Career Navigator

by promoting career pathways and workforce opportunities, works collaboratively with students, faculty, staff, employers, and community partners to strengthen career connections, and supports students in developing the professional skills and experiences needed to become career ready, persist through completion, and successfully transition from college into the workforce.

Key Responsibilities:

Career Exploration & Preparation

• Provide individualized career exploration and planning support, including skills assessments, program exploration, and tools such as the
  WOWI assessment.
• Help students identify career interests, academic pathways, internships, and employment opportunities aligned with
  their goals.
• Organize career readiness trainings, workshops, and other opportunities that build durable skills and prepare students
  for employment and advancement.
• Provide guidance and support to ensure students are prepared for Learn and Earn, internships,
  employment, and other career opportunities.
• Support students in identifying barriers to educational and career success and connect
  them with appropriate campus resources.

Learn & Earn & Employer Partnerships

• Manage
  the student Learn and Earn program, including opportunity matching, site coordination, student support, and follow-through.
• Serve as
  the primary point of contact for Learn and Earn employers and develop new employer partnerships and opportunities.
• Develop and
  maintain relationships with employers and program coordinators to create marketable career pathways and employment opportunities for
  graduates.
• Coordinate internship and experiential learning opportunities that connect classroom learning with workforce
  experience.

• Collaborate with faculty, staff, and community partners to identify opportunities to strengthen
  career-connected learning and employment outcomes.

Student Success, Retention & Pathways

• Develop and maintain a comprehensive tracking and support system to promote student engagement, retention, persistence, and academic
  success.
• Collaborate with Student Services staff to identify and support retention efforts, particularly for special
  populations.
• Identify areas contributing to student melt and develop strategies to improve student engagement and
  persistence.
• Coordinate transfer support services and pathways to four-year institutions, including student tracking, transfer
  guidance, and individualized assistance.
• Collect, enter, and analyze data to monitor student participation, outcomes, retention, and
  career/transfer success.
• Serve as an active team member within the Division of Student Services.
• Perform other duties as
  assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in education, student services, business, or a related field;
  or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience in higher education preferred.
• Strong communication,
  organizational, and customer service skills.
• Ability to manage detailed records, interpret policies, and maintain
  confidentiality.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, student information systems/databases, and other technology.
• Travel will
  be required. Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.

How to Apply: To apply, please complete the
application form at mctc.edu/job-postings. The form will require you to submit a copy of your resume, unofficial transcripts, and a list of
3 professional references in addition to completing the form.

Applications will be accepted until October
23, 2026 at 11:59pm.

All positions are subject to pre-employment background checks. Official transcripts must be submitted prior
to the beginning of employment for all positions. For additional information, call 304-710-3272.

Only complete applications will be
given full consideration.

If you need assistance with this job posting, please contact us at the phone number above or at hr@mctc.edu.