This Is An At-Will Position For Which The Attainment of Non-Probationary Status (Tenure) is not available. Continued Employment Contingent Upon Funding.

DUTIES:

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  Increase the percent of High Priority students personally and successfully guided into a career pathway. (How many at risk students were served in the program vs. total at risk students identified.)
• Increase the percent of students enrolled in Career & Technical Education programs. (Students served that enroll in CTE programs/Total students served.)
• Increase the percent of 10th, 11th and 12th grade students enrolled in a Work-Based Learning Opportunities. (Percent of students served that enroll in a WBL program.)
• Achieve 95% or greater of students served who complete and submit a financial aid application.
• Increase the percent of students placed in postsecondary education by the end of the 2nd quarter immediately following their high school graduation.
• Provides advising to current and potential CTE programs students; integrating best practices to support increased retention and graduation rates, including credit momentum and connection to campus resources and opportunities.
• Assist students with problem solving/college related issues such as encumbrances, tuition issues, computer accounts, registration, etc.
• Collaborates and communicates with prospective students to provide a seamless transition into CTE programs.
• Conducts program information sessions on multiple campuses. Creates group advising modules that teach an in-depth understanding of curricular options and course planning.
• Works with students to prevent/resolve academic transfer credit issues.
• Strengthens relationships with strategic college partners such as admissions, student services, financial aid, and other institutions.
• Performs clerical functions, including but not limited to: Coordinating content and assembly of information/application packets; Dual enrollment: Reinstatement requests; and other areas as assigned by the program directors, division chairs, and/or Dean of Career & Technical Education.
• Works with Directors to prepare reports for regulatory agencies as needed.
• Maintains a photo and biography on the College website, and engages in online advising, social media, videos and online tutorials” thus, a clean, well-kept professional appearance/dress code is expected.
• Monitors and evaluates students’ educational progress by conducting academic progress audits as directed.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with area schools and programs.
• Recruit prospective CTE students by, but not limited to the following; making school visits and attending day/night and weekend college fairs, career days, community events and working with veteran organizations.
• Assist prospective CTE students, both in person and at a distance, in the application and enrollment process.
• Respond to inquiries from prospective CTE students using, but not limited to, social media, telephone and e-mail inquiries.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

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  Two (2) years of postsecondary education required. Associate’s degree preferred.
• Fifteen (15) semester hours in an area of career technical education preferred.
• Three (3) years of experience in recruiting, instruction, curriculum, dual enrollment, counseling, career coaching or administration at the K-12 level or higher education preferred.
• Knowledge of CTE programs and curriculum.
• Must have strong interpersonal skills and be able to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Must be proficient with standard computer programs and administrative software such as the Microsoft Office suite.
• Knowledge of Alabama Community College System and Gadsden State Community College policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of Gadsden State Community College degrees and certificate programs
• Must be able to work flexible, nonstandard hours.