"NSF S-STEM Program Coordinator"

Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY

The NSF S-STEM Program Coordinator provides services and administrative support for the NSF S-STEM scholarship grant. The project coordinator organizes the day-to-day operations of the grant, providing support to the principal investigators and co-PIs. The coordinator also supports student success by ensuring that scholars are meeting grant expectations and liaises effectively with the broader college through excellent communications and project management skills. The program coordinator possesses experience with the systems of higher education and specific knowledge of the supported degree programs:

• Applied Technology (AAS)
• Computer Information Systems (AAS)
• Computer Science (AS, AAS)
• Computer Support Technician (AAS)
• Cybersecurity (AAS)
• Engineering: Civil, General, or Mechanical Engineering (AES)
• Metro State CIS Transfer (AAS)
• Physics (AS)
• Programming (AAS)

The coordinator has the experience to understand the college experience from the students point of view and is empowered by the grant PI and Co-PIs to serve students.

Special Note:This is a 20 hour/week, grant-funded position. While grant renewal is possible, neither grant renewal nor employment with the college after the grant-funded period is assured. Grant-funded positions cannot guarantee a payout of leave benefits. Grant-funded employees are encouraged to work with their supervisor to schedule and utilize annual leave benefits during each grant fiscal year.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

The program coordinator will coordinate with the principal investigator to select scholars, to plan and conduct student events, and to manage the operations and reporting responsibilities of the grant. Specifically, the program coordinator will…

• Orient new scholars to grant requirements, including participation in engagement activities and pathways advising
• Provide students with guidance to college resources in support of students academic goals
• Coordinate student immersion activities
• Coordinate faculty mentoring for student participants
• Coordinate scholarship recruitment activities and application process
• Collect and manage data related to grant participation and faculty reporting
• Provide administrative support to grant PI and Co-PIs, to include scheduling/coordinating meetings and data collection and maintenance
• Serve as a point of contact for student concerns in conjunction with the department chairs for the supported program areas
• Create well-written and well-designed documents for distribution
• Assist in all grant reporting
• Complete other duties as assigned

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelors Degree from a regionally accredited institution OR professional experience in an academic affairs-related discipline
• Project management experience
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication (written and verbal) skills
• Demonstrated ability to work with a wide range of internal and external constituencies in a diverse community
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and to problem-solve

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelors or Masters Degree in a STEM field from a regionally accredited institution
• Teaching or work experience at a community college
• Experience with grant management or reporting

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

Salary Range:$30.18 per hour. This is a part-time position at 20 hours per week. This salary is determined by the qualifications of the selected candidate balanced with departmental budget availability, internal salary equity considerations, and available market information.

Deadline to Submit Application Material:This position will remain open until filled.

Application Process:When submitting your online application, please include a cover letter, current resume, and professional references. Official transcripts showing the highest degree achieved should be submitted to HR@ccaurora.edu upon offer of employment. If you have questions regarding this position, please contact us at HR@ccaurora.edu.

By applying for this announced position, applicants are certifying that all statements, information and documents provided are true, complete and correct to the best of their knowledge and are made in good faith. Further, applicants understand that omissions, misleading, false or untrue information, or any attempt at fraud or deceit in any manner connected with this application and/or subsequent testing may result in them not being considered for jobs with the Community College of Aurora; may constitute grounds for discipline and/or termination after hire; and/or constitute grounds for further actions pursuant to law.

Application Checklist

Complete Applications must include the following documents:

• A complete online application
• A cover letter that describes how your experience aligns with the minimum and preferred qualifications of this position
• A current resume uploaded as an attachment to your online application
• Candidates identified as finalists must provide three to five professional references, at least two of which must include a current direct supervisor and most recent supervisor. If you cannot provide two supervisor references, an opportunity will be afforded for discussion and consideration of alternative references with the CCA Human Resource Office. Please note, out of professional courtesy to you, we will not contact your listed references without first providing notice to you as a candidate prior to beginning the reference check-process.
• If you are using education to qualify, a copy of your official or unofficial transcript showing that your degree has been conferred and the name of your school, or your NACES accreditation is required as part of your application. Please submit this as an attachment to your application. Please note that you have the right to redact dates from your transcript during the application process. A full, unredacted copy will be required upon hire.
• For any questions or technical issues please contact HR@CCAurora.edu.