POSTED November 2024 JOB ANNOUNCEMENT The following position is available with the Oklahoma Department of Career and Technology Education. Workforce and Economic Development Serve as a coordinator between Oklahoma Department of Career and Technology Education (ODCTE) and administrators of technology centers and their Workforce and Economic Development (WED) divisions, other agencies and administrative entities involved with the delivery of career and technology education. Will also serve as liaison for Adult Career Development (ACD) and small business management programs statewide.
Assist in convening relevant partner groups for the purpose of supporting the system strategic purposes and the goals set forth by the State Director/State Board of Career and Technology Education. Knowledge of the administration and operation of career and technology education, WED, ACD and small business programs as well as policies and procedures of Oklahoma Department of Career and Technology Education WED and/or ACD services. Office location will be determined based on availability and space at the appropriate technology center within the specified region. Frequent weekly in-state travel required. Hiring is contingent upon successful completion of background check. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: REQUIRED: Bachelors degree or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience related field. Successful, recent work experience in the field of career and technology education, WED or ACD programs, business and industry and/or economic development. Relevance of education and experience relating to position's job duties will be validated and considered in the selection process. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Serve as a liaison to technology center Workforce & Economic Development (WED), Adult Career Development and small business management administrators and staff. o Conduct visits to technology centers and provide frequent communication to the above delivery arms. o Collaborate with appropriate internal and external entities. o Explore partnership opportunities that help support the CareerTech system purposes and goals. o Be able to work autonomously while completing responsibilities and manage time effectively. Process and support all aspects of the economic development initiatives (EDI) administered by ODCTE through the CareerTech Information Management System (CTIMS). Foster relationships that focus on building and maintaining a workforce to strengthen Oklahoma's economy. Analyze the need and coordinate professional development activities that support the sharing of best practices and identifying current workforce trends. Provide technical training and assistance for the CareerTech Information Management System (CTIMS). Attend professional development activities, workshops, and in-service opportunities that support WED, ACD and small business management programs and services. Report issues and concerns directly to the appropriate ODCTE staff member for the purpose of enhancing the growth, development, and quality of career and technology education programs and services. Serve as a member of special teams, task forces, committees and professional organizations as assigned by the Director of Workforce Training or State Director of Career and Technology Education. Plan and coordinate travel arrangements to maximize impact and effectiveness of CareerTech WED, ACD and small business management services. Other duties as assigned. COMPUTER SKILLS: Must have a working knowledge of current technology including computers and other related equipment. Applicant must have the ability to utilize a variety of software programs ranging from word processing to e-mail and Internet utilization and communicate effectively via these programs. COMMUNICATION SKILLS: Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of supervisors, customers, and the general public. Requires ability to read, analyze and interpret professional journals, financial reports as necessary. Ability to write reports and business correspondence. Ability to communicate technical concepts and thoughts to administrators. MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Ability to apply moderately complex mathematical equations as applicable. (For example: calculating discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, and volume and applying concepts of basic algebra and geometry,) REASONING SKILLS: Ability to define problems. collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions and deal with several abstract and concrete variables. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Ability to lift up to 10 pounds, occasionally lifts up to 50 pounds with or without reasonable accommodations. WORK ENVIRONNMENT: Valid driver's license required. SALARY/BENEFITS: $56,985.95 - $63,421.34 commensurate with education or experience. The state provides a benefit allowance to help you pay for insurance premiums which include health, dental, life and disability insurance. The amount of your allowance, $9000-$20,000 is determined based upon the dependents you choose to include in health coverage. State paid teachers retirement pension and flexible benefits plan. Vacation leave plus 15 days sick leave and 11 paid holidays. Employee assistance program and flex-time work schedule options. Total salary and benefits package valued at $69,536.53 - $76,456.30. Position posted for a minimum of 10 calendar days or until position is filled. Send cover letter, including job title, and resume to: Mail: Oklahoma Department of Career and Technology Education, Attn: Marie, 1500 West Seventh Ave., Stillwater, OK 74074. Fax: 405/743-5186. Email: applicant@careertech.ok.gov. EEO employer. recblid uz1cullcbeex1uv42wr82i1prywd7d