Workplace Learning Coordinator

Ulster BOCES; Town of New Paltz (NY); On-site; USD 61,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

New York state retirement plan

Flexible spending plan

Disability benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Ulster BOCES seeks a dedicated Workplace Learning Coordinator to coordinate career development services for students and to establish partnerships with business and education partners. The role focuses on preparing students for employment and post-secondary paths through workplace experiences, mentoring, and program development.

The position requires a NYS teaching certificate and relevant experience, with a 10-month schedule and a benefits package. Salary starts at $67,765 per year.

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Excellent organizational abilities and time management.
• Experience collaborating with education and industry partners.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate career development services for all students and build school-business partnerships.
• Establish and maintain partnerships to support college and career readiness.
• Facilitate student transitions into the workplace and coordinate support services with educators and industry partners.
• Develop and deliver workplace learning programs, mentoring, externships, and related activities.
• Plan and oversee on-site workplace learning experiences and scheduling.
• Create professional development opportunities for school staff and manage internships.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Outstanding organizational skills

Higher Education experience

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Master’s Degree in Education / Public Affairs or related field with state certification

NYS Workplace Learning Certificate

Job description

Ulster BOCES Career Pathways Programs is seeking a passionate and dedicated Workplace Learning Coordinator to join our team. We are committed to the Ulster BOCES North Star Educational Commitments, emphasizing unique self, community, developing capacity, and continuous cycles of inquiry.

Ulster BOCES offers regionally competitive salary and benefits (see the Ulster BOCES Teachers' Organization contract at www.ulsterboces.org for details).

Salary commensurate with experience and training. Salary starting at $67,765 per year. To be legally employed in this position, you must possess a valid NYS teaching certificate. The teaching certificate requirements can be found at the following link: http://eservices.nysed.gov/teach/certhelp/CertRequirementHelp.do. Select the following criteria:

• Area of Interest: Career and Technical Teacher Extensions
• Subject Area: Coordinator of Work Based Learning Program Extension
• Grade Level: Adolescent - Grades 7-12
• Title: Coordinator of Work-Based Learning Programs Extension

General Responsibilities

The Workplace Learning Coordinator is responsible for coordinating career development services for all students and for establishing and maintaining business/education partnerships that support Ulster BOCES’ mission of college and career readiness. The Workplace Learning Coordinator services all students by building linkages with the school staff, business/industry representatives, postsecondary educational personnel, parents, and civic and community organizations. Working collaboratively with the school staff and coordinating the support services of the business community, the Workplace Learning Coordinator facilitates students’ transition into the workplace during their time at the Ulster BOCES program.

Specific Duties Summary

1. Develop, implement, and deliver programs and activities that enhance student instruction and teacher professional development, such as mentoring and externships, as well as initiating connections to existing programs and opportunities.
2. Develop work practices and systems that enable sustainable engagement between Ulster BOCES program, the Employer Partner, and the Advisory Board.
3. Work with faculty and staff to integrate career research projects, communication skills, resume writing, interviewing techniques, and presentation skills into the existing core academic and workplace learning curricula.
4. Coordinate Curriculum integration of workplace learning and core-academic content areas.
5. Participate in professional organizations, meetings, and conferences at local, state, and national levels as appropriate and feasible for professional growth and development.
6. Coordinate school staff requests for partnership support services.
7. Act as point-of-contact and initiator for collaborative efforts involving the students’ Employer(s), the College Partner, The District Partner, and Ulster BOCES’ school staff, students and parents, and other interested parties.

