Career Pathway Support Network (CPSN) Regional Coordinator

Position Summary:

The CPSN Regional Coordinator serves as a key regional lead supporting career-connected learning across a multi-county region in Southeast Ohio. This position works directly with local school districts, Career-Technical Planning Districts (CTPDs), postsecondary partners, workforce organizations, and business and community partners to expand middle grades career-technical education (CTE), strengthen career advising and mentoring systems, and support regional alignment of career pathways with workforce demand.

The Coordinator operates independently day-to-day while collaborating closely with the CPSN Regional Lead and fellow coordinators through regular team meetings and shared planning. This role is highly relationship-driven and requires a strong on-the-ground presence within the region.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Regional Coordination & Partnership Development
• Serve as the primary CPSN contact for assigned counties and regional partners.
• Build and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with:
• Local Education Agencies (LEAs)
• Career-Technical Planning Districts
• Postsecondary institutions
• Workforce development partners
• Business and community organizations
• Coordinate and participate in regional meetings, planning sessions, and stakeholder convenings.
• Middle Grades (7–10) Career-Technical Education Support
• Identify districts with limited or no middle grades CTE offerings and support local planning efforts to expand access.
• Provide technical assistance related to:
• Career-focused learning models
• Middle grades CTE implementation
• Career pathway development
• Support districts in understanding and responding to evolving state guidance related to middle grades CTE.
• Career Advising & Mentoring
• Assist districts with evaluating and strengthening career advising plans and practices.
• Support the development and expansion of mentoring, job shadowing, and work-based learning opportunities.
• Contribute to maintaining a regional directory of career advising and mentoring professionals.
• Facilitate networking and collaboration among career advising stakeholders.
• Regional Planning & Workforce Alignment
• Support the development and implementation of the CPSN regional plan.
• Use regional labor market information to inform pathway planning and conversations with education partners.
• Assist LEAs with:
• Perkins V Comprehensive Local Needs Assessment (CLNA) support, upon request
• Review and alignment of programs of study, credentials, and postsecondary connections
• Development and submission of CTE-26 pathway applications
• Support districts in communicating available career pathways to students, families, and the broader community.
• Professional Learning & Technical Assistance
• Support and facilitate professional learning opportunities for:
• New and early-career CTE instructors
• Administrators
• Career advisors and counselors
• Collaborate with state, regional, and community partners to deliver relevant professional learning experiences.
• Support inclusive practices for students with disabilities in collaboration with State Support Team consultants.
• Grant Implementation & Team Collaboration
• Document regional activities and services aligned to CPSN goals and deliverables.
• Contribute to required grant reporting and data collection efforts.
• Participate in weekly CPSN team meetings and ongoing coordination with other regional coordinators and the Regional Lead.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in education, workforce development, public administration, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Experience working with K–12 education systems, career-technical education, workforce development, or postsecondary partners.
• Strong relationship-building, facilitation, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage priorities, and coordinate efforts across a multi-county region.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel regularly within the assigned counties.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Career-Technical Education (CTE), Perkins, or career pathway development.
• Familiarity with Ohio’s education and workforce systems.
• Experience facilitating meetings, professional learning, or regional initiatives.

Contract & Work Schedule:

• Full-time, salaried position
• 200-day contract
• Grant-funded position (FY26–FY27 Career Pathway Support Network)

Primary Work Location:

Dedicated office space located at Mid-East Career and Technical Center, with regular travel throughout the assigned region.

Counties Served:

Muskingum, Guernsey, Noble, Coshocton, Morgan, Perry, Athens, and Hocking

Reports To:

Chief Administrator, Southeast Career Pathway Support Network (CPSN)

Travel Expectations:

Regular regional travel within assigned counties.
Occasional overnight travel to Columbus (approximately three times per year).

Position Funding:

This position is funded through the FY26–FY27 Career Pathway Support Network grant and is contingent upon continued grant funding.

Interested candidates should submit a resume to Nanette McFadden, HR Director, via email – nanette.mcfadden@ecoesc.org

Pay: From $48,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $48,000