"Part-Time POWER Grant Coordinator (Temporary, Grant-Funded)"

Job Details

Montgomery County Community College invites applications for the Part-Time POWER Grant Coordinator (Temporary, Grant-Funded) position. The Partnership on Work Enrichment and Readiness (POWER) Coordinator is responsible for coordinating POWER cohort activities during the fall and spring semesters, and for recruiting students throughout the academic year. POWER is a cohort-based semester long program that connects students in mental health and substance use disorder recovery to campus life, helping develop educational/career potential. The Coordinator’s role includes supporting POWER students’ success in their POWER cohort and following their academic progress for 4-6 months after they have completed POWER. The Coordinator works with each student to develop a realistic educational plan based on their needs and educational ability. The Coordinator handles internal and external outreach for the POWER Program, connecting with agencies, schools and other organizations to build awareness about the POWER Program and secure prospective participants. The Coordinator is supported by the POWER team and Director in order to ensure the smooth running of the POWER program. The POWER coordinator will be expected to report to the Pottstown campus once weekly, but the primary office is at the Blue Bell campus. The position is fully grant funded.

These positions are contingent upon grant funding. The end date for the grant is June 30, 2026, with potential renewal for additional years.

*These positions require the candidates to obtain the PA Child Abuse, PA State Police, and FBI Fingerprinting clearances, prior to their start date*

**These positions are part-time, 25 hours per week and College wide. The primary location is the Blue Bell campus but will be expected to report to the Pottstown campus once weekly. Must be available to work day, and some evening and weekend hours for special events.

**These positions have been approved for a flexible work option arrangement. Flexible work options can be ended at any time by the College, Cabinet, and/or supervisors based on employee performance and/or as institutional needs change.

ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Education, human services, social work, psychology, public health or related fields plus at least 2-3 years’ experience is required.
• A minimum of two years’ experience working with vulnerable populations.
• Demonstrated success in mentoring and/or coaching students, clients, etc.
• Practices compassion and empathy for those in substance use recovery and/or facing mental illness.
• Excellent communication and planning skills to encourage students to meet their goals.
• Ability to use online software to track students and enter notes.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills are required.

2. Specialized Knowledge & Skills:

• An understanding of, and sensitivity to, the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds of community college staff and students in general and the POWER Program population in particular.
• Background in human services, counseling, and/or student advising is helpful.

Montgomery County Community College offers a comprehensive curriculum of more than 100 degree and certificate programs, a Virtual Campus, a Culinary Arts Institute, a Municipal Police Academy, and specialized workforce development programs, all of which leverage the College’s nationally ranked use of innovative technology. An Achieving the Dream (AtD) Leader College, the institution is positioned at the vanguard of national efforts to increase completion, improve learning outcomes, and remove barriers to access for more than 24,000 students annually. The College is also recognized regionally and nationally for its sustainability leadership, work with military veterans, and community service and service-learning opportunities. Montgomery County Community College was recognized by NISOD and Diverse: Issues in Higher Education as one of sixteen “2021 Promising Places to Work in Community Colleges.” Visit mc3.edu or join us on Twitter @mccc.

Apply online: For the complete job description and to apply for this position, please visit https://www.mc3.edu/employment-opportunities. This position is open until filled.

Montgomery County Community College is committed to assuring equal opportunity to all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, religious creed, sex, ancestry, national origin, age, affectional or sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, gender presentation, veteran’s status, marital status or disability in its educational programs, activities, or employment practices as required by Title IX of the Educational Amendment of 1972, section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and other applicable statutes.

Inquiries concerning Title IX relating to equal opportunity on the basis of sex should be referred to: Title IX Coordinator, Mikiba W. Morehead, Ed.D., TNG, LLC, at titleixcoordinator@mc3.edu.

All other equal opportunity inquiries, including those based upon disability, should be referred to: The Director of Equity, Diversity & Belonging, at 504@mc3.edu or 215-619-7383.