Career Coach, PACE Grant

Brookdale Community College•Lincroft, 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. The position works collaboratively with College departments, school districts, workforce partners, employers, and community organizations to support participants from recruitment and enrollment through program completion and placement. The Career Coach helps participants overcome barriers, attain the New Jersey Certificate of Eligibility (CE), complete pre-apprenticeship requirements, and transition into educator apprenticeship programs, employment, and educator preparation pathways. The role monitors participant progress, promotes retention and completion, and contributes to grant performance outcomes. The position also assists with recruitment, orientation, program marketing, retention initiatives, grant-related events, program evaluation, and continuous improvement. It requires local travel and may require occasional evening or weekend work.

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.
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 for 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, develop individualized support plans, identify barriers, and connect individuals with appropriate resources and services.
Ability to maintain accurate case notes and participant records and protect 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 use data to support retention, completion, credential attainment, and placement efforts.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and ability to learn and use specialized systems, including IGX, RAPIDS, Colleague, and other grant reporting systems.
Ability to travel locally and work occasional evenings or weekends as required.

Nice To Haves

Understanding of teacher apprenticeship programs, educator career pathways, and New Jersey's Alternate Route to Teaching process.
Understanding of New Jersey educator certification requirements and educator preparation pathways.
Knowledge of Monmouth County and its communities.

Responsibilities

Conduct participant intake interviews and assessments; develop Individual Support Plans and maintain case records.
Monitor participant attendance, engagement, progress, and goals for credential attainment, program completion, apprenticeship entry, employment placement, and retention.
Compile, maintain, and analyze participant data for grant performance reporting, compliance monitoring, and program improvement.
Identify participation barriers, coordinate interventions, and connect participants with transportation, childcare, financial assistance, tutoring, technology, and community resources.
Coordinate referrals and support services with school districts, workforce agencies, community organizations, apprenticeship partners, and employers; maintain ongoing participant communication.
Provide individual and group career coaching, career exploration, and educator 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; monitor progress in Intro to Teaching, Career Readiness, and related coursework; refer participants to tutoring, test preparation, and other academic resources.
Assist participants with time management, study skills, and goal setting; collaborate with faculty on participant success concerns.
Participate in program evaluation and recommend improvements to participant success, retention, and placement outcomes.
Assist participants with resumes, interviewing, and job search activities.
Coordinate transitions into educator apprenticeships, substitute teaching opportunities, and related employment; conduct placement follow-up and retention support.
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.