Join Our Team at Tallahassee State College

Career Navigator, Florida Youth College

Tallahassee State College (TSC), recently recognized as one of the Most Promising Places to Work in Community Colleges (2025), one of the Nation’s Best and Brightest Companies to Work For® (2025), and a Great Colleges to Work For® (2025), is excited to announce a full-time, grant-funded opening for the position of P09400 Career Navigator, Florida Youth College with Florida Youth College Department of Juvenile Justice/Workforce Development.

We are looking for someone who shares our commitment to fostering a vibrant workplace community.

What You’ll Do
The Career Navigator provides case management and counseling to youth in DJJ residential facilities, focusing on career assessment, exploration, and post-release planning. Helps youth choose education and career pathways aligned with their strengths to support long-term workforce success. Reports to the Deputy Director under the Florida Youth College grant partnership between Tallahassee State College and the Florida Department of Juvenile Justice

Day-to-day, you’ll be responsible for:

• Providing comprehensive support and detailed information about Florida Youth College to youths’ parents, the general public, and staff via in-person, phone, text, and email communication. Maintaining ongoing awareness of available youth resources to share with project partners and becoming a subject matter expert in areas such as Registered Apprenticeship, WIOA, Military, Career Exploration, or other areas identified by leadership. Conducting required 5-, 15-, 30-, 60-, 90-, and 180-day follow-ups with assigned caseloads and maintaining cumulative activity reports.

• Reviewing and processing referrals and related program documents. Assisting with the registration process and responding to inquiries regarding admission into postsecondary institutions. Processing changes in Workday and collaborating with instructors and program staff to support student success. Working with students to determine appropriate program tracks and reviewing documents for accuracy.

• Working closely with students to develop tailored, comprehensive success plans. Making referrals, scheduling and coordinating with program partners, and providing community resources to support student success and pathways to work-based learning or postsecondary education. Educating students on available options while providing guidance and advisement. Developing and maintaining relationships with assigned youth to ensure engagement and progress.

• Assisting each youth with setting up their Employ Florida account and effectively communicating ideas, instructions, and information both verbally and in writing.

• Developing individualized success plans for assigned youth and working with them to identify required documentation for postsecondary enrollment. Proactively assisting youth in securing work-based learning opportunities following their transition from an institution.

• Working collaboratively with a team to coordinate comprehensive services for youth while maintaining and utilizing required databases for data tracking. Assisting in developing automated communications with students and resolving process issues related to enrollment, admissions, resource referrals, and records. Serving as a liaison to external stakeholders, including educational partners, WIOA partners, community organizations, Registered Apprenticeship sponsors, employer partners, and others. Advising students on academic requirements, interpreting test scores and transcripts, and reviewing course prerequisites. Assisting with online college credit options, dual enrollment registration, and advising.

• Cultivating and maintaining ongoing relationships with CareerSource Florida partners, connecting each youth participant to their local workforce development board for continued counseling and access to WIOA services.

• Performing other duties as assigned.

Who We’re Looking For
We’re seeking a candidate who brings not only technical expertise but also a passion for education and student success. Our ideal candidate will have:

• A bachelor’s degree in a related area from an accredited college or university.

• Three (3) years of related experience.

• Master’s degree is preferred.

What We Offer
We offer more than just a competitive salary. When you join the team at TSC, you’ll also enjoy:

• Comprehensive State of Florida benefits, including retirement through the Florida Retirement System.

• Opportunities for professional development.

• A generous leave policy, including 11 federally paid holidays.

• Tuition waivers and tuition reimbursement programs for continuous learning.

• Free access to TSC athletics, fine arts, and performing arts events.

Please visit the College's Benefits site to see the full list of benefits and opportunities.

A Little About Us

Established in 1966, Tallahassee State College is dedicated to providing high-quality educational opportunities for students from Leon, Gadsden, and Wakulla counties, as well as from throughout the state, nation, and abroad. TSC offers a wide range of academic and workforce training programs, including associate degrees, bachelor’s degrees, and in-demand certifications. Consistently ranked as one of the top colleges in the nation, our vision is to be recognized as your College of Choice.