What are the responsibilities and job description for the Career Pathways Advisor position at Independence Community College?
Career Pathways Advisor – Rural Postsecondary and Economic Development Grant
Reports to: Project Director – Rural Postsecondary and Economic Development Grant
The activities and strategies implemented through this position will promote rural students' development of the knowledge and skills necessary for success in the workforce and in high-need occupations, including career training that leads to good jobs in fields relevant to the regional economy, and to raise awareness of, and access to, paid internship, fellowship, apprenticeship, and job opportunities.
Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree Required. Advanced knowledge of career development theories, adult development theory, counseling processes, career decision making, learning styles, and job search strategies. Demonstrated track record of building and maintaining relationships with a variety of constituents and developing a robust employer relations strategy to increase internship and career opportunities. Either a copy of, or authorization for, a Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) is required.
Responsibilities:
| · Cultivate and maintain relationships with employers in order to build, create and maintain recruiting pipelines within various organizations. · Track, maintain, and produce reports on student career data · Design and deliver workshops and programs aimed at increasing the career exploration and readiness of students interested in Arts, Media, and Communication. · Provide one-on-one career advising, skill development, and support · Analyzes trends and assists departments with continuous improvement efforts. · Participate as a team member to successfully meet grant objectives as stated below:
Goal 1: Increase the number of rural students served by direct student services supported by the grant
Goal 2: Increase the enrollment rate at Independence Community College from year-to-year
Goal 3: Increase the number of rural students who transfer to four-year institutions or obtain a degree or certificate of completion
Goal 4: Increase the percent of rural students who enter a paid internship, apprenticeship or employment
Goal 5: Support access to technology – aid in curriculum development for Canvas Studio and encourage faculty to further utilize this other distance learning technology to service rural students.
Goal 6: Strengthen Cross-Agency Coordination – collaborate with Kansasworks and Independence Work Center to identify prospective employers and industries who seek workers for in-demand, high skill, and high wage trainees and employees. Develop apprenticeship, internship, and employment opportunities for rural students.
Salary : $42,500 - $47,500
