Senior Career Pathways Coach

Greater Phoenix Chamber of Commerce•Phoenix, AZ

2d•$60,000 - $65,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Career Pathways Coach supports students across multiple campuses in exploring career pathways, earning industry credentials and college credit, and accessing work-based learning opportunities. Working closely with educators, school leaders, and employers, the Coach strengthens education-to-workforce learning pathways, prepares students for success in college and the workforce. The Greater Phoenix Chamber (Chamber) is the leading business organization for the Greater Phoenix region. Our mission is to promote regional prosperity, serving as a catalyst for economic vitality and strong communities. We accomplish this through our ability to convene and connect business leaders, elected officials, and community leaders; cultivate thought leadership; advocate for pro-business policies; and communicate and promote the region’s strengths. The Greater Phoenix Chamber Foundation (the Foundation) convenes and catalyzes business, education, and community to enhance college and career readiness, develop a stronger workforce, and build healthier communities throughout Arizona. The Foundation, a 501c3 nonprofit organization, leads the charitable and education initiatives of the Greater Phoenix Chamber under the four pillars of education, workforce development, wellness, and research. Through strong alignment between education, business, and community, the Foundation prepares individuals for college and career and serves as an intermediary to convey workforce needs and champion scalable workforce solutions. In addition, the Foundation makes Arizona and the Greater Phoenix region known as destinations for healthy talent and healthy communities through workplace wellness efforts and publishes data-driven research to inform policymakers, business leaders, and the general public. An initiative of the Foundation, ElevateEdAZ prepares Arizona students for college and career through stronger alignment between education, business, and the community. ElevateEdAZ is focused on aligning education to workforce learning pathways with the needs of Arizona’s leading industries. Our strategic objectives include increasing the number of students enrolled in and completing high-wage, high-demand career pathways, increasing student attainment of industry-recognized credentials and early post-secondary credit, providing more students with work-based learning experiences, and empowering educators to reimagine classroom learning through educator externships. Who are we looking for today? You are passionate about making Greater Phoenix a great place to live, work, and play. You excel at building relationships and driving results that expand equitable access to career-connected learning. You are committed to strengthening secondary education and partnering with employers to integrate viable career pathways aligned with Arizona’s leading industries.

Requirements

At least two years of experience in partnership management, community relations, or customer relations
At least one year of experience working with youth or in an educational setting, preferably in teaching or school counseling
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build professional relationships
Strong analytical skills to solve problems, anticipate challenges, and identify opportunities and solutions
Ability to provide exceptional service to internal and external customers at all organizational levels
Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and able to stay organized while managing multiple priorities
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
Ability to travel regularly to schools and partner sites, with reliable transportation
Ability to pass a background check, fingerprint clearance, and drug screening

Nice To Haves

Industry experience strongly preferred
Understanding of integrating work-based, project-based, or experiential learning opportunities preferred
Innovative, continually improving processes and maximizing resources
Diplomatic in approach and communication, with the ability to quickly build credibility among employers, educators, students, parents, and other stakeholders
Exercises sound judgment, tact, and professionalism
Builds strong internal and external partnerships, collaborates toward shared goals, and works effectively with all levels of leadership and management
Executes with excellence, consistently meeting commitments and maintaining high standards for quality

Responsibilities

Connect ASU Prep leaders and ElevateEdAZ staff to evaluate and advance career and technical learning pathways that align with regional high-skill, high-demand, high-wage careers, accelerate learning through early postsecondary credits, and connect to postsecondary programs and credentials.
Establish with ASU Prep leaders and ElevateEdAZ staff a student and family awareness plan to increase student enrollment in and completion of career pathways aligned with ElevateEdAZ’s priority industry sectors.
Help students explore career pathways by facilitating aptitude assessments and guiding them in interpreting the results.
Partner with the District Director and school leaders to promote awareness of the pathways aligned with ElevateEdAZ’s priority sectors, including but not limited to: Business Management, Marketing, and Sales; Engineering; Health Sciences.
Promote these pathways to prospective students to increase enrollment and completion.
Increase student attainment of industry-recognized credentials and early postsecondary credit.
Expand and promote opportunities for students to earn industry-recognized credentials.
Promote postsecondary pathways aligned to ASU Prep’s goals and Universal Learning Course offering while maintaining current knowledge of options connected to priority-sector career pathways.
Increase student participation in capstone work-based learning experiences, including internships and job shadows, and in career exploration activities such as career fairs and guest speaker events.
Maintain employer relationships at assigned schools in partnership with the ElevateEdAZ Business Partnership Team, faculty, and administrators.
Match students with work-based learning opportunities with an emphasis on job shadows and internships.
Prepare students to apply for internship placements through individual and group support, including résumé writing, mock interviews, and workplace etiquette training.
Partner with school administrators to create flexible schedules and remove barriers to student participation in job shadows and internships.
Plan and deliver on-campus career awareness and exploration events and activities.
Help identify transportation solutions—such as travel vouchers, vans, or buses—that enable students to participate in work-based learning opportunities.
Empower educators to reimagine classroom learning through employer-led externships that build technical knowledge, clarify the skills industry leaders seek, and help teachers integrate those skills into their curricula.
Promote and support teacher externships and assist educators with employer engagement.
Understand and follow all school and network policies, procedures, and practices.
Represent ElevateEdAZ at assigned schools by participating in faculty, staff, and other relevant school meetings.
Dedicate work time to ElevateEdAZ priorities without disrupting the school’s educational services.
Complement other student support roles, including dual enrollment coordinators and counselors, and connect students who need social or academic assistance with appropriate services.
Document all activities accurately, completely, and on time.
Keep the ElevateEdAZ District Director and other staff informed of progress and barriers related to key objectives.
Maintain a visible, welcoming ElevateEdAZ space within each assigned school.