Perkins Grant & Work-Based Learning Assistant

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

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.