Career Pathways Coach
?? Spring, TX / Houston, TX
About the Opportunity
We are seeking passionate and student-focused Career Pathways Coaches to help guide high school students toward successful college and career outcomes, with a strong emphasis on STEM and engineering pathways.
This role is ideal for professionals who are passionate about education, mentorship, college access, and creating opportunities for underserved and first-generation students.
Key Responsibilities
Student Advising & College Access
- Provide one-on-one and group advising to high school students.
- Guide students through college applications, FAFSA/TASFA, scholarships, and financial aid processes.
- Support students in exploring STEM, engineering, and technology career pathways.
- Help students develop college and career readiness skills.
Programming & Workshops
- Facilitate engaging workshops on:
- College admissions
- Financial literacy
- Scholarship opportunities
- Time management
- College transition success
- Coordinate college visits, virtual tours, and career exploration activities.
Family & Community Engagement
- Partner with families to support students throughout the college planning process.
- Build relationships with schools, colleges, universities, and community organizations.
- Provide resources and workshops for parents and guardians.
Postsecondary Success Support
- Maintain communication with program alumni.
- Support students transitioning into college and monitor persistence indicators.
- Connect students with resources to overcome academic, financial, or personal challenges.
Data & Reporting
- Track student progress, applications, scholarships, and enrollment outcomes.
- Maintain accurate records and contribute to program reporting and evaluation efforts.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Education, Counseling, Social Work, or a related field (Master's preferred).
- 2+ years of experience in college advising, student support, counseling, or related fields.
- Strong understanding of college admissions, financial aid, and scholarship processes.
- Experience facilitating workshops or delivering instruction to groups.
- Excellent communication, organization, and relationship-building skills.
- Experience supporting first-generation or underrepresented student populations is highly preferred.
- Knowledge of STEM or engineering pathways is a plus.
What We're Looking For
? Passion for student success and educational equity
? Strong mentoring and coaching abilities
? Excellent communication and facilitation skills
? Ability to manage multiple priorities and student caseloads
? Collaborative, resourceful, and adaptable mindset
Work Environment
- Based in Spring, TX or Houston, TX.
- Occasional local travel to schools, colleges, universities, and community events.
- Some evening and weekend availability required for workshops and special events.
If you're passionate about helping students achieve their educational and career goals, we'd love to hear from you!
?? Interested?
Please apply in this job posting or send your updated resume and desired yearly salary range to [email protected]
Subject line: Career Pathways Coach
