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Oakland Schools School to Career Coordinator in Waterford, Michigan
POSITION OPENING: School to Career Coordinator
IN THIS ROLE:
Are you ready to inspire and empower the next generation?
Spark students' futures by designing immersive work-based learning experiences that connect them with exciting career paths. Forge powerful partnerships with local businesses and community leaders to open doors for student success. Take the lead in recruiting new business partners, advisory board members, and motivated students to join our vibrant network. Ready to inspire the next generation? This is your opportunity to make a difference!
WHAT WE NEED:
- Identifies, develops, coordinates, maintains and records documentation for paid and unpaid Work-Based Learning (WBL) placements for students.
- Maintains, manages and assists with completion of all WBL documents necessary for Pupil Accounting. Assumes responsibility for audit reporting.
- Participates in annual risk management training to stay current on the newest state guidelines.
- Develops business, industry and community partnerships.
- Collaborates with instructors to facilitate and assess student readiness for work, coaches students on career interests and appropriate WBL placements.
- Cultivates relationships with local business partners. Evaluates business partners before placing students out on WBL.
- Markets Oakland Schools Technical Campus offerings to community groups through participation in business tours, fielding call-in employment requests, and attending Advisory Meetings and Career/Curriculum Nights.
- Assists in data collection and reporting.
- Facilitates various Campus events with the Student Support Team.
- Participates in Student Support Meetings with OSTC-NE Counselor, Student Support Specialist, Special Populations Consultant and Instructors.
- Participates in Staff Meetings, Building School Improvement Team Meetings and Student Support Team Cluster Meetings to develop resources to meet the needs of the Campus and our students.
- Collects and compiles data in MiStar and reports Work-Based Learning progress to ensure compliance with CTEIS requirements.
- Helps to coordinate the provision of transportation for students participating in WBL.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
WHAT YOU NEED:
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
- Two or more years of related experience within Career or Business Development.
- Valid Michigan driver's license.
- Ability to travel to local businesses and schools throughout Oakland County and utilize the equipment necessary in making presentations. The incumbent is also required to properly operate required office equipment such as a personal computer.
SALARY DETAILS:
$20.09 - $23.30 hourly based on relevant prior work experience, with the potential to earn up to $25.09 after employment with Oakland Schools.
Exempt position / 12-month work year.
WHY WORK FOR OS?
Aside from working with talented experts on important initiatives, when you join Oakland Schools, you'll also get these great benefits:
Pension Plan
OS offers the opportunity to enroll in a pension plan to help support your financial stability.
Full Health Coverage
High quality, low-cost health insurance plans. Employer paid dental, vision, life insurance, short and long-term disability, and well being benefits
Wellbeing Program
OS utilizes a holistic approach to provide resources that support the wellbeing of our employees.
Professional Learning
OS provides various professional learning opportunities to advance your skill sets with education development.
Flexib