Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

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College & Career Pathways Coordinator - Adult Learners (CCPC-AL) (40 hours, Full-time) Exempt

BUILD, Inc. (Broader Urban Involvement and Leadership Development) is presently seeking a committed, self-motivated, and innovative individual to join our team. BUILD is a nationally respected gang intervention, violence prevention, and youth development organization based on Chicago’s West Side. Since 1969, BUILD has worked to save lives and mentor young people who live in the city’s most challenged neighborhoods. When you work at BUILD you make an important difference to the thousands of youths and families we serve.

Our Core Values : Empathy, Passion, Persistence, and Innovation.

The College and Career Pathways Coordinator role supports 18- to 24-year-old adult learners in navigating educational and career transitions. This role is pivotal in coordinating and promoting career-focused opportunities that empower adult youth to achieve their academic and professional goals. This position bridges adult education, workforce development, and postsecondary systems to facilitate seamless transitions from:

• Job training to employment
• College degree attainment to employment,
• Disconnection to employment or enrollment

This position reports to the College and Career Pathways Manager (CCPM). The coordinator works collaboratively with program managers, coordinators, and specialists, finance, development, the impact team, and the CCM to achieve program success.

Responsibilities are but not limited to:

• Track progress toward program goals, annual objectives, and budget utilization
• Monitor compliance with contracts and grant requirements
• Provide regular updates to the CCM and attend donor meetings to share impact and recommendations
• Contribute to grant writing and reporting using data on community needs, outcomes, and success stories
• Prepare promotional materials such as flyers, bulletins, and newsletters
• Develop and deliver curriculum focused on academic success, career readiness, life skills, and financial literacy
• Coordinate and support events such as college and career fairs, internships, field trips, workshops, and application support
• Support graduation planning and program completion ceremonies.
• Allocate resources responsibly in alignment with program objectives and funder requirements
• Process stipends, scholarship payments, and emergency funding requests for youth participants
• Collaborate with BUILD departments to integrate education and career services
• Cultivate relationships with community organizations, employers, and educational institutions
• Represent BUILD at public events and promote its mission and services
• Lead community outreach and strategic partnership efforts
• Participate in recruitment and engagement events (some evenings/weekends required)
• Support civic engagement initiatives aligned with BUILD’s mission
• Stay current with trends in education and workforce development through workshops and field engagement
• Perform other duties as assigned to enhance program effectiveness and reach

• 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.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in adult education or career pathway coordination with a degree
• Availability for overnight travel for campus visits and in-person college student mentoring
• Additional certifications in youth development, college access, or workforce development are a plus
• Experience managing partnerships with higher education institutions, employers, and public agencies
• Ability to navigate education/workforce systems and advocate for youth access and success
• Demonstrated commitment to educational equity and social justice
• Strong interpersonal and cultural competency skills; asset-based leadership mindset
• Ability to adapt to changing needs, crises, and competing priorities

Benefits:

• 401(k) + 2% match
• Medical, Dental and Vision
• Life Insurance
• Paid Vacation
• Wellness Days
• Flexible Spending Account

BUILD, Inc., does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, citizenship, ethnic or national origin, age, disability, medical status, military status, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, ancestry, or any legally protected status. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits and training.

All offers of employment are contingent upon a background check that includes a review of conviction history. A conviction does not automatically prohibit employment. Rather, BUILD Inc., considers conviction information on a case-by-case basis and assesses the nature of the offense, the circumstances surrounding it, the proximity in time of the conviction, and its relevance to the position.

American with Disabilities Act (ADA) Statement : External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled, must be able to perform the essential job specific functions (listed within each job responsibility) either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation to be determined by the organization on a case-by-case basis.

This organization reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as the need arises. This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.

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