College and Career Readiness Coordinator (IET/Pathways)

The Coordinator, College and Career Readiness (IET/Pathways) is responsible for designing, implementing, and managing career-focused instructional programs, combining adult literacy/education with occupational training. This position will recruit, hire, and supervise instructors in IET/Pathways programs and recruit, advise, and track student progress toward industry-recognized credentials, ensuring transition to employment or further post-secondary education. This position may be required to teach CCR classes if needed.

• Provides excellent customer service and assistance to internal and external customers through walk-in, telephone and email
• Plans and implements IET and career pathways programs ensuring alignment with industry needs and educational standards
• Recruits, assesses, and enrolls new and existing students in IET and pathway programs
• Provides academic and career counseling to students, helping them set and achieve goals related to IET certificates and career goals
• Builds relationships with employers, community organizations, and academic departments across all areas of campus to create and market IET/Pathway opportunities for CCR students in all discipline areas
• Works closely with the Next Gen program and NC Works to reciprocally refer students/clients and maintain knowledge of local employment needs and opportunities
• Maintains accurate records of IET approvals from the CCR state system office, student attendance, performance, and credential attainment for grant compliance and program evaluation
• Hires and supervises IET/Pathways instructors
• Collaborates with instructors to align the curriculum with workplace and adult literacy skills
• Provides instructional resources that are recommended through research and professional development opportunities
• Teaches CCR classes as needed
• Participates in appropriate committees and task forces as assigned
• Performs other job-related duties and projects as assigned in support of the College’s mission, core values and goals
  
  

Bachelor’s degree in Education or closely related field from a regionally accredited institution of higher learning.

Two (2) years’ experience teaching.

Valid NC Drivers' License.

Preferred

Master’s degree in Adult Education from a regionally accredited institution of higher learning.

Experience in Career Counseling and/or workforce development and local industry needs.Knowledge

• Adult learning theory, concepts and teaching methodology
• Curriculum design and development
• Advising practices and principles
• Federal and state laws and regulations applicable to College and Career Readiness programs
• Current trends, technologies and initiatives relative to student success
• Principles, procedures, and practices of data collection and analysis
• Methods and techniques of program marketing and publicity
• Knowledge of community resources and community organizations
• Knowledge of retention methods and practices
  
  

Skills

• Proficiency in planning, organization, communication, training, and interpersonal skills
• Proficiency in technological systems as they apply to instructional and administrative needs, including Microsoft Office
• Competency in monitoring/assessing the performance of self, other individuals and programs to make improvements or take corrective action
• Demonstrate professional behavior that supports team efforts and enhances team behavior, performance and productivity
  
  

Abilities

• Commitment to student-centered principles and understanding of the community college mission
• Communicate effectively, verbally and in writing to establish positive employee, student and public relations
• Prepare and maintain required reports and records
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work
• Ability to exercise sound judgment in making critical decisions
• Handle confidential information with absolute discretion
• Commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion; demonstrated ability to work effectively with a culturally diverse workforce, including those with different levels of academic preparation and varying physical and learning abilities, and socioeconomic levels