Coordinator, Career Advantage (Perkins Grant)

Job Summary

Coordinate the delivery of all aspects of Career Advantage programs in assigned schools, with a focus on career pathways, and postsecondary readiness. Assist with coordination of NACEP requirements and ensure programs align with state, federal, and accreditation standards related to CTE and concurrent enrollment.

Essential Functions

Responsible for ensuring site leadership and school partners understand NACEP program requirements, curricular objectives, and career pathway options. Consult with Career Advantage leadership, academic advisors, and faculty to ensure delivery of programs aligned with Perkins V, Iowa Department of Education standards, and NACEP and HLC accreditation requirements.

Coordinate scheduling for DMACC Career Advantage courses in assigned school districts, ensuring offerings are aligned with clearly defined career pathways

Lead DMACC Career Academy programming, including scheduling and coordination with academic leadership. Ensure programs align with regional workforce needs and pathway priorities.

Assist in communication of Department of Education and requirements to concurrent enrollment faculty and site leadership. Remain informed on legislative updates impacting career pathways, and concurrent enrollment.

Serve as primary point of contact to facilitate gathering of all required information/documentation regarding qualifications for concurrent instructors. Assist in credentialing Career Advantage adjuncts, and consult with appropriate Academic Deans regarding qualifications, i.e. CTE instructor requirements and industry-relevant qualifications.

Assess, plan, and initiate programs and services in cooperation with assigned school districts for the purpose of increasing enrollment and awareness of opportunities through DMACC. Represent DMACC as requested in outreach and marketing capacities.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Education Administration or related area.
• Three years of professional experience in an educational setting that includes administrative or leadership experience in teaching, training and development or other related area.
• Ability to interpret and apply rules and regulations.
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to plan, organize and manage time.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain professional relationships with a wide variety of individuals coming from varied backgrounds.
• Knowledge of current software applications.

Desired Qualifications

• Knowledge of high school policies and procedures in delivery of courses and programs.
• Knowledge of state law and Dept. of Education policy as it relates to K-12 and community college sharing agreements.
• Experience in developing new products (programs, courses, curriculum) in an education setting.
• Experience with databases and spreadsheets in an educational setting.