Essential Duties

Collaborate with high school counselors and career development coordinators (CDCs) to promote CTE degree options/careers and develop career development plans. Assist in the development of 9-14 CTE career pathways; Provide career awareness/exploration/planning, development, and academic/career advising to high school students.  Engage/Communicate with key stakeholders: students, counselors, faculty, parents/guardians, through information sessions (Parent Nights, grade-level meetings, etc.) to promote college opportunities.  Participate in school-related activities in which WCC courses, programs, and opportunities for articulated credit are promoted.  Maintain accurate and appropriate student records necessary to perform effective academic/career advising and registration for high school students and annual grant reporting.  Provide academic success strategies and supportive interventions to facilitate successful transition from high school to college, foster progression, and promote completion of credentials. Conduct orientations for high school students at the beginning of each semester.  Develop partnerships with local business and industries to promote career readiness among students, and develop career exploration opportunities (job-shadowing, internships, industry tours, etc.).  Perform other duties as assigned by the Secondary Partnership Director.

Knowledge of:  Computer systems and related software programs, including spreadsheets, databases, and word processing; College policies and procedures and academic program requirements; CCP operating procedures for admissions and placement; Customer Service practices; Educational and occupational counseling methods and practices; Physical layout of the College, including various buildings and room locations; and Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).  Ability to:  Communicate effectively (written and verbal) in a variety of settings with people from diverse backgrounds, educational levels, and age groups; Operate a PC, mobile devices, and related software including Microsoft Office and relevant applications or internet-based platforms; Develop and maintain effective working relationships with students and parents/guardians, faculty/staff, business/industry leaders, and the general public; Independently perform complex tasks and prioritize multiple projects; Apply organizational and analytical skills with specific attention to detail; Foster a collaborative, team-based work environment with a willingness to see tasks to completion;  and Interpret and apply college rules and regulations as they pertain to admissions, CCP requirements, and support services.