Student Pathways & Ready-to-Work Coordinator (Hybrid)

Kentucky Community and Technical College System; Louisville (KY); Hybrid; USD 43,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Tuition reimbursement/waiver

403(b) retirement plan with employer 9

Vacation/Sick Time

Work-Life Balance

Paid holidays

Closing pay at year-end

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Jefferson Community & Technical College is accepting applications for a Ready to Work Coordinator. This position will work collaboratively with Jefferson’s RTW coordinators to support eligible students referred through DCBS, helping them navigate educational, employment, and community resources.

Periodic travel to six campuses and the eight‑county service area is required. Grant funding supports the program; continuation depends on future funding.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or 2–3 years of related professional experience, or equivalent.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Willingness to travel across campuses and service area.
• Excellent written, verbal, interpersonal, organizational, and administrative skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and work independently or collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Assess students for RTW eligibility and develop individualized educational, career, and employment plans.
• Provide ongoing case management, coaching, and referrals to college and community resources.
• Recruit and develop worksites for RTW-funded placements; coordinate paid and unpaid work experiences.
• Coordinate hiring, onboarding, supervision, and payroll for RTW-funded work-study students.
• Plan and facilitate workshops, training, outreach, and recruitment activities.
• Build partnerships with DCBS, Adult Education, community organizations, employers, and stakeholders.
• Collaborate with KCTCS RTW professionals and Jefferson faculty to support student success.
• Support GED and Adult High School credentials transitions.

Skills

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Administrative skills

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor’s degree or two to three years of related professional experience, or equivalent

Tools

Technology proficiency

Job description

Jefferson Community & Technical College is accepting applications for a Ready to Work Coordinator. This position will work collaboratively with Jefferson’s RTW coordinators to support eligible students referred through DCBS, helping them navigate educational, employment, and community resources.

Periodic travel to six campuses and the eight‑county service area is required. Grant funding supports the program; continuation depends on future funding.