What are the responsibilities and job description for the Career and Technical Education (CTE) Associate position at Coastal Alabama Community College?
Position Summary
The Career and Technical Education Associate serves as a link between Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs and the academic advising team. This role is responsible for tracking student progress from enrollment to graduation, following up on employment data, and collaborating with college departments such as admissions, student services, and financial aid. The associate will also perform clerical functions and assist the Associate Dean and Dean in preparing reports to support CTE program success and compliance.
Appropriate placement on the Alabama Community College System salary schedule C3-3.
For more information about salary schedules, refer to https://www.coastalalabama.edu/human-resources/.Essential Duties and Responsibilities
At a minimum, the essential functions of this position shall include:
Serve as a liaison between the CTE programs and the academic advising team to ensure students receive guidance and program requirements and career pathways.
Monitor student progress, track retention and graduation rates, and identify students needing additional support.
Assist CTE students who need an academic plan developed for financial aid.
Monitor and evaluate students’ educational progress by conducting academic progress audits as directed.
Provide follow-up on employment data for graduates to assess job placement and industry alignment.
Maintain accurate records of student enrollment, retention, completion, and employment outcomes.
Work with college partners, including admissions, student services, financial aid, and Early College to ensure CTE students receive the necessary support and resources.
Prepare reports and data summaries for the Associate Dean of Career Technology and the Dean of Career and Technical Instruction when necessary.
Monitor student academic progress via the student early alert system, intervene as necessary to assist those having difficulty and complete required college reports on their progress.
Participate and assist students and student support services staff with campuswide events such as orientation, student engagement activities, and other events as needed.
Use CRM tools to develop effective communication processes with students and faculty.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned by the Associate Dean of Career Technology and the Dean of Career and Technical Instruction.
Work with students to prevent/resolve academic transfer credit issues as well as CTE students who wish to transfer to a four-year institution.
All positions at Coastal Alabama have the job responsibilities below:
- Handles sensitive information in a confidential manner.
- Maintains a highly professional attitude and demeanor at all times.
- Provides responsible, appropriate, and satisfactory leadership on campus and within the College.
- Communicates positively and professionally in all aspects of the position.
- Attends all staff meetings, College meetings, and professional development activities.
- Becomes thoroughly familiar with all pertinent state and national policies and comply with said policies.
- Serves on and provide information to college committees as needed.
- Complies with ACCS and College policies, as well as state and federal laws.
- Ensures the positive promotion of the College and integration of all campuses within the College.
- Is prompt and punctual in reporting for work, meetings, and office hours.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution OR equivalent recent relevant full-time work experience (two years of full-time recent relevant work experience for every one year of college).
- Five years of related experience..
- Experience in the use of current educational technologies in the workplace including word processing, spreadsheet, database, presentation software (e.g., Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook).
- Excellent communication, organization, and interpersonal skills. Demonstrated skill with social media and online communication tools.
- Excellent time management skills.
- Ability to organize, manage confidential information, and oversee special projects through to completion.
- Commitment to all students and faculty including those of diverse cultures and ethnic backgrounds.
- Ability to work nights and weekends, as required.
- Master’s degree from a regionally accredited institution.
- Experience advising students in CTE-related professions.
- An understanding of and commitment to the philosophy and mission of a comprehensive community college.
- An understanding of the broad range of students’ abilities in an open admissions college.
Application Procedures/Additional Information
A complete application packet consists of the following:
- A completed online application form.
- Current resume’ showing education degrees earned and complete employment history.
- Copies of transcripts from all colleges attended where required degrees were conferred. Degree(s) must be posted on transcripts. Official copies will be required if employed with the institution.
Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications as indicated in this vacancy announcement and must submit a completed application packet in order to be considered for an open position. Applications that do not have the required attachments are considered incomplete and will be immediately rejected. In addition, only completed applications received during the period of this vacancy announcement will be considered.
All applicants are required to apply on-line for job opportunities. To apply on-line, go to http://www.coastalalabama.edu/employment/ and click on the job title you are interested in and then click on the "Apply" link. If this is the first time you are applying using our on- line job application, you will need to create an account and select a Username and Password.
Please Note:
- It is recommended that you have digital (PDF) copies of your resume and unofficial and/or official transcripts. You will be required to upload this during the application process.
- We do not accept paper, faxed or emailed applications and application materials.
- You may not put “see resume” on any section of the application form.
- Please ensure that uploads are not behind a paywall or a password-protected area. The screening committee may disqualify your application packet if required uploads are inaccessible.
- When you finish the steps to apply to a job, you will receive an on-screen notice that you’ve successfully applied. However, this notice does not mean your application materials are complete.
- Correspondence regarding positions (i.e., scheduled interview appointment, position filled announcement) will be sent to applicants through the e-mail address used on the applicants’ NEOGOV accounts. Applicants are required to monitor their e-mail accounts for updates regarding positions.
