Adult Education Career and Workforce Advisor

Adult Education Career and Workforce Advisor

Full-time Staff. Aurora Downtown Campus. Hybrid Option:
Yes.

• Case management of designated caseload of Waubonsee Works program participants and maintain accurate, detailed case notes per WIOA guidelines.
• Search and recruit employers and Waubonsee departments willing to provide appropriate paid work experiences for participants enrolled in the Waubonsee Works Program.
• Maintain positive relationships with program participants, employers, and Waubonsee departments to resolve conflicts or issues encountered.
• Assist in planning, execution, and facilitation of training workshops.
• Advise program participants on personal, academic, and career‑related topics and appropriately document these activities in the Illinois Workforce Development System (IWDS).
• Assist in the placement of program participants into employment.
• Compile data and complete reports as required by the college and funding sources.
• Provide program participants access to computerized employment networks, career centers and/or workshops.
• Develop relationships with public and private sector employers for the purpose of securing employment leads and data for program participants.
• Attend workshops and meetings as directed by the Dean for Adult Education and Waubonsee Works Program Manager.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

• Bachelor's degree in Counseling, Education, Human Services or related field required. Master's degree preferred.
• Experience in counseling, advising, social services, case management, or adult education required; WIOA grant experience preferred.
• Two years of experience developing and maintaining relationships with employers.
• Experience with disadvantaged adults including women, minorities, immigrants, economically disadvantaged and youth.
• Strong communication and organizational skills with the ability to work independently, cooperatively and maintain confidentiality.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office software applications required.
• Job development experience preferred.
• Detail‑oriented and good with follow‑up.

• Requirement: req
  2135
• Grant Funded:
  Yes
• Compensation Range: $24.64 - $29.69 per hour
• Compensation Type:
  Hourly
• Work Schedule:
  
  M‑F 8 a.m.
  
  - 4:30 p.m. with some evening hours
• Work Hours:
  
  40 per week
• Targeted Hire Date: 7/20/2026

Special Instructions:
Please attach all required documents at time of application.

EOE, including disability and veteran.