Job Summary

Duties will involve coordination, implementation and delivery of project activities and processes in accordance with a developed scope of work, assist navigators, and college staff with fulfilment of project responsibilities, oversee career-related programming and supervise and support career navigators and administrative personnel. The Manager/Director reports to the Director of Career Services and Work-based Learning. This is a grant funded position.

Job Duties:

• Oversees career, employment, and work-based learning at BCTC.  Provides leadership in the promotion and development of career service initiatives for employers in business and industry and BCTC students.
  
  
• Develops relationships with business and industry partners to promote BCTC work-based learning opportunities for students and graduates.
  
  
• Directs the development and implementation of high-impact services such as facilitating entrepreneurial opportunities in small business development and business mentorship for students and graduates.
  
  
• Provides leadership, supervision, and long-term planning for the Career, Employment, and Work-Based Learning area as it related to the Strengthening Institutions Program Grant.
  
  
• Works collaboratively with Strategic Communications, Admissions, Student Success Hub, and Advising to assist with onboarding as it relates to all credential seeking students in an effort to facilitate early career/major selection.
  
  
• Works collaboratively with Student Success Career Coaches/Advisors to ensure staff is prepared/trained to provide career assessment services to current applicants/students, ensuring placement into the appropriate career pathway.
  
  
• Directs the development and implementation of career services related to established pathways.
  
  
• Trained in KCTCS accounting procedures and receive copies of weekly and monthly budget reports shared with the Project Manager to track expenditures and monitor milestone completions and will devote 100% time to this project.
  
  
• Supervise Career Navigators to ensure a holistic Career Services experience for students.
  
  
• Directs the development and implementation of career services related to established pathways.
  
  
• Participates in professional organizations and professional development.
  
  
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree and one (1) year of experience or equivalent 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree and two (2) years experience or equivalent

Additional Skills Requested:

• Commitment to the mission of the comprehensive community and technical college.
  
  
• Demonstrated leadership skills and the ability to work collaboratively with others.
  
  
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and customer service skills.
  
  
• Commitment to team leadership and ability to work effectively with other college leaders.
  
  
• Personal and professional integrity.
  
  
• Excellent analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
  
  
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to multi-task.
  
  

Employee Rights - Employee Polygraph Protection Act

Equal Opportunity Employer - The Kentucky Community and Technical College System is an equal educational and employment opportunity institution.