MUSKEGON AREA INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL DISTRICT

JOB DESCRIPTION

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JOB TITLE: CTE Business Partnership Coordinator

CLASSIFICATION: Non-Union MAISD Salary or School Year Professional

REPORTS TO: Career and College Readiness Program Director

SUPERVISES: Not applicable

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS:
All candidates must apply online at
www.muskegonisd.org/jobs/.

TERMS:

This position is a 205 total paid days position
offering full family medical, dental, and vision benefits. Dental, vision, and
life insurance are paid by the district at no cost to the employee. Personal
business days, holidays and sick time paid. Retirement through the Office of
Retirement Services (Pension Plus or Defined Contribution).

SALARY RANGE:

This position is on the salary, nonunion grade R
scale, $46,338.36- $61,018.43.

GENERAL JOB FUNCTION:

The CTE Business Partnership Coordinator (BPC) serves as the primary liaison between the Muskegon Area Intermediate School District (MAISD) CTE/Career and College Readiness programs and regional industry partners. The BPC is responsible for operationalizing the Opportunity Collective (OC) software application to align career focused instruction with Labor Market Information (LMI), removing logistical barriers for students, and fostering a diverse network of professional mentors.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

1. Develop an understanding of community agencies and resources related to employment and employment opportunities.

2. Participate in appropriate professional development activities; to ensure a current knowledge of technological advances in business and industry; and to establish a network of colleagues with whom to share pertinent information.

3. Recruit and maintain a diverse network of industry partners, mentors, and guest speakers within the Opportunity Collective (OC) platform, specifically targeting gender-diverse and racially representative role models for nontraditional outreach.

4. Collaborate with MAISD staff including the CTE Curriculum and Instruction Coordinator (CIC), Career and College Readiness Career (CCR) Specialists and Work-Based Learning (WBL) Specialists to ensure systems for learning are validated by current workforce demands.

5. Utilize real-time Labor Market Information (LMI) to audit regional CIP codes, ensuring programmatic outputs, capacity expansion, and technical equipment acquisitions are validated by regional worker pipeline needs.

6. Manage the regional WBL database and state "WBL Quality Continuum" within the OC to ensure equitable student access to high-quality and sustained partnership opportunities.

7. Oversee the regional "Barrier-Removal" fund and logistical systems, including contracted transportation/shuttles, mileage reimbursement, technical equipment procurement for students in need, and certification vouchers.

8. Lead regional "Awareness-to-Action" events using OC data to target outreach toward underrepresented populations and high-demand career pathways.

9. Facilitate industry audits of technical curriculum, Programs of Study (POS), and lab equipment to ensure regional programs maintain the technical standards required for industry-recognized credential attainment.

10. Other duties as assigned by supervisor or designee.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Possession of a Bachelor's degree or higher.

2. Ability to work independently or within a team in a fast paced environment.

3. Ability to organize short and long term duties and responsibilities, and manage a large number of students and multiple projects.

4. Ability to work with and demonstrate sensitivity to the needs of a diverse population.

5. No physical or mental restrictions that would, with reasonable accommodation, prevent performance of the essential job functions and responsibilities.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Evidence of one or more years of successful experience as a work-based learning/co-op coordinator, placement coordinator, career counselor, or similar position.

2. Prior knowledge of State and Federal Child Labor laws.

3. Experience in establishing and maintaining effective relationships with K-12, higher education, business and/or employers.

4. Strong interpersonal, organizational, oral and written communication skills.

5. Commitment to providing exceptional professional customer service.

PREFERRED COMPETENCIES: A MAISD Instructional Employee Skillfully Demonstrates . . .

Understanding the Organization:

● Focuses on, commits to, and articulates the purpose and mission of the organization

● Establishes and maintains effective internal and external customer relationships

● Applies knowledge of internal structures, processes and culture

Making Complex Decisions:

● Considers all relevant factors and uses appropriate decision-making criteria

● Consistently uses data in making recommendations or decisions

● Asks the right questions to accurately analyze situations

Taking Initiative:

● Gets the most out of available resources

● Introduces new ways of looking at problems and focuses on ways of continuous improvement for the organization

● Takes personal responsibility for decisions, actions and failures

Building Collaborative Relationships:

● Actively listens and partners with others to get work done

● Balances own interests with others and contributes to a work climate that values different perspectives and cultures

● Acts with diplomacy and tact

Being Authentic:

● Readily tackles tough assignments and follows through on commitments

● Maintains high standards of honesty and integrity

● Shows personal commitment and takes action to continuously improve

● Keeps confidences

Being Flexible and Adaptable:

● Adapts to changing conditions

● Displays a positive attitude despite adversity

● Readily learns and adopts new technologies

NOTABLE PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Some light lifting and general mobility may be required.

TYPICAL WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Most work is performed in school offices or at outside student worksites. Support for multiple local educational agencies (LEA) and school districts within the Muskegon area is expected.

EVALUATION:

Employees in this classification are evaluated according to current Board policy.

OPPORTUNITY FOR ADVANCEMENT:

TRAVEL EXPECTATIONS:

Some travel both within the county and throughout the state is required.

PAY STRUCTURE:

This position is on the Non-Union Grade R of the MAISD Salary Wage Scale. (205 Days).

It is the policy of the Muskegon Area Intermediate School District that no staff member, candidate for employment, program participant, or recipient of services shall experience discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation or transgender identity) disability, age, religion, height, weight, marital or family status, military status, ancestry, genetic information, or any other legally protected category (collectively "Protected Classes”), in its programs and activities, including employment opportunities. Inquiries related to issues of discrimination on the basis of disability should be directed to the Director for Special Education at (231) 767-7249. All other discrimination inquiries or requests for special accommodations to participate in a program, event, or activity should be directed to the Associate Superintendent for Human Services at (231) 767-7213.