Part-time Temporary Academic Specialist, Manufacturing, Engineering, Trades, & Transportation (METT)

Des Moines Area Community College; Ankeny (IA); Presencial; USD 32.000 - 46.000; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

Des Moines Area Community College is seeking a Part-time Temporary Academic Specialist for METT to support onboarding in Manufacturing, Engineering, Trades, and Transportation.Responsibilities include coordinating materials, logistics, and student transitions to DMACC while liaising with academic advisors and industry partners.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and strong communication, with opportunities to work with community partners and contribute to program recruitment and accreditation

Formación

• Ability to interact with a varied population of students and education professionals.
• Ability to prepare and deliver public presentations.
• Knowledge of current software applications.

Responsabilidades

• Refer students to Manufacturing, Engineering, Trades and Transportation pathways.
• Coordinate materials and logistics for new student orientation and programs.
• Collaborate with local businesses on tours and events.
• Connect students with academic advisors for education planning.
• Lead program recruiting events beyond standard DMACC activities.
• Support accreditation and licensing requirements.
• Coordinate program website updates and capacity management.

Conocimientos

Effective communication

Public presentations

Educación

Bachelor’s degree

Descripción del empleo

Part-time Temporary Academic Specialist, Manufacturing, Engineering, Trades, & Transportation (METT)

Must be legally eligible to work in the United States without employer sponsorship. Individuals with disabilities desiring a reasonable accommodation in the application process should notify Human Resources at [phone] or by email [e-mail] .
*The application form will be used to screen applicants for required qualifications and for salary placement of finalist(s). Please include all relevant work experience.

Position Information

Job Title

Job Title Part-time Temporary Academic Specialist, Manufacturing, Engineering, Trades, & Transportation (METT)

Campus

Job Number

Job Number 27-T24

Employment Date

Employment Date As soon as possible.

Job Category

Job Category Part-time Temporary Staff Positions

Application & Position Information Call

Andrew Neuendorf at [phone] or [e-mail].

Salary Information

$28.55 per hour.

Job Summary

Assist with new student onboarding in Manufacturing, Engineering, Trades, and Transportation, with specialty requirements.

Essential Functions

Make necessary referrals to new and current students in Manufacturing, Engineering, Trades, and Transportation Pathways.
Work closely with New Student Orientation and provide support through coordination of materials, logistics of the programs, and assisting students with their transition to DMACC to completion.
Collaborate with businesses on student tours, student introductions, planning joint events, etc.
Connect current student with academic advisor for education planning. Serve as program liaison to career academy students.
Facilitating connection with program-related community, K-12, and career partners.
Participate in discussions with stakeholders of the programs and provide feedback to improve future programs.
Lead in planning, organizing, and participating in program recruiting events that are beyond DMACC’s standard recruiting events (specific to the program).
Aid in accreditation, state, federal, certification, and licensing requirements.
Collaborate with WBL team members with career exploration activities.
Coordinate program website changes (make recommendations, identify confusions).
Program capacity (working with Admissions, managing capacity, contacting students when a program is full, finding other options for students, program orientation events).

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree.
Ability to effectively interact and communicate with a varied population of students and education professionals.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing and to prepare and deliver public presentations.
Knowledge of current software applications.

Desired Qualifications

Advising, recruitment admissions or related experience.
Knowledge of DMACC educational and student services procedures and practices.
Strong organizational skills.
Experience within an education institution.

Work Schedule

To be determined.

Posting Date

Posting Date 10/28/2026

Deadline for Submitting Applications

Open Until Filled Yes

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