This position will be the primary resource for students and teachers regarding post-secondary career options.  The Career Pathways Coordinator will help students realize post-secondary options by meeting individually with students, using data, conducting workshops and designing activities that will increase the number of students participating in WIOA, CTE, and dual enrollment.

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
• 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.