Adult and Workforce Education Career Pathways Advisor

Full-time Staff

Aurora Downtown Campus

Hybrid Option:
Yes

Join our dynamic team at Waubonsee Community College, where your career can flourish. We are committed to being an exceptional employer, offering a comprehensive benefits package with generous time off, low-cost medical, dental, and vision plans, and a secure pension plan through SURS. You'll also enjoy 14 paid holidays, including winter and Thanksgiving breaks. Be part of a transformative institution, dedicated to making a positive impact in our community and the lives of our students.

Your future starts here – join us today!

Waubonsee Community College is committed to hiring and retaining exceptional faculty and staff who are committed to the college’s culture of collaboration, professional growth and student success.

• Student Advising and Case Management:
  Provide individualized advising and intensive case management to Adult Education and WIOA Youth participants, helping students establish and achieve educational, career, and employment goals.
• Develop, implement, and regularly update individualized education and career plans as required by funding sources.
• Assess students' strengths, interests, career goals, and barriers to success, connecting them with appropriate college, workforce, and community resources.
• Coordinate supportive services that promote student persistence, completion, and successful transitions to postsecondary education, training, apprenticeships, and employment.
• Maintain regular contact with students to monitor progress, encourage engagement, and provide ongoing coaching throughout their educational and career journey.
• Career Development and Employer Engagement:
  Deliver individual and group career development services, including career exploration, resume preparation, interview coaching, job search strategies, workplace readiness, and financial literacy.
• Plan and facilitate workshops that promote college success, employability skills, career pathways, and workforce readiness.
• Develop and maintain partnerships with employers, workforce agencies, and community organizations to expand work-based learning, internships, apprenticeships, and employment opportunities.
• Connect students with career services, workforce resources, occupational training, and job placement opportunities.
• Program Coordination and Compliance:
  Determine participant eligibility and complete enrollment activities for grant-funded programs, as applicable.
• Maintain accurate student records, case notes, and required documentation in institutional and grant management systems, including IWDS.
• Track participant outcomes, educational progress, credential attainment, employment placement, and other performance measures required by the College and funding agencies.
• Prepare reports and ensure compliance with institutional policies and grant requirements.
• Collaboration and Student Success:
  Collaborate with faculty, navigators, advisors, workforce partners, and community agencies to coordinate student support services.
• Assist with recruitment, orientation, retention, and transition activities for Adult and Workforce Education programs.
• Participate in staff meetings, professional development, employer events, and community outreach activities.
• Promote an inclusive, welcoming environment that supports the success of learners from diverse backgrounds.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's degree in Counseling, Education, Human Services or related field required. Master's degree preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in case management, advising, workforce development, adult education, or social services.
• Experience working with diverse adult populations, including…