Career Coach, PACE Grant

Brookdale Community College•Middletown Township, NJ

About The Position

The Career Coach, PACE Grant provides individualized case management, career coaching, academic support coordination, and participant success services for individuals enrolled in Brookdale's PACE Pre-Apprenticeship Program. Working collaboratively with College departments, school districts, workforce partners, employers, and community organizations, the Career Coach assists participants from recruitment and enrollment through program completion and placement. The position supports participants in overcoming barriers to success, attaining the New Jersey Certificate of Eligibility (CE), completing pre-apprenticeship requirements, and successfully transitioning into educator apprenticeship programs, employment opportunities, and educator preparation pathways. The Career Coach monitors participant progress, promotes retention and completion, and contributes to the achievement of grant performance outcomes.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Education, Business Administration, Public Administration, Human Services, Workforce Development, or a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and abilities can be acquired.
Three years of related experience in program administration, student services, workforce development, education, training, or a related field.
Knowledge of workforce development, career pathways, apprenticeship, pre-apprenticeship, adult education, or student success programs.
Knowledge of career coaching, case management, barrier remediation, and participant support strategies.
Knowledge of educational and employment resources available to diverse populations, including community-based organizations, workforce agencies, and support service providers.
Ability to establish positive working relationships with participants from diverse educational, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
Ability to motivate, coach, and support participants in achieving academic, career, and employment goals.
Ability to assess participant needs and develop individualized support plans.
Ability to identify barriers to participation and connect individuals with appropriate resources and services.
Ability to maintain accurate case notes, participant records, and confidential information.
Strong interpersonal, customer service, and conflict-resolution skills.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to facilitate workshops, training sessions, and group presentations.
Ability to analyze participant progress and utilize data to support retention, completion, credential attainment, and placement efforts.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and the ability to learn and utilize specialized systems including IGX, RAPIDS, Colleague, and other grant reporting systems.

Nice To Haves

Understanding of teacher apprenticeship programs, educator career pathways, and New Jersey's Alternate Route to Teaching process preferred.
Understanding of New Jersey educator certification requirements and educator preparation pathways preferred.

Responsibilities

Conduct intake interviews and assessments.
Develop Individual Support Plans and maintain case records.
Monitor participant attendance, engagement, and progress toward credential attainment, program completion, apprenticeship entry, employment placement, and retention goals.
Compile, maintain, and analyze participant data for grant performance reporting, compliance monitoring, and continuous program improvement.
Identify barriers to participation and coordinate appropriate interventions.
Connect participants to transportation, childcare, financial assistance, tutoring, technology, and community resources.
Coordinate participant referrals and support services with school districts, workforce agencies, community organizations, apprenticeship partners, and employers.
Maintain ongoing communication with participants throughout the program.
Provide one-on-one and group career coaching.
Assist participants with career exploration and educator career pathway planning.
Support CE application completion and certification readiness.
Prepare participants for apprenticeship interviews and placement activities.
Conduct workshops on professional skills, workplace expectations, and career readiness.
Coordinate academic support services for participants.
Monitor progress in Intro to Teaching, Career Readiness, and related coursework.
Refer participants to tutoring, test preparation, and academic support resources.
Assist participants with time management, study skills, and goal setting.
Collaborate with faculty regarding participant success concerns.
Participate in program evaluation activities and recommend improvements to enhance participant success, retention, and placement outcomes.
Assist participants with resume development, interviewing, and job search activities.
Coordinate transitions into educator apprenticeships, substitute teaching opportunities, and related employment.
Conduct placement follow-up and retention support activities.
Track employment and apprenticeship outcomes.
Assist with participant recruitment, orientation, program marketing, retention initiatives, and grant-related events.
Participate in team meetings and professional development activities.
Perform other duties as assigned.