"Career Navigator"

Position Summary

The Adult Education Department is recruiting for one full time Career Navigator. This position is responsible for coordinating instruction and support services to meet the needs of adult basic education students from enrollment through successful employment. This position will primarily focus on underserved populations including but not limited to, basic skills deficient, limited English proficiency, high-risk college students, incarcerated, and underemployed workers. Career Navigators will work primarily with assisting students in their efforts to achieve academic goals, but also will be a part of a team effort to ensure compliance and target accomplishments are met for the program.

This position is benefits eligible.For more information on Victoria College's excellent benefits package, click the benefits tab.

About Our Institution

Victoria College (VC) is a vital public community college located in Victoria, Texas and has been a respected community partner in the Crossroads region since 1925 and continues to offer quality, affordable educational opportunities to help our students achieve their dreams. VC offers a variety of high-quality associate's degrees and transfer programs, preparing students for success in their chosen fields. The college fosters a close-knit community, serving approximately 7,100 students across diverse backgrounds and learning styles, including full-time, part-time, online, veterans, and adult learners. VC features five academic divisions:

1. Academic Support & Student Success
2. Allied Health
3. Career & Technical Education
4. Arts, Humanities, & Social Sciences
5. Science, Mathematics, Engineering, & Physical Education

Additionally, VC offers various programs through the Academy of Lifelong Learning, catering to the educational needs of the community.

Living in the Area

Victoria, a charming city with a population of around 67,000, provides a welcoming and affordable environment. Residents enjoy a variety of benefits, including diverse culinary experiences, a rich cultural scene with museums and art galleries, and ample opportunities for outdoor recreation. Victoria boasts over 50 parks and green spaces, including Riverside Park and Spring Creek Greenway, offering scenic walking and biking trails. The city is well-connected with regional transportation networks, including Victoria Regional Airport and multiple bus services. Victoria's cost of living is significantly lower than the national average, making it an attractive option for students and families alike.

Duties & Responsibilities

1. Assists learners in setting and pursuing realistic personal, academic, and career goals.
2. Assist in identifying potential student barriers and assist with solutions, including referrals to community resources, to overcome those barriers.
3. Assist with student class schedules and establishing appropriate educational classes based on student need.
4. Plan and implement one-on-one academic advisement sessions.
5. Coordinate distance learning options for student support and success.
6. Increase students overall college awareness, readiness, and potential for success.
7. Conduct new student orientations and ensure students receive accurate program information.
8. Establish relationships with VC departments and assist students with making appointments and completion of admission requirements.
9. Evaluate pre and post-assessments and advise students on areas for improvement.
10. Assist with student activities to increase retention and maintain student morale.
11. Assist with student employment goals and preparedness as necessary.
12. Maintain appropriate records and files for documentation of program and student accomplishments.
13. Assist with the management of off-campus sites across the Golden Crescent service area.
14. Complete annual staff development requirements as determined by SBOE rules
15. Develop and maintain effective working relationships with adult education staff, program participants, business and industry, public and private organizations, and VC staff.
16. Performs all other duties as requested by Executive Director of the Adult Education Program.

Qualifications

REQUIRED

• Bachelor's degree in education, psychology, sociology, communications, or related field;
• Ability to work cooperatively with other divisions within the College
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills;
• Discretionary judgment regarding confidential information;
• Ability to accomplish basic business tasks, meet deadlines, and ability to learn and interpret policies and procedures;
• Sensitivity to diverse groups and a genuine caring and empathic attitude;
• Willingness to work evening hours and flexible schedule to meet program demands is required;

PREFERRED

• Bi-lingual preferred;
• Valid drivers license and ability to travel off-campus;
• Experience with computer software, including Microsoft Office suites, Internet, and social media.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands and fingers to handle controls, key pads, etc. Will be required to sit and reach with hands and arms as well as, sit, stand and walk. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds while loading office supplies and paper. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, some color vision, and the ability to adjust focus from documents to computer screen. Hearing of light to moderate sound is required by this job. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

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