Primary Roles and Responsibilities

1. Develop and Implement Innovative Workplace Learning Curriculum
   • Collaborate with the Industry Liaison (or other industry Partners) and Ulster BOCES’ school staff to create project-based learning opportunities and workplace experiences that address workplace competencies and technical skills.
   • Work with the Industry Liaison and Advisory Board to develop an industry-validated assessment tool for workplace competencies and technical skills.
2. Manage Mentoring Program at Ulster BOCES’ Programs
   • Develop online mentoring projects with the Employer Industry Liaison.
   • Survey existing resources and implement best practices.
   • Work with teachers to tailor assignments to student needs and workplace learning curriculum.
   • Train students and teachers on online platform and program expectations relevant to the industry.
   • Monitor student participation in the program and follow up with those who are not participating.
   • Work with the Employer and Advisory Board to plan in-person events.
   • Serve as primary point of contact for teachers and students.
3. Work with the Employer and Advisory Board to Coordinate on-site Workplace Learning Experiences
   • Determine learning objectives for each visit.
   • Plan the agenda with hosting organization.
   • Coordinate school logistics and scheduling.
   • Recruit volunteers and chaperones.
   • Create "pre" and "post" work activities for students and teachers.
4. Create Professional Development Opportunities for Ulster BOCES School Staff
   • Facilitate workplace learning meetings.
   • Create and deliver professional development sessions for school staff.
5. Work with the Employer and Advisory Board to Coordinate Internships
   • Work with the Industry Liaison and other industry partners to determine learning goals, projects, and select students for individual placements.
   • Develop comprehensive evaluation for students and managers.
   • Conduct regular check-ins with students, teachers, and managers.
   • Serve as primary point of contact for school staff and managers.
   • Coordinate scheduling and transportation.

Work Schedule

10 Month Schedule, September through June
Monday through Friday
8:10 a.m. - 2:05 p.m.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Bachelor’s Degree.
2. Master’s Degree in Education, Public Affairs, or related field and state teacher certification.
3. NYS Workplace Learning Certificate.
4. Four years’ relevant experience.
5. Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
6. Outstanding organizational skills.
7. Demonstrated mastery of relevant technological capacities (e.g. Microsoft Office suite & Google Apps).
8. Experience working with Higher Education.

Agency Overview

At Ulster BOCES, our mission is to provide high quality shared educational, administrative, and technical services that will enable component school districts to develop the capacity of their students and adults to achieve higher standards of performance. With an emphasis on economic efficiencies, Ulster BOCES is committed to offering educational programs that enable all students to prepare for employment and/or post-secondary education.

The Ulster County Board of Cooperative Educational Services is an educational agency serving eight component school districts. They are: Ellenville Central School District, Highland Central School District, Kingston City Schools Consolidated, New Paltz Central School District, Onteora Central School District, Rondout Valley Central School District, Saugerties Central School District, Wallkill Central School District.

Benefits

• Generous health insurance, dental and vision benefits.
• Paid time off.
• New York state retirement system membership and 403(b) tax-sheltered annuities plan.
• Flexible spending plan, disability benefits, employee assistance program and tuition reimbursement.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Ulster County Board of Cooperative Educational Services Non-Discrimination Statement

The Board of Cooperative Educational Services, Sole Supervisory District of Ulster County (BOCES), does not discriminate on the basis of an individual’s actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, religious practice, national origin, ethnic group, sex (including sexual harassment and sexual violence), gender identity, sexual orientation (\"sexual orientation\" means heterosexuality, homosexuality, bisexuality, or asexuality), political affiliation, age, marital status, military status, veteran status, disability, weight, domestic violence victim status, arrest or conviction record, genetic predisposition or carrier status or any other legally protected status in regard to employment opportunities or educational/vocational programs or activities which it operates. All inquiries regarding BOCES Non-Discrimination policies and/or complaints regarding violation(s) of these policies should be directed to Amanda Stokes, Assistant Superintendent for Administration & COO in one of the following manners:

By E-Mail: [e-mail]

By Mail: 75 Route 32 North, New Paltz, New York, 12561

By Telephone: [phone]

Inquiries concerning the application of Title IX and its implementing regulation and/or complaints regarding violation(s) of these provisions can be referred to the Department of Education, Office of Civil Rights, 32 Old Slip, 26th Floor, New York, NY 10005-2500, Telephone: [phone], FAX: [phone]; TDD: [phone]; E-Mail: [e-mail].