Career Navigator - WIOA Youth/Adult Education

Kenai Peninsula College is seeking a Career Navigator to empower at-risk out-of-school youth (ages 16-24) in the WIOA Title I Youth and Title II Alaska Adult Education programs. This is a role where you'll help participants overcome barriers, transition to education or training, and secure sustainable employment.

As a key member of the Learning Center team, the Career Navigator will work closely with youth/young adults, guiding them through 15 Elements, including educational planning, job readiness, GED acquisition, and career exploration. We meet participants where they are at educationally to facilitate a successful transition to postsecondary education (be it inside or outside the UA System), training, and/or sustainable employment. You'll support participants in both group and one-on-one settings, helping them set and achieve goals. A significant focus will be on recruiting, managing case files, and ensuring accurate reporting for internal and external stakeholders.

Key responsibilities involve recruiting participants for WIOA programs, conducting intakes, and creating personalized education and career plans. The position requires providing guidance and mentorship to help participants achieve academic and employment goals. It also includes promoting work experience opportunities and building relationships with community partners, job training programs, and schools. Regular communication with participants is essential for tracking progress and offering continued support after program completion. Additionally, the role involves managing administrative tasks such as case documentation, follow-ups, and ensuring compliance with reporting requirements.

The ideal candidate should have a strong understanding of the challenges faced by at-risk youth and the ability to provide personalized guidance and support. Excellent communication skills are essential, including the capacity to develop original training materials and collaborate effectively with community partners. The role also requires the ability to navigate regulations, analyze data, and maintain professionalism in handling sensitive situations.

Minimum Qualifications:

Three years of experience (or a combination of education and experience) in education, counseling, human services, job training, or related field.

Experience working with individuals from diverse backgrounds.

An unrestricted Alaska driver's license and clean driving record in compliance with UA Safe Driving criteria is required.

Position Details:

This position is located on the Kenai Peninsula College campus in Soldotna, Alaska. This is a full-time, non-exempt, term staff position complete with both a competitive salary and full employee benefits package. UA provides a generous compensation package that includes retirement options, annual leave, 12 paid holidays per year, tuition waivers for employees and family members, and affordable medical, dental and vision care coverage. New hires will be placed on the UA Staff Salary Schedule, Grade 78, starting at $25.11 based on education and experience.

This is a unique opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of young adults, helping them achieve their career and educational goals while contributing to the community's growth. If you're passionate about youth empowerment and ready to play a key role in their success, we want to hear from you! Plus, in addition to other excellent benefits, not only do you receive free tuition, so do your spouse and dependents - to the entire University of Alaska System! What an excellent place to work! 

Review of applicants will begin immediately, to ensure full consideration you must apply by December 09, 2024. Search and selection procedures will be closed when a sufficient and viable number of qualified candidates have been identified.

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☎️If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact Marci Lea, KPC HR Coordinator, at mlea@alaska.edu or 907-262-0318.

This position is a term-funded position and is reviewed annually for contract renewal at the University's discretion.

*To be eligible for this position, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction.  Applicants who now or may in the future require visa sponsorship to work in the United States are not eligible.

The University of Alaska (UA) is responsible for providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the applicant screening process. If you need assistance in completing this application or during any phase of the interview process, please contact UA Human Resources by phone at 907-450-8200.

UA is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer, educational institution and provider and prohibits illegal discrimination against any individual: www.alaska.edu/nondiscrimination.

The successful applicant is required to complete a background check. Any offer of employment is contingent on the background check.

Your application for employment with the University of Alaska is subject to public disclosure under the Alaska Public Records Act.

All employees at the University of Alaska are expected to uphold the highest standards of ethics and professionalism when conducting or engaged in university business.

*Each university within the University of Alaska system publishes an Annual Security and Fire Safety Report which contains information regarding campus safety and security including topics such as: campus law enforcement authority; crime reporting policies; campus alerts (Timely Warnings and Emergency Notifications); fire safety policies and procedures; programs to prevent dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking; the procedures the University will follow when one of these crimes is reported; and other matters of importance related to security on campus. The report also contains information about crime statistics for the three most recent calendar years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus; in On-Campus Student Housing Facilities; in Noncampus buildings or property owned or controlled by the University or a recognized student organization; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus.  The report also contains fire statistics for any fires occurring in an On-Campus Student Housing Facility during the three most recent calendar years.  

Access to the reports is available at:

UAA: (Addresses Anchorage campus, Aviation Technology Complex, JBER - Elmendorf Extension, JBER - Richardson Extension, Kenai Peninsula College - Kachemak Bay campus, Kenai Peninsula College - Kenai River campus, Kodiak College, Kodiak High School Extension, Matanuska-Susitna College, Prince William Sound College, and Prince William Sound College - Cordova Extension) Online: https://www.uaa.alaska.edu/students/safety. Request a paper copy in person: UAA Police Department Office at Room 114 of Eugene Short Hall on the Anchorage campus / UAA Dean of Students Office at Room 122 of Rasmuson Hall on the Anchorage campus. Request a paper copy by mail: 907-786-1120 or police@uaa.alaska.edu / 907-786-1214 or uaa_deanofstudents@alaska.edu. 

UAF: (Addresses Fairbanks Campus, Bristol Bay Campus, Chukchi Campus, Community and Technical College, Kasitsna Bay Campus, Seward Marine Center, Tok Campus, Kuskokwim Campus, and Northwest Campus) Online: https://www.uaf.edu/orca/files/ASFSR.pdf. Request a paper copy in person: UAF Office of Rights, Compliance and Accountability on the 3rd Floor of Constitution Hall. Request a paper copy by mail: 907-474-7300 or uaf-orca@alaska.edu.

UAS: (Addresses the Juneau Auke Bay Campus, Juneau Technical Education Center, Sitka Campus, & Ketchikan Campus) Online: https://uas.alaska.edu/equity-and-compliance/docs/clery/UAS_ASFSR.pdf. Request a paper copy in person: Hendrickson Building, Suite 202 on the Juneau campus. Request a paper copy by mail: 907-796-6371 or emailing uas.clery@alaska.edu.