Career Pathway Support Network (CPSN) Regional Coordinator

Position Summary:The CPSN Regional Coordinator serves as a key regional lead supporting career-connected learning across a multi-county region in Southeast Ohio. This position works directly with local school districts Career-Technical Planning Districts (CTPDs) postsecondary partners workforce organizations and business and community partners to expand middle grades career-technical education (CTE) strengthen career advising and mentoring systems and support regional alignment of career pathways with workforce Coordinator operates independently day-to-day while collaborating closely with the CPSN Regional Lead and fellow coordinators through regular team meetings and shared planning. This role is highly relationship-driven and requires a strong on-the-ground presence within the Duties and Responsibilities:Regional Coordination & Partnership Development - Serve as the primary CPSN contact for assigned counties and regional partners. - Build and maintain strong collaborative relationships with: - Local Education Agencies (LEAs) - Career-Technical Planning Districts - Postsecondary institutions - Workforce development partners - Business and community organizations - Coordinate and participate in regional meetings planning sessions and stakeholder Grades (710) Career-Technical Education Support - Identify districts with limited or no middle grades CTE offerings and support local planning efforts to expand access. - Provide technical assistance related to: - Career-focused learning models - Middle grades CTE implementation - Career pathway development - Support districts in understanding and responding to evolving state guidance related to middle grades Advising & Mentoring - Assist districts with evaluating and strengthening career advising plans and practices. - Support the development and expansion of mentoring job shadowing and work-based learning opportunities. - Contribute to maintaining a regional directory of career advising and mentoring professionals. - Facilitate networking and collaboration among career advising Planning & Workforce Alignment - Support the development and implementation of the CPSN regional plan. - Use regional labor market information to inform pathway planning and conversations with education partners. - Assist LEAs with: - Perkins V Comprehensive Local Needs Assessment (CLNA) support upon request - Review and alignment of programs of study credentials and postsecondary connections - Development and submission of CTE-26 pathway applications - Support districts in communicating available career pathways to students families and the broader Learning & Technical Assistance - Support and facilitate professional learning opportunities for: - New and early-career CTE instructors - Administrators - Career advisors and counselors - Collaborate with state regional and community partners to deliver relevant professional learning experiences. - Support inclusive practices for students with disabilities in collaboration with State Support Team Implementation & Team Collaboration - Document regional activities and services aligned to CPSN goals and deliverables. - Contribute to required grant reporting and data collection efforts. - Participate in weekly CPSN team meetings and ongoing coordination with other regional coordinators and the Regional Lead. Required Qualifications- Bachelors degree in education workforce development public administration or a related field (or equivalent experience).- Experience working with K12 education systems career-technical education workforce development or postsecondary partners.- Strong relationship-building facilitation and communication skills.- Ability to work independently manage priorities and coordinate efforts across a multi-county region.- Valid drivers license and ability to travel regularly within the assigned counties. Preferred Qualifications:- Experience with Career-Technical Education (CTE) Perkins or career pathway development.- Familiarity with Ohios education and workforce systems.- Experience facilitating meetings professional learning or regional initiatives. Contract & Work Schedule:- Full-time salaried position- 200-day contract- Grant-funded position (FY26FY27 Career Pathway Support Network) Primary Work Location:Dedicated office space located at Mid-East Career and Technical Center with regular travel throughout the assigned Served:Muskingum Guernsey Noble Coshocton Morgan Perry Athens and HockingReports To:Chief Administrator Southeast Career Pathway Support Network (CPSN)Travel Expectations:Regular regional travel within assigned overnight travel to Columbus (approximately three times per year).Position Funding:This position is funded through the FY26FY27 Career Pathway Support Network grant and is contingent upon continued grant funding. Interested candidates should submit a resume to Nanette McFadden HR Director via email

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