POSITION: Coordinator - College Readiness

ORGANIZATION / LOCATION: Office of College Readiness

REPORTS TO: Instructional Supervisor - College Readiness

REVISION / REVIEW DATE: August 9, 2022

JOB CODE:75

UNION: ASASP_III

CLASSIFICATION: ASASP Unit III

GRADE: 26

POSITION SUMMARY:Under the direction of the Instructional Supervisor – College Readiness, the Coordinator – College Readiness will work with school personnel to achieve the goals and objectives of increasing the number of students who graduate from high school and pursue post-secondary education and/or employment. The incumbent of this position will also work with school, community and business partners to coordinate activities and ensure overall success of the programs

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Collaborates with school personnel to develop a college readiness program; assists in the creation of a coherent vision for the multiple student support programs;

Provides leadership, monitors and supports the PGCPS dual enrollment program to include advising students;

Serves as a liaison between college access organizations and PGCPS schools;

Facilitates post-secondary planning with students and parents; provides student and family support and referrals as needed; disseminates information to students and families;

Coordinates collaborative partnerships and manages relationships with colleges, universities, businesses and military representatives;

Facilitates regular meetings with school-based personnel to ensure that program activities are executed and that objectives are achieved;

Collects and manages college ready data to include, but not limited to records of attendance and participation in all program activities and events;

Provides leadership in the planning, monitoring and use of effective best practices in increasing student college preparation and matriculation rates;

Ensures compliance with any grant and externally supported college readiness programs;

Provides leadership in the planning, monitoring and use of effective best practices to increase student graduation, college matriculation and certification pass rates; and

Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of college readiness processes, technology and supports;

Experience managing service delivery across multiple partners in a school or community-based setting;

Outstanding written, oral and interpersonal communication skills;

Proven ability to lead, motivate and stimulate staff and/or external partners to meet performance targets;

A strategic and responsible decision-maker who displays consistent follow-through in meeting goals and achieving measurable results;

Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously;

Ability to work independently and is a self-starter;

Ability to keep abreast of new guidelines, emerging trends and best practices related to college preparedness and support programs;

Knowledge of electronic data collection and ability to utilize technology; experience with Naviance preferred;

Ability to provide communication that reflects multiple perspectives and multicultural education;

Ability to work effectively with students, parents, administrators, colleagues, community, and other school system staff; and

Experience with public speaking, facilitation, and team building.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in education, public administration, social work or a related field required; Master’s degree preferred.  A minimum of three (3) years of experience in career counseling, college access, college and career advising, and/or workforce development.

CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: Valid state driver’s license and reliable transportation required.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: No direct supervisory responsibilities.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, talk, hear, walk, sit, and use fingers, tools or controls. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material, the ability to adjust focus, and depth perception. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift up to 25 lbs.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT: Normal

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: None.

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