CTE Dual Enrollment/Career Counselor

Job Type: Certificated - Grant Funded

CTE Dual Enrollment/Career Counselor

Job Type: Certificated - Grant Funded

General Description 
Under the direction of the K12 Strong Workforce Program Director and school site Administrators, the CTE Dual Enrollment/Career Counselor will provide college transition, outreach and support services for the New Designs Charter School Career Technical pathways. This individual will coordinate dual enrollment and articulation processes, participate in recruitment efforts, and serve as the liaison to colleges for the CTE programs.

This is a Full-Time 12 month position, 7:45 a.m. - 4:45 p.m.
This position is presently funded until June 2024 through the K12 Strong Workforce Program grant and will end when funding for this position ends. There is opportunity for further extensions if funded.

New Designs Charter School serves a diverse community of learners. NDCS provides a wide range of opportunities in transferrable college credits through general education and career and technical programs for our high school students. We are dedicated to recruiting employees who are committed to helping a diverse population of students achieve their educational goals. We seek candidates who exhibit an understanding and commitment to the school’s mission, and who have a passion for student success.

Job Duties 
Job duties of the CTE Dual Enrollment/Career Counselor include:

Career Counseling

• Plan, coordinate and conduct activities and programs to provide Dual Enrollment and CTE transition assistance to students at all New Designs schools.
• Delivers comprehensive advisement and career support services to New Designs students through CTE program completion.
• Direct high school students to the appropriate CTE pathways relevant to their interests.
• Coordinates with NDCS student the production of an employment portfolio.
• Teaches within the NDCS SWP grant program as assigned including student seminars unique to the NDCS SWP grant program, especially those skills related to employment.
• Advises students and/or faculty on departmental issues and requirements
• Maintains student records and portfolios as required. Assists in securing internships and potential employment for students.
• Guide individual participants toward CTE industry certifications and increase student understanding of career pathway opportunities.
• Counsels NDCS students regarding their adaptability to a College environment
• Reviews student progress and tracks student use of academic support services
• Collaborates with Enrollment Management leadership and personnel
• Conducts regular outreach to faculty and other College staff as needed to support student success
• Design and deliver oral presentation and workshops for middle and high school students to include panel presentations, group presentations, and one-on-one meetings.
• Maintains accurate tracking data and notes for each assigned student, recommending appropriate referrals and opportunity programs
• Participants in periodic informational events and programs for students, faculty, and staff
• Serves as a member of assigned committees and task forces.
• Other duties as assigned

Dual Enrollment & College Partnerships

• Coordinate Dual Enrollment for high schools in collaboration with the school site administrators, guidance counselors, and K12 SWP Program Director.
• Ensure program implementation plan, metrics, and scope of work of the grant are met in a timely manner, within budget.
• Prepares required reports for School leadership and grant reporting purposes
• Facilitate articulation agreements with CTE courses as warranted.
• Develop recruitment and marketing strategies and coordinate the development of promotional materials such as brochures, speeches, videos, posters and newsletters for use with students, parents, industry partners and community members.
• Cooperate with the marketing department, in developing, coordinating and implementing various social media and traditional marketing strategies to accelerate student engagements.
• Coordinate outreach efforts with counselors and faculty at the partnering colleges to develop support systems, exchange information, and provide quality feedback for college staff.
• Coordinate CTE and career awareness events, workshops and seminars across all campuses for middle and high school students.
• Assist in facilitating collaboration between high school and community college CTE faculty.
• Collaborate with the colleges’ Outreach and Financial Aid staff to provide workshops and information to our students.
• Participate in relevant CTE advisory committee meetings.
• Initiate and maintain positive relations with feeder school administrators, counselors, faculty, and with public agencies and community groups to develop recruitment sources.
• Schedule and host campus visits for prospective students.
• Keep abreast of educational and student support programs to provide accurate and timely information to the schools.
• Maintain a variety of records, logs, and student files including those of a confidential nature; prepare periodic and special reports and statistical data related to program activities and effectiveness.
• Develop flyers and letters for promotional purposes as necessary.
• Maintain a variety of data and statistical reports regarding outreach activities and their effectiveness.

