Assistant Perkins Grant Coordinator

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Baton Rouge Community College seeks an Assistant Perkins Grant Coordinator to ensure Perkins V CTE grant compliance and to lead work‑based learning initiatives. The role supports the Perkins Grant Coordinator and senior leadership in applying federal regulations and the Perkins State Plan.

You will help coordinate WBL activities, maintain program data, manage inventory, and build strong relations with regional employers across BRCC’s CTE clusters.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Federal Grant Compliance and Perkins V Requirements – Proficient
• Program Development and Coordination – Advanced
• Employer Engagement and Partnership Development – Advanced
• Knowledge of Career and Technical Education Programs – Proficient
• Data Collection, Tracking and Performance Reporting – Proficient
• Interpersonal Communication and Stakeholder Relations – Advanced
• Event Planning – Proficient
• Written Communication and Documentation – Proficient
• Technology Proficiency (Office Suite) – Basic

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and manage a structured Work‑Based Learning program with internships, externships, job shadowing, mentoring, industry tours, and employer‑sponsored projects.
• Identify, recruit, and cultivate relationships with regional employers across BRCC’s four CTE career clusters: Construction, Health Science, Information Technology, and Advanced Manufacturing.
• Assist the Perkins Grant Coordinator with program coordination, budget review, data management, and inventory/equipment tasks.
• Collaborate with the Perkins Grant Coordinator, secondary CTE coordinators, and post‑secondary CTE faculty/staff to connect high‑school students with employer engagement and WBL opportunities.
• Support career exploration activities at secondary partner schools and BRCC, including Career Waves 2 usage, employer panels, industry tours, and job shadowing for students, including Mobile CTE Unit coordination and logistics.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Federal grant compliance

Perkins V requirements

Program development

Program coordination

Employer engagement

Career/CTE programs

Data collection & reporting

Interpersonal communication

Event planning

Written communication

Office software

Education

Bachelor’s degree in education, business, public administration, workforce development, or related field

Master’s degree in education, business, public administration, workforce development, or related field

Job description

Job Summary

The Assistant Perkins Grant Coordinator helps ensure compliance of the Perkins V Career and Technical Education grant’s required program activities and services. This position is integral to ensuring BRCC’s consistent maintenance of the program and grant implementation process, with a clear focus on serving as the Work‑Based Learning Coordinator and Employer Engagement Liaison. The position assists the Perkins Grant Coordinator and senior leadership to enforce federal and state regulations, the Code of Federal Regulations, the U.S. Department of Education’s General Administrative Regulations and the Perkins State Plan.

Duties and Responsibilities

• 25% Develop, implement, and manage a structured Work‑Based Learning program that includes internships, externships, job shadowing, mentoring, industry tours, and employer‑sponsored projects. Help match CTE students with WBL opportunities aligned to their program of study and career goals.
• 15% Identify, recruit, and cultivate relationships with regional employers across BRCC’s four CTE career clusters: Construction, Health Science, Information Technology, and Advanced Manufacturing.
• 20% Assist the Perkins Grant Coordinator with program coordination, budget review, data management, and requisite tasks regarding inventory and equipment management.
• 10% Collaborate with the Perkins Grant Coordinator, secondary CTE coordinators, and post‑secondary CTE faculty/staff to connect high‑school students in Early College Academy programs with employer engagement and work‑based learning opportunities.
• 25% Support career exploration activities at secondary partner schools and BRCC, including Career Waves 2 usage, employer panels, industry tours, and job shadowing for students, including Mobile CTE Unit coordination and logistics.
• 5% Other duties as assigned.

Required Education

Bachelor’s degree in education, business, public administration, workforce development, or related field.

Required Experience

Three years of experience in education, grant administration, program coordination or career/technical education. Associate’s degree is acceptable with three years of federal grant management experience and two years of employer liaison experience.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of Federal Grant Compliance and Perkins V Requirements – Proficient
• Program Development and Coordination – Advanced
• Employer Engagement and Partnership Development – Advanced
• Knowledge of Career and Technical Education Programs – Proficient
• Data Collection, Tracking and Performance Reporting – Proficient
• Interpersonal Communication and Stakeholder Relations – Advanced
• Event Planning – Proficient
• Written Communication and Documentation – Proficient
• Technology Proficiency (Office Suite) – Basic

Required Licenses or Certifications

Preferred: Certified Workforce Developer or related career/technical education credential.

Preferred Education

Master’s degree in education, business, public administration, workforce development, or related field.

Preferred Experience

Knowledge of federal grant compliance requirements, including Perkins V, WIOA, or similar federal education or workforce programs.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Employer Engagement and Partnership Development experience; strong interpersonal communication and stakeholder relationships; understanding of work‑based learning.

Benefits

As a member of the Louisiana Community and Technical College System, BRCC offers an attractive benefits package that includes retirement, multiple medical insurance options, supplemental insurances (dental, term life, disability, accident, vision, etc.), a Tax Saver Flexible Benefits Plan (saves tax dollars on some child care and medical expenses), holidays (14 per year, typically including a longer break at Christmas), generous annual vacation and sick leave benefits, and an Employee Assistance Program. Specific benefits depend on job category, percent effort and length of employment.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Passing pre‑employment criminal background screen is required as a condition of employment. BRCC is an equal opportunity/equal access employer. BRCC is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) agency that supports improved employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities.