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Career Pathways Coordinator (Candidate Pool)

Duarte
Full-time
On-site
Palmdale, California, United States

Job Description

Essential Functions include, but are not limited to the following:*

  • Meets one-on-one with students (and parents, if required/desired) to discuss post-secondary goals; assists teachers in creating individualized plans for students to reach their goal(s).
  • Acts as the primary contact for WIOA, CTE, and vocational programs.
  • Coordinates workshops or seminars quarterly to help inform students and teachers of their post-secondary options and equip students with specific skills required for post-secondary life (i.e., interviewing skills, filling out job or college applications, etc.). 
  • Creates timely hand-outs (or posters) for teachers and students regarding requirements for specific options for students.
  • Point of contact for local partners.
  • Identifies WIOA eligibility.
  • Coordinates WIOA orientation appointments.
  • Tracks students in case management system.
  • Trains internal regional staff on WIOA requirements.
  • Coordinates Internal marketing of summer events.
  • Coordinates, plans, and advertises Workforce Events (Engineering and Design Challenge & Business and Entrepreneurial)

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

  • Ability to work independently and efficiently, exercising reasonable judgment, in a fast-paced, multi-task environment with minimal supervision.
  • Ability to synergize with field and corporate staff to implement the educational program.
  • Ability to work effectively under pressure and demonstrate problem solving skills, while maintaining courtesy, professionalism, and a customer service attitude.
  • Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, with students, parents, co-workers, and business contacts in a courteous and professional manner.
  • Ability to change direction as priorities shift and thrive in environments that require the ability to adapt to changing circumstances.
  • Strong interpersonal relationship skills.
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Working knowledge of MS Office, Google Suite and database management.
  • Ability to travel as needed.

Education and Experience:

  • BA/BS Degree Required.
  • California 30-day Substitute permit preferred.
  • Bi-lingual in English and Spanish preferred.

*Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.  Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.