Academic Manager

Eckerd Connects - El Paso, TX

Full-time - Manager

El Paso, TX

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About the position

The Academic Manager at David L Carrasco Job Corps Center is responsible for overseeing the Academic Department, ensuring that the Job Corps-approved curriculum is effectively taught. This role involves planning, directing, and supervising academic activities while modeling and mentoring students in essential career success standards. The position requires a commitment to preparing young people for the workforce through effective teaching methods and staff management.

Responsibilities

• Plans, directs, and supervises the activities of the Academic Department.
• Ensures Job Corps-approved curriculum is being taught in individual classrooms.
• Supervises procurement and use of supplemental materials, including multimedia equipment and materials.
• Projects and plans for instructional needs and ensures proper teaching methods are employed.
• Plans and administers departmental budget.
• Assesses personnel needs and collaborates with HR to screen and interview potential staff members.
• Approves promotions, transfers, and merit evaluations within the department.
• Prepares and conducts performance appraisals.
• Prepares and submits reports as required, ensuring proper records on students' progress and attendance are maintained.
• Formulates proposals and makes recommendations to the Director on changes to policies and procedures.
• Analyzes data to evaluate curriculum teaching methods and community participation.
• Responsible for ensuring departmental equal employment and affirmative action objectives are met.
• Develops a planned orientation program for new instructors and provides in-service training for staff.
• Conducts regular meetings with department staff to clarify purposes and roles.
• Encourages instructors to share abilities and talents and assigns participation in center activities.
• Supervises teaching in classrooms and evaluates each instructor periodically.
• Counsels students about schedules and manages scheduling changes in collaboration with the Career Technical Training Manager.
• Adheres to Odle's Quality Assurance Plan, verifying that all students have an assigned schedule in CIS.
• Attends required staff training sessions.
• Models appropriate CSS and employability skills, including personal responsibility and computer fluency.
• Maintains accountability of staff, students, and property, adhering to safety practices.
• Cultivates a climate free of harassment, intimidation, and disrespect.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Education preferred.
• Three years teaching or work-related experience preferred.
• Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record preferred.
• Certified to teach in the state in which the center is located preferred.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to obtain and maintain CPR/First Aid Certification.
• Ability to motivate and inspire students and effectively relate to the trainee population.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in a managerial role within an educational setting.
• Familiarity with Job Corps programs and standards.

Benefits

• Equal opportunity employer with auxiliary aids and services available for individuals with disabilities.
• Drug-free workplace policy.
• Utilizes E-verify to confirm employment eligibility.