What are the responsibilities and job description for the Workforce Navigation Specialist position at Laredo College?
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities
To be considered for this position, you are required to upload your resume and unofficial transcript(s). If recommended for this position an official transcript(s) will be required. In addition, if a license or certificate is required for this position, upload proof of your current license/certificate.
Required:
Preferred:
N/A
Supervision Received
Workforce Development Center Director
Physical Requirements
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit.
The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, or crouch.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move items weighing up to 50 pounds.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Work Environment
Work is performed in a standard office environment.
Work inside a well-lighted and air-conditioned area most of the time.
The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate.
Safety
Required to work safely and follow safety rules.
Report unsafe working conditions and behavior.
Take reasonable and prudent actions to prevent others from engaging in unsafe practices.
Special Conditions
Immediate supervisor may assign other duties.
May be required to work outside regular working hours, as needed.
May be required to work at a different college work site or campus as needed.
EEO Statement
In compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Executive Order 11246 and Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Laredo College is open to all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, or national origin who are otherwise eligible for admission as students. Furthermore, Laredo College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and no applicant or employee will be discriminated against because of race, color, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability or national origin. This institution will not enter knowingly into any contractual agreement for services or supplies with any firm failing to follow fair employment practices.
Foreign Degrees
Foreign degrees require an evaluation for United States equivalency from an approved stated education agency or having membership with the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES). Transcripts issued outside the United States of America require a course-by-course analysis with an equivalency statement from a certified transcript evaluation service verifying the degree equivalency to that of an accredited institution within the USA. This report must be attached to your online application at the time of applying. For your convenience, we have provided the following links to assist you in complying with this requirement. However, you may use any other certified transcript evaluation service. http://tea.texas.gov/Texas_Educators/Certification/Out-of-state_Certification/Foreign_Credential_Evaluation_Services/ http://www.naces.org/members.htm
Disclaimer
The above description is an overview of the job. It is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities of the job, nor is it intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Duties and responsibilities may change with business needs. LC reserves the right to add, change, amend, or delete portions of this job description at any time, with or without notice. Employees may be required to perform other duties as requested, directed, or assigned. In addition, reasonable accommodations may be made by LC as its discretion to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The role of the Workforce Navigation Specialist is to provide access to employment and training services, increase employment opportunities for college students, and develop support services for students who are in the early phases of preparing for transition from career pathway programs to employment. This position is grant funded.
Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive services and information resources that enable students to take active responsibility for their college and career decisions and job searches.
- Develop college and career services and counseling approaches for changing student populations including minority students, non-traditional students, English language learners, and returning students.
- Disseminates information regarding career services aligned to career paths and Career & Technical Education programs, initiate career assessments, and provide career development plans and exploration sessions.
- Conduct follow-up with graduates to provide coaching and guidance that will help the graduate keep and maintain employment by addressing needs, soft skills, job search and upskill opportunities.
- Follow-up with students to document tracking of job placement, job retention, occupational skills attainment and certifications, and track the participant’s use and success of referrals and services.
- Assist in workforce development center Job Fairs, student workshops, assess effectiveness, and assist with implementation of changes when needed.
- Coordinates and schedule student appointments and classroom presentations.
- Assist with career and employment tracking data by preparing and assisting with reports requested by the Workforce Development Center Director.
- Collects, organizes, and files a variety of student, employment and office records, both electronic and paper; maintains confidentiality.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Workforce Development Center Director, Dean of Community Education, Provost/VP of Academic Affairs, or President.
To be considered for this position, you are required to upload your resume and unofficial transcript(s). If recommended for this position an official transcript(s) will be required. In addition, if a license or certificate is required for this position, upload proof of your current license/certificate.
Required:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Sociology, Psychology, or in a closely related area.
- Two years offering support and/or advising services to clients, employers, or students.
Preferred:
- Experience in Higher Education or Career Services.
- Experience in the use of personal computer and various software programs such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Power Point, Adobe Acrobat and other educational platforms.
- Must have effective organizational, planning, written and oral communication in English and Spanish.
- Maintain positive and effective relationships with supervisors and must possess interpersonal skills.
- Must be able to exhibit analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to follow through on details.
- Ability to multi-task in a dynamic and fast paced environment is preferred.
- Able to travel between Ft. McIntosh and South Campus.
N/A
Supervision Received
Workforce Development Center Director
Physical Requirements
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit.
The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, or crouch.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move items weighing up to 50 pounds.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Work Environment
Work is performed in a standard office environment.
Work inside a well-lighted and air-conditioned area most of the time.
The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate.
Safety
Required to work safely and follow safety rules.
Report unsafe working conditions and behavior.
Take reasonable and prudent actions to prevent others from engaging in unsafe practices.
Special Conditions
Immediate supervisor may assign other duties.
May be required to work outside regular working hours, as needed.
May be required to work at a different college work site or campus as needed.
EEO Statement
In compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Executive Order 11246 and Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Laredo College is open to all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, or national origin who are otherwise eligible for admission as students. Furthermore, Laredo College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and no applicant or employee will be discriminated against because of race, color, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability or national origin. This institution will not enter knowingly into any contractual agreement for services or supplies with any firm failing to follow fair employment practices.
Foreign Degrees
Foreign degrees require an evaluation for United States equivalency from an approved stated education agency or having membership with the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES). Transcripts issued outside the United States of America require a course-by-course analysis with an equivalency statement from a certified transcript evaluation service verifying the degree equivalency to that of an accredited institution within the USA. This report must be attached to your online application at the time of applying. For your convenience, we have provided the following links to assist you in complying with this requirement. However, you may use any other certified transcript evaluation service. http://tea.texas.gov/Texas_Educators/Certification/Out-of-state_Certification/Foreign_Credential_Evaluation_Services/ http://www.naces.org/members.htm
Disclaimer
The above description is an overview of the job. It is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities of the job, nor is it intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Duties and responsibilities may change with business needs. LC reserves the right to add, change, amend, or delete portions of this job description at any time, with or without notice. Employees may be required to perform other duties as requested, directed, or assigned. In addition, reasonable accommodations may be made by LC as its discretion to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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