Career & Technical Education Coordinator (Grant Funded FT)

About the position

The Career & Technical Education Coordinator (Grant Funded FT) position is designed to provide essential learning support services aimed at enhancing the academic progress, retention rates, and graduation rates of Career and Technical Education (CTE) students. This role involves assisting students in accessing college services, collecting and analyzing data, and coordinating Perkins grant activities on-campus in collaboration with other departments. The coordinator will ensure that student services are delivered in accordance with Perkins Grant guidelines and program initiatives. Additionally, the position includes supervising a team of on-campus Perkins Grant Student Support Specialists, ensuring that they effectively support CTE students in their educational journeys. The coordinator will be responsible for the day-to-day operations within the Perkins Office, focusing on improving CTE student performance. This includes meeting with students individually and in small groups to assist them in developing educational plans that enhance their success and completion rates. The coordinator will monitor the progress of CTE students and evaluate existing procedures to improve service delivery. Furthermore, the role involves designing and coordinating group learning activities, such as study groups and workshops, to promote student success. Participation in student orientation and open house programs is also a key responsibility, along with coordinating grant functions that support non-traditional students. The coordinator will work closely with various Student Services Development Offices to identify strategies for improving retention and success among CTE students, including the pursuit of stackable credentials. The role requires compiling information on program services and maintaining accurate records in compliance with Perkins grant requirements. Presentations to schools and community agencies about CTE programs are also part of the job, as well as attending advisory board meetings to relay important information to students and staff.

Responsibilities
?? Responsible for the day-to-day, on-campus grant activities in the Perkins Office aimed at improving CTE student performance, retention and graduation rates while supervising staff of Perkins Grant Student Support Specialists.
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?? Meet individually and in small groups with students as needed.
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?? Assist CTE students in developing an educational plan in order to improve student success and completion.
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?? Monitor progress of CTE students and develop processes of evaluation for existing procedures in order to improve all aspects of service delivery.
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?? Design and coordinate group learning activities to promote CTE student success, including organizing study groups, study skills workshops, and other supports.
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?? Participate in student orientation and open house programs for CTE students.
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?? Assist in coordinating Grant functions and efforts regarding non-traditional students including workshops for faculty and academic supports for students.
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?? Assist with the development, implementation, and assessment of early intervention and retention programs.
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?? Work with the various Student Services Development Offices to identify and work toward the retention, success, and completion of CTE students, including the pursuit of stackable credentials.
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?? Refer students to internal and external programs for additional support services and follow-up as needed.
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?? Compile information on program services, activities, and students.
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?? Maintain accurate, organized, completed, and detailed records via the databases used by the Perkins grant and develop and maintain reports as required or assigned.
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?? Make presentations to schools, organizations, and community agencies on CTE.
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?? Attend CTE program advisory board meetings to inform board about current students and relay applicable information to CTE students.
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?? Work with secondary school CTE staff to coordinate grant activities.
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?? Perform other Perkins grant-related duties as required or assigned.

Requirements
?? Bachelor's degree (Master's preferred) in a related field with a minimum of two years of relevant experience.
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?? Experience working with postsecondary Career and Technical Education (CTE) students and community college experience preferred.
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?? Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
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?? Supervisory and organizational skills.
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?? Computer skills.
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?? Ability and willingness to work collaboratively.
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?? Attention to detail and the ability to follow through with assisting the student.
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?? Commitment to the students' success and student-centered education.
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?? Strong written and oral communication skills.
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?? Valid Pennsylvania driver's license and reliable transportation.

Nice-to-haves
?? Experience in grant management or administration.
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?? Familiarity with Perkins Grant guidelines and regulations.

Benefits
?? Excellent health plan with very low out-of-pocket expense network option.
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?? Generous time off and holiday pay.
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?? 403b retirement plan with up to 10% employer match or other options through the State's retirement defined benefit pension system.
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?? Free employee parking.
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?? Public service (student) loan forgiveness eligible employer.
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?? Employer paid benefits including group life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, and flexible spending accounts.

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