"Program Coordinator - IST"

Job Summary

The Program Coordinator (SSTEM) will coordinate activities with Admissions and Career Services & Advising to engage regional employers and high schools to recruit and retain Information System Technology students for the NSF S-STEM programs, directed by the Principal Investigator. The Program Coordinator will work under the direction of the Principal Investigator to facilitate meetings with the project team, support the administration of grant funds, and engage in the identification of best practices.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Project coordination

• Coordinates the execution of the NSF SSTEM recruitment plan for the purpose of meeting project outcomes.
• Facilitates event hosting, including the Summer Bridge Program and Co-curricular activities, including the full life cycle from planning to event delivery.
• Communicate with the Principal Investigator to keep them current on student engagement. Coordinates internal and external partner engagement, when necessary, with faculty, grant project team, and employer and high school partners.
• Provides guidance to SSTEM student small groups

Students Support

• Coordinates inquiries from prospective students.
• Facilitates accurate submission to Financial Aid to ensure that SSTEM participants receive academic support.
• Coordinates communication for existing SSTEM students, redirecting students where appropriate to Career Services & Advising, Student Advocacy, and the Principal Investigator. Advise students towards learning resources.
• Coordinates with Career Services & Advising and faculty mentors to ensure accurate and timely information is communicated.

Program Support

• Creates and maintains web pages in learning management systems.
• Communicates with the Principal Investigator to keep them current on student engagement. Maintains a thorough knowledge of grant requirements and financial aid as it pertains to the scholars.
• Remains current and up to date on all requirement deliverables for the grant.

Culture of Respect

• Fosters and maintains a safe environment of respect and inclusion for faculty, staff, students, and members of the community

Other duties as required

Attends all required department meetings and training.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• Bachelor’s degree in information technology or a related field.
• Three years’ experience in information technology, higher education, or related settings.

*An appropriate combination of education, training, coursework, and experience may qualify a candidate.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

• State Motor Vehicle Operator's License or demonstrable ability to gain access to work site(s).

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions described in this position description. While performing duties of this job, the employee regularly exhibits digital dexterity when entering data into computer. The employee frequently sits for periods of time, stands, and walks. Employee converses verbally or manually with others in person as well as by telephone. Vision demands include close, relatively detailed vision when focusing on computer screen. Employee occasionally lifts up to 10 pounds.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Normal office working conditions. Regular exposure to moderate noise typical to business offices.

*CSCC has the right to revise this position description at any time. This position description does not represent in any way a contract of employment.*

Full Time/Part Time: Part time

Scheduled Hours: 20