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Title:

Career Services Center Director (Manager I- Career services)

Salary Range:

$4014- $5017

Contract Term Length:

12

Months Standard Hours:

37.5 per week

Work Location:

On-Site FLSA Status:

Exempt College:

Bluegrass Community & Technical College Campus Location:

Bluegrass C&TC -

Leestown Campus Department:

Advancement and Workforce Development Total Rewards Bluegrass Community & Technical College offers a competitive benefits package and an attractive work environment that supports excellence, innovation, and creativity, including: Exceptional health care, vision, and dental coverage for you and your family Tuition reimbursement/waiver for you, your spouse, and dependents 403(b) retirement plan: a 5% employee contribution receives a 10% employer match Vacation/Sick Time Work-Life Balance 9.5 Paid Holidays 2 Weeks Institutional Closing Pay (Last 2 weeks of December) for qualifying positions Employee Assistance Program Job Summary Duties will involve coordination, implementation and delivery of project activities and processes in accordance with a developed scope of work, assist navigators, and college staff with fulfilment of project responsibilities, oversee career-related programming and supervise and support career navigators and administrative personnel. The Manager/Director reports to the Director of Career Services and Work-based Learning. This is a grant funded position.

Job Duties:

Oversees career, employment, and work-based learning at BCTC. Provides leadership in the promotion and development of career service initiatives for employers in business and industry and BCTC students. Develops relationships with business and industry partners to promote BCTC work-based learning opportunities for students and graduates. Directs the development and implementation of high-impact services such as facilitating entrepreneurial opportunities in small business development and business mentorship for students and graduates. Provides leadership, supervision, and long-term planning for the Career, Employment, and Work-Based Learning area as it related to the Strengthening Institutions Program Grant. Works collaboratively with Strategic Communications, Admissions, Student Success Hub, and Advising to assist with onboarding as it relates to all credential seeking students in an effort to facilitate early career/major selection. Works collaboratively with Student Success Career Coaches/Advisors to ensure staff is prepared/trained to provide career assessment services to current applicants/students, ensuring placement into the appropriate career pathway. Directs the development and implementation of career services related to established pathways. Trained in KCTCS accounting procedures and receive copies of weekly and monthly budget reports shared with the Project Manager to track expenditures and monitor milestone completions and will devote 100% time to this project. Supervise Career Navigators to ensure a holistic Career Services experience for students. Directs the development and implementation of career services related to established pathways. Participates in professional organizations and professional development. Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree and one (1) year of experience or equivalent

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree and two (2) years experience or equivalent

Additional Skills Requested:

Commitment to the mission of the comprehensive community and technical college. Demonstrated leadership skills and the ability to work collaboratively with others. Excellent interpersonal, communication, and customer service skills. Commitment to team leadership and ability to work effectively with other college leaders. Personal and professional integrity. Excellent analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills. Strong organizational skills and the ability to multi-task. Employee Rights - Employee Polygraph Protection Act Equal Opportunity Employer - The Kentucky Community and Technical College System is an equal educational and employment opportunity institution.