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Academic Manager

Job Details

Job Location

Keystone - Drums, PA

Position Type

Full Time

Education Level

4 Year Degree

Salary Range

$52000.00 - $52000.00 Salary

Job Category

Education

Description

POSITION SUMMARYResponsible for the management of the Career Education Center. Provides oversight of student academic services and individual academic plans to ensure student progress, achievement and completion of the Job Corps program. Infuses applied academics into CTT curricula to enhance student learning and success. Ensures strict confidentiality of sensitive information and integrity of student data.

MANAGEMENT & SUPERVISIONSupervises and manages the Academics Department and staff.

RESPONSIBILITIESo Follows all integrity guidelines and procedures and ensures no manipulation of student data.o Ensures Center meets or exceeds DOL/Company performance goals.o Interviews, recommends for hire, disciplines, recommends for termination and evaluates the performance of the employees in the Academics Department. Fills staff vacancies in a timely manner.o Responsible to provide students with educational training leading to GED/HSD completion and improved literacy and numeracy skills. Provides students with comprehensive and individualized case management that ensures student progress, achievement and completion of the Job Corps program.o Ensures high quality academic programming and instruction.o Ensures that area of oversight is organized, clean, safe and conducive to student learning.o Effectively motivates, empowers and requires staff to perform his/her job responsibilities. Employs sound time- management and delegation skills. Holds staff accountable for producing quality work, develops staff for career progression and disciplines staff that fail to meet goals.o Provides required and supplemental training for new and current employees.o Motivates and manages staff to work effectively, creates a supportive work environment, recognizes staff accomplishments and proactively addresses staff performance concerns.o Develops Center-beneficial linkages within the community for education, employment, Career Technical Training and WBL. Promotes a positive image of the Center and Job Corps and establishes meaningful relationships with elected officials.o Mentors, monitors and models the Career Success Standards as required by the PRH.o Provides high-quality supervision and management for the student population. Takes swift and appropriate action and positively influences student behavior. Shows respect and courtesy to students and holds them accountable for their actions and behavior.o Provides quality programs and services for students and ensures that quality is maintained and student needs are met. Pursues improvement and enhancement of programs and services.o Coordinates and oversees the academics advisory Counsel.o Exchanges ideas and information, both orally and in writing, in a clear and concise manner and contributes meaningfully to group efforts by offering relevant ideas and knowledge. Provides quality and timely information to DOL/Company when requested.o Effectively articulates thoughts and ideas. Identifies problems, analyzes causes and evaluates appropriate solutions prior to taking or recommending actions. Follows up to ensure prompt/appropriate action is taken and that problems are in fact corrected.o Works in partnership with staff from all Departments to ensure effective supervision and services are provided to students.o Accepts direction and supervision from the Center Director/Center Duty Officer/Shift Manager to include assignments to temporarily perform job responsibilities of other departments and positions.o Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCEBachelors degree from an accredited school required. Masters degree preferred. A valid in-state teaching certificate or waiver required. Previous teaching or Job Corps experience preferred.

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