Grant-Funded Career Navigator - Texas Talent Connection Grant Program

About the role

The part-time grant-funded Career Navigator position will support recruitment and outreach activities, enrollment, eligibility determination, intake processes, student support, and other administrative duties for the Texas Talent Connection (TTC) Grant Program. Track student attendance, progress, completion, credential attainment and job-placement for grant reporting purposes. Connect students with college and community resources and support services to promote persistence, retention, and successful program completion.

Responsibilities

• Conduct outreach and recruitment activities, such as attending job fairs, events and coordinating call campaigns to prospective students.
• Respond to prospective student inquiries on eligibility.
• Present information to community partners and potential participants.
• Attending employer and industry partner meetings to promote training and job-placement opportunities.
• Build referral partnerships with employers, workforce agencies, and community organizations.
• Assist with applications and supporting documentation to determine eligibility for TTC-funded services.
• Assist with registration and enrollment processes.
• Review and maintain appropriate eligibility records in compliance with grant guidelines and institutional policies.
• Ensure timely collection and verification of required participant documentation.
• Connect students with college support services to address barriers, promote persistence, and support successful program completion.
• Monitor participant progress and maintain ongoing communication to support persistence, retention and completion.
• Refer students to appropriate community-based support services as needed.
• Travel between campuses to work with students/program staff.
• Maintain participant records in appropriate tracking systems and required data entry.
• Monitor performance metrics, outcomes, and grant deliverables.
• Collect and verify required documentation to ensure compliance with grant requirements.
• Track enrollment, completion, credential attainment, and employment outcomes for grant reports.
• Schedule appointments and meetings as needed.
• Prepare and route reports as needed.
• Maintain organized files and documentation.
• Perform other related administrative duties as assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in related field. Two (2) years of related experience.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree preferred in Education, Psychology, Counseling, Human Services or related field. Experience in higher education, workforce development, student services, career services, case management, or a related field. Experience with student recruiting and advising, workforce placement, or coordinating social services. Experience working with grant-funded programs.

Skills

• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Excellent problem-solving and critical thinking skills with ability to work independently.
• Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, technology and computer skills.
• Strong time-management skills with attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.
• Flexibility in schedule to support recruitment and outreach activities as needed.
• Ability to maintain confidential and sensitive information.

Pay

$22.50 per hour