Career and Technical Education (CTE) Outreach Coordinator in Sefton

In support of Isothermal Community College, the Career and Technical (CTE) Outreach Coordinator serves as the central point for coordinating the efforts of K-12 partners, employer/industry partners, and the college around CTE programming. This role specifically focuses on programs housed within the Health and Public Services and Applied Technologies divisions to provide quality learning opportunities that assist students in meeting their educational goals and career aspirations.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as the primary liaison for K-12 partners to facilitate awareness and enrollment in CTE programs.
• Coordinate, schedule, and support collaborative efforts between the College and industry partners to ensure curriculum alignment with current workforce needs.
• Communicate regularly with K-12 partners and industry stakeholders regarding programming updates, onboarding requirements, and facility-specific expectations.
• Collaborate with college leadership to maintain positive working relationships with industry partners to support the ongoing development of workforce opportunities.
• Work collaboratively with Marketing, Enrollment Management, Economic and Workforce Development, and Institutional Effectiveness and Strategic Analytics to ensure messaging is consistent and that students are aware of high-demand job opportunities in CTE fields.
• Assist with the coordination of the annual CTE program advisory group meetings and report outcomes in a standardized format required for Perkins compliance.
• Assist CCP Navigators with students identified as being in Career and College Promise (CCP) CTE pathways.
• Engage students through multiple communication channels, including in-person meetings, classroom visits, and proactive outreach to explain CTE pathways.
• Assist students, in coordination with ICC’s Career Coaches, in developing individualized plans that align their educational journey with their ultimate career aspirations.
• Mentor, encourage, and support students throughout their progression while maintaining professional boundaries and academic accountability.
• Maintain accurate records of outreach activities, partnership communications, and student transition metrics.
• Track student progression, retention, and other success metrics related to CTE outreach initiatives.
• Assist with new student orientation and onboarding activities for programs within the assigned divisions.
• Participate in assigned committees, faculty meetings, and advisory board meetings to represent outreach interests.
• Remain current with college systems and technologies used to support student advising, documentation, and reporting.
• Maintain confidentiality and professionalism when working with student records and partner information.
• Coordinate regular school visits, classroom presentations, career fairs, parent events, information sessions, pathway nights, and other outreach/recruiting activities both existing and new.
• Serve as an instructor of CTE courses, if qualified, as needed and at maximum of half faculty load.

Skills and Abilities:

• Develop an understanding and appreciation of the mission, history, current programs, services and goals of Isothermal Community College.
• Ability to work effectively with individuals at all organizational levels, including K-12 administrators and industry executives.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and must be highly organized.
• Ability to monitor and assess performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and with a minimum of supervision.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution required, preferably in a CTE related field.
• Two years of experience in educational outreach, workforce development, or a related field.
• Commitment to continuing education throughout the life span to maintain competence in assigned responsibilities.
• Knowledge of the educational journey and career pathways within Health and Public Services or Applied Technologies.

Isothermal Community College provides educational and employment opportunities without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, veteran status, or disability. Isothermal Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer Institution.