Workforce Development Advisor - Educational Talent Search (Grant Funded)

Enterprise State Community College; Muscle Shoals (AL); On-site; USD 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwest Shoals Community College is seeking a Workforce Development Advisor to coordinate career development programming, provide advising to Talent Search participants, and connect students with in-demand careers through partnerships with business, industry, and schools.

The role collaborates with college leadership to stay informed about current jobs, plan programs, bootcamps, and work-based learning opportunities, supporting student success and access to postsecondary options.

Qualifications

• Oversee career development programming.
• Coordinate business and industry tours for participants.
• Establish and maintain rapport with business/industry reps and target schools' CTE directors, counselors and career coaches.
• Provide advising services to participants at secondary target schools.
• Stay informed about current in-demand jobs, apprenticeships and industry trends with college leadership.
• Coordinate program activities and curriculum to promote skilled trades and work-based learning.
• Coordinate skilled trades bootcamps.
• Coordinate guest speakers employed in national career clusters.
• Coordinate resume building and LER/workshops.

Responsibilities

• Attend Trio conferences and training opportunities in workforce development.
• Collaborate with Talent Search leadership to plan Pathways to Paychecks financial literacy events.
• Foster teamwork and shared success with Talent Search staff.
• Assist with expanding access to distance education, pre-apprenticeships and industry-recognized credentials.
• Assist with developing Academic Career Pathway plans.

Skills

Partnership building

Advising

Career counseling

Event coordination

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

1 year experience with low-income/first-generation students

Job description

The Workforce Development Advisor is responsible for coordinating career development programming and providing advising services to Talent Search participants to promote career exploration, workforce readiness, and postsecondary educational opportunities. This position establishes and maintains partnerships with business and industry representatives, target schools, and college personnel to connect students with in‑demand careers, skilled trades, apprenticeships, and work-based learning opportunities. The Workforce Development Advisor also coordinates career-related activities, workshops, and industry experiences while collaborating with Talent Search staff to support program goals and student success.

This position is not eligible for tenure/non-probational status.

• Oversee career development programming.
• Coordinate business and industry tours for participants.
• Responsible for establishing and maintaining rapport with business and industry representatives, as well as target schools CTE directors, counselors and career coaches.
• Provide advising services to participants at secondary target schools.
• Work with the college’s Executive Director of CTE, the Executive Director of Workforce Development and Training, and the Manager of Workforce & Apprenticeships to stay informed about current, in‑demand jobs, apprenticeships and industry trends.
• Coordinate program activities and curriculum to ensure that skilled trades, CTE options, and work-based learning are promoted.
• Coordinate skilled trades bootcamps.
• Coordinate guest speakers who are employed in the various national career clusters.
• Coordinate resume building/LER workshops.
• Demonstrate knowledge of the Alabama Talent Triad.
• Assist with developing Academic Career Pathway plans.
• Equip advisors in the 13 schools with knowledge of current workforce trends and emerging career opportunities.
• Serve as an advocate for program graduates seeking admission to postsecondary CTE education programs and assist with the Summer Bridge program.
• Assist with expanding access to distance education, pre-apprenticeships and industry-recognized credentials.
• Collaborate with the Manager and Coordinator of Talent Search in planning the “Pathways to Paychecks” financial literacy and career expo event.
• Work in partnership with the Manager and Coordinator of Talent Search to foster a culture of teamwork and shared success.
• Assist the Manager and Coordinator of Talent Search with executing the Absolute and Invitational Priorities.

• Attend Trio conferences and training opportunities in workforce development.

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution, required.
• Minimum of one year of experience working with students from low-income, first-generation backgrounds, required.
• Knowledge of CTE and professional credit training opportunities in target area, preferred.
• TRIO program experience, preferred.
• A background similar to the target population, preferred.

SALARY:Compensation is in accordance with the Alabama Community College System’s Salary Schedule H25-1 ($29,428 - $35,159).

Northwest Shoals Community College is an equal opportunity employer It is the policy of the Alabama Community College System, including all postsecondary community and technical colleges under the control of the Alabama Community College System Board of Trustees, that no employee or applicant for employment or promotion, on the basis of any impermissible criterion or characteristic including, without limitation, race, color, national origin, religion, marital status, disability, sex, age, or any other protected class as defined by federal and state law, shall be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program, activity, or employment.

Northwest Shoals Community College will make reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled applicants or employees. Applicants in need of an accommodation(s), should contact the Office of Human Resources prior to the interview. 256-331-5279

Applicants must adhere to the College’s prescribed interview schedule and must travel at their own expense.

Northwest Shoals Community College will not be responsible for copying application packets for current or future positions.

In accordance with Alabama Community College System Policy and guidelines, the applicant chosen for employment will be required to sign a consent form for a criminal background check. Employment will be contingent upon an acceptable background check as determined by the College President.

Northwest Shoals Community College is an active participant in the Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-verify). E-verify electronically confirms an employee’s eligibility to work in the United States as required by the Department of Homeland Security.

Northwest Shoals Community College reserves the right to withdraw this job announcement at any time prior to awarding of employment.