Career Coordinator

Title: Career Coordinator
Reports to: Head of School
Status: 10 Month + per diem days, Exempt

Position Summary:
Career Coordinator will be expected to work closely with the Head of School to plan, organize, implement and oversee career related and work-based learning activities for Grades 9-12.

Responsibilities:

1. Career Guidance and Exploration

1.1. Work cooperatively with school leaders and staff to develop and track career plans for all students beginning in Grade 9.
1.2. Continually manage co-curricular transcript initiative to track all students' WBL participation, learning experiences, and NYS approved Career Development & Occupational Studies (CDOS) activities.
1.3. Establish and organize internal and external Work-Based Learning (WBL) activities such as MASH Camps, Guest Speakers, Field Trips, Job Shadowing etc.

1. Work-Based Learning and Certificate Programs

2.1 Develop a Work-Based Learning Plan to increase the number of career development and service learning opportunities
2.2. Provide focused and approved NYS Career & Technical Education opportunities with college and healthcare industry partners
2.3. Develop new and strengthen existing business and college partnerships to continuously identify viable options for WBL activities and certificate programs

Qualifications:

Required skills include:

• Proven skills in project management, career interest identification, time management
• Sound skills in the area of interpersonal communications
• Proven ability to communicate with students, educators, and business and industry professionals

Previous experience and credentials may include ( Preferred but not required):

• Related experience in Business, Marketing or Career and Technical Education
• Career Coordinator certification
• Experience with high school-aged youth in WBL placements

The above job description is not a contractual or binding document; it is provided as a guide to the types of duties required to be undertaken. Duties may vary from time to time and this description is subject to review. Modifications will be made as needed to support changes in the business climate and student needs.