Career Services Manager

Plans, directs, and supervises the activities of the Career Services Department. Ensures Job Corps-approved curriculum is being taught in individual classrooms and counseling services are provided to each student. 

Supervises procurement and use of supplemental materials, including multi- media equipment and materials. 

Monthly audits should be conducted for all areas of oversite to ensure Center is compliance with the PRH. 

Projects and plans for instructional needs. Ensures proper teaching methods are being employed for the subject area being taught. 

Plans and administers departmental budget. 

Ensures adequate class size (student teacher ratio). 

Ensures adequate caseload size. 

Prepares and submits reports as required.  

Participates on all required committees. 

Jointly, with the Career Technical Training Manager and Academics Manager, is responsible for: counseling students about schedules; scheduling entering students and making schedule changes for others; composing, printing, and distributing weekly master schedule, master summary, and students’ copies of individual schedules. 

Jointly, with the Mental Health Consultants, ensures all students receive counseling services as required by the PRH. 

Ensures proper records on students’ progress, performance, etc. are maintained by the instructors and counselors; ensures proper record of students’ attendance is maintained by the Career Services Department, utilizing the CIS Attendance Watch report. 

Makes recommendations to the Director on all changes to policies and procedures pertaining to the Career Services Department. 

Conducts regular meetings with department staff. 

Analyzes data from questionnaires, interviews, group discussions, etc., to evaluate curriculum teaching methods, counseling services, and community participation in education and other programs. 

Develops a planned orientation program for new instructors and counselors and provides for in-service training of all departmental staff.  

Assesses personnel needs and works with the Human Resources department to screen and interview potential staff. Recommends promotions, transfers, and merit evaluations within the department. Conducts and prepares performance appraisals. 

Clearly communicates and consistently models appropriate CSS and employability skills. 

Maintains accountability of staff, students, and property. 

Adheres to safety practices in all areas of responsibility. 

Fosters and sustains a conducive environment at the center, ensuring it remains free from harassment, intimidation, and disrespect, thereby ensuring a safe space for both staff and students to engage in work and learning.