Career Center Resource Assistant

Career Center Resource Assistant

The Career Center Resource Assistant supports a comprehensive career and college readiness program by assisting students with post-secondary planning career exploration and individualized guidance activities. Collaborates with staff families and community partners to strengthen student support systems and expand opportunities for work-based learning internships and apprenticeships. Supports the development of career-connected learning experiences and helps connect students to meaningful placement opportunities aligned with their interests and goals.

Some of what you will do:

• Provides support to the school counselor during peak periods by assisting students and parents with registration and course selection based on graduation requirements and academic goals.
• Research accredited universities technical colleges CTE/ apprenticeship programs for educational program information entrance requirements scholarships grants and student loan information.
• Schedules post-secondary education visits for students.
• Assists school counselors with groups or individual students through the development of educational and career plans.
• As assigned provide individualized support for students with developmental needs in identifying post-secondary pathways (i.e. job readiness apprenticeship work-based learning etc.)
• Work part-time with the Project for Alternative Learning to connect students to work-based learning experiences and career exploration.
• Assist with CTE- related state and federal reporting.
• Promote CTE programs through student outreach community presentations and district events.
• Maintain ongoing communication between the district industry partners colleges and families to ensure a positive student experience.
• Develop promotional materials for CTE programs internships and dual enrollment opportunities.
• Support grant implementation activities.
• Maintain a current database of business and community contacts.
• Assist in aligning CTE pathways with Montana OPI standards and local workforce needs.

Who we are looking for:

• Experience in CTE workforce development or secondary/post-secondary education.
• Proven ability to build and maintain partnerships with business industry and higher education institutions.
• Experience coordinating or supporting programs such as internships apprenticeships work-based learning or dual enrollment.
• Skilled in program coordination data collection and assisting with state and federal reporting requirements.
• Knowledge of and ability to use technology for communication data management and program tracking.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with students educators employers and community stakeholders.
• Familiarity with Montana OPI CTE requirements Department of Labor and Industry Perkins V guidelines or similar state/federal education programs (preferred)
• Strong organizational communication and problem-solving skills in diverse settings.

Pay starts at $20.53- $23.23 and includes a comprehensive benefit package.

How to Apply

Complete the online application to include a cover letter and unofficial college transcripts.

Applications accepted immediately.

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Important Notes

• Prior to employment you must successfully complete the appropriate background check required for employment.
• This recruitment may also be used to fill additional positions per business needs.

The Helena School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion creed national origin genetic information sex age gender sexual orientation gender identity and expression ancestry marital status military status citizenship status culture social origin or condition use of lawful products while not at work political affiliation or a mental physical or sensory disability or by any other distinguishing characteristic if otherwise able to perform the essential functions of a job with reasonable accommodations. Persons with a disability who need assistance in the application process or those needing this announcement in an alternate format may email or call . TTY users should first call 711 to access the Traditional Relay Service from Montana Relay.

District online application is available at: Resources Office
1325 Poplar Street
Helena Montana 59601
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