Adult and Workforce Education Career Pathways Advisor

The Adult and Workforce Education Career Pathways Advisor provides comprehensive advising, case management, career development, and student support services that help learners successfully navigate education, training, and employment pathways. Working with participants in the Waubonsee Works Youth and Adult Education programs, this position empowers students to identify career goals, overcome barriers to success, and develop individualized plans that lead to postsecondary education, industry-recognized credentials, employment, and long-term career advancement.

The Adult and Workforce Education Career Pathways Advisor serves as a trusted coach and connector, coordinating academic, career, and supportive services while fostering student persistence and successful outcomes. Through collaboration with faculty, college departments, workforce partners, employers, community organizations, and funding agencies, the Advisor creates seamless pathways that connect learners to education, work-based learning, employment opportunities, and community resources.

The position also ensures compliance with grant requirements through accurate documentation, case management, and performance reporting.

Responsibilities

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.