CAREER READINESS COORDINATOR
About The Position
The Career/College Readiness Coordinator will perform a variety of tasks essential to the daily operation of the Gateway Scholars Program and other youth related career training programs. This role involves working with high school students in educational, virtual, and recreational settings. The coordinator will assist with recruitment and intake, coordinate daily program activities, and guide students in career planning, college preparation, and job readiness. Responsibilities include preparing and teaching lessons, arranging guest speakers, conducting workshops, monitoring student progress, maintaining contact with students, conducting home visits, serving as a liaison with social service agencies and schools, maintaining student records, collecting data, completing monthly reports, attending and supervising field trips, and attending required meetings.
Requirements
- College education; preferably bachelor degree
- Experience working with high-risk students and high school students
- Knowledge of employment, college or trades
- Knowledgeable of social media and virtual outlets
- Group facilitation skills
- NJ driver licenses
- Must be flexible and firm
Responsibilities
- Assist with recruitment and intake of students
- Coordinate daily program activities and schedule
- Assist students with career planning, college preparation, and job readiness
- Prepare and teach lessons for students in the various subject matter
- Arrange guest speakers and lecturers
- Conduct and plan workshops for college and career readiness for youth and parents
- Monitor attendance, progress in program, and program activities
- Maintain contact with students and ensure students maintain contact with one another
- Conduct home visits and meet with parents’ as necessary
- Serve as liaison with social service agencies and school as needed
- Maintain student records and progress
- Collect data and complete monthly reports
- Attend and supervise field trips as needed
- Attend all meetings as required
- Perform all other related duties
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
