What are the responsibilities and job description for the Career Tech Educational Advisor - AUS Toledo HS Work Academy position at Academy for Urban Scholars?
SUMMARY:
As a Career Technical Education Advisor, you will be responsible for coordinating and implementing career-based intervention programs to support students in their transition from school to the workforce or further education. Your primary goal will be to provide guidance, support, and resources to CTE , ensuring the successful delivery of the program.
- Responsibilities:
- Understanding academic and career pathway through high school ? including opportunities to earn industry-recognized credentials and postsecondary course credit available through the CTE programs
- Increase business & industry linkages ? serve as liaison to business and industry, trade unions and associations, professional organizations, and government agencies.
- Support successful transition from high school to post-secondary plans with career exploration activities, career fairs, college visits, speakers, etc.
- Monitor and track all students enrolled in CTE programs including enrollment attendance, and successful completion.
- Organize and conduct Boot camp prior to scholars starting CTE program.
- Organize and conduct career development workshops
- Assist CTE Curriculum Development
- Complete bi-weekly job site visits
- Managing Credential enrollment Tab in QuickBase
- Documentation on career advising proved for review by these scholars, scholars? parents, guardian or custodian, and schools the scholar may attend in the future.
- Document the following recordkeeping of current CBI students.
- Employment Verification
- OhioMeansJobs Backpack activity
- Graduation Seals
- Organize and hold four (4) CBI advisory board meetings in a school year
- Career related learning experiences to students.
- Develop and maintain relationships with community organizations and businesses to create work-based learning experiences for students.
- Stay informed about current trends and best practices in career development and workforce readiness.
- Compile and analyze data related to CBI and CTE outcomes, reporting results to district administrators.
- Collaborate with other district personnel to integrate CBI into the overall curriculum and student support services.
- Attend meetings, workshops, and professional development opportunities to enhance knowledge and skills in CBI implementation.
- Qualifications:
- Bachelor?s degree in education, Counseling, Career Development, or a related field. Master's degree preferred.
- Previous experience in implementing and coordinating career-based intervention programs within a school district setting.
- Knowledge of career development theories, counseling techniques, and state graduation requirements.
- Strong organizational and time management skills to effectively coordinate multiple tasks and responsibilities.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to collaborate with various stakeholders, including students, parents, school personnel, and community partners.
- Ability to analyze data and use it to inform program improvement efforts.
- Proficient in the use of technology and software applications relevant to CBI implementation.
- Familiarity with local labor market trends and industry needs.
- Certification or licensure in school counseling or Career Based Intervention Endorsement or career counseling is a plus.
- Result Driven
- Innovative/ Forward Thinker
- Flexible (Ability to PIVOT)
- Flexible Scheduling (Weekends and Late Days)
- Excellent Quality of Outcomes (Meeting Deadline, Accountability, follow up/ follow through)
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
- Excellent organizational and time-management skills.