Career and Technical Education (CTE) Coordinator

Job Description

Job Description

Career and Technical Education (CTE) CoordinatorDepartment: Education Program: Community Education Reports To: CCR Center ManagerSupervises: College & Career Youth ApprenticesEmployment Status: Full-TimeFLSA Status: Exempt Schedule: 40 Hours/52 Weeks Preference: TERO Ordinance 2017-01, P.L. 93-638Job SummaryCareer and Technical Education (CTE) Coordinator will work in the College and Career Readiness Center under the CCR Center Manager. Incumbent will work with students 6th grade and older who communicate interest in post-secondary direct to career, or post-secondary vocational training. CTE Advisor will work with a caseload of students to set student goals through an Individual Learning Plan (ILP) and co-create goals to ensure students take all steps and complete all prerequisite work necessary to progress to their career or vocational training institution. CTE Coordinator will provide intensive one-on-one advising with each student enrolled. CTE Advisor will establish and maintain relationship with internal and external partners to assist in student goal achievement and will be familiar and skilled in areas such as Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), placement testing, vocational institutions admission requirements, dual credit opportunities, early/middle college opportunities.Essential FunctionsEstablishes a case load of students who want to pursue a career or technical education trainingSets Specific, Measureable, Achievable, Relevant and Time-bound (S.M.A.R.T.) goals for students through an Individual Learning Plan (ILP)Establishes and maintains internal and external partnerships relative to student goalsWorks with students in middle school to provide career exploration in vocational careersWorks with students in high school to provide clear picture of prerequisites for chosen career or technical education trainingContinues working with students post-secondary as they grow in their careers or continue their technical education training programsProvides tools for students to overcome barriersConducts workshops in related areas as necessaryEnsures compliance with Tribal, federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, Tribal policies and TERO ordinanceIt is the intent of this job description to highlight the essential functions of the position; however, it is not an all-inclusive list. The incumbent may be called upon and required to follow or perform other duties and tasks requested by his/her supervisor, consistent with the purpose of the position, department and/or the Kenaitze Indian Tribe's objectives.Working ConditionsLifting RequirementsSedentary work - Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.Physical RequirementsStand or Sit (Stationary position)Walk (Move, Traverse)Stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl (Position self (to), Move)Talk/hear (Communicate, Detect, Converse with, Discern, Convey, Express oneself, Exchange information)See (Detect, Determine, Perceive, Identify, Recognize, Judge, Observe, Inspect, Estimate, Assess)OSHA CategoriesCategory II - Normal routine involves no exposure to blood, body fluid or tissue, but exposure or potential for exposure may occurEquipment and ToolsList Equipment used for job: Office EquipmentDrives KIT or Personal Vehicle: bothTravelLocalIn-StateOut-of- StateQualificationsEducationBachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science in Education or other relevant field, or a combination of education and experience in a related field may be substituted for a degreeExperienceThree (3) years of experienceLicense/Certification/RequirementsMust have a valid Alaska State driver's license and must remain insurable under the Tribe's policyPediatric/Adult CPR and First Aid Certification, or obtain within 90 days of hirePreferredKnowledge and experience with scholarship application, FAFSA, vocational institution admission process, dual credit, academic advising and local educational opportunitiesKnowledge about teacher preparation programsKnowledge and experience working with culturally diverse populationsSpecial SkillsProficiency with Microsoft Suite, or obtain training within 90 days of hireAbility to work independently as well as collaborativelyStrong verbal and written communication skillsConducts business in a service-oriented manner that is attentive, pleasant, respectful and kind when dealing with un'ina, students, visitors, co-workers and others