College Career Advisor

About the role

Career Team is a leading workforce development organization that blends cutting-edge technology with compassionate, high-touch services to drive real, measurable outcomes in the lives of job seekers across the country. This role connects jobseekers and students with college, certificate, and credential programs aligned to in-demand careers.

Responsibilities

• Provide career counseling and case management services to participants pursuing college, certificate, and credential pathways
• Assess participants' education, employment, abilities, and training needs through interviewing, testing, and other methods
• Guide participants through the preparation of individual employment plans (IEP) based on their specific educational and occupational goals
• Advise participants on college admissions, financial aid, enrollment, and persistence strategies
• Build and maintain relationships with community colleges, universities, and training providers in the region
• Stay on top of labor market trends and align education and training paths with the skill needs of area business and industry
• Counsel participants on available training programs, support services, and job opportunities
• Refer individuals to appropriate services, training programs, or job opportunities and follow up on those activities
• Conduct orientation sessions, workshops, and other group presentations for participants
• Enter data into WIT and process clients through any participant information system as required
• Maintain accurate individual case files in WIT, assuring each file contains all required eligibility documents and meets compliance requirements
• Follow all policies, procedures, and regulations related to eligibility documentation
• Approach each day and task with a “ZAG” mindset

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or higher or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Strong communication skills and knowledge about community and postsecondary education resources
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make well-thought-out decisions
• Must be computer literate with MS Word and Excel skills at minimum, and the ability to learn specialized databases and software systems
• Ability to work in a variety of settings with a culturally diverse customer base with the ability to be culturally sensitive
• Ability to serve as a role model to customers and motivate them toward achieving goals
• Excellent interpersonal, time management, customer service, organizational, and communication skills, both oral and written
• Knowledgeable about the WIOA program and other workforce program requirements
• A Valid Driver's License

Qualifications

• Bilingual or multilingual
• Strong multitasking abilities and a proactive approach to tasks
• Training in Trauma Informed Care, evidence-based practice, and/or whole family services

Skills

• Experience advising students on college admissions, financial aid, or postsecondary persistence

Benefits

Hybrid work schedule

Pay

$48,000 - $52,000/yr

Schedule

Hybrid work schedule