Career Pathway Coach

Posting Information

Posting Number: S00546

Employment Type:

Full Time

Work Schedule:

Full Time

Salary: $47,300.00 – Pay Grade 8

Location:

Dubuque, Iowa

To recruit, refer, and support new students/participants through outreach in the designated NICC district area. Serve as a representative of NICC to promote and provide educational services that respond to community needs. Help students navigate the systems, services, resources and training available to successfully facilitate a pathway to a career or further education. Assist the student to troubleshoot barriers through education and training and work with students to obtain employment or additional training.

• Secure partnerships with local employers, non‑profits, and industry associations to provide employment opportunities for Career Pathway certificate completers.
• Provide college and career coaching to Opportunity Dubuque participants with wrap‑around support for program completion and employment.
• Participate in statewide GAP and PACE meetings and assist in the reporting requirements.
• Conduct comprehensive assessments to identify employment barriers and develop individualized plans.
• Administer academic, career, work readiness, and behavior assessments.
• Conduct intake and develop educational and career plans while identifying barriers.
• Connect students to educational, social, and workforce resources.
• Deliver career services: planning, resumes, job searching, and interview/soft skills.
• Facilitate transitions from high school, HSED, ESOL to career pathway certificate training into NICC credit programs or the workforce.
• Build and maintain community outreach across Dubuque neighborhoods and partner organizations.
• Collaborate with school districts, families, and employers to support recruitment and participation.
• Offer career counseling, job readiness training, and life skills development.
• Maintain accurate participant records and program outcomes using the College CRM (Reach).
• Address barriers such as time management, academic skill gaps, and digital/financial literacy.
• Practice cultural sensitivity toward under‑represented and under‑resourced populations.
• Provide prospective credit students with general admission and enrollment information.

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Services, Social Work, Counseling, Education, Business Administration, or a related field. Master’s degree preferred.
• Experience working in workforce development, youth services, education, or related fields.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.