Position Vacancy: Career Coach
Qualifications:
>Bachelor's degree in education, marketing, communication or related field required
>Experience working in business/industry preferred
>Pleasing personality
>Enthusiastic
>Positive attitude
>Evidence of trustworthiness
>Knowledge in business and industry
>Effective human relations skills
>Effective oral and written communication skills
>Knowledge of what it takes to be successful in the world of work
>Knowledge of current employment trends
>Ability to pass a background check
Duties/Responsibilities:
>Represent the Career Coach Program in local high schools and conduct public relations efforts to promote career and technical education (CTE) programs.
>Possess a working knowledge of the Alabama Career Development Model and assist with its implementation in Grades K-12.
>Provide career development guidance for students in Grades K-12 with emphasis on CTE programs.
>Plan and implement student recruitment activities for CTE programs
>Possess a working knowledge of the Alabama Career Planning System and assist with its implementation in Grades K-12.
>Assist students in Grades K-12 with career exploration activities and career assessments.
>Assist students with college admissions and financial aid-including FAFSA-and registration procedures.
>Provide information to educators, students, and their families regarding the current job market and career choices.
>Conduct classroom presentations promoting college and career programs and activities.
>Schedule and attend college campus and industry tours with students
>Assist with coordinating job shadowing and other work-based learning opportunities for students.
>Maintain an ongoing database of career coach services available and submit reports of completed activities.
>Assist students with enrolling in Dual Enrollment for community college as it pertains to Career and Technical Education.
>Assist LEA with College and Career Readiness initiatives.
>Engage community partners including the local Chamber of Commerce, Economic Development Board, and postsecondary institutions.
>Participate in Regional Workforce Council meetings and events.
>Comply with all policies of the LEA and the Alabama State Department of Education.
>Others duties as assigned
