WEI College to Career Success Coach

College to Career Success Coach works under the supervision of the WEI Project Manager as part of the Workforce Empowerment Initiative Grant. This position has the responsibility of working with students to provide wrap-around services for participants enrolled or enrolling in the following career path programs:
Certified Nursing Assistant, Pharmacy Technician, Patient Care Technician, Community Health Worker, Medical Assistant, Forklift, Welding, Cosmetology, a Barber Technician. This position is funded through September 30, 2027.

• Manage a caseload of approximately 150 student participants with the goal of certificate completion within 12mos and placement into the selected career workforce.
• Supports the operation of the College and Career Success Center.
• Assist with coaching, mentorship, and development in the SES division.
• Implement and adhere to grant goals, objectives and expectations as outlined in the approved application. Provide reports and deliver presentations as requested.
• Initiate, complete and document the participant eligibility screening, intake, planning and placement of each participant.
• Develop, implement, and monitor an academic plan, career plan, and intervention plan with each participant in accordance to grant processes and procedures.
• Meet regularly, as defined in the approved application, with participants and document each interaction appropriately.
• Assist with development of participant cover letters, resumes, professional documents, and professional social media branding.
• Provide career exploration, job search, and employment advising/coaching participants and assisting with Job Fairs and Transition events.
• Provide academic, social, wrap-around services, and emotional support for participants.
• Maintain accurate files/records for each participant, documenting activities and progress in accordance to grant processes and procedures.
• Participate in drop-in hours, career fairs, special events, workshops, seminars and trainings at times and locations identified by the supervisor or grant leadership.
• Collaborate with faculty, administrators, campus departments, and community members to increase access to resources and opportunities.
• Support College-wide goals and objectives as outlined in the College’s strategic plan.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 1-2 years’ experience in supporting student completion and career placement.
• Understanding support for programming and academic planning
• Good interpersonal and public relations skills; confidence in establishing new relationships
• Solid analytical, creative, and problem-solving abilities.
• Database management and reporting experience.
• Ability to collect, interpret, and report on both quantitative and qualitative data as it relates to both job opportunities and student experiences
• Project management skills, being able to simultaneously work on multiple initiatives.
• Possess cultural competency, experience working with diverse and underrepresented population, and a strong commitment to racial equity.
• Experience working with college-aged and returning adult populations
• Ability to interact and engage with diverse stakeholders and produce high-level results.
• Ability to work well independently.
• Excellent writing skills.
• Strong presentation skills.
• Data interpretation skills.
• Must successfully pass a criminal background check.

• Master’s Degree

This is a temporary grant funded position working 20 hours per week. This position is funded through September 30, 2027.

Until Filled

October 12, 2026