CTE Program Coordinator (Perkins Grant-Funded)

Job Description

The CTE Program Coordinator will report to the Dean of Academic Affairs. This position is a part-time position that is scheduled to work up to 24 hours per week and is comprised of four core responsibility areas:

Student Success and Student Academic Support (25%)
The employee will ensure students’ access to programs, services, and resources and will monitor students' progress using the college's retention and advising software. The Coach will also focus on aligning students' career goals and educational abilities with appropriate CTE pathways, identifying at-risk students, and responding to faculty alerts related to any CTE student. Additional responsibilities include empowering advisees to effectively communicate with faculty and student services and to develop self-advocacy skills; connecting advisees to resources and support services such as financial aid, career services, academic support, and disability services; regularly attending assigned divisional meetings; and remaining current with divisional and college policies and procedures.

Work-based Learning/Career Exploration (25%)
Responsibilities include planning, coordinating, and evaluating WBL programs; facilitating student internships, job shadows, mentorships, and faculty externships; and maintaining a database of stakeholders and opportunities. The coordinator advises students, supports faculty, collaborates with business and industry partners, and ensures program compliance with relevant policies and regulations. They promote career readiness through employer engagement, data tracking, community outreach while also serving as support for the joint advisory committee. Will seek and create experiential learning opportunities for students. Will manage and design the WBL and ACA 111 course design for the college.

Program Management (25%)
The employee will assist in the oversight of the daily administrative and operational functions of assigned CTE programs to ensure alignment with institutional goals and federal compliance guidelines. Responsibilities include managing reporting requirements and tracking performance indicators for the Perkins Grant; monitoring program expenditures to ensure alignment with grant allocations; and collecting, analyzing, and reporting student outcome data to support institutional effectiveness. The coordinator will assist the Dean and Faculty in the planning and facilitation of CTE Advisory Committee meetings, ensuring robust engagement with local business, industry, and educational partners. Additionally, the employee will collaborate with the Dean of Academic Affairs to ensure all program activities comply with state curriculum standards and regional accreditation requirements, while actively identifying opportunities to scale and sustain program initiatives beyond the grant funding cycle.

Instructional Design (25%)
The employee will lead the development, review, and continuous improvement of high-quality, student-centered curriculum for CTE pathways, with a primary focus on Work-Based Learning (WBL) and ACA 111 courses, while support faculty in course design and development using the college’s LMS. Utilizing evidence-based pedagogical frameworks—including the Quality Matters/OSCQR rubrics, Universal Design for Learning (UDL), and Transparency in Learning and Teaching (TILT) principles—the coordinator will design engaging, accessible instructional materials for online, hybrid, and face-to-face environments. Responsibilities include collaborating with faculty to integrate career-readiness competencies and industry-standard technologies into existing coursework; establishing clear, measurable course student learning outcomes (CSLOs); and developing comprehensive evaluation metrics to assess instructional effectiveness. The employee will also provide targeted coaching and resources to instructional personnel to promote innovative teaching practices that enhance student engagement and retention.

COMPETENCIES:
Strong communication skills, patience, and a working knowledge of relevant technologies and vocational disciplines are essential. Ability to multitask, solve problem problems, utilize good judgment, and perform detailed tasks accurately. Willingness to accommodate requests for support outside of regular business hours on occasion, with appropriate notice. Ability to work independently and collaborate with a team. Ability to understand and communicate with students in both academic and personal-social domains. Working knowledge of advising/counseling theories and techniques. Adaptability, initiative, and flexibility. Attention to detail and accuracy. Customer service orientation and interpersonal skills. Enthusiasm for working with internal and external constituents. Excellent time management skills and ability to prioritize work. Punctual and speaks fluently, sensitively, and persuasively when interacting with stakeholders. Ability to maintain confidentiality in working with students and their records. Supports the aims, objectives, goals, and mission of the college.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution in Education, Counseling, Business or related field.

Roanoke-Chowan Community College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, national or ethnic origin, sex, religion, disability, age, political affiliation or belief, genetic information, veteran status, or citizenship status (except in those special circumstances permitted or mandated by law). The following have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Title IX/Equity and ADA/Section 504 Coordinator, Dean of Student Services,109 Community College Road, Student Services Bldg. Room 111F, Ahoskie, NC 27910, (252) 862-1267.(Employee complaints), Director of Human Resources,Human Resources, 109 Community College Road, Jernigan Bldg. Room 103, Ahoskie, NC 27910, (252) 862-1302. Any complaints filed against the Title IX/Equity Coordinator or ADA/Section 504 Coordinator shall be handled by the Executive Vice President of Academic and Student Affairs, 109 Community College Road, Jernigan Bldg. Room 104, Ahoskie, NC 27910, (252) 862-1287.

This position is not eligible for benefits.