Program Counselor - Built Environment (Grant-Funded)

Sinclair Community College; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition waiver for you & family

Generous retirement benefits (OPERS)

Extensive leave & holidays

Health benefits package

Life insurance & long-term disability

Job summary

Sinclair Community College’s Built Environment Department seeks a Program Counselor for a grant-funded project centered on Remote Sensing Technology for the Built Environment. The role requires coordinating outreach events, engaging partners, and managing project activities.

The salary begins at $59,661.00 and is commensurate with education and experience. This on-site position is located at the Main Campus in Dayton, OH and reflects NSF grant-supported work with opportunities for professional

Qualifications

• Minimum of an associate’s degree in a related field required; bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred.
• FAA license to piloting unmanned aerial device required or ability to obtain.
• Ability to engage one-on-one or with groups to promote project objectives.
• Demonstrated project management skills including budget management, scheduling, and coordination with partners.

Responsibilities

• Identify, schedule, and attend outreach events to build awareness of the project program and training pathways.
• Coordinate with the project Co-PI to complete activities.
• Foster and maintain relationships with industry, educational, and community partners to promote career and educational pathways in the Built Environment.
• Manage the project budget, prepare reports, and coordinate purchasing with the project Co-PI.
• Produce engagement activities, summer camps and presentation materials for outreach.
• Coordinate and attend Built Environment collaboration activities with local high schools and career technology centers.
• Support and help manage data collection and reporting.

Skills

Budget management

Project coordination

Outreach & engagement

Stakeholder relationships

Drone operation

Communication

Education

Associate degree

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Drone operation

Job description

Position Information

Position Information (Default Section)

Job Title

Program Counselor - Built Environment (Grant-Funded)

Location

Main Campus - Dayton, OH

Job Number

05572

Department

Science, Mathematics and Engineering

Job Category

Professional

Job Type

Full-Time

Status

Grant Funded

Job Open Date

10/14/2026

Resume Review Date

10/29/2026

Closing Date

10/28/2026

Open Until Filled

No

Position Summary

The Sinclair Built Environment Department provides excellenteducation for students entering a variety of built environmentprofessions or seeking transfer to a related baccalaureate degreeprogram. With a vision to be the recognized leader in educatingbuilt environment professionals, the department connects students,practitioners, allied professions, and the public.

Sinclair was awarded an NSF grant for the three-year projectRemote Sensing Technology for the Built Environment. Theproject includes the development of new curricula and certificationprograms, advanced drone operations training, industry engagement,outreach to prospective students, and the management of studentinterns. These activities will require significant coordination andoversight.

This position is grant funded and contingent upon the fundsassociated with the respective grants.

The salary for this position begins at $59,661.00 and iscommensurate with education and experience.

Why you’ll love Sinclair:

• Tuition Waiver for You and Your Family: Employees andeligible dependents can take advantage of tuition-free access toSinclair courses and programs.
• Generous Retirement Benefits: Build your future throughparticipation in OPERS, including a 14% employer contribution.
• Exceptional Time Off: Enjoy more than four weeks ofvacation and personal leave, more than three weeks of sick leaveannually, and 14 paid holidays each year.
• Health Benefits That Work for You: Choose fromcompetitive medical, dental, and vision plans designed to supportyou and your family’s health and well-being.
• Peace of Mind for the Future: Full-time employeesreceive employer-paid life insurance and long-term disabilitycoverage.
• Professional Growth Opportunities: Continue youreducation and career development with tuition reimbursement andongoing professional development support.
• Work-Life Balance and Wellness: Access programs,resources, and events that support your personal well-being andprofessional success.

*SCC has the right to revise this position description at anytime. This position description does not represent in any way a contract of employment.

Principal Accountabilities

• Identify, schedule, and attend various outreach events to buildawareness of the project program, and potential education andtraining pathways
  • Coordinate and collaborate with the project Co-PI to completethese activities
• Foster and maintain relationships with industry, educational,and community partners to increase awareness of career andeducational pathways in the Built Environment, emphasizingtechnical preparedness in remote sensing technologies
• Manage the project budget, prepare reports, and coordinatepurchasing in collaboration with the project Co-PI
• Produce engagement activities, summer camps and presentationmaterials for outreach effort
• Coordinate, schedule, and attend Built Environmentcollaboration activities with local high schools and careertechnology centers
• Support and help manage data collection and reporting

Requirements

• Minimum of an associate’s degree in a related field required;bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred
• Must obtain an FAA license to pilot an unmanned aerial device(drone)Knowledgeable, or willing to learn about remote sensing andsurveying techniques as related to project objectives required
• Comfortable engaging one-on-one or with groups to promote theproject objectives, recruit partners, recruit students, etc.required
• Demonstrated project management skills, including budgetmanagement, scheduling, coordination, and collaboration withpartners required
• Passion for improving the Built Environment, especially throughstudent development and career enhancement required
• Must meet Sinclair requirements to drive a college-ownedvehicle

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Do you have a minimum of an associate's degree in a relatedfield?
   • Yes
   • No
2. * Do you have the ability to obtain an FAA license to pilot anunmanned aerial device?
   • Yes
   • No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter