ACT/OCT Coordinator

Description

Promotes the ACT/OCT program to all staff and students; recruits students to ensure program capacity and provides support services to concurrently enrolled students to ensure all OMS goals and student achievement of certificates and degrees are met.  

· Provides support services to all enrolled ACT/OTP students.

· Acts as a liaison between the center and the concurrent enrollment provider.

· Submits all ACT/OTP student daily attendance each week to the student records department. 

· Maintains students’ ACT/OTP folders to include applications, progress reports, class schedules and grades.

· Coordinates with concurrent enrollment provider to ensure that evaluations are submitted for each ESP timely.

· Ensures all ACT/OTP students meet PRH-established attendance and performance criteria.

· Coordinates with the concurrent enrollment provider and center finance department to ensure all received financial aid is used to off-set center costs for ACT/OTP   student enrollment.

· Provides regular feedback to students regarding appropriate employability skills and mastery of Career Success Standards.

· Works toward meeting Outcome Measurement System goals.

· Conducts   ACT/OTP screening committee to determine applicant eligibility.

· Assists approved applicants to apply for acceptance at participating colleges.

· Monitors students’ attendance and progress.

· Conducts a review at the end of each semester to determine continued enrollment.

· Maintains database on; applicants, participants, and average GPA of graduate’s field of studies.

· Works to maximize the number of grants secured by students. 

· Plans, implements and markets work-based learning (WBL).

· Develops and implements polices for the WBL   programs that meet DOL requirements.

· Recruits, enrolls and monitors students in the   WBL programs.

· Plans and assists in the development of the work-based learning handbook, guide, or brochure. 

· Conducts orientation for students identified for the work-based learning program.

· Conducts sessions with career technical education and academic instructors on trends in the work force and training needs identified by the work-based learning site. 

· Monitors work sites to ensure that quality training is taking place.

· Coordinates communication of work-based learning   “success stories” with local businesses.

· Promotes a home-based WBL program and helps coordinates the program.

· Works with the Center’s Safety Officer to ensure all work-based learning sites are safe and in compliance with OSHA standards and site visits are conducted as required.

· Ensures that all work positions are documented with a site agreement and specific agreement and that necessary signatures have been acquired. 

· Ensures all documentation reflective of work-based learning assignments have been completed including, but not limited to, Training Achievement Records (TAR), periodic evaluations, and time sheets.

· Ensures student WBL hours are updated in CIS. 

· Coordinates transportation of students to work sites.

· Follows   CDSS plan and Code of Conduct system daily.

· Assists with quarterly graduation exercises.

· Complies with DOL guidelines, OFCCP regulations, Job Corps notices and bulletins, and center policies and procedures.

· Maintains good housekeeping in all areas and complies with safety practices.

· Models,   mentors, and monitors appropriate Career Success Standards.

· Participation in PRH-mandated staff training is mandatory. Failure to participate may result in disciplinary action up to and including termination.

· Other duties as assigned. Perform other duties as assigned.

Effective Communication

· Presents information both clearly and concisely and regularly confirms the correct interpretation of information.

· Very high standard of communication skills both written and verbal for the presentation of facts and ideas.

· Shows professional non-verbal body language and actively listens to others.

Organization of Work

· Action-oriented. Demonstrates the ability to handle several projects simultaneously with decision-making, flexibility, and problem-solving.

· Implements the key principles of time management, task allocation, and priority assignment in addition to personal organization.

· Shows attention to detail and ability to complete work with the highest level of accuracy and efficiency.

· Continually seek ways to improve employment service provided via the development of professional skills and personal growth.

Professionalism

· Demonstrates professional interpersonal skills when interacting with others. Abides by The Bizzell Group’s Healthy Workplace Environment policy.