Director of College, Career, and Military Readiness

Marion School District•Marion, AR

About The Position

The Director of College, Career, and Military Readiness provides strategic leadership, coordination, and oversight of Career and Technical Education (CTE), dual credit and concurrent enrollment programs, work-based learning opportunities, industry-recognized credentials, military readiness initiatives, and postsecondary transition efforts.

Requirements

Student Outcomes: Industry credential attainment, Dual credit completion, Postsecondary enrollment, Pathway completion, Work-based learning participation, Military readiness indicators, Graduation rates
District Outcomes: Accountability readiness metrics, Perkins performance indicators, Partnership growth, Advanced coursework participation
Evaluation Performance will be evaluated annually based on achievement of district goals, accountability outcomes, compliance requirements, partnership development, and measurable student readiness outcomes.
Within three years, the district should demonstrate substantial growth in pathway completion, dual credit completion, industry credentials, postsecondary enrollment, military readiness indicators, and overall college, career, and military readiness performance.

Nice To Haves

Arkansas Building-Level or District-Level Administrator License
Master's Degree from an accredited institution
Knowledge of Arkansas LEARNS and accountability systems
Experience in CTE, counseling, workforce development, student services, and postsecondary partnerships
Strong data analysis and project management skills

Responsibilities

Develop and implement a district-wide CCMR strategic plan.
Align initiatives with Arkansas LEARNS, Success Ready Pathways, Perkins V, and ADE accountability requirements.
Serve as liaison to ADE, ADHE, colleges, workforce agencies, military organizations, and business partners.
Oversee all district CTE pathways and programs.
Monitor enrollment, concentrators, completers, and credential attainment.
Coordinate Perkins funding and compliance.
Coordinate concurrent enrollment and dual credit opportunities.
Maintain articulation agreements and partnerships.
Expand equitable access to transcripted college credit.
Coordinate Student Success Plans.
Facilitate college fairs, career fairs, workforce expos, and military awareness events.
Support FAFSA completion and postsecondary transitions.
Establish district goals for credential attainment.
Monitor student participation and completion of industry certification programs.
Coordinate testing opportunities and credential reporting.
Evaluate return on investment of credential programs.
Ensure alignment of credentials with workforce priorities
Expand internships, apprenticeships, job shadowing, and clinical experiences.
Coordinate compliance and employer partnerships.
Develop and maintain partnerships with local businesses, industries, workforce agencies, and economic development organizations.
Build relationships with military recruiters and organizations.
Support military readiness indicators.
Maintain readiness dashboards.
Monitor graduation rates, credentials, dual credit completion, pathway completion, work-based learning participation, postsecondary enrollment, and military indicators.
Provide reports to district leadership and the Board of Education.
Train counselors, principals, and teachers on readiness initiatives and accountability requirements.
Provide annual updates regarding state requirements
Lead district implementation teams.