Director of CTE and Highschool Initiatives

Company: Louisiana Delta Community College
Location: Monroe
Posted on: May 28, 2023

Job Description:

College: Louisiana Delta Community College

Department: Enrollment Management

Type of Appointment: Unclassified - Administrative/Staff

Duties and Responsibilities: Plans, organizes, recruits, directs, integrates, and evaluates the work of the dual enrollment program and CTE programs; initiates and maintains positive relations with K-12 partners and LDCC staff and faculty to implement, support, and expand CTE programs; acts in concert with Campus Directors as the lead point of contact for high school counselors, administrators, and faculty regarding dual enrollment and CTE programs.

* Supports the development and maintenance of Career Technical Education (CTE) curriculum and general education pathways from the high schools, in collaboration with Campus Directors, Deans and Vice Chancellor based on the initiatives of LDCC.
* Develops, implements, and manages agreements with local K-12 partners to achieve goals and objectives, in alignment with the statewide strategic plans; manages and directs the development, implementation, and evaluation of plans, work processes, systems and procedures to achieve annual goals, objectives, and work standards.
* Advance student equity, diversity, and inclusion through educational program planning and implementation.
* With Campus Directors and technical program leads, directs and manages CTE coordinators on all campuses to ensure uniformity in CTE programs and monitors performance and program metrics.
* Collaborates with LDCC staff, faculty, and special programs to ensure comprehensive and strategic integration of program participants into college support services and transition of high school students to postsecondary education or CTE credentials or certificates.
* Develops, reviews, and ensures compliance with policies and procedures related to the Perkins pathway programs and dual enrollment programs.
* Develops and coordinates marketing to facilitate and enhance knowledge of and participation in CTE programs and dual enrollment programs.
* Stays abreast of and ensures program compliance with federal, state and local legislation and regulations; assists in developing, revising, and implementing relevant program policies and procedures.
* Coordinates and chairs appropriate advisory committee meetings and attends all advisory meetings and activities relevant to CTE and High School Initiatives
* Prepares a variety of reports and correspondence appropriate to assignment according to established timelines and as requested, makes presentations to the LDCC leadership team, regional Perkins team, and community stakeholders.
* Maintains a variety of manual and electronic files and. or records (e.g., statistical data, programs reports, webpages, databases etc.) for the purpose of ensuring the integrity and availability of the documentation in support of the students' educational goals.

Required Education: Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience

* Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree, AND
* At least three years of progressively responsible professional experience in a related field;
* Excellent team building and collaboration skills

Preferred Qualifications:

Master's degree from an accredited college or university.

Experience working with community organizations in the development and coordination of CTE and dual enrollment programs.

* Excellent verbal and written communication skills
* Time and task oriented
* Banner Experience
* Strong understanding of CTE programs, recruitment, and retention efforts

Passing pre-employment criminal background screen is required as a condition of employment.

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