Career Coach

Job Summary

QUALIFICATIONS:

+ Bachelor's degree in education, marketing, communication or related field required. + Experience working in industry preferred. + Pleasing personality; enthusiastic, positive attitude, evidence of trustworthiness; knowledge in business and industry; effective human relations skills. +

Required:

Ability to pass background check. PREFERRED KNOWLEDGES,

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

+ Effective oral and written communication skills. + Knowledge of what it takes to be successful in the world of work. + Knowledge of College- and Career-Readiness Standard/PLAN 2020. + Knowledge of current employment trends. DUTIES: + Represent the Career Coach Program in local high schools and conduct public relations efforts to promote the CTE programs. + Provide career development guidance for high school students with emphasis on technical programs.

+ Plan and implement student recruitment activities for technical programs. + Assist prospective students with career exploration activities and career assessments. + Assist prospective students with admissions, financial aid, and registration procedures for college admission. + Provide guidance to students regarding career choices. + Conduct high school classroom presentations promoting college and career programs and activities. + Provide prospective students with information regarding the current job market and trends in career choices.

+ Schedule and attend college campus tours and industry tours with high school students. + Coordinate job shadowing opportunities for students. + Maintain ongoing database of students and classrooms where services are offered. + Comply with all policies of the LEA and the Alabama State Department of Education.

Duty Days: 202

Salary Range:
According to Madison County Schools Salary Schedule.

Additional Information:
Please contact the Career Tech principal for any additional inquiries.