
Project Coordinator, Career Services at Los Angeles County Office Of Education
About the Employer
Welcome to the Los Angeles County Office of Education! Thank you for your interest in joining the LACOE family. We are proud of the fact that we have talented staff, excellent growth opportunities, outstanding support and an invigorating mission. The primary function of LACOE is to service and support 80 K-12 school districts along with numerous other agencies, as we ensure educational excellence for the region’s two-million preschool and school-aged children. LACOE serves others by building capacity in our employees, being responsive to the needs of our customers and modeling integrity and respect in our actions and communications. We enhance our role through partnering with our communities, County and other educational institutions to provide outreach, support and specialized services. It is our mission to improve the lives of students and our educational community through our service, leadership and advocacy. We are seeking talented individuals who support our vision and strategic plan that encompasses “A Culture of Excellence in ALL We Do.”
Job Summary
Job Summary
Los Angeles County Office of Education (LACOE) is seeking self-starting individuals with strong attention to details to apply for the Project Coordinator, Career Services position. Under general direction, the Project Coordinator, Career Services manages overall operations of career service programs in grant writing and management, budget development and monitoring, policies and procedures, and staff supervision in support of students from juvenile court schools, specialized high schools, and alternative education sites.
Requirements / Qualifications
Required Education and Experience Education: Bachelor’s degree in public or business administration, business management, psychology, sociology, political science, economics, human resources, communications or other fields closely related to the job requirements of this classification from an institution of higher learning recognized by the Council of Higher Education Accreditation. Foreign degrees and credit units require translation and equivalency established by an agency recognized by the Commission on Teacher Credentialing. Experience: Three years of experience in personnel, employment placement, job development, training, including two years of management experience in transition or career placement, and two years of grant development, writing and monitoring. Equivalency Provision: A master’s degree with a major in education, public administration, business administration or other fields closely related to the job requirements of this classification, from an institution of higher learning recognized by the Council for Higher education, may be substituted for one year of the required experience in personnel, employment placement, job development, and training, excluding the two years of management experience and two years of grant development, writing and monitoring experience. Additional Requirements: A valid California driver’s license and the availability of private transportation or the ability to provide transportation between job sites is required. Remote, work-from-home, or hybrid work days may be available. To ensure the health and safety of its staff, LACOE will require all employees to provide evidence of full vaccination against COVID-19.
Requirements / Qualifications
Required Education and Experience Education: Bachelor’s degree in public or business administration, business management, psychology, sociology, political science, economics, human resources, communications or other fields closely related to the job requirements of this classification from an institution of higher learning recognized by the Council of Higher Education Accreditation. Foreign degrees and credit units require translation and equivalency established by an agency recognized by the Commission on Teacher Credentialing. Experience: Three years of experience in personnel, employment placement, job development, training, including two years of management experience in transition or career placement, and two years of grant development, writing and monitoring. Equivalency Provision: A master’s degree with a major in education, public administration, business administration or other fields closely related to the job requirements of this classification, from an institution of higher learning recognized by the Council for Higher education, may be substituted for one year of the required experience in personnel, employment placement, job development, and training, excluding the two years of management experience and two years of grant development, writing and monitoring experience. Additional Requirements: A valid California driver’s license and the availability of private transportation or the ability to provide transportation between job sites is required. Remote, work-from-home, or hybrid work days may be available. To ensure the health and safety of its staff, LACOE will require all employees to provide evidence of full vaccination against COVID-19.
Comments and Other Information
The Well Qualified Candidate Will Possess the Following
Knowledge:
Principles of organization, administration and assessment of grant-funded programs
Provisions of the Workforce development and workforce education, and other sources of funding from state, federal and private entities
Applicable state and federal laws, regulations and LACOE policies
Processes and procedures in writing, developing and managing grants, and securing other funding sources
Principles and practices in career development programs
Methods, resources and strategies in youth career development, education, instruction, assessment and counseling
Supervisory principles and practices
Staff development and training methods
Program budget preparation and monitoring
Fundamental concepts of employment laws, codes, and regulations including EEO, FLSA, FMLA, and Cal/OSHA; principles of progressive discipline; and applicable provisions of collective bargaining agreements
Competencies:
Analyzing & Interpreting Data – Drawing meaning and conclusions from quantitative and/or qualitative data
Legal & Regulatory Navigation – Understanding, interpreting, and ensuring compliance with laws and regulations
Professional & Technical Expertise – Applying technical subject matter to the job
Adaptability – Responding positively to change and modifying behavior as the situation requires
Learning Agility – Seeking learning opportunities and applying the lessons to one's work
Self-Management – Showing personal organization, self-discipline, and dependability
Oral Communication – Engaging effectively in dialogue
Writing – Communicating effectively in writing
Customer Focus – Attending to the needs and expectation of customers
Involving Others – Engaging others for input, contribution, and shared responsibility for outcomes
Relationship Building – Establishing rapport and maintaining mutually productive relationships
Group Facilitation – Enabling constructive and productive group interaction
Managing Performance – Ensuring superior individual and group performance
Business Process Analysis – Defining, assessing, and improving operational processes and workflow
Organizational Systems Thinking – Comprehending the organization as a system of integrated and interdependent functions
Project Management – Planning and tracking projects to ensure they are on-time, on-budget, and achieve their objectives
Cultural Proficiency – Modeling communication and interaction that respect and include all individuals and their languages, abilities, religions, and cultures
Comments and Other Information
The Well Qualified Candidate Will Possess the Following
Knowledge:
Principles of organization, administration and assessment of grant-funded programs
Provisions of the Workforce development and workforce education, and other sources of funding from state, federal and private entities
Applicable state and federal laws, regulations and LACOE policies
Processes and procedures in writing, developing and managing grants, and securing other funding sources
Principles and practices in career development programs
Methods, resources and strategies in youth career development, education, instruction, assessment and counseling
Supervisory principles and practices
Staff development and training methods
Program budget preparation and monitoring
Fundamental concepts of employment laws, codes, and regulations including EEO, FLSA, FMLA, and Cal/OSHA; principles of progressive discipline; and applicable provisions of collective bargaining agreements
Competencies:
Analyzing & Interpreting Data – Drawing meaning and conclusions from quantitative and/or qualitative data
Legal & Regulatory Navigation – Understanding, interpreting, and ensuring compliance with laws and regulations
Professional & Technical Expertise – Applying technical subject matter to the job
Adaptability – Responding positively to change and modifying behavior as the situation requires
Learning Agility – Seeking learning opportunities and applying the lessons to one's work
Self-Management – Showing personal organization, self-discipline, and dependability
Oral Communication – Engaging effectively in dialogue
Writing – Communicating effectively in writing
Customer Focus – Attending to the needs and expectation of customers
Involving Others – Engaging others for input, contribution, and shared responsibility for outcomes
Relationship Building – Establishing rapport and maintaining mutually productive relationships
Group Facilitation – Enabling constructive and productive group interaction
Managing Performance – Ensuring superior individual and group performance
Business Process Analysis – Defining, assessing, and improving operational processes and workflow
Organizational Systems Thinking – Comprehending the organization as a system of integrated and interdependent functions
Project Management – Planning and tracking projects to ensure they are on-time, on-budget, and achieve their objectives
Cultural Proficiency – Modeling communication and interaction that respect and include all individuals and their languages, abilities, religions, and cultures