Job Description :

The Guided Readiness Opportunities for the Workforce and You (GROW-You) Initiative at AIC aims to support students returning to complete certificate and degree programs.

In partnership with the City of Springfield, we have been awarded approximately $270,000 grant to create this innovative program.

GROW-You offers a multitude of support services, including direct financial aid, to bring students back into the educational fold.

Our focus areas include health, education, and public safety. As a Program Coordinator, you will play a pivotal role in reinvigorating our student community, ensuring their success, and contributing to the economic growth of Springfield.

If successful, this program could serve as a model for colleges nationwide.

• Develop and nurture partnerships with community agencies, employers, and educational institutions to support program implementation and participant success
• Oversee program implementation, including curriculum development, delivery, and evaluation, to ensure alignment with goals and objectives.
• Lead recruitment efforts through targeted strategies and multichannel approaches to reach prospective candidates.
• Provide comprehensive support services, including academic advising, financial aid assistance, and career counseling, to guide participants through the enrollment process.
• Facilitate stakeholder engagement and collaboration to align program objectives with community needs and industry trends.
• Establish monitoring mechanisms to track program activities, participant progress, and key performance indicators for continuous improvement.
• Prepare progress reports and final evaluations to communicate program outcomes, insights, and recommendations to stakeholders and partners.
• Other duties as assigned by Dean.

Requirements :

• Required Degree(s) : Bachelor's Degree
• Preferred Degree(s) : Master's Degree
• Required Field of Expertise : Program management experience in higher education
• Preferred Field o f Expertise : Grant Reporting

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

Writes clearly and persuasively; effective oral and written communication with all stakeholders, funding agencies, or agents;

administrators, faculty, and staff.

• Ability to collect, synthesize, and analyze data about the institution and its impact. Ability to understand, create, and manage budgets and fund accounting.
• Must be able to work in a diverse environment with the ability to multi-task and be the project manager on several grants simultaneously.

Must be able to manage multiple deadlines.

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and web search tools is required.
• Ability to represent the college in interacting with community organizations and grow a network of partners is essential.

Benefits

At American International College, we offer competitive benefit options for employees and their families., Medical Plans, Cigna Open Access Plan in-network (HMO), with a Health Reimbursement Arrangement, which covers a portion of your annual health plan deductible.

Cigna Open Access Plan (PPO), with a Health Reimbursement Arrangement, which covers a portion of your annual health plan deductible.

DentalVisionFlexible Spending Accounts (Health Care and Dependent Care)Life and Accident Insurance, Includes employee basic life and AD&D, Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance through Mutual of OmahaLong-term disabilityOptional voluntary benefits through Cigna Supplemental Insurance.

Generous paid time off benefits403(b) retirement plan (TIAA) with generous employer matchTuition benefits, both at American International College and through our Tuition Exchange partners for dependents.

No Charge Employee Assistance Program (EAP)On-campus discounts through dining and the bookstore,

Last updated : 2024-05-09