Career-Technical Education (CTE) Career Support Coach, Business and Technology

$47,389 - $53,000/Yr

Community College Of Philadelphia - Philadelphia, PA

Full-time - Entry Level

Remote - Philadelphia, PA

Educational Services

About the position

The Career-Technical Education (CTE) Career Support Coach works directly with CTE students in the Business & Technology division to develop strategies that enhance their career development goals and employability. This role involves collaborating with faculty to identify and interact with employers related to CTE programs. The CTE Career Coach is responsible for initiating and maintaining a comprehensive system to gather, document, and process employer-specific job readiness and student employment data. This data is crucial for providing program-specific information and support to CTE students and programs. Reporting to the Assistant Dean of Business & Technology, the CTE Career Support Coach guides students through job-readiness preparation and disseminates employer-specific job information to other areas of the College. This includes connecting students to industry-specific services and resources to develop personalized plans for their employment paths. The role also involves providing reports and information sessions for employees working in student recruitment and career services. It is important to note that this is a temporary, grant-funded position, and employment is contingent upon the continuation of grant funding. The College is committed to promoting a work environment that attracts and retains talented and diverse faculty and staff. The CTE Career Support Coach will play a vital role in supporting CTE students' professional development and job readiness, ensuring they are well-prepared to meet the demands of the job market. The position requires a proactive approach to engage students in their career planning and to facilitate their connections with potential employers.

Responsibilities

• Initiate and maintain a comprehensive system for gathering, processing, documenting, and disseminating CTE employer- and program-specific data.
• Provide CTE students with industry-specific professional development and job seeking expectations such as resume and cover letter content and formats.
• Plan and implement activities designed to encourage and support CTE student engagement in their professional development and job readiness planning.
• Serve as a resource for CTE students on industry-specific professional development and job-readiness topics.
• Collaborate with faculty and Career Connections to assist CTE students in searching for program-specific internships and employment resources.
• Participate in collaborative CTE department and program meetings to assist faculty and staff in providing program-specific resources to CTE students.
• Document CTE students' career/job placement status and progress.
• Deliver quality customer service to both internal and external constituents in a professional manner.
• Maintain sensitivity, understanding, and respect for a diverse academic environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in career and technical education, vocational education, business education, technology education, human development, student personnel, or higher education leadership from a regionally accredited institution.
• Three years of direct experience working in an education or career development environment, particularly with culturally diverse populations.
• Demonstrated competency in organizing data, maintaining files, and preparing reports.
• Previous experience in creating and facilitating workshops.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills to effectively interact with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to organize and plan work effectively with attention to detail.
• Excellent customer service, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent group facilitation and presentation skills.
• Ability to collaborate with others and set priorities effectively.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience working in a higher education setting.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications including Word and Excel.
• Prior experience working with Banner or equivalent student information system.

Benefits

• 403(b) retirement plan with 10% College contribution with employee contribution 5%.
• Dental insurance.
• Disability insurance.
• Flexible spending account.
• Health insurance.
• Tuition remission for classes at the college.
• Forgivable tuition loan for classes at any accredited academic institution.
• Paid vacation, holiday, and personal time.
• Partial remote work schedule for remote work eligible positions.
• Winter break: 1 week around the third week in December and New Years.
• Spring Break: 1 week in March.
• Summer Hours: 4-day work week (closed on Fridays) from the 2nd week in May through the 3rd week in August.