ACT/OPT Coordinator

Description

 

We have an exciting new job opportunity for you at the Carl D. Perkins Job Corps Center!  We are currently seeking energetic, talented applicants!   We offer a competitive salary and a full comprehensive benefit package to full-time employees:  Come join our amazing team!

POSITION: ACT/OTP Coordinator

DEPARTMENT: Career Development Services

REPORTS TO: Career Technical Manager

FLSA STATUS: Exempt

ACT/OTP Coordinator 

ACT/OTP Coordinator Job Summary: Promotes the ACT/OTP program to all staff and students; recruits students to ensure program capacity and provides support services to concurrent enrolled students to ensure all OMS goals and student achievement of certificates and degrees are met.

Duties:

• Acts as a liaison between the center and the concurrent enrollment provider
• Monitors attendance and submits all ACT/OTP student daily attendance each week to the student records department
• Maintains and monitors students’ ACT/OTP folders to include application, progress reports, class schedules and grades
• 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
• Conducts ACT/OTP screening committee to determine applicant eligibility.
• Assists approved applicants in application process at participating colleges/educational facilities.
• Conducts a review at the end of each semester to determine continued enrollment.
• Adheres to required property control policies and procedures.
• Helps students become more employable through continuous reinforcement.
• Maintains good housekeeping in all areas and complies with safety practices.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

 

Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Above average public speaking skills and experience in same; above average verbal and written skills; above average problem solving and conflict resolution skills; knowledgeable of Internet, Email, Microsoft Office Suite.

Experience: A minimum of two (2) years experience working with young adults.

Education: Bachelor’s degree and /or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: State Drivers’ License

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and stand and walk; to reach with hands and arms and talk and listen. The employee is occasionally required to sit; to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; to taste and to smell. The employee must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision capabilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and peripheral vision.

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outdoor weather conditions. The noise level can vary from moderate to loud.

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Therefore, the employee may be requested to perform other reasonable related duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor and other management as required. The company reserves the right to revise or change job duties as business requirements dictate. It is mutually agreed that the job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment. It is also understood that the company reserves the right to change work schedules as required, including overtime.

We offer equal employment opportunities to all persons without discrimination on the basis of race, color,