• Assist the Program Director and Director of Business Services in the preparation and submission of Quarterly Reports to The Grant Agency.

• Perform related duties as assigned.

Qualifications 

Minimum Qualifications (Education & Experience):

Education

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Education, Career Counseling, Social Services or a related field is required.
• Master’s Degree is preferred.

• Must possess a valid California Pupil Personnel Services: School Counseling credential.

Experience

• Experience working in an educational environment is preferred.
• 2 -3 years experience in counseling youth ages 16- 24 years of age is required.
• Experience in reviewing student transcripts, scheduling, and graduation requirements.
• Experience working with high school students in a non-traditional setting and/or an urban environment.

Working Conditions:
Environment

• Indoor/outdoor environment
• Constant interruptions
• Driving a vehicle from site to site to conduct work
• Conducting presentations in the community during evening and weekend hours.

Physical Abilities

• Ability to operate a computer and office equipment
• Sit or stand for extended periods of time
• Ability to communicate information on the telephone or in person.
• Ability to read documents
• Ability to reaching in all directions to retrieve files and supplies
• Ability to lift objects up to 25 pounds

Knowledge and Abilities
Knowledge of:

• K-12 school systems.
• Articulation agreements
• Recruitment procedures and techniques.
• New Designs organization, operation, policies, mission and objectives.
• Oral and written communication skills.
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
• Word processing, presentation, and spreadsheet software.

Ability to:

• Develop and coordinate a variety of programs and activities to identify and recruit new students to the Schools.
• Establish rapport with high school, middle school, and elementary school administrators, counselors, and faculty.
• Communicate effectively in both oral and written form.
• Organize, prioritize and schedule work to meet time lines.
• Learn, interpret, apply and explain policies, procedures, rules, regulations, and guidelines regarding assigned activities.
• Demonstrated ability to work both independently and as part of a team; with faculty, staff, and administrators
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule that could include early morning, evening hours or Saturdays (Occasional Recruitment Events)
• Ability to relate to a diverse population and to maintain composure when faced with difficult situations
• Ability to multi-task and organize, prioritize, and follow multiple projects and tasks through to completion.

General Description 
Under the direction of the K12 Strong Workforce Program Director and school site Administrators, the CTE Dual Enrollment/Career Counselor will provide college transition, outreach and support services for the New Designs Charter School Career Technical pathways. This individual will coordinate dual enrollment and articulation processes, participate in recruitment efforts, and serve as the liaison to colleges for the CTE programs.

This is a Full-Time 12 month position, 7:45 a.m. - 4:45 p.m.
This position is presently funded until June 2024 through the K12 Strong Workforce Program grant and will end when funding for this position ends. There is opportunity for further extensions if funded.

New Designs Charter School serves a diverse community of learners. NDCS provides a wide range of opportunities in transferrable college credits through general education and career and technical programs for our high school students. We are dedicated to recruiting employees who are committed to helping a diverse population of students achieve their educational goals. We seek candidates who exhibit an understanding and commitment to the school’s mission, and who have a passion for student success.

Job Duties 
Job duties of the CTE Dual Enrollment/Career Counselor include:

Career Counseling

• Plan, coordinate and conduct activities and programs to provide Dual Enrollment and CTE transition assistance to students at all New Designs schools.
• Delivers comprehensive advisement and career support services to New Designs students through CTE program completion.
• Direct high school students to the appropriate CTE pathways relevant to their interests.
• Coordinates with NDCS student the production of an employment portfolio.
• Teaches within the NDCS SWP grant program as assigned including student seminars unique to the NDCS SWP grant program, especially those skills related to employment.
• Advises students and/or faculty on departmental issues and requirements
• Maintains student records and portfolios as required. Assists in securing internships and potential employment for students.
• Guide individual participants toward CTE industry certifications and increase student understanding of career pathway opportunities.
• Counsels NDCS students regarding their adaptability to a College environment
• Reviews student progress and tracks student use of academic support services
• Collaborates with Enrollment Management leadership and personnel
• Conducts regular outreach to faculty and other College staff as needed to support student success
• Design and deliver oral presentation and workshops for middle and high school students to include panel presentations, group presentations, and one-on-one meetings.
• Maintains accurate tracking data and notes for each assigned student, recommending appropriate referrals and opportunity programs
• Participants in periodic informational events and programs for students, faculty, and staff
• Serves as a member of assigned committees and task forces.
• Other duties as assigned

