Career Readiness Education Coordinator at Stride, Inc. in Columbia, South Carolina

Job Description:

Job Description




Residency Requirements:

• Must reside in South Carolina

Are you passionate about providing an individualized virtual education so students are prepared to earn a high school diploma and enter the workforce or continue with postsecondary education regardless of circumstance? Heron Virtual Academy of South Carolina (HVASC) is an accredited public school serving middle and high school students. HVASC offers smaller staff-to-student ratios, personalized graduation plans, and daily mentoring sessions and wraparound services to help meet the educational and social/emotional needs of our unique student population.


The CRE Coordinator supports the development and delivery of services for students participating in Career Readiness Education. Collaborating with administrators, teachers, and student services, the coordinator ensures career development programs are effective and compliant with funding requirements. Key responsibilities include building partnerships with parents, businesses, post-secondary institutions, and community organizations to facilitate students' transition to higher education and employment; planning, implementing, and evaluating work-based learning experiences; providing guidance, instruction, and coordination for both classroom and on-the-job learning; managing program administration and fostering community relations. This role focuses on equipping students with the skills, knowledge, attitudes, and work habits necessary for a smooth transition into the workforce.



Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.




Primary Responsibilities:


Student Support & Guidance

• Assist students with academic, career, and employability skill development through courses, assessments, and career planning.
  
  


• Collaborate with Jobs for America's Graduates (JAG) teachers and counseling teams to align students' career paths with postsecondary opportunities.
  
  


• Facilitate work-based learning programs, including Cooperative Education, internships, job shadowing, and service learning.
  
  


• Coordinate student recruitment, screening, and selection for career programs and CCR team to integrate career education into coursework and events.
  
  


• Serve as a liaison with businesses, industry partners, and the military to develop student opportunities and partnerships.
  
  


• Collaborate with the Marketing and Events team for event planning, scheduling, and communication.
  
  

Program Management & Reporting

• Manage program compliance, funding, and data tracking (PowerSchool, Seals of Distinction, certifications, assessments, etc.).
  
  


• Prepare, submit, and maintain required WBL and CRE reports.
  
  


• Coordinate advisory council meetings, maintain council rosters, and manage ongoing communication.
  
  

Event Planning & Outreach

• Organize career fairs, mock interviews, and student outings.
  
  


• Promote Career and Technical Student Organizations (CTSO) and support recruiting efforts.
  
  


• Facilitate virtual and in-person events for students and businesses.
  
  

Professional Development & Growth

• Stay current with career trends, workforce demands, and educational best practices.
  
  


• Participate in local, regional, state, and national professional development activities.
  
  


• Other duties as assigned by the director.
  
  


• INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL RELATIONSHIPS
  
  
  
  
  • Internal- advise, consult, and coordinate with students, instructors, and staff and be available to attend school functions and meetings.
    
    
  
  
  • External- work with employers, educators, government representatives, and other community leaders in the development of project and programs.
    
    
  
  
  • State and National- participate in state and national organizations/associations and attend conferences related to career-readiness, work-based learning, and professional development.
    
    
  
  
  
  


• COORDINATING FUNCTIONS
  
  
  
  
  • Serve as a liaison between the school districts, Technology Center, high schools, and employers
    
    
  
  
  • Coordinate connecting activities between school-based and work-based learning
    
    
  
  
  • Coordinate the development of school-based and work-based competencies
    
    
  
  
  
  

Required Education: Bachelor's degree



Required Experience

• Three (3) years of CRE experience OR
  
  


• Equivalent combination of education and experience
  
  

Required Qualifications

• Knowledge of federal and state regulations
  
  


• Strong written and verbal communication skills
  
  


• Strong organizational and time management skills
  
  


• Experience using a student information system and/or another type of database Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, Visio, etc.); Web proficiency.
  
  


• Ability to travel 65% of the time
  
  


• Ability to clear required background check
  
  

Non-certified staff are compensated based on a combination of education and relevant experience. We offer state health benefits and retirement through PEBA as well as deferred compensation through Empower and supplemental plans through Colonial Life. Learn more: Working at CASC/HVASC


The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.



This is a full-time position. Ability to work independently, typically 40+ hours per week is required. Ability to maintain a professional home office without distraction during workday, typically 8-4 or as defined by the school.



The above job is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor. All employment is "at-will" as governed by the law of the state where the employee works. It is further understood that the "at-will" nature of employment is one aspect of employment that cannot be changed except in writing and signed by an authorized officer.


South Carolina Learns is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status age, or genetics, or any other characteristic protected by law.



Job Type

Board Employee



The above job is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor. All employment is "at-will" as governed by the law of the state where the employee works. It is further understood that the "at-will" nature of employment is one aspect of employment that cannot be changed except in writing and signed by an authorized officer.



Stride, Inc. is a Federal Contractor, an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status age, or genetics, or any other characteristic protected by law.



Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities



The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
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