STEAM Grant Coordinator (Grant-funded)

Enterprise State Community College; Opelika (AL); On-site; USD 41,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern Union State Community College seeks a STEAM Grant Coordinator to recruit and promote the Technical Division’s programs and work-based learning initiatives. This role supports faculty with student retention and graduate placement and maintains required documentation for grant compliance.

The grant-funded position reports to the Director of Workforce Development and carries Alabama’s E3 salary schedule with a range of $41,349–$66,218.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree from an Accredited Institution.
• 2 years experience in one of the following: working with student services, teaching, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Primary coordination of all STEAM Initiatives and Technical Division outreach initiatives and Skills for Success trainings.
• Lead the coordination and host STEAM camps for potential students (STEAM camps, Manufacturing Day, Career Connections Expo, Open Houses).
• Organize and conduct industry connection events or career day activities for students in credit and non‑credit programs.
• Assist students, counselors and advisors with career assessment and STEAM career exploration activities.

Education

Bachelor's Degree from an Accredited Institution

2 years experience in student services/teaching/related field

Job description

The STEAM Grant Coordinator will report to the Director of Workforce Development. The STEAM Grant Coordinator is responsible for the recruiting and promoting the Technical Division’s programs and work-based learning programs as well as representing and promoting career awareness programs throughout the College’s service area. In addition, the employee assists Technical Division faculty with student retention and placement of graduates. The STEAM Grant Coordinator submits Skills for Success course requests, plans lab day activities, and submits and maintains all required documentation.

Salary: Appropriate placement on the Alabama Community College System Salary Schedule E3: (Salary range: $41,349 - $66,218)

THIS IS A GRANT FUNDED POSITION. Continued employment is contingent upon funding from the grant. In accordance with the provisions of the Students First Act, ACT 2011-270, non-probationary status is not attainable by virtue of employment in this position, the funding and duration of which are finite.

Benefits: Full-time employees are entitled to the College’s benefit package to include: PEEHIP, retirement, leave (annual, sick, and personal), etc.

• PrimarycoordinationofallSTEAM InitiativesandTechnicalDivisionoutreach Initiatives and Skills for Success trainings.
• Lead the coordination and host STEAM camps for potential studentsi.e.STEAMcamps,ManufacturingDay,Career Connections Expo,OpenHouses, etc.
• Organize and conduct industry connection events or career day activities for students in both credit and non-credit programs.
• Assiststudents,counselorsandadvisorswithcareerassessmentandSTEAM Career explorationactivities.
• Primary coordinator of company tours and CIM visits for the purposes of recruiting STEAM/Technical Division students for education, full-timeemployment andinternships.
• Scheduleandhostindustry,andcollegetoursforSTEAM/TechnicalDivision students.
• Tracking of recruiting activities and events for STEAM students including student contactinformation.
• Promotion of SUSCC STEAM-related/Technical scholarship opportunities with high school counselors/career coaches, students and parents.
• Develop and nurture relationships with local high schoolrepresentatives.
• Travel to service area schools and training sessions asrequired.
• Evaluate program outcomes and develop a plan fornecessary improvements.
• Maintain accurate records and provide reports as directed by the Director of Workforce Development.
• Lead employer connections
• Assist in implementing college policies, objectives, and functions inaccordance with College philosophy andprocedures.
• Maintain appropriate workhours and professional dress.
• Adhere to prescribed policies of the College and the Alabama Community CollegeSystem.
• PerformotherprofessionaldutiesasassignedbythePresident,DeanofTechnical Education and Workforce Development or the Director of Workforce Development

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's Degree from an Accredited Institution.
• 2 years experience in one of the following: working with student services, teaching, or related field

In accordance with the Alabama Community College System policy and guidelines, the applicant chosen for employment will be required to sign a consent form. Employment will be contingent upon the receipt of a clearance notification from the criminal background check. Southern Union also participates in E-verify.

It is the policy of the Alabama Community College System, including all postsecondary community and technical colleges under the control of the Alabama Community College System Board of Trustees, that no employee or applicant for employment or promotion, on the basis of any impermissible criterion or characteristic including, without limitation, race, color, national origin, religion, marital status, disability, sex, age, or any other protected class as defined by federal or state law, shall be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program, activity, or employment.

Southern Union State Community College is an equal-opportunity employer. Southern Union State Community College will make reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled applicants or employees. Applicants must adhere to the College’s prescribed interview schedule and travel at their own expense. The College reserves the right to withdraw this job announcement at any time prior to the awarding.

More than one position in the same job classification may be filled from the applicants for this position should another vacancy occur during the search process.