This grant-funded position provides career exploration, advising, transition, and employment-readiness services to Adult Education students under the supervision of the Director of Adult Education. The employee assists students in identifying educational and career goals and developing pathways to employment, postsecondary education, credential attainment, or workforce training. The role serves as a connection between Adult Education students, Wallace Community College programs, workforce resources, and employment opportunities, and performs administrative duties for the effective operation of the Adult Education program.
Responsibilities
Provide individualized career coaching to assist students in identifying career interests, skills, educational goals, employment needs, and potential barriers to successful transition
Administer or facilitate approved career-interest, aptitude, and skills assessments and assist students in understanding and applying results to career and educational planning
Assist students in developing individualized career and transition plans with achievable short- and long-term goals
Provide current information regarding occupations, employment trends, required education and credentials, wages, and career advancement opportunities
Assist students with job searches, employment applications, resumes, cover letters, interviewing techniques, and professional communication
Conduct mock interviews and provide coaching regarding workplace expectations, professionalism, dependability, teamwork, communication, problem-solving, time management, and other employability skills
Identify and communicate employment and training opportunities appropriate to students' skills, interests, and career goals
Assist students in preparing for applicable workforce assessments and credentials, including ACT WorkKeys and other approved career-readiness assessments
Provide orientation and assistance with approved instructional, career-readiness, and workforce-preparation platforms
Assist with the administration, scheduling, documentation, and reporting of workforce assessments and credentials
Conduct individual and group career-readiness activities and workshops designed to strengthen student confidence, motivation, persistence, and preparation for employment
Serve as a bridge between Adult Education and postsecondary education, workforce training, credential opportunities, and employment
Assist students in identifying Wallace Community College academic, Career and Technical Education, workforce development, short-term training, and other educational opportunities consistent with their career goals
Guide students through applicable College admissions and enrollment processes, including applications, residency requirements, transcript requests, financial aid resources, scholarships, orientation, advising, and registration
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Connect students with appropriate College departments and personnel, including Admissions and Records, Financial Aid, Advising and Counseling Services, Workforce Development, and Career and Technical Education
Coordinate or facilitate campus visits, program tours, informational sessions, and introductions to appropriate College faculty and staff
Provide information regarding available scholarships, workforce funding, financial assistance, and community resources and make appropriate referrals
Assist students transitioning into integrated education and training, workplace education, short-term credentials, apprenticeships, postsecondary education, and other career pathways
Follow up with students and track progress toward enrollment, credential attainment, training, employment, and other established transition outcomes
Work collaboratively with Adult Education instructors and staff to identify and assist students who may benefit from career coaching, workforce preparation, or transition services
Travel to assigned Adult Education instructional sites to provide career and transition services and develop relationships with students and instructors
Maintain accurate and timely records of student contacts, career services, referrals, transition activities, credentials, employment outcomes, assessments, and other required information
Maintain required accounts, records, and documentation associated with assigned workforce-readiness programs and assist with state, federal, College, and program reporting requirements
Provide information, training, and support to Adult Education instructors regarding career-readiness resources, workforce credentials, and student transition opportunities
Develop and maintain relationships with employers, workforce agencies, community organizations, and educational partners to identify resources and opportunities for Adult Education students
Assist with Adult Education recruitment, orientation, recognition activities, GED® graduation ceremonies, career events, and other departmental activities
Participate in staff meetings, professional development, and training necessary to remain current regarding Adult Education, career-readiness programs, workforce credentials, career pathways, and related technology
Protect the confidentiality of student information and maintain records in accordance with applicable College, state, and federal requirements
Provide professional, courteous, and responsive service to students, employees, employers, community partners, and the public
Demonstrate dependability, punctuality, initiative, effective follow-through, and a collaborative and constructive attitude
Adhere to all College and Alabama Community College System policies and procedures
Perform other duties as assigned
Requirements
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college
Two years’ experience in career counseling or working with disadvantaged adults
Ability to work nonstandard hours specifically evenings and weekends
Current and valid driver's license with the ability to frequently travel to attend events and activities
Important Details
Anticipated start date: December 1, 2026
Application deadline: October 28, 2026, 2:00 pm
Application Process
Submit a completed Wallace Community College employment application
Submit a current resume
Submit a cover letter describing specifically how your experience and qualifications meet the required qualifications
Submit employment verification letter(s) verifying a minimum of two years’ experience in career counseling or working with disadvantaged adults. Letter(s) must include employment dates and job title and be on official letterhead with an authorized personnel signature. If an employment verification cannot be obtained, an applicant may submit copies of appointment letters or contracts or pay stubs or W-2 forms to verify the minimum required 2 years of experience, and verifying current employment as a Wallace Community College employee.
Submit appropriate transcript identifying the applicant, institution, date degree conferred, and verifying the applicant has received the minimum of a bachelor's degree. Transcripts may be unofficial for the application process but they must identify the applicant, institution, degree earned and the date the degree was conferred. (A copy of the diploma will not suffice). If employed, official transcripts will be required at that time.
All application materials must be scanned and uploaded during the online application process
All correspondence with applicants regarding the College's search process will be sent via e-mail
The applicant chosen for employment will be required to sign a consent form for a criminal background check. Employment will be contingent upon receipt of a clearance notification from a criminal background check.
About the Company
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