Career and Technical Education (CTE) Coordinator

Kenaitze Indian Tribe; Kenai (AK); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Kenaitze Indian Tribe seeks a Career and Technical Education (CTE) Coordinator to work in the College and Career Readiness Center, guiding students aged 6th grade and up toward post-secondary careers or vocational training.

You will manage an ILP-driven caseload, build internal and external partnerships, and provide intensive one-on-one advising to help students reach their career goals within a tribal education framework.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree or higher in Education or related field, or a mix of education and experience may be substituted.
• Three years of experience in education or career readiness programs.
• Valid Alaska driver’s license and insurability under Tribe's policy.
• CPR and First Aid certification required or obtainable within 90 days of hire.
• Travel: local, in-state, and out-of-state.

Responsibilities

• Establishes a caseload of students pursuing career or technical education.
• Sets SMART goals for students through an Individual Learning Plan (ILP).
• Establishes and maintains partnerships to support student goals.
• Works with middle school students on career exploration in vocational paths.
• Guides high school students on prerequisites for their chosen career or technical program.
• Supports students post‑secondary as they progress in their careers or further education.
• Provides tools to help students overcome barriers.
• Conducts workshops as needed.
• Ensures compliance with tribal, federal, state, and local employment laws and tribal policies.

Skills

Independent work

Strong communication

Customer service

Education

Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science in Education or related field

Three (3) years of experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Career and Technical Education (CTE) Coordinator

Department: Education

Program: Community Education

Reports To: CCR Center Manager

Supervises: College & Career Youth Apprentices

Employment Status: Full-Time

FLSA Status: Exempt

Schedule: 40 Hours/52 Weeks

Preference: TERO Ordinance 2017-01, P.L. 93-638

Job Summary

Career and Technical Education (CTE) Coordinator will work in the College and Career Readiness Center under the CCR Center Manager. Incumbent will work with students 6th grade and older who communicate interest in post-secondary direct to career, or post-secondary vocational training. CTE Advisor will work with a caseload of students to set student goals through an Individual Learning Plan (ILP) and co-create goals to ensure students take all steps and complete all prerequisite work necessary to progress to their career or vocational training institution. CTE Coordinator will provide intensive one-on-one advising with each student enrolled.

CTE Advisor will establish and maintain relationship with internal and external partners to assist in student goal achievement and will be familiar and skilled in areas such as Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), placement testing, vocational institutions admission requirements, dual credit opportunities, early/middle college opportunities.

Essential Functions

• Establishes a case load of students who want to pursue a career or technical education training
• Sets Specific, Measureable, Achievable, Relevant and Time-bound (S.M.A.R.T.) goals for students through an Individual Learning Plan (ILP)
• Establishes and maintains internal and external partnerships relative to student goals
• Works with students in middle school to provide career exploration in vocational careers
• Works with students in high school to provide clear picture of prerequisites for chosen career or technical education training
• Continues working with students post-secondary as they grow in their careers or continue their technical education training programs
• Provides tools for students to overcome barriers
• Conducts workshops in related areas as necessary
• Ensures compliance with Tribal, federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, Tribal policies and TERO ordinance

It is the intent of this job description to highlight the essential functions of the position; however, it is not an all-inclusive list. The incumbent may be called upon and required to follow or perform other duties and tasks requested by his/her supervisor, consistent with the purpose of the position, department and/or the Kenaitze Indian Tribe's objectives.

Working Conditions

Lifting Requirements

• Sedentary work - Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.

Physical Requirements

• Stand or Sit (Stationary position)
• Walk (Move, Traverse)
• Stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl (Position self (to), Move)
• Talk/hear (Communicate, Detect, Converse with, Discern, Convey, Express oneself, Exchange information)
• See (Detect, Determine, Perceive, Identify, Recognize, Judge, Observe, Inspect, Estimate, Assess)

OSHA Categories

• Category II - Normal routine involves no exposure to blood, body fluid or tissue, but exposure or potential for exposure may occur

Equipment and Tools

List Equipment used for job: Office Equipment

Drives KIT or Personal Vehicle: both

Travel

• Local
• In-State
• Out-of-State

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science in Education or other relevant field, or a combination of education and experience in a related field may be substituted for a degree

Experience

• Three (3) years of experience

License/Certification/Requirements

• Must have a valid Alaska State driver's license and must remain insurable under the Tribe's policy
• Pediatric/Adult CPR and First Aid Certification, or obtain within 90 days of hire

Preferred

• Knowledge and experience with scholarship application, FAFSA, vocational institution admission process, dual credit, academic advising and local educational opportunities
• Knowledge about teacher preparation programs
• Knowledge and experience working with culturally diverse populations

Special Skills

• Proficiency with Microsoft Suite, or obtain training within 90 days of hire
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Conducts business in a service-oriented manner that is attentive, pleasant, respectful and kind when dealing with un'ina, students, visitors, co-workers and others