College & Career Pathways Specialist, Adult Learners

Job overview

The College & Career Pathways Specialist, Adult Learners role is onsite in Chicago, IL, with compensation of $22.38–$23.08 per hour. BUILD works on Chicago’s West Side in gang intervention, violence prevention, and youth development, and this role supports adult learners ages 18–24. The specialist helps learners identify and pursue postsecondary education and career pathways through individualized counseling, programming, and partnerships. The work supports students’ academic, personal, and professional progress and contributes to program retention and graduation goals.

What you'll do

• Recruit eligible participants
• provide college and career counseling
• advise on education, certifications, and training
• develop and deliver readiness and workforce curriculum
• guide applications, scholarships, financial aid, and job-search preparation
• coordinate field trips and workshops
• monitor progress and outcomes
• maintain records and reports
• partner with businesses, colleges, CTE programs, and community organizations.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

college & career pathways specialist

adult learners

college counseling

career pathways

workforce development

chicago il

build inc

full-time

$22.38-$23.08/hour

youth development

evenings and weekends

overnight travel

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• 401(k) with 2% match, medical, dental and vision coverage, life insurance, paid vacation, wellness days, and flexible spending account.

Why this role

Some evening and weekend organizational events are required; overnight travel for campus visits and in-person mentoring is required. Associate or bachelor’s degree preferred, or five years of relevant experience may be considered.

About the employer

Build Inc is hiring for this role. Industry: Child and Youth Services. Sector: 62.