PACE Career Navigator/Advisor

Grow Clinton; Iowa (LA); On-site; USD 40,500 - 49,500; Full time

Job summary

Grow Clinton is looking for a Career Navigator to assist students at Scott Community College by connecting them with work-based learning experiences and employers. This role requires a Bachelor's degree and proficiency in communication, organization, and customer service skills.

The Career Navigator will evaluate outcomes, coordinate outreach efforts, and foster collaboration with local employers to support student success.

Responsibilities

• Assist students enrolling in programs and connect them with employers.
• Develop internship opportunities with area employers.
• Coordinate the intake process to identify student needs.
• Ensure connections with program coordinators and financial aid.

Skills

Computer proficiency

Organizational skills

Marketing experience

Teamwork

Communication skills

Customer service skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Job Type: Administrative/Professional Staff

Supervisor's Title: Associate Dean of Advising

Location: Scott Community College (10)

Starting min $45,000.00 annually

Job Description

The Career Navigator assists students enrolling in identified programs and works to develop collaboration with employers in identified industry areas in order to connect students with work-based learning experiences, and ultimately with employment.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree required

Preferred Qualifications

Computer proficiency, excellent organizational skills, marketing experience, experience working in a team environment, good communication skills, and exceptional customer service skills preferred.

Physical Demands

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. Ability to lift up to 10 lbs. occasionally, open filing cabinets and bend or stand as necessary. Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

Typical Duties and Responsibilities

1. Demonstrates an on-going understanding of identified programs offered through EICC, and the workplace opportunities associated with each program area.
2. Works with area employers to develop internship opportunities, and identify employment needs.
3. Coordinates intake process that identifies student needs, challenges, and goals. Identifies resources to address any challenge areas.
4. Demonstrates a clear understanding of the college application process, financial aid process, and various resources available to assist students.
5. Ensures a seamless connection for potential students with program coordinators, financial aid, and support services necessary to student's success.
6. Evaluates outcomes annually.
7. Responsible for coordinating outreach and recruitment activities in designated area for identified programs.
8. Coordinates recruitment efforts with college marketing team.
9. Works with area employers to incorporate work-site visits into recruiting events.
10. Works with high school and ABE/GED counselors and staff to provide program information, and labor market information.
11. Collaborates with ABE/HSE Recruitment Specialists to ensure a seamless transition into training and employment for students.
12. Advises students in target areas, and develops educational plans.

General Responsibilities

1. Partners with college staff, IowaWORKS, and external partners to ensure efficient utilization of resources and positive transitions for students.
2. Is committed to providing quality service that meets or exceeds the expectations of internal and external customers.
3. Other duties as assigned.

EICC Non-Discrimination Statement

It is the policy of Eastern Iowa Community College District not to discriminate in its programs, activities, or employment on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, creed, religion, and actual or potential family, parental or marital status, as required by the Iowa Code §§216.6 and 216.9, Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C. §§ 2000d and 2000e), the Equal Pay Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. § 206, et seq.), Title IX (Educational Amendments, 20 U.S.C. §§ 1681-1688), Section 504 (Rehabilitation Act of 1973, 29 U.S.C. § 794), and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (42 U.S.C. § 12101, et seq.).