College and Career Coordinator

About the District

North Plainfield School District serves approximately 3500 students in the vibrant and diverse community of North Plainfield. The district is committed to fostering equitable opportunities and high levels of achievement for all students through inclusive practices strong community partnerships and a focus on continuous improvement.

North Plainfield is a culturally and linguistically diverse school community with a growing multilingual population. The district values innovation collaboration and relationship-building and is dedicated to ensuring all students graduate prepared for college career and life. Guided by its core values of Caring Appreciation Respect and Determination (C.A.R.D.) the district seeks educators who are passionate about making a meaningful impact on students and families.

Position Summary

The College and Career Coordinator supports students in developing post-secondary plans by promoting college career and workforce readiness. The successful candidate will collaborate with students families counselors staff and community partners to ensure all students are prepared for success after graduation.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement college and career readiness programming for students in grades 9ï½12.
• Provide guidance and support related to post-secondary planning career exploration and workforce opportunities.
• Coordinate college visits career fairs financial aid workshops and other related events.
• Assist students and families with college applications scholarship opportunities and the financial aid process.
• Build partnerships with colleges universities employers and community organizations.
• Support students in identifying career pathways aligned to their interests strengths and goals.
• Analyze student outcome data to improve college and career readiness initiatives.
• Collaborate with school counselors teachers and administrators to integrate career readiness into the school experience.

Qualifications

• Valid New Jersey instructional certificate required.
• Minimum of three years of successful teaching experience preferred.
• Demonstrated experience supporting college and career readiness initiatives.
• Knowledge of college admissions processes career exploration tools and post-secondary planning resources.
• Strong communication presentation and organizational skills.
• Ability to build meaningful relationships with students families staff and community partners.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience coordinating college and career success programs.
• Familiarity with Naviance SCOIR or similar college and career readiness platforms.
• Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

Application Procedure

Interested candidates should apply through the districts online application system and submit all required documentation.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Affirmative Action Employer (EOE/AA)

Salary: $69630 (minimum) to $103470 (maximum) commensurate with experience