Career Coach at Northcentral Technical College in Wausau Main Campus

Job description

Applications must be submitted by 12:01 a.m., November 02, 2026. Thank you for your interest in a career at Northcentral Technical College (NTC). NTC offers outstanding career opportunities on a modern campus with state-of-the-art technology that allows for a collaborative learning and work environment. Employees are offered an amazing Total Rewards package with competitive salaries, excellent benefits, and generous paid time off – including two paid closures for the winter holiday (Christmas – New Year) and summer (week of July 4th), for most full-time positions. NTC is “The College that Cares” and makes a difference in the lives of our employees and students. If you have the desire to help students while positively impacting the community, we’d love for you to join our team! See why our current employees did! Starting Hourly Rate Based on Qualifications: $24.73 JOB SUMMARY, DESCRIPTION & QUALIFICATIONS: Job Summary The Career Coach plays a key role in recruiting prospective students to Northcentral Technical College (NTC). This position involved building relationships with K12 schools, community partners, and local employers while providing individual support for career exploration, application assistance, and financial aid guidance. The Career Coach leads and participates in recruitment events, coordinates career development initiatives, and engages students to foster connections with NTC. The role requires collaboration with internal and external stakeholders, continuous professional development, and active participation in promoting NTC’s programs and services. Position may support projects across Student Services and other areas of the College to advance institutional goals and student success. While the regular schedule follows standard business hours, flexibility is required for occasional evening, weekend, or travel to other locations based on college events or operational needs. Essential Functions and Responsibilities The following duties are primarily performed and are essential for this position. Employees are expected to be able to perform each of these job duties satisfactorily and successfully with or without reasonable accommodation. Adult + K12 Recruitment Serve as a primary contact for prospective students, assisting with career exploration, applications, and initial steps such as -FAFSA. This work is done on site at NTC campuses and at local high schools. Regular travel is required. Provide individual educational planning services and make appropriate referrals. Assess individual needs of area high schools to provide career and post-secondary planning services to support Academic and Career Planning (ACP) initiatives. Develop, promote, and coordinate services for students in NTC’s district schools. Respond to prospective student inquiries via email, phone, text, chat, maintaining ongoing follow-up and support. Campus + Community Events Lead and participate in recruitment activities such as campus tours, open houses, Preview Days, education fairs, career fairs, and other specialized events. Specialized Projects/Initiatives Additional activities may include development of career development initiatives, additional time supporting on-campus events, engagement with admitted students and their parents/guardians, and focusing on regional community needs. These activities will be assigned to individual team members. Position may support projects across Student Services and other areas of the College to advance institutional goals and student success. While the regular schedule follows standard business hours, flexibility is required for occasional evening, weekend, or travel to other locations based on College events or operational needs. Professional Development + Continuous Improvement Stay informed about NTC programs, admissions, financial aid, and services. Provide input on recruitment best practices and share new ideas. Document and track interactions with prospective students and outreach activities, maintai