College and Career Navigator Position Available In Montgomery, Alabama

College and Career Navigator
Trenholm State Community College
in Montgomery, AL

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Full-Time

Salary:

$49,686.00 – $66,832.00 Annually

Posted:

05/01/2025

Application Due:

05/14/2025

Category:

Career Development and Services Salary:

$49,686.00 – $66,832.00

Annually Location:

Montgomery, AL Job Type:

Full-Time Job Number:

06135

College/Division:

TSCC-208020-Adult Literacy (Non-Prison)

Closing Date:

5/14/2025 11:59

PM Central Campus Location:

Trenholm State Community College Position Summary The College and Career Navigator will plan and implement activities that lead to successful student retention and GED completion. This person will advise students on career choices, assist prospective students with career assessments as well as application, registration, and financial aid procedures of the college. The College and Career Navigator will also provide information to students concerning academic, technical, and terminal programs at Trenholm State and surrounding colleges while working with partnering agencies to address life barriers that prohibit student retention and program completion. (Continuation of position contingent upon grant renewal)

Salary Schedule:

E1 02 Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Establish positive relationships and counsel with adult education students to provide support by identifying barriers to success and connect to appropriate internal and/or external resources.
Counsel with participants to identify address barriers and connect to other resources as needed.
Assist in the recruitment and retention of program participants.
Assist in the development and implementation of Integrated Education and Training (IET) and recruit participants.
Assists with the administration of the Alabama Career Essentials (ACE) and Mobilizing Alabama Pathways (MAP) programs and monitor students’ progress.
Conduct intake and orientation classes and develop monthly schedule to include in-person and virtual attendance.
Conduct workplace readiness and life skills workshops (e.g., resume and cover letter preparation, interviewing skills, mock interviews, online job search, goal setting, time management, coping skills, etc.).
Connect with community-based agencies, employers, and area career center partners to recruit participants and/or refer participants for additional support services to ensure successful student outcomes.
Coordinate with college recruiters, WIOA representatives, and/or employers to ensure transition into college and/or the workforce.
Work closely with program staff and partners to ensure participants’ success.
Serve as a transition specialist and navigate students through the college admissions process (admissions application, transcript requests, placement testing, FAFSA, WIOA, scholarship applications, etc.).
Coordinate annual Transition to College Day.
Provide and prepare statistical data for reports as requested by the Program Director.
Collaborate with program and college staff to promote the program through social media platforms and other means of advertising.
Conduct follow-up activities with current and past participants.
Administer the TABE assessment.
Maintain a flexible working schedule to service both day and night classes at all program sites.
Attend and participate in meetings, workshops, and other professional development activities provided by the program and the college, as well as ACCS sponsored activities.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Adult Education.
Qualifications

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution.
Excellent communication skills.
Proficient skills in computer applications including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, data input, and internet navigation required.
Must be professional, detail-oriented, well-organized, and dependable.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Master’s degree in counseling from a regionally accredited institution.
Relative work experience.
Bilingual.
Application Procedures/Additional Information Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications as indicated on this vacancy notice and must submit a completed online application packet to be considered for this position. Applicants who fail to submit all required information will not be considered. Only applications received during the period of this announcement will be considered. A complete application packet consists of:
Trenholm State Community College online employment application.
A current resume, including three (3) references.
Copy of transcripts that demonstrate the required educational qualifications must be included and must identify the applicant, institution, degree, and date conferred.

WORK EXPERIENCE VERIFICATION

Neither a resume nor an application is appropriate verification of work experience. It is not our policy to contact current and/or previous employers to obtain employment verification. “Work experience verification is required in writing from your current and/or previous employer(s) confirming the required level of experience as stated in the “Minimum Qualifications” section and other related experience. Verification should include dates of employment and position title(s). Proof of work experience verification may be delayed until an official offer of employment using the Work Experience Verification form, which is found on the Human Resources home page. All work experience verification must be completed within 15 days following the employment offer.

APPLICATION DEADLINE

Complete application files will be accepted by the Office of Human Resources on a continuous basis and remain active for one year for available positions. Incomplete application packets will eliminate the possibility of a position opportunity.

EEOC, E-VERIFY, BACKGROUND CHECK STATEMENTS

Trenholm State Community College is an equal opportunity employer. It is the official policy of the Alabama Community College System that no person shall, on the grounds of race, color, disability, gender, religion, creed, national origin, or age, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program, activity, or employment. Trenholm State Community College will make reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled applicants or employees. Trenholm State Community College reserves the right to withdraw this job announcement at any time prior to the awarding. More than one position in the same job classification may be filled by the applicants for this position should another vacancy occur during the search process. Any offer of employment is contingent upon a satisfactory criminal background investigation. The applicant will be responsible for the cost of the criminal background investigation.
This employer participates in E-Verify.
Trenholm State Community College is an equal opportunity employer.
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