Auctioneering Program Coordinator

Reading Area Community College; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 2,892,960 - 3,207,052; Part time

Job summary

The Auctioneering Program Coordinator at Reading Area Community College is responsible for promoting and coordinating the Auctioneering Program. The Coordinator reports directly to the Associate Vice President of Workforce Development and Continuing Education.

RACC is an equal‑opportunity employer. The position requires a 15‑hour work week, Monday through Friday, with frequent local travel. A background check is not required for this role, and bilingual Spanish/English skills are preferred.

Qualifications

• Associate degree, preferably in a business, healthcare, education or human service‑related field.
• One year of experience in internship placement, career placement, or related career planning/counseling field, OR two years of experience in a position which required networking with and/or partnering with community businesses, agencies, or organizations.
• Experience working with adult learners in educational settings is preferred.
• Experience working with individuals with diverse academic needs is preferred.
• Community College experience is preferred.
• Bilingual Spanish/English is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary contact for the Auctioneering program.
• Collect and maintain all paperwork required for the Auctioneering program.
• Research and recommend new programs/services to increase enrollment and sales revenue.
• Coordinate and promote the Auctioneering Program and any additional programs assigned as necessary.
• Prepare course information for Workforce & Continuing Education tabloids and flyers for conferences and advertising venues.
• Collaborate with RACC foundation staff to confirm start dates of programs and scholarship availability.
• Coordinate and participate in recruitment events for the Workforce & Continuing Education Unit.

Skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Presentation skills

Education

Associate degree in related field

Experience in internship placement/career counseling

Networking with community businesses/organizations

Tools

Internet software

Spreadsheet software

Word processing software

Job description

Title

Auctioneering Program Coordinator

Compensation

$21.60 per hour

Position Type

Part-time

Job Summary

Auctioneering Program Coordinator is responsible for promoting and coordinating the Auctioneering Program. The Coordinator reports directly to the Associate Vice President of Workforce Development and Continuing Education.

RACC is an equal‑opportunity employer. In compliance with government regulations we are required to record numbers of job applicants by sex and ethnic category. We ask that you indicate your race or national origin and sex, but you are not required to provide this information. This information will not be kept with your application and will be used only in accordance with state and federal regulations.

Working Hours

Consists of a 15‑hour work week Monday through Friday. Specific work hours will be agreed upon by the supervisor and the employee prior to the onset of employment.

Travel Requirements

Frequent local travel is required; employee needs access to ready transportation.

Background Check

A background check is not required for this position.

Education and Experience Requirements

Required:

• Associates degree, preferably in a business, healthcare, education or human service‑related field.
• One year of experience in internship placement, career placement, or related career planning/counseling field, OR two years of experience in a position which required networking with and/or partnering with community businesses, agencies, or organizations.

Preferred:

• Experience working with adult learners in an educational setting.
• Experience working with individuals with diverse academic needs.
• Community College experience.
• Bilingual Spanish/English.

Other Skills and Abilities

• Exceptional organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Outstanding one‑to‑one and small group presentation skills.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1. Serve as the primary contact for the Auctioneering program.
2. Collect and maintain all paperwork required for the Auctioneering program.
3. Research and recommend new programs/services that have potential to increase enrollment and sales revenue.
4. Coordinate and promote the Auctioneering Program and any additional programs assigned as necessary.
5. Prepare course information for Workforce & Continuing Education tabloids, class information flyers for PAA Conference and other advertising venues.
6. Collaborate with RACC foundation staff to confirm start dates of program and scholarship availability.
7. Coordinate and participate in recruitment events for the Workforce & Continuing Education Unit. Recruitment events may include but are not limited to those organized by the WFCE unit, college‑wide activities and externally hosted events.
8. Prepare new student application packets. Prepare instructor packets (i.e., class rosters, attendance sheets).
9. Serve as the primary contact for Guest instructors.
10. Provide initial assessment, onboarding, and orientation for program students.
11. Monitor program student practicum attendance.
12. Develop internship sites in the local community to support new and existing Workforce Training Programs (i.e., Medical Insurance & Billing Specialist).
13. Collect and maintain all paperwork required for the internship experience.
14. Maintain appropriate College records including all registrations, transactions and procedures.
15. Prepare and submit monthly, annual, and periodic reports as required.
16. Conduct him/herself in a professional manner and exhibit a positive image for RACC at all times.
17. Perform other related duties as assigned by the AVP.

Communication Skills

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write proposals, reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of students, instructors, college officials, officials of business and industry and the general public.

Computer Skills

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Internet software, Spreadsheet software and Word Processing software.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.