Lamar State College-Orange Hiring for Director of Career Technical Education (CTE) Center at Orange, TX Full Time

Director of Career Technical Education (CTE) Center

Type of Position:

Staff

Responsibilities:

The Director of LSCO’s Career Technical Education Center will report to the Executive Director of Strategic Partnerships and be responsible for creating and overseeing a CTE Center in collaboration with ISD partners in Hardin, Jasper, Orange, and Tyler counties. The Director will be also expected to identify, develop, and operationalize community and regional partnerships to support the College’s mission.

Duties and responsibilities shall include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Collaborate with industry partners and ISD partners in Hardin, Jasper, Orange, and Tyler counties to develop and oversee a CTE center that will allow students to complete postsecondary degrees and credentials leading to high-demand, high-wage careers on or before graduating from high school.
  • Work with Deans, Associate Deans, and Program Directors to align high school curriculum with postsecondary curriculum and needed workforce skills to enable students to earn an industry certificate or two-year postsecondary credential upon graduation from high school.
  • Determine and secure the most appropriate and convenient location(s) for the CTE Center in order to reduce barriers to travel and access.
  • Identify and purchase appropriate state-of-the-art equipment to use within the CTE center(s).
  • Create and incorporate structured and wrap-around services for the CTE center(s) to support students in the pathways.
  • Create and maintain written plans for the CTE Center to communicate the admissions and registration process that minimize conflicts with extra-curricular activities, outline recruitment and enrollment strategies, and provide appropriate resources to enhance students’ likelihood of success. This may require working with or at LSCO CTE Centers as appropriate.
  • Design and maintain seamless transitions for students completing high school and college into employment through local industry partnerships and agreements, work-based learning experiences, internships, apprenticeships, or other job training opportunities.
• Promote and represent the college at regional public events, promotional opportunities, marketing campaigns, business and committee meetings, publicity functions, and high school events, (i.e., awards ceremonies and other related occasions).
• Serve as a point for oversight of territorial recruitment goals.
• Stay abreast of current trends, and best practices related to student services and CTE partnerships.
• Stay current on State, Federal, System, and Institutional policies and procedures.
• Guide prospective and current students in the awareness and planning of their educational career including the selection of the courses and programs of study.
• Coordinate registration, orientation, workshops, seminars, and other outreach opportunities for the Lumberton site.
• Aid students, parents, and community agencies with accurate and up-to-date information to assist in making sound post-secondary educational decisions.
• Participate and/or facilitate on and off-campus registration activities.
• Participate in orientations and Student Success programs as directed.
• Assist in arranging on-site college visits for parents and students.
• Assist with faculty advisor training and on-campus and off-campus registration activities.
• Address heavy telephone and walk-in traffic for the Lumberton site.
• Assist with recruitment and retention activities for dual enrollment students.
• Provide referrals to students needing services such as tutoring, testing, career counseling, financial aid, disability services, etc.
• Establish and maintain interdepartmental relationships with all student services and instructional programs.
• Provide support and assistance to students via phone, web camera, online chat, and face-to-face.
• Coordinate and implement various recruitment programs and marketing strategies for territorial or local on-site admission programs and special events.
• Serve independently as a territorial manager to develop and maintain the partnerships between local school systems and businesses/industries throughout the area.
• Prepare reports and proposals, and respond to inquiries from all college stakeholders.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s degree preferred from a regionally accredited institution in instructional design and support, educational technologies, educational administration, or a related field.

• Experienced administrator in Texas public school system or Texas two-year college with familiarity in creating and/or supervising academic and technical programs.
• Experience working with accountability metrics and systems.
• Experience in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
• Experience presenting to internal and external business stakeholders.
• Self-directed with the ability to anticipate and identify possible challenges and present reasonable solutions.
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy.
• Ability to plan and organize work.
• Ability to maintain records and prepare reports and procedural documentation.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Ability to represent the college in a professional manner.
• Ability to establish and maintain collaborative and effective working relationships with a variety of college staff.
• Ability to safeguard sensitive and confidential information.
• Experience in higher education student services and/or academic affairs and/or ISD administration.
• Experience with a Student Information System, preferably BANNER.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills utilizing good business vocabulary and concise presentation.
• Exceptional customer service and ability to create a pleasant, professional, and courteous environment.
• Ability to learn and articulate the goals of all facets of the college.
• Ability to deal with people and represent LSCO in a professional manner.

Salary:

$55,000 + State of Texas Benefits and Retirement

Posting Number:

AS214P

Open Date:

05/05/2023

Close Date:

05/21/2023

Open Until Filled:

No