College Career Advisor job at Career Team in El Paso, TX

College Career Advisor

Location:

El Paso, Texas (Borderplex Region)

Work Arrangement:
Hybrid

Employment Type:

Full-time, Non-Exempt

Salary: USD $48,000–$52,000 per year

Career Team is a leading workforce development organization on a mission to transform lives. We blend cutting-edge technology with compassionate, high-touch services to drive real, measurable outcomes in the lives of job seekers across the country. At Career Team, we’re solving today’s unemployment challenges with smart software, world-class trainers, dedicated case managers, dynamic job developers, and innovative partners. If you're passionate about making a difference and believe in the power of technology to transform lives, you’ll feel right at home here.

College Career Advisor

Reports to:

Program Manager

Location:

Borderplex Region

Employment Type:

Full-Time, Non-Exempt Employee

Career Team is looking to hire a College Career Advisor who will perform professional work providing career counseling, intensive case management, and follow-up services to participants pursuing postsecondary education and training pathways. This role connects jobseekers and students with college, certificate, and credential programs aligned to in-demand careers. Work is performed under the supervision of the Program Manager.

• 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
• Other duties and projects as needed

This position is expected to be aHYBRIDposition. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite as well as remotely.

• 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

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

Salary:$48,000 - $52,000/yr

Travel:

As Needed

Founded in 1996, Career Team,…