Coordinator Business and Industry Engagement (CACC) 2026-27

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POSITION PROPERTIES

PURPOSE

The Business and Industry Engagement Coordinator is responsible for planning implementing coordinating and evaluating work-based learning experiences programming with a focus on engaging business and industry partners.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

• Assist the Director and Assistant Director(s) in developing program plans goals policies and procedures.
• Maintain and expand a network of active industry partners who provide high-quality work-based learning opportunities.
• Coordinate and oversee internships job shadowing mentorships apprenticeships guest speakers field trips and other work-based learning experiences.
• Align industry partner interests with student work-based learning placements and opportunities.
• Create update and renew all required documentation related to work-based learning programs.
• Communicate work-based learning information to parents students teachers and staff.
• Assist in planning advisory committee meetings building-wide professional development and assist with recruitment when appropriate.
• Build and maintain relationships with community stakeholders including employers economic development boards city government and post-secondary institutions.
• Other duties as assigned by the Director.

Perform other duties as necessary to support the mission and vision of Columbia Public School District.

DISTRICT EXPECTATIONS

All employees of the District are expected to adhere to the policies and regulations of the Board of Education maintain appropriate certification and competencies necessary for the position and demonstrate the values of the district at all times. For information on polices regulations and values visit .

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS

Reports To: Director of CACC

Supervises: None

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum: Bachelors degree in education communications business marketing and/or community relations or related field.

Preferred: Program management experience; Experience in an educational setting focusing on career services for students.

Ideal Candidate will have a professional and friendly demeanor with a demonstrated ability to work well with a variety of individuals in a fast-paced environment.

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skills and abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

ADA REQUIREMENTS

Language: Read and interpret documents such as instructions and procedure manuals; Write reports and correspondence; Answer telephone calls and direct callers to appropriate personnel; Demonstrate strong listening skills; Demonstrate strong written and oral communication skills; Present information to teachers staff other administrators families and the Board of Education; Keep information confidential when required by law policy or the nature of a situation. These are essential functions of the job.

Reasoning: Interpret instructions furnished in written oral diagram or schedule form; Solve problems when such problems have a variety of concrete variables. Manage multiple tasks simultaneously. These are essential functions of the job.

Technology: Demonstrate strong computer skills including word processing and working with spreadsheets and databases; understand and submit online reports; Learn new systems and software. These are essential functions of the job.

Other Skills: Demonstrate interpersonal skills and ability to work closely with a variety of staff members; Safeguard confidential information. Be a self-starter and work independently. These are essential functions of the job.

Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this position an employee is regularly required to move about talk and hear; Close vision ability to look at a computer screen for long periods of time is required. These are essential functions of the job.

Attendance: Consistent and regular attendance is an essential function of this position.

Conditions and Environment: The work environment is consistent with a typical office environment; at times many staff members may be present and speaking simultaneously. These are essential functions of the job.

Prospective and current employees with disabilities are encouraged to contact human resources to discuss reasonable accommodations to perform the essential job functions.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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