Title: Career and Technical Education (CTE) Program Specialist   

Employee Classification: Administrative Professional

Institution: Northeast State Community College

Department: High School Programs

Campus Location: Up to $50,043, dependent on education and experience

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Job Summary

Reporting to the Assistant Director of High School Programs, the Career and Technical Education (CTE) Program Specialist’s primary responsibility is to enhance the retention and success of high school students enrolled in technical certificate or A.A.S. pathways by spearheading various early post-secondary opportunities and providing ongoing advising and navigation services. To improve the Consolidated Annual Report (CAR) 3P1 measure and overall Perkins V grant outcomes, they act as an advisor and navigator to improve strategies in retention, transfer, and success in career and technical pathways with special focus on nontraditional students and underrepresented populations such as students of color, economically disadvantaged, single-parent, youth in foster care, etc.

Job Duties

• Deliver ongoing advisement and support for CTE dual enrollment students within targeted special and underrepresented populations to include assistance in developing individual class schedules, answering program of study questions, and providing referrals to appropriate student and academic support services as needed.

• Coordinate Accuplacer testing for dual enrollment CTE students as a prerequisite for enrollment in general education classes required as part of a CTE program of study.

• Collect supporting documentation needed for the Tennessee Dual Enrollment Grant and the Sullivan County Career Readiness Scholarship.

• Track data on CTE dual enrollment students, and maintain records related to CTE dual enrollment for Perkins V Grant reporting purposes, including but not limited to schedules, scholarship documentation, and enrollment/registration information.

• Provide proactive navigation and individualized coaching for CTE dual enrollment student population, including assisting students in developing skills to access resources to support academic and career success.

• Coordinate dual credit testing each semester for high school CTE students seeking early post-secondary credits in a CTE pathway.

• Collaborate with High School Program team and related campus offices to coordinate events that foster the enrollment of underserved populations in CTE EPSOs, including but not limited to Dual Credit Day, Dual Enrollment Cording Ceremony, Counselors Workshop, High School Transitions Council Meetings, and NC3 Signing Day.

• Develop and implement strategies to retain Dual Enrollment students and ease their transition into the community college setting and to aid in the completion of students from underrepresented genders in specific A.A.S. certificate and degree programs. (i.e., males in dental assisting, females in computer science).

• Serve on appropriate committees and advisory councils to expand EPSO access and awareness.

• Provide support in analyzing grant performance indicators and developing effective strategies for improving outcomes. 

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution
• One year of professional experience working with at-risk student populations, providing either student support services, case management, teaching, or tutoring.
• Demonstrated experience with record keeping and data collection.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree from a regionally accredited institution
• Two (2) years of professional experience working with at-risk student populations, providing either student support services, case management, teaching, or tutoring.
• Experience with student information systems and other campus resources such as: Banner, MyNortheast, and D2L.
• Conversational ability or fluency in a second language

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Technology Skills: MS Office suite; videoconferencing software; digital records management systems; general operating systems, and data information systems
• Professional written communication skills.
• Effective interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work with multiple constituencies, while being flexible and prioritizing multiple projects.

Additional Notes

• This position is fully funded by the Perkins V Basic Grant and is contingent upon continued grant funding.

For assistance regarding the job ad, application process, or application status, please contact the Office of Human Resources at 423-354-5183 or HRstaffing@northeaststate.edu.

Special Instructions to Applicants: To be considered for a position at Northeast State, you must create an online application. A resume and unofficial transcripts are required; a cover letter is optional. You will also be required to provide the contact information for a minimum of three (3) professional references. Your skills, abilities, qualifications, and years of experience will be evaluated using only what is recorded on your application. Please note that attaching a resume does not substitute for completion of the application form. Part-time work experience is calculated at 50% of full-time experience.