Full Time Career and Academic Advisement Professional

Lorain County Community College; Elyria (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Lorain County Community College is seeking a Career and Academic Advisement Professional to join our Business Growth Services – Workforce team.

This role is key to advancing the College’s strategic goals in workforce development by providing comprehensive student advisement, driving recruitment and marketing efforts, and supporting grant-funded initiatives that foster economic and talent growth across the region.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide holistic academic and career advising to a diverse population of students, including adult learners, apprentices, and out-of-school youth.
• Lead and support recruitment and outreach initiatives that promote LCCC’s workforce programs.
• Collaborate with faculty, industry leaders, and workforce partners to align training programs with local labor market needs.
• Contribute to development and implementation of grant-funded projects that support business and talent development.
• Collect, manage, and analyze data to evaluate program effectiveness and inform decision-making.
• Engage internal and external stakeholders in initiatives that drive talent pipeline development and business growth.
• Represent LCCC at community events, advisory councils, and industry partnerships.

Skills

Student advising

Communication

Organization

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Data analysis tools

Job description

Lorain County Community College is seeking a Career and Academic Advisement Professional to join our Business Growth Services – Workforce team. This role is key to advancing the College’s strategic goals in workforce development by providing comprehensive student advisement, driving recruitment and marketing efforts, and supporting grant-funded initiatives that foster economic and talent growth across the region.

The ideal candidate will bring a demonstrated ability to build successful partnerships, manage projects, and coordinate support services across federal, state, and local systems. This position is perfect for a driven professional who thrives in a dynamic environment and is passionate about connecting students with life-changing educational and career opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide holistic academic and career advising to a diverse population of students, including adult learners, apprentices, and out-of-school youth.
• Lead and support recruitment and outreach initiatives that promote LCCC’s workforce programs.
• Collaborate with faculty, industry leaders, and workforce partners to align training programs with local labor market needs.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of grant-funded projects that support business and talent development.
• Collect, manage, and analyze data to evaluate program effectiveness and inform decision-making.
• Engage internal and external stakeholders in initiatives that drive talent pipeline development and business growth.
• Represent LCCC at community events, advisory councils, and industry partnerships.

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• Proven ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and data analysis tools.
• Willingness to travel locally and work flexible hours to support outreach efforts.

Preferred

• 1–3 years of experience working with apprentices, college students (traditional and non-traditional), or opportunity youth.
• Experience with project management and technical assistance.
• Familiarity with workforce development systems and supportive service integration.

About LCCC:

Established in 1963, Lorain County Community College is the first community college in Ohio with a permanent campus. For six decades, LCCC has served the diverse needs of greater Lorain County region by providing affordable access to higher education and now serves approximately 13,000 students each year in certificate, associate, bachelor’s and master’s degree programs.

Since 1963, one in four Lorain County residents have taken classes at LCCC and more than 43,000 have earned a degree. LCCC was recently ranked in the top 10% of most affordable colleges in the nation and more than 90% of LCCC graduates live and work in Northeast Ohio. 45% of Lorain County’s high school graduates earn college credits through LCCC’s high school dual enrollment programs. LCCC also partners with more than 700 employers and offers 170 industry-recognized credentials to better prepare the workforce for the future.

LCCC is a dynamic, student-centered college intentionally designed to support individuals with balancing multiple roles on their path to college completion. 85% of LCCC students work while attending college, with majority working at least half-time. The average age of LCCC’s students is 24, and many bring life experiences that include caring for dependents, serving in the military, or completing some prior college. Over 80% of LCCC students received financial assistance through grants and scholarships, and LCCC has been nationally recognized for holistic, fully integrated services and commitment to student success.

Lorain County Community College seeks to hire and employ locally whenever possible. Employees should reside in Ohio, where they can be responsive to on-campus work requirements, and within a reasonable commuting distance of their work location.