HVAC Special Programs Coordinator

Bunker Hill Community College; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Parking

Shuttle service

Remote work flexibility

Job summary

Bunker Hill Community College is seeking a Program Coordinator to oversee the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center Heat Pump and HVAC Training Network grant program. The role launches in early 2027 and is based at BHCC's Charlestown campus with frequent visits to the Chelsea training site.

The coordinator will recruit students, manage classes, track progress, hire instructors, and coordinate with the Grants Development Office to ensure accreditation and grant compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 3 years related experience in college registration, advisement, or program management.
• HVAC credentials and minimum 2 years related work experience.
• Experience with budgets and grant administration.
• Ability to work flexible hours and manage multiple priorities.
• Experience with non-native English speakers and low-income adults in training settings.

Responsibilities

• Oversee program with the Interim Assistant Director of Workforce Trades and Training Programs.
• Recruit and enroll students into the program.
• Schedule classes and track progress through 6 months post completion.
• Hire instructors and manage program administration.
• Coordinate training space layout, equipment, and safety.
• Maintain grant budget and interface with Grants Management Office.
• Build partnerships with employers and training providers for job placement.
• Prepare EPA 608 accreditation and maintain standards.

Skills

Communication skills

Project management

Budget management

Staff coordination

Event planning

Academic environment experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Education / Business Administration / Facilities Management / Engineering

Job description

Job Description BHCC is seeking a Program Coordinator to oversee its Massachusetts Clean Energy Center Heat Pump and HVAC Training Network grant awarded to each public community college in the State The aim of these grants is to support community colleges in establishing or upgrading HVAC Heat Pump training centers and build or scale career pathways in HVAC mechanic and technician occupations helping the State to meet its goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions to 50 by 2030 The Coordinator will report to the Interim Assistant Director of Workforce Trade and Training Programs and will be responsible for coordinating all aspects of this new program It will launch in early 2027 in Chelsea Massachusetts across the street from the Colleges satellite campus The Project Coordinator will be an active member of BHCCs dynamic Workforce Development Division

Responsibilities

• Overall responsibility for program in coordination with the Interim Assistant Director of Workforce Trades and Training Programs
• Recruitment and enrollment of students into the program
• Monitoring assisting with retention of students in the program
• Scheduling classes for students in the program
• Tracks student progress from enrollment through 6 months after program completion
• Introduces students to wraparound services as needed
• Recruitment and hiring of program instructors
• Manages administrative responsibilities for program
• Assist Interim Assistant Director of Workforce Trades and Training Programs with finalizing program curriculum
• Work with landlord BHCC Facilities and equipment vendor on finalizing training space layout and ensuring that training space is completed by January 2027
• Ordering equipment and supplies for training space
• Ensures safety and security requirements are met in the training area
• Overseeingmaintaining grant budget in coordination with BHCCs Grants Management Office
• Create and maintain partnerships with employers and training providers for participating on advisory board as guest speakers for program and as hiring partners to support job placement for students in program
• Prepares programs to be EPA 608 accredited and maintain accreditations and certifications requirements as appropriate to MA standards
• Work with Integrated Media and Communications on recruiting materials and program website
• Prepares and maintains all required documentation and administrative reports for program in coordination with BHCCs Grants Development Office
• Participates in industry events to expand contacts for program
• Meet program standards
• Provide onsite classroom support as needed

Requirements

• Bachelors degree in Education Business Administration Facilities Management Engineering or other field related to area of assignment; with three 3 years experience andor training involving area of assignment which may include college registration academic advisement career development career experience training curriculum development audiovisual or graphic production grant administration budget development programproject management event planning administrative work in an academic environment or personal computer operations; or an equivalent combination of education training and experience
• Technical Diplomacertifications in HVAC maintenance or closely related field from a regionally accredited college or university AND minimum of two years of work experience in a position related to HVAC
• Experience in all aspects of the field such is highly desirable installations EP 608 and associated licenses oil burner technician license andor plumbing license refrigeration licenseTradesTechnical experience teaching or leading apprentices and junior people is highly desirable
• Experience with managing complex budgets
• Experience with working with non native English speakers and low income adults in a training setting
• Technical Competencies Must be credentialed or eligible to satisfy all appropriate accrediting agencies and manufacturers requirements
• Ability to work flexible hours and manage multiple and competing priorities
• Knowledge of training practices
• Knowledge of the mission of postsecondary technical education
• Ability to work and communicate cooperatively with students faculty and staff
• Skill in the operation of computers and job related software programs
• Effective oral and written communication skills decision making and problem solving skills

Preferred Additional Skills

Professional working proficiency spoken and written in Spanish

Additional Information

Salary 65370 69557 Actual salary will be commensurate with education and experience in accordance with MCCCMTA Collective Bargaining agreement

Full State benefits

Grade 4 Unit Professional position

This is an in person position that will be based at BHCCs Charlestown campus and will require frequent visits to the training site in Chelsea

• Up to 75 remote work permitted per week to be determined by programmatic needs
• Parking is available at both campuses
• Note that BHCC has a shuttle that runs frequently between campuses

Review Date October 18 2026

This is a grant funded position that will end on June 30 2028

Continuation of the position is contingent upon renewal and availability of grant funding

This is an in person position that will be based at BHCCs Charlestown campus and will require frequent visits to the training site in Chelsea

Applicants who do not meet the qualifications as noted above are encouraged to put in writing precisely how their background and experience has prepared them with the equivalent combination of education training and experience required for the responsibilities of this position

Please note that as a condition of employment the final candidate will undergo Criminal Offender Record Information CORI and Sex Offender Registry Information SORI background screenings in accordance with State Regulations