REGIONAL COORDINATOR

The following position is available with the Oklahoma Department of Career and Technology Education.

REGIONAL COORDINATOR

Workforce and Economic Development

Serve as a coordinator between Oklahoma Department of Career and Technology Education and administrative entities involved with the delivery of career and technology education programs and services. Assist in convening relevant partner groups for the purpose of supporting the system’s strategic purposes and the goals set forth by the state director and the State Board of Career and Technology Education.

Office location will be determined based on availability and space at the appropriate location within the specified region. When not in travel status, normal office conditions are present.

Hiring is contingent upon successful completion of background check.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
REQUIRED:

· Bachelor's degree in business, education or a related field or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience in related field.
· Knowledge of the administration and operation of career and technology education programs, policies and procedures of the Oklahoma Department of Career and Technology Education, public school administration, state school laws, and federal laws and regulations pertaining to career and technology education

PREFERRED:

· Five years of successful, recent work experience in the field of career and technology education and/or business and industry.
· Technology center or comprehensive school experience.
· 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, comprehensive school, and business and industry services administrators. Conduct visits and provide frequent communication to the above delivery arms and collaborate with appropriate internal and external entities to explore partnership opportunities that help support the system purposes and goals.
· Process and support all aspects of the economic development initiatives administered through ODCTE. Foster relationships that focus on building and maintaining a workforce to strengthen Oklahoma's economy.
· Engage in activities that support the state plan and eligible recipients of the Carl Perkins federal grant.
· Analyze needs and coordinate activities that support the sharing of best practices; identify current trends; and offer technical assistance.
· Attend professional development activities, workshops and in-service opportunities that support career and technology education 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 State Director of Career and Technology Education.
· Extensive travel is required; plan, and coordinate travel arrangements to maximize impact and effectiveness.
· Other duties as assigned.

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-$20000, is determined based upon the dependents you choose to include in health coverage.
· State paid teacher’s retirement pension and flexible benefits plan.
· Vacation leave and 15 days sick leave and 11 paid holidays.
· Employee assistance program and flex-time work schedule options.

Total salary and benefits package valued at $71,991.72 - $78,911.50.

MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY: None

COMMUNICATION SKILLS: Ability to read, analyze and interpret professional journals, financial reports and legal documents as necessary; ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedural manuals; ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of" supervisors, customers and the general public; ability to communicate technical concepts and thoughts to management.

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 50 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation.

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: HR, 1500 West Seventh Ave., Stillwater, OK 74074.

Fax: 405/743-5186. Email:  applicant@careertech.ok.gov.

Equal Opportunity Employment

Oklahoma Department of Career and Technology Education is an equal opportunity organization and will not allow discrimination based upon race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age or veteran status or any other status prohibited by applicable law. Any comments should be made to Gina Hubbard gina.hubbard@careertech.ok.gov or 405-743-5167. 1500 West Seventh Ave., Stillwater, OK 74074-4398

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