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STEAM Grant Coordinator (Re-advertised)

ACCS
Full-time
On-site
Opelika, Alabama, United States
$39,759 - $62,710 USD yearly
Grantwriting

Position Summary

The STEAM Grant Coordinator coach will report to the Director of Workforce Development and the Dean of Technical Education and Workforce Development.  The STEAM Grant Coordinator is responsible for the recruiting and promoting the Technical Division’s programs as well as representing and promoting career awareness programs throughout the College’s service area. The STEAM Grant Coordinator also develops and nurtures relationships with local high school representatives and with businesses. The responsibilities of this position will include, but not be limited to: career awareness initiatives, student recruitment, and event planning for the Technical Division.


This is a temporary, grant-funded, and probationary status position.  Continued employment is dependent on continued funding.


Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Assist students, counselors and advisors with career assessment and career exploration activities
  • Assist with recruitment and enrolment for credit and non- programs
  • Assist Technical Education faculty with Attrition and Retention issues; including but not limited to, recruitment and retention of non-traditional students in non-traditional programs
  • Organize and conduct career connections events or career day activities for technical division students
  • Develop and nurture relationships with local high school representatives and with area business linked to employment from programs 
  • Assist with the coordination and host technical skills camps for potential students i.e. Career connections, Skills for Success, STEM camp, Manufacturing Day, Technical events, etc.
  • Travel to service area schools and training sessions as required
  • Evaluate program outcomes and develop a plan for necessary improvements
  • Maintain accurate records and provide reports 
  • Assist in implementing college policies, objectives, and functions in accordance with College philosophy and procedures
  • Maintain appropriate work hours
  • Adhere to prescribed policies of the College and the Alabama Community College System
  • Perform other professional duties as assigned by the President, Dean of Technical Education and Workforce Development or the Director of workforce Development 


Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS 

  • Associate's Degree from an Accredited Institution.
  • Experience in one of the following: recruitments or event coordination.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
  • Bachelor's Degree preferred.

Application Procedures/Additional Information

Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications and must submit a completed application through the ONLINE application system by the deadline date in order to be considered for the position. Applicants who fail to submit all required information will be disqualified. It is the sole responsibility of the applicant to ensure the application is complete and all required documentation is attached.  Application material may not be submitted by fax or email. 

A complete application packet consists of:

  • Completed Southern Union State Community College ONLINE employment application
  • Current resume
  • List of three (3) references 
  • Transcript of college work verifying degree requirement; must include degree awarded and date confirmed (Unofficial transcripts will be accepted before the deadline, but official transcripts must be received if employed.)
Please note: Applicants must provide documentation of the required work experience if an offer is made. All submitted application materials become the property of the College.  Requests for copies of application materials, including transcripts, will be denied. Correspondence regarding positions (i.e., scheduled interview appointments and position-filled announcements) will be sent to applicants through the email address used on the applicant’s NeoED accounts.  

Applicants are required to monitor their e-mail accounts for additional information regarding this current applied-for position.
  
In accordance with the Alabama Community College System policy and guidelines, the applicant chosen for employment will be required to sign a consent form. Employment will be contingent upon the receipt of a clearance notification from the criminal background check. Southern Union also participates in E-verify.

It is the policy of the Alabama Community College System, including all postsecondary community and technical colleges under the control of the Alabama Community College System Board of Trustees, that no employee or applicant for employment or promotion, on the basis of any impermissible criterion or characteristic including, without limitation, race, color, national origin, religion, marital status, disability, sex, age, or any other protected class as defined by federal or state law, shall be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program, activity, or employment.  

Southern Union State Community College is an equal-opportunity employer. Southern Union State Community College will make reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled applicants or employees. Applicants must adhere to the College’s prescribed interview schedule and travel at their own expense.  The College reserves the right to withdraw this job announcement at any time prior to the awarding.   

More than one position in the same job classification may be filled from the applicants for this position should another vacancy occur during the search process.

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