Career Navigator - Sullivan High School

Ivy Tech Community College Terre Haute seeking a Career Navigator, for a temporary, full-time, grant-funded role (through December 2025) as part of an initiative supported by the Indiana Commission for Higher Education. The Career Navigator will be responsible for enhancing the connections between schools, students, and employers with a key focus on executing the programs and objectives of House Enrolled Act 1002 (HEA 1002).

Responsibilities

This position demands a mission-driven individual who excels in problem-solving, communication, and program implementation. The ideal candidate will have a passion for career development and student success. Major responsibilities include:

• Build and maintain strong relationships with employers and community partners.
• Collaborate with schools and employer groups to organize and deliver Career Discovery Meetings as outlined in HEA 1002.
• Manage the enrollment and administration of Career Scholarship Accounts (CSA) for eligible students.
• Actively engage with school districts, employers, and community organizations to establish a comprehensive career awareness continuum.
• Provide one-on-one or small-group career navigation support for selected students.
• Participate in Career Navigation Training and Certification programs, and contribute to the school's completion of the Indiana Career Advising Framework crosswalk.
• Provide responsive and strategic support to address challenges by collaborating across various entities.
• Develop and execute effective career navigation strategies.
• Collect, monitor, and analyze program data to ensure goals are being met.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
  
  

Required Skills And Competencies

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and project management abilities.
• Attention to detail and adeptness in managing multiple tasks.
• Effective listening and decision-making skills, including seeking input from others.
• A growth mindset, embracing learning opportunities and continuous improvement.
• Openness to new ideas and proactive learning.
• Passion for the mission and perseverance in pursuit of long-term goals.
• Commitment to equity, cultural competency, and inclusivity.
• Capacity for personal growth and self-reflection, particularly in relation to identity and implicit bias.
• Ability to recognize and leverage the strengths and assets of self and others.
• Empathy, humility, and a positive outlook.
• Strong teamwork skills and dedication to supporting school goals.
• Ability to persist through challenging situations and nurture complex relationships.
• Experience managing projects and fostering relationships.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in education, counseling, career development, or a related field.
• Proven experience in building school and community partnerships.
• Demonstrated ability to work with diverse populations, including students, educators, and employers.
• Strong knowledge of career pathways, workforce development, or education policy.
• Experience with data tracking, reporting, and using data to inform decision-making.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and familiarity with virtual communication platforms (e.g., Zoom, Teams).
  
  

Excellent Benefits

Excellent benefits, including medical, dental, vision, retirement, life insurance, spouse/child life insurance, Long and Short-Term Disability, Identity Theft Protection and additional voluntary benefits.

Employer contribution to Health Savings Account (with enrollment in medical CDHP insurance)

No waiting period to enroll in benefits.

Employer contribution to retirement plan. (Employee contribution not required)

Paid time off: vacation and sick accrued bi-weekly.

Paid holidays: 8 days plus winter break between December 25th and January 1st.

Free tuition for employee and dependents.

Professional Development opportunities.

Salary: $44,500

• Master's degree in education, counseling, career development, or a related field.
• Five or more years of experience in education, workforce development, or career services.
• Experience implementing career advising frameworks or similar initiatives.
• Familiarity with the Indiana Career Advising Framework and HEA 1002.
• Previous experience working with grant-funded programs or projects.
• Demonstrated experience in project management, including the ability to coordinate multiple stakeholders and initiatives.
• Experience in program development, implementation, and evaluation.
  
  

Ivy Tech Community College is an accredited, equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age or veteran status. As required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Ivy Tech Community College does not discriminate on the basis of sex, including sexual harassment in its educational programs and activities, including employment and admissions. Questions specific to Title IX may be referred to the College's Title IX Coordinator or to the US Department of Education Office of Civil Rights.