What are the responsibilities and job description for the Administrative Coordinator of Instructional Programs position at Danville Community College?
This is a face-to-face position.
Danville Community College developed from two institutions, Danville Technical Institute and the Danville Division of Virginia Polytechnic Institute opened in 1936 as Danville Textile School, becoming Danville Technical Institute just after World War II. The Danville Division of Virginia Polytechnic Institute first began as an engineering division in 1946 and was later expanded to include the first two years of course work for all engineering, business administration, liberal arts, and science majors. Beginning in the summer of 1966, all programs taught by Danville Technical Institute were brought under the Virginia Department of Community Colleges. Effective July 1, 1968, the Danville Division of Virginia Polytechnic Institute merged with the existing community college providing the comprehensive programs now offered.
This Administrative Coordinator for Instructional Programs will oversee and work in conjunction with Division Academic Deans and base school leadership, as well as full-time lead faculty, adjuncts, and dual enrollment faculty to coordinate dual enrollment and adjunct course observations and facility compliance. This role will be responsible for assisting the deans with scheduling and tracking evaluations. This position will be responsible for managing and maintaining faculty qualifications files, ensuring completeness and accuracy. This role will assist faculty with assessment coordination, ensuring they meet deadlines and report accurate data.
The Administrative Coordinator for Instructional Programs will work in conjunction with Division Administrative Assistants to ensure compliance related to purchasing, event planning, and all other deadlines associated with Division and institutional needs. This position will work directly with division deans and the Vice President of Academic Affairs and Student Services on strategic scheduling initiatives, faculty overloads, course cancellations, credit for prior learning, and other division efforts.
The position will also support the divisions with hiring initiatives and processes, represent programs at various outreach events, assist with Public Relations and Marketing efforts associated with the various programs and divisions, and coordinate with Enrollment Services, Advising Services, and Division Academic Deans on specific tasks assigned. Additionally, the Administrative Coordinator will in collect, maintain, and report data in an accurate and timely manner. The Administrative coordinator will be expected to attend and provide support for on and off-campus activities and college events.
May be required to perform other duties as assigned. May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.
- Advanced knowledge, training, and/or experience in a related field.
- Experience in higher education.
- Proficient in integrated software systems (e.g., PeopleSoft) with intermediate to advanced computer skills, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Skilled in generating reports, editing spreadsheets, and entering/managing data effectively.
- Strong organizational, interpersonal, and professional communication skills, both oral and written.
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with faculty/staff, administration, and community members.
- Proven ability to be self-motivated, diligent, and proactively contribute to the college experience.
- Demonstrated ability to deliver high-quality customer service and interact professionally with individuals from diverse racial, ethnic, economic, and age groups.
- Desire and capacity to learn and grow as professional needs arise.
- Experience in creating and maintaining schedules.
- Personal integrity, honesty, and the ability to maintain confidentiality.
- Proven ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a highly visible environment.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively both independently as well as collaboratively as a part of a goal-oriented team.
- Understanding of the mission, goals, and objectives of a community college.
- Knowledge and experience with using PeopleSoft.
- Experience working an office environment.
- Extensive knowledge and experience with Microsoft Office applications.
- Experience working in a community college setting.
- Demonstrated success working with faculty.
The selected candidate’s offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background investigation, which may include: fingerprint checks, local agency checks, employment verification, verification of education, credit checks (relevant to employment). Additionally, selected candidates may be required to complete the Commonwealth’s Statement of Economic Interest. For more information, please follow this link: http://ethics.dls.virginia.gov/
VCCS uses E-Verify to check employee eligibility to work in the United States. You will be required to complete an I-9 form and provide documentation of your identity for employment purposes.
Salary : $65,000 - $70,000