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Work type: Full Time Administrative Location: Lafayette, IN Categories: Administrative/Professional, Other General Description of Position: The 1008 Student Learner Recovery Grant Career Advisor provides coaching services to assist students in grades 7-12 in career exploration and discovery that will culminate in the completion of a Career Development Portfolio. Reports to the campus 1008 Student Learner Recovery Grant Program Manager and works collaboratively with Ivy Tech Career Coaches, Advisors, K-14 Director and other faculty and staff to meet the career development needs of middle school and high school students and to meet or exceed grant metrics. This position is contingent on the start-up grant funding as 1008 Student Learner Recovery Grant is launched across the region. Sustainable funding is actively being secured to activate upon the expiration of the grants to financially support the role. If sustainable funding is not secured upon the expiration of these grants, there will be no guarantee of continued employment in this position. Currently, this position if funded for one year. Major Responsibilities: Partners with campus Executive Director of Career Coaching and Employer Connections,1008 Student Learner Recovery Grant Program Manager and Systems Office Assistant Vice President of Career Coaching to build out campus strategy and plan to meet and exceed related grant goals. Career Advisor will work with other faculty and staff to provide pre-Ivy Tech orientation experiences that reflect the Career Development Portfolio. Advises and tracks progress of students in completing their Career Development Portfolio in one to one and group coaching scenarios. Actions taken by students, under the guidance of the Career Advisor, will include, but are not limited to the student completing a resume, LinkedIn profile, mock interviews, employer engagement with opportunity for experiential learning. Ensures the student completes at least one work-and-learn experience throughout the duration of the grant.
Leads efforts to build awareness of career and education pathway opportunities at regional schools including, but not limited to: building of student Career Development Portfolios, career exploration, job search tools, experiential learning opportunities and dual-credit. Partners with aligned campus stakeholders to promote a career development culture on the school campus at large. Works collaboratively with 1008 Student Learner Recovery Grant Program Manager and K-14 Director to deliver presentations and events. Develops and reports on lead indicators and results connected to Career Development Portfolio participation including frequency of one to one and group sessions, Career Development Portfolio milestone completion, and other pertinent data. Remains current on employment trends and matches those with program opportunities. Develops strategies to track impacts of career advising on student development and attain campus metrics on student college and career pathway and conversion to postsecondary; recommends strategies to improve students’ outcomes. Oversees portals used by students related to career awareness and exploration, and student career case management. Works with 1008 Student Learner Recovery Grant Program Manager to establish and grow a consistent operational model for the delivery of experiential learning and other skill-based practicum experiences. Works to engage with employers to identify and develop student capacities in workforce and career readiness . Develops deep understanding and appreciation of student career advising and best practices including core career development methodology. Participates in professional growth, development, and training programs related to career advising and/or coaching. Participates in weekly and/or monthly meetings with campus Executive Director of Career Coaching and Employer Connections, 1008 Student Learner Recovery Grant Program Manager, Skyepack, K-14 Director, school administration and Greater Lafayette Commerce. This is not to be construed as an exhaustive list. Other duties logically associated with this position may be assigned. All responsibilities will be conducted within the parameters of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), other applicable regulatory requirements, and professional standards. SUPERVISION RECEIVED: 1008 Student Learner Recovery Grant Program Manager SUPERVISION GIVEN: None Minimum Qualifications: Possesses an earned baccalaureate or higher degree, from a regionally accredited institution. A minimum of one (1) year related experience in career development and/or advising along with case management and relationship management experience is required. Relationship management ensures strategy in regard to partnership, loyalty and retention on the student’s behalf, while case management is specific to the context of an individual’s career development case, including but not necessarily limited to assessment, planning and goal setting, preparation, exploration, and identifying steps toward launch goals. Proficiency, familiarity or certifications in standard career assessments such as: Strong Interest Inventory, and Clifton StrengthsFinder preferred. Demonstrated experience or ability to work with a youth audience (students 7-12th grade) is preferred. Must demonstrate ability to promote an inclusive environment that reflects the broad diversity and backgrounds represented by our students and employees and which every individual feels respected and valued. Demonstrated skills and abilities to concurrently manage numerous tasks, some with conflicting priorities required. Must have excellent oral and written communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills. Commitment to student learning outcomes, staff development, and diversity required. Must be able and willing to travel to and from campuses and professional development activities. Ability to work within an entrepreneurial framework and scale a large project required. Preferred Qualifications: Other Requirements: Work Hours: Hiring Range: Team Ivy Referral: Special Instructions to Applicants: Advertised: 31 Oct 2022 US Eastern Daylight Time Applications close:
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