Career-Technical Education; CTE Student Outreach Specialist

Position: Career-Technical Education (CTE) Student Outreach Specialist
Position Title Career-Technical Education (CTE) Student Outreach Specialist

Requisition Number SCA
00860 General Description

As part of Non-Credit & CTE Recruitment, the Career Technical Education (CTE) Student Outreach Specialist represent the College at local off-campus outreach events specifically for students taking part in career-technical programs at local high schools and for potential students who have earned some college credits but did not complete a degree. Reporting to the Director of Non-Credit & CTE Recruitment, the CTE Outreach Specialist supports the enrollment goals of the College by attending events targeted to diverse groups of potential students.

They will provide information about earning credit for high school career-technical programs of study and referring prospective students to appropriate College resources. They will also provide information on CTE programs to "comebackers" to help them re-enroll at the College.

This is a temporary grant-funded position. Employment is based on the continuation of grant funding.

College Intro

Success starts at Community College of Philadelphia. Innovators and difference makers work at Community College of Philadelphia. Diversity thrives at Community College of Philadelphia. We are a college that is committed to promoting a work environment that attracts and retains talented and diverse faculty and staff. We challenge each other and ourselves to achieve at the highest level while contributing to the mission of the College and the betterment of Philadelphia.

We value and support an intellectually dynamic community to prepare our students for global citizenship. Join us and become a part of a community that has long been and will continue to be generators of generational chance in this city and beyond.

Community College of Philadelphia is an open-admission, associate-degree-granting institution which provides access to higher education for all who may benefit. Its programs of study in the liberal arts and sciences, career technologies, and basic academic skills provide a coherent foundation for college transfer, employment and lifelong learning. The College serves Philadelphia by preparing its students to be informed and concerned citizens, active participants in the cultural life of the city, and enabled to meet the changing needs of business, industry and the professions.

To help address broad economic, cultural and political concerns in the city and beyond, the College draws together students from a wide range of ages and backgrounds and seeks to provide the programs and support they need to achieve their goals.

Specific Responsibilities

* Work with local high schools with CTE (Career-Technical Education)/SOAR (Student Occupationally and Academically Ready) programs to encourage students to apply for the credits available to them at the College.

* Develop and implement direct outreach strategies to high schools with CTE/SOAR programs.

* Coordinate visits with high school administration for CTE programs, confirming event details and other logistics as needed to maximize results.

* Act as a resource for students and the school districts in preparing necessary CTE materials to earn credit upon enrollment at the College.

* Provide support to current CTE students to determine if credits are still available from their SOAR program, certifications, or via prior learning assessment (PLA).

* Build and maintain a database of current students from Philadelphia school district high schools with CTE programs.

* Contact students to review transcripts for opportunities to transfer in CTE credits and assist students with the necessary paperwork/processes.

* Collaborate with local agencies that support prospective students with some credit but no college degree ("comebackers"), with focus on CTE programs.

* Conduct outreach to prospective adult students interested in CTE programs.

* Act as a point-person in Admissions for non-traditional students inquiring about CTE programs.

* Provide accurate and complete information to prospective students and their families concerning the admissions process and related enrollment procedures.

* Communicate with prospective…