Career Center Resource Assistant

Helena Public Schools•Helena, MT

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Career Center Resource Assistant supports a comprehensive career and college readiness program by assisting students with post-secondary planning, career exploration, and individualized guidance activities. Collaborates with staff, families, and community partners to strengthen student support systems and expand opportunities for work-based learning, internships, and apprenticeships. Supports the development of career-connected learning experiences and helps connect students to meaningful placement opportunities aligned with their interests and goals.

Requirements

Experience in CTE, workforce development, or secondary/post-secondary education.
Proven ability to build and maintain partnerships with business, industry and higher education institutions.
Experience coordinating or supporting programs such as internships, apprenticeships, work-based learning, or dual enrollment.
Skilled in program coordination, data collection, and assisting with state and federal reporting requirements.
Knowledge of and ability to use technology for communication, data management, and program tracking.
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with students, educators, employers, and community stakeholders.
Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills in diverse settings.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with Montana OPI CTE requirements, Department of Labor and Industry, Perkins V guidelines, or similar state/federal education programs

Responsibilities

Provides support to the school counselor during peak periods by assisting students and parents with registration and course selection based on graduation requirements and academic goals.
Research accredited universities, technical colleges, CTE/ apprenticeship programs for educational program information, entrance requirements, scholarships, grants and student loan information.
Schedules post-secondary education visits for students.
Assists school counselors with groups or individual students through the development of educational and career plans.
As assigned, provide individualized support for students with developmental needs in identifying post-secondary pathways (i.e. job readiness, apprenticeship, work-based learning, etc.)
Work part-time with the Project for Alternative Learning to connect students to work-based learning experiences and career exploration.
Assist with CTE- related state and federal reporting.
Promote CTE programs through student outreach, community presentations, and district events.
Maintain ongoing communication between the district, industry partners, colleges and families to ensure a positive student experience.
Develop promotional materials for CTE programs, internships, and dual enrollment opportunities.
Support grant implementation activities.
Maintain a current database of business and community contacts.
Assist in aligning CTE pathways with Montana OPI standards and local workforce needs.
Other duties as assigned.