Part-Time Student & Career Coach — Ready to Work

Kentucky Community and Technical College System; Elizabethtown (KY); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

Elizabethtown Community & Technical College is seeking a part-time Ready to Work Student & Career Specialist to support students participating in the Kentucky Ready to Work program. This on-site role focuses on recruitment, orientation, advising, and career coaching to help students enter and persist in college and employment goals.

The position reports to the Ready to Work department and emphasizes collaboration with faculty, staff, employers, and community partners.

Qualifications

• Associate degree as stated in minimum qualifications.
• Experience with college students or workforce programs preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with faculty, staff, employers, and community partners.

Responsibilities

• Recruit and engage eligible students for the Ready to Work program.
• Conduct outreach to prospective students through campus events, classrooms, and community organizations.
• Explain program requirements, benefits, expectations, and available support services.
• Develop relationships with faculty, staff, employers, and community partners to identify and recruit participants.
• Conduct individual and group orientations for new Ready to Work students.
• Explain program policies, requirements, work expectations, academic responsibilities, and resources.
• Help students balance work, college, and personal responsibilities.
• Ensure required program documentation and forms are completed accurately and on time.
• Provide regular academic and program advising to Ready to Work participants.
• Help students identify educational goals and develop course plans.
• Monitor student progress and communicate concerns.
• Connect students with college resources (financial aid, advising, tutoring, disability services, counseling).
• Maintain accurate student records and documentation.
• Provide individualized career coaching and assist with resume development, interviewing, job searches, and professional communication.
• Connect students with employers, internships, and other employment resources.
• Identify career pathways linking education and work experience.
• Maintain regular contact with students to encourage persistence and completion.
• Identify barriers and develop proactive intervention strategies.
• Follow up with students who miss appointments or stop attending.
• Celebrate accomplishments and encourage progress toward credentials and employment.
• Collaborate with Ready to Work Coordinator and college personnel to support program goals.
• Maintain documentation related to recruitment, orientation, advising, career coaching, retention, and participation.
• Participate in meetings, training, and program activities.
• Assist with program reports and evaluations.
• Establish relationships with faculty, staff, employers, workforce agencies, and community organizations.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Education

Associate degree in education, counseling, student affairs, career services, social services, business, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Elizabethtown Community & Technical College is seeking a part-time Ready to Work Student & Career Specialist to support students participating in the Kentucky Ready to Work program. This on-site role focuses on recruitment, orientation, advising, and career coaching to help students enter and persist in college and employment goals.

The position reports to the Ready to Work department and emphasizes collaboration with faculty, staff, employers, and community partners.