K-12 Partnership Specialist

Company: Western Technical College
Location: La Crosse
Posted on: October 16, 2024

Job Description:

Position Summary
Western Technical College is a preferred employer in the 7 Rivers Region and is committed to providing a safe and respectful workplace for all co-workers. We are looking for individuals who are passionate about helping others learn, dedicated to serving students, and committed to the principles of equity and social justice. Western believes that serving the full breadth of our student and co-worker populations requires cultural competency and enthusiasm for diversity of all kinds. We recognize the intersectional nature of discrimination and are committed to counteracting these biases and eliminating the effects they have had on our students, co-workers, and communities. If you are a motivated individual who can contribute to excellence in teaching, learning, social justice and equity, please consider this employment opportunity at Western.

Summary of Position: Provide leadership and coordination in the implementation of K-12 Partnerships activities through collaboration with internal and external teams. Frequent travel to area high schools is required to facilitate program coordination, partnership development, and student support activities. This position requires a flex schedule which may include evenings and weekends.

This is a hybrid eligible position that would allow for 1 day a week working from home after the training period.
Essential Functions
1. Maintain and uphold the College values of Learning, Excellence, Accountability, Diversity, Student Success, Teamwork, Integrity, and Respect. Regular attendance is required.
2. Complete all required College training and responsible for maintaining the skills necessary to complete the essential functions of the position as defined by the department.
3. Student Success is the cornerstone of Western's culture and the college may assign employees as needed to other areas or additional duties to foster this success.
4. Leadership/Coordination - Supporting Action/Task May Include:

• Coordinate, facilitate, and evaluate career pathway exploratory activities for middle and high school students
• Serve as liaison between Western, regional secondary schools, and other stakeholders
• Create year-long plan to visit high school Career and Technical Education and dual credit teachers
• Assist in the development, scheduling, promotion and tracking of high school dual credit programs
• Lead and monitor the dual credit registration process
• Assist in the development, submission and reporting for the Career Prep grant 5. Collaboration - Supporting Action/Task May Include:
  

• Assist in the preparation and delivery of staff development events to highlight best practices and connect secondary and postsecondary initiatives
• Serve on various internal and external committees to foster collaboration and partnerships
• Assist with the development and execution of a year-long K-12 communications plan, including but not limited to academy and dual credit promotional materials
• Organize and facilitate high school dual credit information and orientation sessions
• Serve as a resource for faculty and staff in their efforts to support high school academy students, dual credit teachers, and partnerships with all stakeholders
• Collect, maintain, and create reports for goal attainment and promotion purposes
  Qualifications
  Minimum Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree required in related field with 3 yrs occupational experience OR
• Education in related field combined with related occupational experience totaling 7 yrs OR
• Related Occupational experience totaling 7 yrs
  Preferred Qualifications:
• Understanding of secondary education and career and technical education
• 5 years' experience
  Required Certification/Licenses:
  
• Valid driver's license
  
  
  Special Instructions/About Western
  This position reports to: Manager - K12 Partnerships
  
  Starting annual salary range based on education and experience: $55,299 - $72,331
  
  This position would include competitive salary, along with a wide variety of benefits available to full-time Western Technical College Employees. These benefits include: health, dental, life, retirement - Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS), voluntary vision, supplemental Allstate insurance (accident, critical illness and cancer), pet insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance plans, flexible spending account for health & dependent care, employee assistance program (EAP), and tax sheltered annuity programs -457 & 403(b).
  
  Applicant review will begin: October 28, 2024
  
  Start Date of: December 2024
  
  This is a hybrid eligible position that would allow for 1 day a week working from home after the training period.
  
  Copies of Transcripts from regionally accredited colleges or universities are acceptable during the application process (originals will be required upon hire)
  
  Western is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association. Our mission is to provide relevant, high quality education in a collaborative and sustainable environment that changes the lives of students and grows our communities.
  
  An Equal Opportunity/Access/Employer And Educator
  
  Western Technical College is an EEO/AA/Title VI/Title IX/Section 504/ADA/ADEA institution in the provision of its education and employment programs and services. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, or covered veteran status. Reasonable accommodation will be provided in the job application process to enable a qualified applicant to have an equal opportunity to be considered for a job as is provided to all Western employees. If you want to request an accommodation please contact the EEO/AA Compliance Officer at (608)785-9274.
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

Keywords: Western Technical College, Rochester , K-12 Partnership Specialist, Other , La Crosse, Minnesota