Career Coach- CECHS

Job Title Career Coach- CECHS

Job Description

The Career Coach reports to the Director of K-12 Partnerships and will assist Cleveland Early College High School (CECHS) students with determining career goals and identifying community college programs that would enable students to achieve these goals. The Career Coach will document and monitor progress of participants; develop a program of study for future semesters; verify student prerequisites and requirements; and develop pedagogical materials and technologies needed to enhance the advising process for high school students.

The Career Coach will obey all local board of education rules and will be subject to the authority of the school building administration. Requires day and evening hours; 11-month position.

Essential Duties Summary

* Develop and maintain partnership with CECHS and build relationships with high school counselors and administrators.

* Provide academic counseling to prospective CECHS students, assisting students in completing CECHS admission application and approval process.

* Support outreach efforts involving high school students to raise awareness of opportunities and assist in enrollment of high school students in CECHS to the College.

* Communicate policies, procedures, and program requirements to students, parents, College, and high school personnel, and assist students in selecting educational and career goals.

* Advise students on career and pathway planning; help in choosing the appropriate mode of course instruction; advise students on the balance between high school coursework and college rigor; and advise on course selection and developing a program of study for future semesters.

* Register all students in the CECHS program, verify student prerequisites and eligibility requirements; review, interpret, and evaluate placement test scores.

* Continually evaluate students' program of study, educational plans, and course progression.

* Meet with CDC's, Business Education Alliance, and other industry community partners to identify training and industry needs for high school students.

* Serve as liaison between the high school and academic programs to communicate schedule changes and general problem solving.

* Participate in school related activities in which CECHS and the College can be promoted.

* Engage students, counselors, faculty, parents, and all stakeholders in information sessions related to college success, career exploration, and advising sessions on related topics.

* Assist, in conjunction with Academic Programs, with identifying high school course offerings each term.

* Provide appropriate referrals to the correct resources to address an issue of concern beyond the scope of this position; coordinate with faculty and CECHS principal, or designee, in referring students to tutoring as appropriate.

* Conduct effective communication strategies with faculty and staff, parents/guardians, and local employers.

* Consult with students regarding academic problems or concerns and assist students in obtaining support to meet specific needs and counsel students who have been placed on academic probation.

* Assist with Career Day and College Experience Day with the local high schools.

* Participate in new student orientations and recruitment activities for the College, along with middle school outreach.

* Maintain adequate and accurate records on students.

* Attend faculty meetings, professional development activities, and other meetings and events as required; meet with groups to acquaint them with services, higher education, or training opportunities.

* Assist students in making connections to local industry through industry visits and campus tours.

* Assist with recruitment and retention activities.

* Assist with graduation and other College-related duties.

* Participate in professional and staff development opportunities.

* Actively participate in Student Affairs planning, evaluation, and program review.

* Treat students and colleagues respectfully, speak to others courteously, and behave in such a way that creates a workplace environment that is marked by trustworthiness, honest but polite communication, and interpersonal interaction that…