Career Advisor 

Are you passionate about helping others in your community? Do you want to go to work every day knowing you are impacting people's lives? Madison Strategies Group, a local workforce development non-profit organization, is hiring a Career Advisor who helps individuals determine, pursue and reach their educational, career, and life goals. If you have experience in coaching or mentoring roles and are eager to support and coach individuals toward career advancement, this might be the job for you. We are looking for a goal-focused individual with great communication and critical thinking skills who will help our customers be successful in their career journey.

Make an impact with our team.

The passion for our community is the driving force behind the Madison Strategies team, striving to create access to high-quality education, fulfilling employment, and upward economic mobility for all. We are always looking ahead and innovating to ensure our programs meet the needs of the workforce and community. We know the work we do is both highly challenging and profoundly rewarding. Our successes come from positive attitudes, diversity of thought, collaborative work, and compassionate customer service. We hold ourselves to the highest standard because we know the importance of our work for the community.

The Primary Responsibilities of the Career Advisor include:

• Interview potential customers and determine suitability for the program.
• Provide customers with individualized career guidance, coaching, and support to help them complete educational training courses, gain and retain employment and pursue advancement opportunities.
• Assist program participants with enrollment into technical training programs.
• Guide customers in creating goals for education and employment, track customers' progress toward achieving their goals and provide support to achieve them.
• Support customers enrolled in technical training tracks through weekly class check-ins, peer huddle-ups, and workshops.
• Assist customers in overcoming obstacles to training completion and employment, including scheduling problems, childcare, transportation, family crises, and other life situations.
• Make referrals to family support and mental health staff.
• Work collaboratively with the Business Services Team to determine the types of jobs that match the skills and qualifications of training graduates and job seekers.
• Maintain frequent, ongoing communication with customers to build trusting relationships.
• Track monthly and quarterly goals for training completion, job placement, and customer engagement.
• Record daily activity and case notes in Salesforce, including phone calls, emails, services delivered, class visits, and more.
• Participate in industry associations and professional development activities.

Qualifications: 

• Associate Degree Required, bachelor's degree preferred, or equivalent experience preferred. 
• Minimum of 2 years working in a professional office environment.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and collaborative work culture
• 1-2 years of previous mentoring, coaching, or relatable experience. 
• Skills in planning, identifying priorities, and providing solutions. 
• Must have schedule flexibility; occasional evening and weekend work required.
• Must have personal transportation and the ability to travel within the Tulsa Metro area during the workday.
• Comfortable conducting presentations in front of large groups and a one-on-one setting.
• Desire to work as part of a team driven by data and results, dedicated to achieving positive outcomes while maintaining a positive atmosphere. 
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills 
• Must have proficient computer skills and experienced knowledge of Microsoft Office, Gmail, and Google Drive, with the ability to adapt to new equipment and technology.
• Working knowledge of Salesforce is a plus. 
• Must have own transporta

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits: Madison Strategies Group offers a competitive benefits package that includes; health insurance, 401k, and generous paid time off. Madison Strategies Group is an equal-opportunity employer committed to a diverse workforce.

How to apply:

Our multi-step hiring process ensures we employ the right people with the skills necessary to innovate and elevate the Madison Strategies team. Submit a cover letter along with your resume describing how the mission of Madison Strategies Group motivates you. If making a lasting impact on your community with a dedicated and energetic team sounds like you, join us to help Tulsans build better futures.

MSG is an equal opportunity employer, committed to a diverse workforce.