the demands of the modern workforce.
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree strongly preferred; alternatively, a minimum of two years of experience in workforce development or a related field is required.
• Demonstrated excellence in project management, including the ability to effectively manage competing priorities and consistently meet critical deadlines.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, Google Docs, Internet research methodologies, and social media platforms is essential.
• Results-oriented professional with robust analytical skills and a proven track record of utilizing data to inform and drive programmatic decisions.
• Exceptional self-motivation and initiative, with a demonstrated capacity to excel independently in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.
• Willingness and ability to work flexible hours, including one weeknight and occasional Saturdays, is mandatory.
  
  

Additional Information

• All information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
• This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of this role.
  
  

Equus Workforce Solutions is a leading provider of workforce development services in North America. With a dedicated and passionate team, Equus puts the industry’s best practices to work by focusing on the development, design, and delivery of demand-driven workforce solutions.

When you join Equus, you can expect extensive learning opportunities and networking programs. But most of all you can expect to make a lasting impact on the lives of others.

At Equus we are strengthened by diversity. We are committed to providing a work environment in which everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. Equus Workforce Solutions is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, age, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, ancestry, religion, national origin, veteran status, physical or mental disability, or reprisal or any other characteristic protected under state, federal, or local law.