- Incomplete application packets will eliminate the possibility of an interview. It is the sole responsibility of the applicant to ensure his or her application packet is complete.
- The college may require that applicants for faculty positions submit supplementary information from the attending college registrar to explain undergraduate courses that received graduate credit on the academic transcript prior to being considered for an interview.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Coastal Alabama Community College is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of the Alabama Community College System, including all postsecondary community and technical colleges under the control of the Alabama Community College System Board of Trustees, that no employee or applicant for employment or promotion, shall be discriminated against on the basis of any impermissible criterion or characteristic including, without limitation, race, color, national origin, religion, marital status, disability, sex, age or any other protected class as defined by federal and state law.
It is College policy to provide equal opportunity for employment and advancement to all applicants and employees as required by appropriate federal and state law.
Coastal Alabama Community College will make reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled applicants or employees. Applicants in need of an accommodation(s), should contact the Human Resources Office prior to the interview.
Coastal Alabama Community College reserves the right to withdraw this job announcement at any time prior to the awarding. The College reserves the right to fill the position within one year of the stated anticipated starting date or not to fill the position due to budgetary or operational considerations. Further, the College reserves the right to fill more than one position in the same job classification should another vacancy occur during the search process.
Coastal Alabama Community College is a multi-campus organization and employees of the College may be assigned to work at any of the College worksites, may be required to travel among various work sites for both day, evening, and weekend responsibilities, and must provide their own mode of transportation.
Coastal Alabama Community College is an active participant in the Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-verify). E-verify electronically confirms an employee's eligibility to work in the United States as required by the Department of Homeland Security.
In accordance with Alabama Community College System policy and procedures, the applicant chosen for employment will be required to sign a consent form for a criminal background check. Employment will be contingent upon the receipt of a clearance notification from the criminal background check.
Applicants must adhere to the College's prescribed interview schedule and must travel at their own expense.
Sick Leave
All regular full-time non-instructional staff earns one day of sick leave which is the equivalent of 8 hours of sick leave per month. Unused sick leave is rolled over to the following year. Upon retirement, employees are allowed to convert unused sick time into service time for the purpose of retirement. Further retirement benefits may be found on this page under Alabama Teacher's Retirement.
(may accumulate an unlimited number)
Annual Leave
All regular full-time non-instructional staff earn annual leave per month. A complete description of leave benefits can be found with the Human Resources office.
0-4 years 8 hours per month
5-9 years 10 hours per month
10-14 years 12 hours per month
15-19 years 14 hours per month
20 16 hours per month
(may accumulate up to 480 hours)
Personal Leave
All regular full-time non-instructional staff earns up to two (2) regularly scheduled workdays of personal leave per leave year.
Unused Personal Leave converts to sick leave if not used.
Professional Leave
Up to 10 days a year of professional development leave with pay may be granted by the President.
Holidays
New Year's Day
Martin Luther King/Robert E. Lee Birthday
National Memorial Day
Independence Day
Labor Day
Veterans Day
Thanksgiving Day
Day after Thanksgiving Day
Christmas Eve
Christmas Day
15 (5 locally assigned)
Contracted Work Days
260
Retirement
The TRS was established in 1939 to provide benefits to qualified persons employed by state-supported educational institutions. Responsibility for the management and administration of the TRS is vested in its Board of Control. The Boards of Control elect the Secretary-Treasurer who serves as the Chief Executive Officer of the RSA and is responsible for the day-to-day management of the RSA. The TRS is a defined benefit plan qualified under Section 401(a) of the Internal Revenue Code. All regular full-time and part-time employees (non-temporary and non- student) who work at least 20 hours per week are required to participate in The Teachers' Retirement System of Alabama.
Tier I - Pays 7.50% monthly. State matches 13.57% (effective 10/01/24)
Tier II – Pays 6.20% monthly. State matches 12.60% (effective 10/01/24)
Law Enforcement Officers:
Tier I-Pays 8.50% monthly. State matches 13.57% (effective 10/01/24)
Tier II- Pays 7.20% monthly. State matches 12.60% (effective 10/01/24)
Health Insurance
PEEHIP, established in 1983, provides health insurance benefits for active and retired education employees and is governed by the PEEHIP Board of Control. The Boards of Control elect the Secretary-Treasurer who serves as the Chief Executive Officer of the RSA and is responsible for the day-to-day management of the RSA.
Premium amounts:
- Single $ 30
- Family (without Spouse but with dependents) $ 207
- Employee Spouse (no dependents) $ 282
- Family (with Spouse and dependents*) $ 307
- Includes $100 per month spousal surcharge Note: The spousal surcharge does not apply to spouses who are independently eligible for PEEHIP.
Tobacco Usage Premium
- Member $ 50
- Spouse $ 50
Salary : $100
