Advisor, Career Coach, Guided Entry Admissions (Multiple Openings)

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Position Information

Job Title Advisor, Career Coach, Guided Entry Admissions (Multiple Openings) Status Time Limited Full Time/Part Time Full-time Location Jamestown Campus Job Description

At Guilford Technical Community College (GTCC), we are dedicated to transforming lives through education and creating a lasting impact on our community. We invite passionate and innovative individuals to join our mission-driven team, where you can enjoy a fulfilling work-life balance and competitive benefits, including a robust pension plan. Our beautiful, well-maintained campuses provide an inspiring environment for both teaching and learning, within an atmosphere of collaboration and excellence. At GTCC, you'll be part of a supportive, dynamic, and inclusive culture committed to delivering exceptional results, making it a truly amazing place to work and thrive.

The Guided Entry Career Coach/Advisor provides proactive, career-aligned advising and student success support for students pursuing competitive Guided Entry Programs at GTCC. The position assists students in identifying educational pathways aligned with their interests, aptitudes, and career goals; develops individualized readiness plans; supports progression through prerequisite requirements; and connects students with academic and non-academic support resources. The

Guided Entry Career Coach/Advisor serves as a primary point of contact for assigned students throughout the pre-admission and admission process and utilizes an appreciative advising approach to improve student persistence, readiness, admission success, retention, and completion. The position coordinates and implements student success initiatives designed to improve outcomes in Guided Entry Programs; maintains current knowledge of program requirements, career pathways, and workforce opportunities; and utilizes student data, career assessment tools, and institutional technologies to support informed decision-making. The position works collaboratively with faculty, admissions, student services, and academic support teams to promote student success and workforce readiness and performs work with considerable independence while assuming other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

The Guided Entry Career Coach/Advisor position is initially funded by Guilford Technical Community College's federally funded Title III project, Increasing Student Success through Improved Advising to Address the Growing Local Workforce, with the College intending to sustain the position beyond the grant period, subject to available funding and institutional needs.

Min Salary $58,083.47 Mid Salary $65,343.90 -We offer a competitive salary package that will be determined based on the candidate's experience level and qualifications related to the job. Compensation will be commensurate with your level of experience. Duties/Functions Difficult Challenges Contacts Education Required

Bachelor's degree from an institutionally accredited college/university in Counseling, Education, Student Development, Human Services, Psychology, Business, Communications, or a closely related field.

Education Preferred

Master's degree from an institutionally accredited college/university in Counseling, Higher Education, Student Affairs, Adult Education, Human Services, or a closely related field.

Experience Required

• Three (3) years of experience in postsecondary student services, admissions, career coaching, academic advising, case management, or a related field.
• Experience working with diverse student populations.
• Experience utilizing student information systems and technology platforms to maintain student records and communicate with students.
• Experience analyzing student information and assisting students in educational planning.

Experience Preferred

• Greater than three (3) years of experience in postsecondary student services, admissions, career coaching, academic advising, case management, or a related field.
• Experience in community college student services.
• Experience with competitive-entry or selective admissions programs.
• Experience interpreting career assessments and facilitating career exploration.
• Experience utilizing systems such as Colleague, Watermark, Element 451, YouScience Career Exploration Software, or similar student success technologies.
• Experience with health sciences programs, career and technical education pathways, workforce readiness, and labor market trends.
• Experience with appreciative advising, coaching, retention initiatives, or student success interventions.

KSA Required

• Knowledge of student development and advising principles.
• Knowledge of career exploration and career pathway development.
• Knowledge of Guided Entry Programs, competitive admissions processes, and academic planning.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to establish rapport with diverse students and stakeholders.
• Ability to analyze information and make sound recommendations.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to utilize technology and data to support student success initiatives.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.

KSA Preferred Department/Job Specific Requirements

Physical requirements are consistent with those associated with professional office and student services positions and may include extended periods of sitting, standing, computer use, and occasional travel between campuses and outreach locations.

The following (compliance) training is required and must be completed within the first 30 days of hire with annual refresher training thereafter:

• Ethics
• Safety/Shooter on Campus
• Personal Information Protection Training (PIP)
• Anti-Discrimination/Harassment & Title IX
• Other training may be required as determined applicable.

Physical Demands

Physical Activity: Primarily sitting

Environmental Hazard(s): <15%
Lifting: <=20lbs. Posting Type Staff

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number 2026-143-REG Open Date 11/02/2026 Close Date 12/02/2026 Open Until Filled No Special Instructions to Applicants

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • Do you have a bachelor's degree or higher degree from an institutionally accredited college/university in Counseling, Education, Student Development, Human Services, Psychology, Business, Communications, or a closely related field?

• Yes

• No

• • Do you three (3) or more years of experience in postsecondary student services, academic advising, admissions, career coaching, enrollment management, case management, workforce development, or a related field?

• Yes

• No

• • Do you have experience working with diverse student populations?

• Yes

• No

• • Do you have experience utilizing student information systems and technology platforms to maintain student records and communicate with students?

• Yes

• No

• • Do you have experience analyzing student information and assisting students in educational planning?

• Yes

• No

Documents Needed To Apply

Required Documents

• Resume
• Transcripts

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vitae
• Other