College & Career Pathways Specialist (Chicago)
BUILD Chicago is hiring a College & Career Pathways Specialist.
Responsibilities:
• Identify and recruit eligible youth participants.
• Maintain a library of college and job training catalogs, career guides, and scholarship materials.
• Coordinate college and career-oriented field trips and learning events (e.g., college tours, career fairs, guest speakers).
• Advocate for students through letters of recommendation and direct outreach to institutions.
• Advise clients on educational pathways, certifications, and training programs.
• Develop and deliver curriculum and instructional materials focused on college readiness, workforce development, life skills, and financial literacy.
• Help youth identify academic, personal, and professional strengths, interests, and values to inform goal-setting.
• Conduct one-on-one college and career counseling sessions to ensure youth are on track to meet postsecondary goals.
Education/Experience:
• Associate or bachelor’s degree in education, human resources, social services, or a related field preferred; alternatively, a minimum of five years of relevant professional experience will be considered.
• Availability for overnight travel for campus visits and in-person college student mentoring,
• Minimum 2 years of experience in adult education or career pathway coordination with a degree.
• Additional certifications in youth development, college access, or workforce development are a plus.
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