Career Coach, PACE Grant

Brookdale Community College•Middletown Township, NJ

12h

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 supports participants from recruitment and enrollment through program completion and placement. The position helps participants overcome barriers, attain the New Jersey Certificate of Eligibility (CE), complete pre-apprenticeship requirements, and transition into educator apprenticeship programs, employment opportunities, and educator preparation pathways. The Career Coach monitors participant progress, promotes retention and completion, and contributes to grant performance outcomes. The role also supports recruitment, orientation, program marketing, retention initiatives, grant-related events, program evaluation, and continuous improvement. The position 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 that provides comparable knowledge and abilities.
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 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 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 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 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 communication with participants throughout the program.
Provide individual and group career coaching and assist with career exploration and educator career pathway planning.
Support Certificate of Eligibility (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 and monitor participant 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 and recommend improvements to 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 and 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.