What are the responsibilities and job description for the Perkins Grant Coordinator position at BRCC?
Work type: Staff Full-Time
Location: Baton Rouge, LA
Categories: Grant Adminstration
College: BRCC
Department: Academic & Student Affairs
Sub department: Academic Initiatives
Type of Appointment: Full time - Regular - Grant
This full-time position provides leadership in advancing college and career transitions within the assigned Louisiana Community and Technical College System (LCTCS) region. The role supports collaboration among secondary and postsecondary stakeholders to strengthen career pathways, dual enrollment and articulation, professional development, and career awareness initiatives. It further promotes alignment with the Perkins State Plan and other statewide efforts that connect education and workforce development, including active engagement with business and industry partners.
Duties and Responsibilities:
This position is responsible for managing and coordinating both the Basic and Career and College Transition (CCT) Perkins grants, ensuring compliance with all applicable federal, state, and institutional regulations. The role also oversees the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of career-related activities, processes, and pathways for Perkins-eligible students, ensuring that all efforts align with the unit’s objectives, the College’s mission, and broader institutional strategic goals. To accomplish these objectives, the position will:
25% Provide strategic leadership in college and career transitions by fostering collaboration and aligning regional goals and objectives among stakeholders and partners.
10% Coordinate the preparation of the Local Application Plan (LAP) in collaboration with regional and BRCC partners, ensuring timely and compliant submission to the LCTCS office.
15% Develop and manage budgets, process fiscal documentation, and complete required financial reports to ensure proper stewardship of Perkins funds.
10% Lead career pathway development efforts by convening secondary, postsecondary, and industry stakeholders to complete pathway templates and strengthen program alignment.
5% Collaborate with high school partners to identify and expand dual enrollment opportunities for Career and Technical Education (CTE) courses.
10% Partner with the Executive Director of Academic Partnerships and Strategic Initiatives to support the effective implementation and quality of CTE dual enrollment courses.
10% Represent BRCC at Perkins-related meetings, workshops, and statewide functions.
10% Meet bi-weekly with the Perkins Career Advisor to monitor progress and ensure effective execution of LAP activities.
5% Perform other related duties as assigned to support Perkins program operations and student success.
Required Education: Master's degree in business, education, or a related field is required
Required Experience: 3 years of higher education experience and related experience in grant writing and management
- Strong ability to communicate clearly and professionally, both in writing and orally, with internal and external partners, including secondary and postsecondary institutions, state agencies, and industry representatives.
- Proven capacity to work independently and exercise sound judgment, functioning as a self-starter while managing complex projects with minimal supervision.
- Ability to analyze data, interpret policy, and prepare reports that inform decision-making and ensure compliance with federal and state grant requirements.
- Skilled in collaboration and relationship building, fostering partnerships that advance career and technical education pathways and student success.
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Benefits: As a member of the Louisiana Community and Technical College System, BRCC has an attractive benefits package with a wide variety of benefit options. Benefits offered include retirement, multiple medical insurance options, supplemental insurances (dental, term life, disability, accident, vision, etc.), Tax Saver Flexible Benefits Plan (saves tax dollars on some child care and medical expenses), holidays (14 per year, typically includes longer break at Christmas), generous annual (vacation) and sick leave benefits and Employee Assistance Program. Specific benefits depend on job category, percent effort and length of employment.
Passing pre-employment criminal background screen is required as a condition of employment. BRCC is an equal opportunity/equal access employer. BRCC is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) agency that supports improved employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities.
Advertised: 30 Oct 2025 Central Daylight Time
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