Career Center Coordinator

Career Center Coordinator

SHERWOOD SD 88J SHERWOOD HIGH SCHOOL - Sherwood, Oregon. Open in Google Maps.

Job : 5810550

Final date to receive applications: Jul 19, 2026 11:59 PM (Pacific Standard Time)

Re-Posted: Jul 01, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 26, 2026

Title: Career Center Coordinator

Reports To: Building Administrator(s)

Purpose: Work with Career Center Director and school counselors in planning and implementing the district college and career program and maintains primary responsibility for the college and career development component of the program; responsible for planning, developing, and implementing a comprehensive high school college and career development program which is designed to assist students, parents, staff, and the business community to extend the academic world to the world or work;

evaluate activities and services associated with the high school college and career development program; exercise considerable independent thinking, judgment, problem-solving, and decision‑making within a framework of established procedures; must be detailed oriented, able to multi‑task and collaborate with co‑workers.

Supervision Received and Exercised: Receives general supervision from assigned professional or supervisory staff.

To perform successfully in this position, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• A minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent
• Sufficient college training or experience in vocational research or counseling to provide accurate, effective career guidance to students
• Computer skills necessary to write reports and assist students with on‑line course work and career research
• Knowledge of resource material for vocational selection guidance and continuing education programs and support programs
• Effective public speaking skills
• Ability to use or learn to use School Links and other college application and resource management platforms.
• Ability to recruit, encourage and promote school, business and government participation
• Ability to understand and follow verbal and written communication
• Considerable organizational and time management skills
• Ability to coordinate a variety of data and information
• Ability to maintain effective and positive relations with students, fellow employees and the general public
• Ability to effectively work and communicate with students, parents, and school personnel

• Plans and coordinates the career development program in collaboration with Career Center Director, Counseling and other school staff as assigned.
• Coordinates activities between the school and the business and government community; recruits business and government participation; acts as a liaison between all parties.
• Solicits, trains and coordinates activities of volunteers involved in career development and post‑secondary education.
• Builds relationships with representatives from colleges and Military, and schedules and hosts representative presentations to students.
• Provides students and parents with career and college information, and guides students regarding goals after high school, including the availability of financial aid, apprenticeship programs, scholarships and career selection processes.
• Provides students and parents with FAFSA support, including proactive communication about Final date to receive applicationss and requirements, tracking successful submission, and providing support and guidance to resolve submission errors and navigate unusual circumstances.
• Arranges and supervises students on occupational or career field trips.
• Publicizes local job openings.
• Trains and supervises student assistants in clerical support and to assist other students.
• Coordinates administration of ASVAB, and provides direction in the use of the assessment results.
• Organizes and coordinates college and career events.
• Assists with scholarship postings and maintains current lists of scholarships.
• Serve as the College and Career Website liaison, and ensures the college facing school profile is up to date and…