General Description
Assume the responsibility for the realization of the goals of educational/training program awarded to
CEWD
. In conjunction with appropriate Center staff, recruit staff, schedule, organize, coordinate, and evaluate the overall activities of the assigned programs. Assist with the development of educational/training programs, orient instructors and staff, schedule ongoing professional development activities. Monitor student participation and progress. Provide funders with appropriate information and reports.
Characteristics, Duties, and Responsibilities

Assist in making recommendations resulting from diagnostic activities; implement the scheduling and orientation of new students.

Set program educational standards and goals and establish the policies and procedures required to achieve them.

Assume all additional assignments that contribute to the welfare of the Center as required by the Director.

Implement all programmatic operations and fiscal oversight.

Conduct evaluations of student services staff to assure the implementation of program requirements.

Coordinate the activities of all p/t and f/t staff assigned to the program and advise staff on Program structure and activities to support program objectives.

Compile and submit all required program information to Center-
MIS
staff.

Conduct weekly team meetings to identify and address problems as they arise. Report serious problems to the
CEWD
Director.

Schedule all on and off campus activities.

In conjunction with staff, monitor student attendance, punctuality, barrier reduction and needed support services. Participate in individual student conferences, as necessary.

Assist in making recommendations resulting from diagnostic activities. Interview and place new students; implement the scheduling and orientation of new students.

Supervise, assist, and evaluate assigned staff to assure adherence to the contract requirements.

Prepare monthly reports on staffing, recruitment, student progress, placement, and program completion.

Comply with all Center personnel, purchasing and budgeting procedures.

Liaison with funders regarding program monitoring and program reports. Prepare program reports using the funder data bases. Collect reports to prepare cumulative reports and narrative using the funder data bases.

Attend all required meetings.

Coordinate student job search activities with Job Development staff

Maintain on-going liaison with Center staff having responsibilities that impact on program activities.

Prepares reports and studies containing findings and recommendations for the review, information, and assistance of Director.

At all times exercise professionalism and confidentiality with staff and students.

Education Requirements
Bachelor’s degree required.
Experience
Minimum requirement of 3 years’ experience with local, state, or federal programs. Proposal writing experience preferred. Familiarity with occupational training educational needs and career goal planning preferred.
Competencies and Skills Required

Interpersonal, organization and communication skills required.

Proficiency with MS office products including Excel and Access and web page development and maintenance.

Analytical and problem-solving skills.

Excellent customer service, oral and written communication skills, including ability to communicate effectively with a diverse external community and a diverse campus community.

Valid driver’s license and access to an automobile.

Must possess strong interpersonal skills to interact tactfully and courteously with students, the public, faculty, and other staff members.

Must be a “quick study” to quickly grasp knowledge of policies and procedures relating to every aspect of student services that a prospective or current student may utilize.

Analytical and problem-solving skills.

Ability to take required initiative to solve problems.

Ability to collaborate with others.

Commitment to student service and a diverse population.

Ability to multi-task in a busy environment.

Ability to meet deadlines.

Ability to remain discreet with student and staff information.

Ability and willingness to travel to other campuses,
CEWD
satellites and/or other satellites assigned as needed.

Flexibility of schedule.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

This position’s duties are normally performed in a typical interior/residence work environment, based on the activity scheduled.

Some physical effort required; however, the employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

No or very limited exposure to physical risk.

Some travel required.