School to Career Coordinator

   JANUARY 8, 2025

POSITION OPENING: School to Career Coordinator

IN THIS ROLE:  

Become a School to Career Coordinator and make an impact!

Spark students’ futures by designing immersive work-based learning experiences that connect them with exciting career paths. Forge powerful partnerships with local businesses and community leaders to open doors for student success. Take the lead in recruiting new business partners, advisory board members, and motivated students to join our vibrant network. Ready to inspire the next generation? This is your opportunity to make a difference!

WHAT WE NEED:  

• Identifies, develops, coordinates, maintains and records documentation for paid and unpaid Work-Based Learning (WBL) placements for students.
• Maintains, manages and assists with completion of all WBL documents necessary for Pupil Accounting. Assumes responsibility for audit reporting.
• Participates in annual risk management training to stay current on the newest state guidelines.
• Develops business, industry and community partnerships.
• Collaborates with instructors to facilitate and assess student readiness for work, coaches students on career interests and appropriate WBL placements.
• Cultivates relationships with local business partners. Evaluates business partners before placing students out on WBL.
• Markets Oakland Schools Technical Campus offerings to community groups through participation in business tours, fielding call-in employment requests, and attending Advisory Meetings and Career/Curriculum Nights.
• Assists in data collection and reporting.
• Facilitates various Campus events with the Student Support Team.
• Participates in Student Support Meetings with OSTC-NE Counselor, Student Support Specialist, Special Populations Consultant and Instructors.
• Participates in Staff Meetings, Building School Improvement Team Meetings and Student Support Team Cluster Meetings to develop resources to meet the needs of the Campus and our students.
• Collects and compiles data in MiStar and reports Work-Based Learning progress to ensure compliance with CTEIS requirements.
• Helps to coordinate the provision of transportation for students participating in WBL.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
   

WHAT YOU NEED:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• Two or more years of related experience within Career or Business Development.
• Valid Michigan driver’s license.
• Ability to travel to local businesses and schools throughout Oakland County and utilize the equipment necessary in making presentations. The incumbent is also required to properly operate required office equipment such as a personal computer.

SALARY DETAILS:  

$20.09 - $23.30 hourly based on relevant prior work experience, with the potential to earn up  to $25.09 after employment with Oakland Schools. 

Exempt position / 12-month work year.  

WHY WORK FOR OS?  

Aside from working with talented experts on important initiatives, when you join Oakland Schools, you’ll  also get these great benefits: 
 

Pension Plan 

OS offers the opportunity to enroll in  a pension plan to help support your  financial stability. 

Full Health Coverage 

High quality, low-cost health  insurance plans. Employer paid  dental, vision, life insurance, short  and long-term disability, and well being benefits 

Wellbeing Program 

OS utilizes a holistic approach to  provide resources that support the wellbeing of our employees. 

Professional Learning 

OS provides various professional  learning opportunities to advance  your skill sets with education  development. 

Flexible Vacation Time 

Experience built-in vacation,  including time off for winter and  spring break and generous leave time,  so you can have a healthy work-life  balance. 

Other Perks 

You’re eligible for preferred pricing  on pet insurance, legal coverage for  most of your legal needs, and additional life insurance

 

WHO WE ARE:  

Oakland Schools (OS) is an Intermediate School District (ISD) focused on providing educational and  technology services to local school districts in a cost-effective manner to provide students with a superior  education. We also operate our Oakland Schools Technical Campuses (OSTC) and Virtual Learning  Academy Consortium (VLAC). You will help students have the best learning experience possible through  your work at OS! To learn more about us, visit https://www.oakland.k12.mi.us/about.
 

HOW TO APPLY:  

To apply, please use the Oakland Human Resource Consortium (OHRC) website. You will need to make an  account on the OHRC website to apply.  

Oakland Schools is a member of the OHRC. Once you create your account, you will be able to apply for  positions within our district as well as positions available through other member districts. All applications  must be completed on the OHRC website. Please do not email or fax application materials to Oakland  Schools. 

POSITION DEADLINE: Applications will be accepted until January 22, 2025 or until the position is filled.

NOTE: Interested candidates must be available to interview late January and early February.

For questions regarding this position, please contact recruiting@oakland.k12.mi.us

In accordance with state and federal law, Oakland Schools does not discriminate, nor permit discrimination, on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, religion, sex, pregnancy or parental status, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, disability, age, height, weight, marital status, military service, veteran status, genetic information,  or any other legally protected status, in its educational programs and activities, employment, or enrollment. The District also provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. For questions or complaints regarding unlawful discrimination or harassment, employees should contact the Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources, Personnel Management and Labor Relations at (248) 209-2429 or HR@oakland.k12.mi.us. Students and others should contact the Civil Rights/Title IX Coordinator at (248) 209-2590 or Jacqueline.Zablocki@oakland.k12.mi.us.

This job posting is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a person assigned to this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties that may be performed by a person so classified. Incumbents may be asked to perform additional duties as required by his/her supervisor.