Regional Tech Prep Coordinator

DISTINGUISHING JOB CHARACTERISTICS

The Tech Prep Coordinator provides services to area career centers, high schools, charter and community schools, adult technical centers and colleges and universities to support the development of career pathways. This includes ensuring the alignment of high school and career center curriculum with college coursework to create a seamless transition to college level learning. This is accomplished through the development of bi-lateral articulations, Career Technical Credit Transfers (CTAG)/(ITAG), CCP Pathways, and other appropriate collaborations/initiatives.  Additionally, the coordinator collaborates with local business and industry to provide real world experiences (job shadowing, internships, etc.) for students in their area of interest

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

To perform this job successfully, an individual must perform essential duties to expected performance standards.   Reasonable accommodations are made as required for persons who are disabled under the Americans with Disabilities Act.

• Build and foster relationships between secondary and postsecondary education partners with business and industry
• Develop seamless career pathways and Programs of Study for students
• Participate in Tech Prep college transition activities by providing transition assistance to students and assist outreach assistance to college departments.
• Provide at no cost valuable technical information to all stakeholders
• Assist school districts, adult Ohio technical centers and colleges in efforts to adhere to statewide credit transfer requirements and articulation agreements (i.e., articulation agreements, creation of pathways and CTE-26 program applications, Career Technical Credit Transfer (CTAG) etc.)

• Works effectively with Deans, and Assistant Deans
• Collect and report data on pathways, articulation agreements, and CTAG/ITAG to the Tech Prep Regional Center.
• Supports services for incoming career tech students in regards to college credit options from Career Tech Planning Districts Collaborates with the College Planning and Institutional Research office to collect and report data for all aspects of the Tech Prep grant
• Serve as a resource/support to the College for CTAG and Tech Prep articulation agreements
• Carry out other duties as requested by ODEW/ODHE via the Tech Prep Chief Administrator
• Participate in regional and state meetings, conferences, trainings, professional development, and workshops
• Actively pursue opportunities to bridge education with business and industry such as work-based learning.
• Provide technical assistance to Southwest BACs (Business Advisory Councils) as requested
• Collaborate with the CA (Chief Administrator) and other Tech Prep coordinators in the region.
• Actively pursue opportunities to bridge education with business and industry such as work-based learning.
• Assist in keeping all documents and the website up to date.
• Performs duties to assist the region in achieving the grant deliverables.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Ohio Tech Prep is a grant-funded initiative that supports partnerships among career technical planning districts (secondary), area technical colleges and universities and employers. Tech Prep is jointly administered by the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce and the Ohio Department of Higher Education. Cincinnati State is the fiscal agent for the Tech Prep Southwest Regional Center that includes Hamilton, Clermont, Butler, Warren, Brown, Clinton, Fayette, Adams and Highland counties.

SCOPE OF SUPERVISION

Only as related to other duties and responsibilities (see above).

EQUIPMENT OPERATED

Computer; printer; calculator; copier; scanner; telephone; other standard office equipment.

CONFIDENTIAL DATA

Personal information contained in student advising sessions and student records.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Good office working conditions.  The work requires the use of safe work practices with office equipment, and observance of general safety and traffic regulations.  Exposure to typical traffic conditions and hazards when visiting other campuses or other locations.

USUAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The following physical demands are typically used to perform this job’s essential duties and responsibilities.  They are not qualification standards, rather they may be used to help the College, employee, or applicant identify where and how reasonable accommodations may be made when an otherwise qualified person is unable to perform the job’s essential duties due to an ADA disability.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently sits for extended periods of time and occasionally stands and walks.  The employee regularly exhibits manual dexterity when working on the computer, typing and performing other related tasks.  The employee regularly talks and hears when working with staff, students, and members of the learning community, the general public and other job contacts.  Vision demands include close, relatively detailed vision, with the ability to adjust focus when typing or reading a computer screen.  The employee occasionally lifts up to 10 pounds.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of:  Understanding of Ohio Department of Education and Workforce and Ohio Department of Higher Education systems and support staff.

Ability to: Demonstrated willingness, sensitivity and ability to work with students with diverse academic, socio-economic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds, and students with disabilities. Strong attention to detail.  Monitors, checks work; ability to plan and organize time and resources efficiently and effectively. Adaptability – must be willing to adapt to change quickly and easily. Self-motivated team player with an emphasis on customer service for internal and external customers. Demonstrated commitment to student and faculty success. Demonstrates a commitment to continuous quality improvement. Excellent interpersonal skills, written and verbal, with the ability to communicate effectively with a diverse professional, staff, community and student population.  Excellent presentation skills.

Maintain confidential and sensitive information; exhibit a pleasant public manner and telephone etiquette; originate correspondence; work independently; exhibit attention to detail; office area organization; create functional and professional electronic report formats; organize and upkeep electronic files; apply ethical standards to work situations; make work decisions in accordance with  SSCC’s values; show respect and sensitivity for cultural differences, and promote an harassment-free environment; embrace and support constructive change; work efficiently and effectively to improve college operations; consistently follow safety and security procedures and practices; develop and maintain effective working relationships with students, learning community, associates and general public; contribute toward building a positive team working environment; treat others with respect as representative of SSCC.

Skilled in: dealing with diverse/sensitive situations in caring, accessible manner involving students, parents, guardians, staff and faculty; verbal and written communications; a variety of computer usage and software applications, including Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel and Outlook).

QUALIFICATIONS

• BS from an accredited college or university; Master’s degree preferred.
• Established relationships with career tech leaders at US Grant Career Center, Southern Hills Career Center, Adams Co/Ohio Valley Career Center, and Great Oaks Career Development Campuses
• Demonstrated expertise in new media and organizational communication
• Proficient in MS Office-Windows 7 or above, computer technology and office equipment
• Valid Driver’s license and reliable transportation to travel between campus locations, meetings and state sponsored activities.

Applicant must successfully pass required background checks in accordance with Southern State Community College’s policies and procedures and applicable laws.   

Ability to document identity and employment eligibility as a condition of employment in compliance with Immigration Reform and Control Act requirements.

LICENSURE OR CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

Valid state motor vehicle license