
Director of the Career Center
Education
Education
Bellevue, ID
Key Responsibilities:
- Program Development and Execution
- Seek new and relevant career opportunities for youth.
- Plan and implement career exploration camps, internships, and apprenticeships for local students and recent graduates.
- Oversee curriculum, resources, staffing, and training so programs are well-prepared and run smoothly.
- Regularly observe programming, including student engagement and partner participation, and make adjustments to improve the experiences.
- Solicit feedback on the program experiences with all stakeholders, respond to feedback and continually revise for improvement.
- Internships and Pre-apprenticeships
- Coordinate with local employers and partners to set up and support internships and pre-apprenticeships for students.
- Support placement of students into appropriate experiences, ensuring alignment with their interests and readiness.
- Build and manage systems to document student learning and track participation in programming.
- Employer Partnership Management
- Build and maintain relationships with local industry and nonprofit partners to support Career Center experiences.
- Identify workforce needs in the Wood River Valley and align programming to address those needs.
- Communicate with partners to ensure strong, sustainable relationships.
- Marketing, Admissions, and Enrollment
- Work with the Communications and Marketing Associate and other administrative team members to build and implement the marketing and promotional plan for the Career Center.
- Promote Career Center programming through digital outreach, presentations, and direct communication with prospective students. Ensure outreach is engaging, relevant, and responsive to student interests.
- Collaborate with the Operations and Enrollment Manager to facilitate enrollment processes, including form distribution, completion, and communication with students.
- Budget and Financial Management
- Manage the Career Center budget in coordination with the Director of Operations and other administrative personnel.
- Work with colleagues and the Career Center Committee to implement strategic priorities in the coming years, predict needs and creatively design sustainable systems.
- Risk Management
- Identify and mitigate risks associated with Career Center programming.
- Develop and communicate clear risk management practices for staff and participants.
- Communicate with the Director of Operations regarding new activities that may introduce additional risk.
Skills and Abilities:
- Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple programs and timelines simultaneously.
- Ability to design and implement systems that support program quality and growth.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage students, families, and community partners effectively.
- Relationship-building skills, with the ability to develop and maintain partnerships with employers and community organizations.
- Ability to work collaboratively across teams while also taking initiative and ownership of Career Center initiatives.
- Comfort working in a fast-paced, evolving environment with a growing program
- Ability to think strategically about program growth while also managing day-to-day programming.
- Proficiency with technology, including Google Workspace and the ability to learn new systems quickly
Compensation:
- Salary: $65,000 - $85,000.
- Employer paid health and dental insurance.
- Retirement plan with employer match.
- Paid holidays, vacation days, and sick leave.