College and Career Readiness Advisor

Position Summary

Provide outreach, recruitment, individualized advising, and direct support to students participating in Friendly House College & Career Readiness programs, serving 601 TRIO Talent Search participants. The Advisor connects students with postsecondary and workforce opportunities and supports the use of career passports, Digital Learner Wallets, and Learning and Employment Records (LERs) to document competencies and achievements, in accordance with applicable grant requirements. Providing students with information on Career and Technical Education (CTE), workforce development, industry-recognized and stackable credentials, and skills-based career pathways.

Location: Phoenix, AZ (Hybrid) Employment Type: Full-Time

Salary Range: $17.75 - $20.75 per hour

Job Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Social Work, Counseling, or a related field that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform assigned duties. • At least two years of experience working with low-income, first-generation. • At least two years of experience advising, counseling, or supporting students seeking entry into postsecondary education or reentry into an educational program. • Bilingual English and Spanish • Computer proficient in Microsoft Office. • Must possess or have the ability to obtain an (IVP) “Identity Verified Print” Fingerprint Clearance Card and be in good standing with the AZ Department of Public Safety. • Must possess a valid Driver’s License and have reliable transportation.

Preferred Qualifications:

• CTE and Workforce Development Experience: Demonstrated experience implementing Career and Technical Education (CTE), workforce development, and career pathway initiatives, including industry-recognized and stackable credentials. Experience collaborating with school districts, workforce boards, employers, and postsecondary institutions to support students transitioning into higher education, technical training, and employment. • Digital Credentialing and Career Readiness: Experience utilizing career passports, Learning and Employment Records (LERs), Digital Learner Wallets, or comparable digital credentialing systems to document student competencies, support skills-based career exploration, and guide individualized educational and career planning. Strong skills in youth engagement, workshop facilitation, partnership development, and program documentation. • Knowledge of college admissions, academic requirements, financial aid procedures, and postsecondary education and technical training opportunities. • Strong communication, public speaking, student engagement, and organizational skills.