Career Coach - 10 Month Contract

$38,000 - $64,000/Yr

Unclassified - Florence, AL

Full-time - Entry Level

Florence, AL

About the position

The Career Coach position is a 10-month contract role focused on providing career development guidance to high school students, particularly in technical programs. The role involves promoting career and technical education (CTE) programs, assisting students with career exploration, and facilitating their transition to college or the workforce.

Responsibilities

• Represent the Career Coach Program in local high schools and conduct public relations efforts to promote the CTE programs.
• Provide career development guidance for high school students with emphasis on technical programs.
• Plan and implement student recruitment activities for technical programs.
• Assist prospective students with career exploration activities and career assessments.
• Assist prospective students with admissions, financial aid, and registration procedures for college admission.
• Provide guidance to students regarding career choices.
• Conduct high school classroom presentations promoting college and career programs and activities.
• Provide prospective students with information regarding the current job market and trends in career choices.
• Schedule and attend college campus tours and industry tours with high school students.
• Coordinate job shadowing opportunities for students.
• Maintain ongoing database of students and classrooms where services are offered.
• Comply with all policies of the LEA and the Alabama State Department of Education.

Requirements

• Experience in career counseling or education.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work with high school students and educators.
• Knowledge of technical programs and career pathways.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in public relations or marketing for educational programs.
• Familiarity with local job market trends.

Benefits

• Contract position with potential for renewal after 10 months.