Career Services Manager

About the Role

Plans, directs, and supervises the activities of the Career Services Department. Ensures Job Corps-approved curriculum is being taught in individual classrooms and counseling services are provided to each student. Supervises procurement and use of supplemental materials, including multimedia equipment and materials.

• Conducts monthly audits for all areas of oversight to ensure Center compliance with the PRH.
• Projects and plans for instructional needs.
• Ensures proper teaching methods are being employed for the subject area being taught.
• Plans and administers departmental budget.
• Ensures adequate class size (student-teacher ratio) and caseload size.
• Prepares and submits reports as required.
• Participates on all required committees.

Jointly, with the Career Technical Training Manager and Academics Manager, is responsible for:

• Counseling students about schedules.
• Scheduling entering students and making schedule changes for others.
• Composing, printing, and distributing weekly master schedule, master summary, and students’ copies of individual schedules.

Jointly, with the Mental Health Consultants, ensures all students receive counseling services as required by the PRH.

• Ensures proper records on students’ progress, performance, etc., are maintained by the instructors and counselors.
• Ensures proper record of students’ attendance is maintained by the Career Services Department, utilizing the CIS Attendance Watch report.
• Makes recommendations to the Director on all changes to policies and procedures pertaining to the Career Services Department.
• Conducts regular meetings with department staff.
• Analyzes data from questionnaires, interviews, group discussions, etc., to evaluate curriculum teaching methods, counseling services, and community participation in education and other programs.
• Develops a planned orientation program for new instructors and counselors and provides for in-service training of all departmental staff.
• Assesses personnel needs and works with the Human Resources department to screen and interview potential staff.
• Recommends promotions, transfers, and merit evaluations within the department.
• Conducts and prepares performance appraisals.
• Clearly communicates and consistently models appropriate CSS and employability skills.
• Maintains accountability of staff, students, and property.
• Adheres to safety practices in all areas of responsibility.
• Fosters and sustains a conducive environment at the center, ensuring it remains free from harassment, intimidation, and disrespect, thereby ensuring a safe space for both staff and students to engage in work and learning.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in related field required.
• Three to five years related experience required.
• One to two years of supervisory experience.
• Experience working with diverse population of youth.
• A valid driver’s license in the state of employment with an acceptable driving record.