The East Central Ohio ESC is seeking a College & Career Navigator to serve students in Claymont City School District. This individual will support students and families in pursuing post-secondary opportunities such as higher education, military enlistment, employment through credentialing/apprenticeship opportunities, or establishing entrepreneurships. The College & Career Navigator will also work directly with community-based organizations, businesses, higher education institutions, trade schools and local agencies to build partnerships with the district and their students.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develops and coordinates an Advisory Committee consisting of industry experts, curriculum experts and students; quarterly meetings (agenda driven) are required
- Develops an annual activity schedule/timeline
- Attends and participates in the county Business Advisory Council
- Coordinates and executes K-12 career exploration activities, including business involvement in region-wide activities
- Leads district tours with local business leaders to promote the students and areas of study
- Promotes parent/community awareness of local workforce/career opportunities
- Researches and articulates Career Pathways occupational trends as related to college and career readiness
- Coordinates and executes a program/curriculum supported by education and business partners necessary to improve the "soft skills" required for workforce/career readiness
- Develops and communicates to all stakeholders an Annual Report of Progress to share workforce/career readiness strategies
- Works with teachers to provide/deliver resources to implement career exploration activities for students
Skills/Education/Experience:
- Bachelor's degree in education, social services or related field
- Five or more years experience in business/industry
- Ability to obtain an ODE permit/license applicable to position
- Successful completion of a BCI/FBI background check
- Ability to communicate effectively with students, parents and business partners
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $42,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person