Career Navigator (AEFLA Core)

Career Navigator (AEFLA Core) Harris County Department of Education ADULT EDUCATION - Houston, Texas Open in Google Maps This job is also posted in HARRIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION Job Details Job ID: 5929105 Application Deadline: Posted until filled Posted: Sep 16, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC) Starting Date: Immediately Job Description Primary Purpose: The Career Navigator is responsible for assisting adult education students in TWC Foundations Skills for Construction Grant funded programs to transition to careers in the construction field. This position is responsible for coaching students in every facet of their career search including resume writing, cover letter preparation, practice interviews, networking, job search assistance, thank you letters, as well as all other related career planning needs. The Career Navigator will conduct outreach activities to secure employer partnerships and wrap around services for student career placement and success. The Career Navigator is also responsible for following up and tracking the employment and post‑secondary enrollments of exited for up to a year after their last date of enrollment. Qualifications: Education/Certification: Bachelor's degree from an accredited university Special Knowledge/Skills: Bilingual skills desired Strong written and verbal communications skills Effective organizational and management skills. General knowledge of computer systems and software applications Demonstrated public relations/marketing abilities Ability to work effectively within an ethnic, cultural, and socially diverse student population Knowledge of local area vocational and post‑secondary programs desired Experience: Three years’ experience in recruiting or career advising Knowledge of workforce development, post‑secondary education, and adult education desired Major Responsibilities and Duties:

1. Meet one‑on‑one with CF Construction students and determine their career interest, goals, and provide students with information regarding transitions to work or post‑secondary education.
2. Assist during registration and orientation events to provide information to students regarding career pathways, student support services, assist students with eligibility determination and the completion of registration forms.
3. Work closely with workforce centers to facilitate student access to job search resources and training opportunities offered by the workforce system, including use of online resource and site visits.
4. Serves as adviser and interfaces with representatives of industrial, governmental, and

educational employers to assist in the most effective use of career services' efforts. 5.Serves as a liaison between adult education, its students, and potential employers on a state,regional, and national scale. 6.Serves as adviser and interfaces with representatives of industrial, governmental, andeducational employers to assist in the most effective use of career services' efforts. 7.Assist in supporting the marketing of the CF Construction Grant 8.Develops new contacts with external organizations for the purpose of expanding employmentand wrap around service opportunities for students. 9.Assist in the on‑site recruitment and interviewing processes as well as resume referral and job‑listing services for current students. 10.Provides career advising expertise to students regarding the job‑search process, interviewing,resume, and letter writing, and all other facets of career planning. 11.Conducts workshops, seminars, and other presentations to student, teachers, and employers. 12.Coordinate with instructors on the implementation of career readiness awareness curricula. 13.Follow up and maintain accurate and complete records of student attainment of employment andtransition to post‑secondary education goals. 14.Speak to different community‑based organizations to explain the value of the CF Constructiongrant as well as the benefits received by the local businesses. 15.Follow up and record employment and post‑secondary outcomes for exited students for up to ayear after exit. 16.Perform other duties as assigned Position Type: Part‑Time Salary: $35 Per Hour Job Requirements Citizenship, residency or work visa required Contact Information Human Resources 6300 Irvington Blvd. Houston, Texas 77022 Phone: View phone number on click.appcast.io Email: View email address on click.appcast.io Map The content you submit, offer, contribute, attach, post, or display (each a “Submission”) will be viewed by other users of the service who may or may not be accurately representing who they are or who they represent. Do not include any sensitive data in your submissions. Any submission or any use or reliance on any content or materials posted via the service or obtained by you through the use of the service is at your own risk. “Sensitive data” for purposes of this section means social security or other government‑issued identification numbers, medical or health information, account security information, individual financial account information, credit/debit/gift or other payment card information, account passwords, individual credit and income information or any other sensitive personal data as defined under applicable laws. #J-18808-Ljbffr ADULT EDUCATION