Career and College Readiness Coordinator

Harvard Cusd 50 • Harvard, IL

405d • $80,000 - $95,000 • Remote

About The Position

The Career and College Readiness Coordinator is responsible for overseeing AVID initiatives across the district, developing and implementing PreK-12 career and college readiness curricula, and fostering partnerships with local colleges. This role supports professional development focused on career readiness and organizes career and college-related events.

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree is required.
• Experience in college and career information and planning or business and employment practices preferred.
• A Professional Educator License (PEL) is preferred but not required.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in developing and implementing educational programs.
• Strong leadership and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the AVID District Director, coordinating all AVID-related activities and providing leadership for AVID site teams across schools.
• Supervise AVID site team leaders and maintain communication with school principals and district leadership to ensure consistent AVID implementation.
• Manage logistics for AVID functions, including organizing travel, accommodations, and registration for district staff attending AVID events.
• Develop and oversee the AVID program budget, coordinating with school teams to allocate resources effectively for family nights, elective courses, and staff training.
• Lead the creation, implementation, and continuous improvement of a PreK-12 career readiness curriculum, aligning it with WICOR strategies.
• Serve on the District Curriculum Committee to promote the integration of career pathways into existing curricula.
• Develop and facilitate district-wide professional development sessions on career and college readiness.
• Ensure district curricula are aligned with industry demands and career pathways, facilitating students' awareness of viable career options.
• Collaborate with local colleges to expand dual-credit and dual-degree opportunities for students.
• Organize district-wide career and college fairs, coordinating with school staff and local partners to provide resources and networking opportunities.
• Assist building principals in creating and revising school improvement plans to align with district college and career readiness goals.
• Monitor and evaluate career readiness programs, using data-driven methods to assess program effectiveness.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• $300,000 term life insurance policy.
• Paid vacation, sick, and personal leave days annually.
• Additional remote work days.
• Tuition reimbursement options.
• Monthly allowance for cellular phone and travel expenses.
• Yearly wellness allowance.
• Membership dues for up to two professional organizations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree