Internal Only: HS SkillsUSA Advisor

WHS/NWHS; Waukee (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Waukee High School (WHS/NWHS) in Waukee, Iowa seeks an HS SkillsUSA Advisor to lead the student chapter and develop leadership programs. The advisor will oversee meetings, records, finances, officer elections, and fundraising while coordinating activities with the school and community partners.

The role requires commitment to student success, ethical leadership, and the ability to link the chapter with business and industry partners. Immediate starting date is preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience in leading student organizations or clubs is preferred.
• Ability to develop a Program of Work and Calendar of Events.
• Knowledge of SkillsUSA goals, bylaws, and educational initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all functions of the local SkillsUSA chapter (meetings, records, finances, officer elections, fundraising).
• Coordinate district/state/national leadership trips and travel with students.
• Maintain communication with school, businesses, media, and community partners about chapter activities.

Skills

Educational leadership

Event planning

Record keeping

Mentoring students

Ethical role model

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Internal Only: HS SkillsUSA Advisor

Waukee Community School District WHS/NWHS - Waukee, Iowa Open in Google Maps

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Job Details

Job ID: 5888098
Application Deadline: Oct 30, 2026 4:00 PM (Central Standard Time)
Re-Posted: Oct 01, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Position Criteria:

• Licensed Industrial Technology and/or Project Lead the Way (PLTW) Educator, preferred
• Demonstrate aptitude for performing tasks listed
• Must exhibit ethical practices and be a role model to students.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable

Performance Criteria:

• Has an understanding of the teaching-learning process and the necessity of working with the students.
• Knowledgeable about SkillsUSA– goals, purposes, structure, bylaws, educational initiatives, etc.
• Provide leadership development experiences for all members of the chapter.
• Assist students in developing a meaningful Program of Work and Calendar of Events.
• Complete membership requirements per state and national guidelines such as ensuring student enrollment and membership fee payments.
• Oversee all functions of the local chapter such as chapter meetings, maintain records and financials, election of officers, fundraising activities, etc.
• Keep school board and administration, local businesses, community, parents, teachers, school staff, and local media informed of chapter activities.
• Establish a link between the local chapter and business community.
• Keep chapter members informed of SkillsUSA activities at the regional, state, and national levels and encourage them to participate in all levels of SkillsUSA.
• Be committed to each student, welcome the diversity, and be a positive role model in actions and deeds.
• Organize District/Regional, State, and National leadership trips which will include arranging for travel, supervision of students, timely submission of all requests for prior approval, submission of conference requests in a timely fashion, collection and security of funding.
• Travel with students to leadership conferences and activities.

Position Type: Full-Time

Equal Opportunity Employer

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Job Requirements

• At least 2 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Bachelor degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Judi Roland , Principal
• Waukee High School
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]