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Adult & Career Development Coordinator
Position Summary:
The Adult Career & Enrichment Coordinator works collaboratively with the Workforce & Economic Development team to plan, develop, and implement short-term career training and enrichment programs for adult learners. This position is responsible for recruiting qualified instructors, coordinating schedules, managing evening school operations, and promoting programs to the community. The ideal candidate is organized, self-directed, and passionate about creating accessible educational opportunities that meet the needs of diverse learners and local industries.
Required Education/Experience:
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience in education, workforce development, or training.
- Proven ability to coordinate and manage multiple programs, schedules, and instructors.
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate across departments and build external partnerships.
- Must be self-directed and able to work as part of a team.
Preferred Education/Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree or higher
- Experience with business and industry training
- Experience in curriculum development, design and implementation.
- Experience with vocational and technical education
- Experience with adult students
Position Type/Classification:
This is a full-time, exempt, non- certified position.
Compensation:
Annual salary range: $65,000- $70,000. Placement within the range is based on education, credentials, experience, and other job-related factors.
Schedule:
Monday–Friday with a flexible schedule; position primarily requires availability during afternoon and evening hours. (1:30 pm - 9:30 pm)
Practical Nursing Instructor
Position Summary:
Assist in formulating short-term and long-range goals for the Practical Nursing program. Responsible for classroom and clinical instruction for the program. Provide quality education by maintaining the highest standard for Practical Nurse training. Serve as the program’s HOSA advisor.
Model industry standard of appropriate professional behavior and appearance for nursing students. Demonstrate a thorough understanding of the practical nurse's role as a member of the health team, as well as the functions, standards, and qualifications of practical nurses as stated by law.
To successfully meet the program's objective, faculty should meet the following requirements for clinical and laboratory performance.
Education: Hold a baccalaureate degree in nursing or have completed a minimum of fifteen semester hours past an associate degree or diploma in nursing with a written plan for obtaining a baccalaureate degree.
Experience: Have a current Oklahoma Registered Nursing License. Present evidence of a minimum of two (2) years full-time practice as a registered nurse in a clinical setting within the last five (5) years preceding the first date of the first employment as a teacher.
Other Requirements:
Must currently hold and maintain throughout employment a valid driver license. Must maintain and renew an annual Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certificate in the Healthcare Provider course. Also, must take a Tuberculosis (TB) test annually. Must have proof of two negative P.P.D.’s within the last 365 days or a negative chest X-ray if the employee has ever had a positive P.P.D. All immunizations must be current.
Work Year:
12 months per year
Salary:
$70,000 to $85,000. Placement within the range is based on education, credentials, experience, and other job-related factors.
Closing:
When a suitable candidate is located.
Send resume and copy of all relevant credentials to [email protected]
Adjunct Clinical Instructor:
RN with a BSN or ADN. If ADN, must have evidence of continued progress toward a baccalaureate or higher degree in nursing with completion of a minimum of six (6) semester hours per calendar year. Must hold a valid unencumbered license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Oklahoma. Must present evidence of a minimum of two (2) years full-time equivalent practice as a Registered Nurse in a clinical setting preceding the first date of first employment as a nursing adjunct faculty member. Hours are variable, Day Shift. Salary: $38.00 per hour.
Substitute Bus Driver
We are searching for a few substitute drivers to assist when drivers out and to cover fieldtrips. Successful applicants should have the following qualifications: Meet or exceed all Oklahoma Department of Public Safety School Bus Driver License Requirements and meet or exceed all Prerequisites for Oklahoma Public School Bus Drivers per the Oklahoma State Department of Education. An individual with 3 years of successful commercial or school bus driver experience is preferred.
substitute drivers who are certified but have no experience will be paid an hourly rate based on the salary schedule for Bus Drivers at step 0, no degree (FY26: $16.84 per hour). Substitutes that are certified and who have experience, may be paid at step 6 ($18.27 per hour) on the Bus Driver salary schedule
**** To apply for any position: A resume/application and all relevant credentials/documents should be submitted to Human Resources at [email protected]
Fill out an application at GCTC Job Application | Gordon Cooper Technology Center
If accommodation is needed, please call 405-273-7493 or visit 1 John C Bruton Blvd, Shawnee, OK 74804
NOTICE TO ALL APPLICANTS
*The above duties are intended to describe the general nature of work performed by an employee in this position. These statements are not to be considered as an all-inclusive list of the duties, knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics of an employee in this position. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Full detailed job descriptions are available from Human Resources upon request.
*As permitted by law, selected candidates may be required to complete background checks, drug screenings, and physicals.
All positions are filled through the following procedures:
- Resume/Application submission should follow specific directions listed in the job posting.
- Applicants selected to move to the interview process will be contacted to schedule for an interview.
- Interview committees are convened to typically consist of Human Resources, Director over the program, and at least one subject expert.
- GCTC uses a scoring system process. The candidate(s) with the highest proficiency scores will move on to interview with the Superintendent or her designee & Human Resources.
- The Superintendent will then make a recommendation to the GCTC Board of Education.
- The Board of Education makes all final hiring decisions.
- All questions in regard to the process should be directed to Human Resources (Extension 2295 or [email protected])
