Career Center Coordinator

Sherwood Sd 88J•Sherwood, OR

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Work with Career Center Director and school counselors in planning and implementing the district college and career program and maintains primary responsibility for the college and career development component of the program; is responsible for planning, developing, and implementing a comprehensive high school college and career development program which is designed to assist students, parents, staff, and the business community to extend the academic world to the world or work; evaluate activities and services associated with the high school college and career development program; exercise considerable independent thinking, judgment, problem-solving, and decision-making within a framework of established procedures; must be detailed oriented, able to multi-task and collaborate with co-workers. Receives general supervision from assigned professional or supervisory staff.

Requirements

A minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent
Sufficient college training or experience in vocational research or counseling to provide accurate, effective career guidance to students
Computer skills necessary to write reports and assist students with on-line course work and career research
Knowledge of resource material for vocational selection guidance and continuing education programs and support programs
Effective public speaking skills
Ability to use or learn to use School Links and other college application and resource management platforms.
Ability to recruit, encourage and promote school, business and government participation
Ability to understand and follow verbal and written communication
Considerable organizational and time management skills
Ability to coordinate a variety of data and information
Ability to maintain effective and positive relations with students, fellow employees and the general public
Ability to effectively work and communicate with students, parents, and school personnel

Responsibilities

Plans and coordinates the career development program in collaboration with Career Center Director, Counseling and other school staff as assigned.
Coordinates activities between the school and the business and government community; recruits business and government participation; acts as a liaison between all parties.
Solicits, trains and coordinates activities of volunteers involved in career development and post-secondary education
Builds relationships with representatives from colleges and Military, and schedules and hosts representative presentations to students
Provides students and parents with career and college information, and guides students regarding goals after high school, including the availability of financial aid, apprenticeship programs, scholarships and career selection processes
Provides students and parents with FAFSA support, including proactive communication about application deadlines and requirements, tracking successful submission, and providing support and guidance to resolve submission issues and navigate unusual circumstances.
Arranges and supervises students on occupational or career field trips
Publicizes local job openings
Trains and supervises student assistants in clerical support and to assist other students
Coordinates administration of ASVAB, and provides direction in the use of the assessment results
Organizes and coordinates college and career events
Assists with scholarship postings and maintains current lists of scholarships
Serve as the College and Career Website liaison, and ensures the college facing school profile is up to date and posted. (School Links)
Meets with Seniors to clarify and correct their colleges application lists
Sends all senior documents to non-Common App colleges via School Links or email