Career & Work-Based Learning Navigator (Career Services Counselor II)

Kentucky Community and Technical College System

Florence, KY

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
SKILLS
Academic Advice, Career Counseling, Communication Skills, Cross-Functional, Employee Assistance Plan, Healthcare, Marketing, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft SharePoint, Microsoft Word, Multitasking, Operational Communications, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Project/Program Coordination, Record Keeping, Resume Search, Retirement Plan, Time Management, Tuition Reimbursement, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Florence, KY
POSTED
6 days ago

Career & Work-Based Learning Navigator (Career Services Counselor II)

  • 496507
  • Florence
  • Staff
  • Full-time
  • Closing at: Jun 15 2026 - 23:55 EDT
  • Gateway Community & Technical College

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Title: Career & Work-Based Learning Navigator (Career Services Counselor II)

Salary: $41,730.00

Contract Term Length: 12 Months

Standard Hours: 37.5

Work Location: Discretionary Hybrid

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

College: Gateway Community & Technical College

Campus Location: Gateway Boone

Department: Career Services

Total Rewards

Gateway Community & Technical College offers a competitive benefits package and an attractive work environment that supports excellence, innovation, and creativity, including:

  • Exceptional health care, vision, and dental coverage for you and your family
  • Tuition reimbursement/waiver for you, your spouse, and dependents
  • 403(b) retirement plan: a 5% employee contribution receives a 10% employer match
  • Vacation/Sick Time
  • Work-Life Balance
  • 9.5 Paid Holidays
  • 2 Weeks Institutional Closing Pay (Last 2 weeks of December) for qualifying positions
  • Employee Assistance Program

Job Summary

The Career & Work-Based Learning Navigator supports students and recent alumni through career coaching, career-connected learning, and participation support within non-apprenticeship Academic-Based Work-Based Learning opportunities aligned with students' programs of study. The position assists students with navigating internships, co-ops, job shadows, micro-internships, project-based learning experiences, and related experiential learning opportunities through career guidance, academic advising support, academic and career pathway navigation, employer engagement support, participation assistance, and workforce readiness development.

Job Duties:

Academic WBL Pathway Coordination & Participation Support:

  • Provides individualized career coaching and career development support to students and recent alumni, including career exploration, self-assessment, major and career alignment, employment preparation, job search strategies, resume development, interview preparation, and transition-to-employment support.

  • Supports student engagement, participation follow-up, and experiential learning success within Academic-Based WBL pathways.

  • Assists students with academic advising support, academic and career pathway navigation, educational planning support, resource connection, and workforce readiness activities related to Work-Based Learning participation and career-connected learning opportunities.

Career Coaching & Student Support:

  • Provides individualized career coaching and career development support to students and recent alumni, including career exploration, self-assessment, major and career alignment, employment preparation, job search strategies, resume development, interview preparation, and transition-to-employment support.

  • Supports student engagement, participation follow-up, and experiential learning success within Academic-Based WBL pathways.

  • Assists students with academic and career pathway navigation, resource connection, and referral support related to Work-Based Learning participation and career-connected learning opportunities.

Employer, Classroom, & Student Engagement Support:

  • Assists with employer classroom visits, presentations, campus recruiting activities, workshops, recruitment events, and experiential learning opportunities supporting Academic-Based WBL pathways.

  • Collaborates with faculty, employers, and institutional partners to support career-connected learning, student engagement initiatives, and experiential learning participation opportunities.

Operational Systems, Communication, & Outcomes Tracking:

  • Utilizes departmental systems and student engagement platforms including Handshake, OnceHub, Amazon Choice, and related departmental technologies.

  • Assists with student communication, outreach, follow-up, participation tracking, and shared departmental support processes.

  • Maintains records and supports tracking of engagement, placement, retention, and employment outcomes related to Academic-Based WBL and experiential learning activities. Assists with institutional reporting, outreach initiatives, marketing activities, and cross-functional workforce development efforts.

  • Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Bachelor''s degree or equivalent and 3 to 4 years of relevant experience

  • Detail-oriented, self-motivated, ability to work independently and adapt seamlessly to fast-paced, dynamic environments.

  • Skilled in engaging and supporting students from different cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds.

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

  • Proven ability to manage multiple priorities effectively and meet tight deadlines.

  • Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Forms, Outlook, Teams, SharePoint, Word)

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Master''s degree or equivalent

  • Previous experience in a community college setting

  • Career coaching and student advising

  • Strong communication and relationship building skills

  • Organization and program coordination

  • Data tracking and technology proficiency

Employee Rights - Employee Polygraph Protection Act

Equal Opportunity Employer - The Kentucky Community and Technical College System is an equal educational and employment opportunity institution.

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