Dual Enrollment & College Partnerships

• Coordinate Dual Enrollment for high schools in collaboration with the school site administrators, guidance counselors, and K12 SWP Program Director.
• Ensure program implementation plan, metrics, and scope of work of the grant are met in a timely manner, within budget.
• Prepares required reports for School leadership and grant reporting purposes
• Facilitate articulation agreements with CTE courses as warranted.
• Develop recruitment and marketing strategies and coordinate the development of promotional materials such as brochures, speeches, videos, posters and newsletters for use with students, parents, industry partners and community members.
• Cooperate with the marketing department, in developing, coordinating and implementing various social media and traditional marketing strategies to accelerate student engagements.
• Coordinate outreach efforts with counselors and faculty at the partnering colleges to develop support systems, exchange information, and provide quality feedback for college staff.
• Coordinate CTE and career awareness events, workshops and seminars across all campuses for middle and high school students.
• Assist in facilitating collaboration between high school and community college CTE faculty.
• Collaborate with the colleges’ Outreach and Financial Aid staff to provide workshops and information to our students.
• Participate in relevant CTE advisory committee meetings.
• Initiate and maintain positive relations with feeder school administrators, counselors, faculty, and with public agencies and community groups to develop recruitment sources.
• Schedule and host campus visits for prospective students.
• Keep abreast of educational and student support programs to provide accurate and timely information to the schools.
• Maintain a variety of records, logs, and student files including those of a confidential nature; prepare periodic and special reports and statistical data related to program activities and effectiveness.
• Develop flyers and letters for promotional purposes as necessary.
• Maintain a variety of data and statistical reports regarding outreach activities and their effectiveness.

• Assist the Program Director and Director of Business Services in the preparation and submission of Quarterly Reports to The Grant Agency.

• Perform related duties as assigned.

Qualifications 
Minimum Qualifications (Education & Experience):

Education

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Education, Career Counseling, Social Services or a related field is required.
• Master’s Degree is preferred.

• Must possess a valid California Pupil Personnel Services: School Counseling credential.

Experience

• Experience working in an educational environment is preferred.
• 2 -3 years experience in counseling youth ages 16- 24 years of age is required.
• Experience in reviewing student transcripts, scheduling, and graduation requirements.
• Experience working with high school students in a non-traditional setting and/or an urban environment.

Working Conditions:
Environment

• Indoor/outdoor environment
• Constant interruptions
• Driving a vehicle from site to site to conduct work
• Conducting presentations in the community during evening and weekend hours.

Physical Abilities

• Ability to operate a computer and office equipment
• Sit or stand for extended periods of time
• Ability to communicate information on the telephone or in person.
• Ability to read documents
• Ability to reaching in all directions to retrieve files and supplies
• Ability to lift objects up to 25 pounds

Knowledge and Abilities
The hiring committee is seeking evidence of the following:
Knowledge of:

• K-12 school systems.
• Articulation agreements
• Recruitment procedures and techniques.
• New Designs organization, operation, policies, mission and objectives.
• Oral and written communication skills.
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
• Word processing, presentation, and spreadsheet software.

Ability to:

• Develop and coordinate a variety of programs and activities to identify and recruit new students to the Schools.
• Establish rapport with high school, middle school, and elementary school administrators, counselors, and faculty.
• Communicate effectively in both oral and written form.
• Organize, prioritize and schedule work to meet time lines.
• Learn, interpret, apply and explain policies, procedures, rules, regulations, and guidelines regarding assigned activities.
• Demonstrated ability to work both independently and as part of a team; with faculty, staff, and administrators
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule that could include early morning, evening hours or Saturdays (Occasional Recruitment Events)
• Ability to relate to a diverse population and to maintain composure when faced with difficult situations
• Ability to multi-task and organize, prioritize, and follow multiple projects and tasks through to completion.