Job Description
This is a professional/technical position that reports directly to the Program Director. It involves both administrative support responsibilities associated with the program, and instructional responsibilities as appropriate within the program. Work requires the analysis of complex problems, planning of various interrelated activities, and sometimes the coordination of multiple projects or simultaneous functions. Frequently called upon to resolve complex problems within the program where recognized principles may be inadequate to determine a course of action. Regularly required to work cooperatively with other programs and to communicate with other areas, both in and out of the college, in order to meet the needs of students, the community, and the profession
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/DUTIES:

• Assists with the establishment of policies and procedures governing selection and progression of students through the program.
• Assists with creating promotional materials used to attract students into the program.
• Assists with student admission to the program.
• Assists with the development of curriculum to ensure integration of skills throughout the program.
• Assists in assembling and compiling all materials required for accreditation of the program.
• Assists in disseminating the above information to the appropriate recipients at the College (administrators, counselors and program students) and outside the College (national accrediting body and each clinical affiliate).
• Assists with the assessment of strengths and weaknesses of students.
• Assists with the evaluation of students' readiness for entry into the profession.
• Monitors and oversees flight training functions provided by contracted flight training provider.
• Assists in identifying and managing the adjunct instructors.
• Travels to conferences, meetings, and recruitment functions on behalf of the Aerospace Program.
• Manages flight student enrollment, progress, and completion through flight training course sections.
• Prepares reports as needed.
• Assists with mentorship and management of student clubs and organizations.

Required Skills

• Requires ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with a wide variety of individuals within and outside the department, and frequently with students, faculty and staff of the College. Significant consultation is expected for problems requiring judgment and tact to obtain cooperation or approval of action to be taken.
• Worked under Part 141 for more than 1 year.
• Ability to maintain confidential information.
• Ability to work cooperatively with college personnel.
• Excellent written and oral communications skills.

Salary and Benefits Information

• This position is a level P15 . Please see below for specific salary range.
• We offer an excellent employer-paid benefits package including the following: Medical, Dental, Life, Long-Term Disability, Vacation (except faculty), Holiday and Sick Leave, Retirement (if eligible) and college fee waivers. Other employee-paid, voluntary benefits (vision, short-term disability, etc.) are also available.

Required Education and Credentials

• Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited 4-year college/university.

Preferred Education

• Bachelor's degree in aviation, aerospace, or a related field preferred.
• Master's degree in aviation, aerospace, or a related field preferred.

Preferred Certification/License:

• FAA Certified Flight Instructor (CFI) with instrument (CFII) rating current and 3 years of experience preferred.
• Multi-engine Instructor rating preferred.
• Certification by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) as a Commercial Pilot, Airline Transport Pilot, and/or Flight Instructor is preferred.
• Holding any current and valid class of Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) medical certificate is preferred.

Required Experience

• Three (3) years of professional level, exempt clinical and/or educational experience in the program specialty.
• Eligibility for all required licensures required (if applicable).
• Previous experience as a ground and flight instructor in a Part 141 flight training program preferred.
• Experience working with students in a college setting is preferred.

Submissions that do not include all parts of the following required information will not be considered:

• a resume
• an electronic job application (all sections MUST be completed)

This position will close at 8:00 a.m. on Monday, June 24, 2024.
Important Information

• If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS on how your current benefits will be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida. Your current retirement benefits may be canceled, suspended, or deemed ineligible depending upon the date of your retirement.

• Polk State College participates in E-Verify. Candidates must provide documentation of eligibility to work in the United States. Polk State College does not provide visa sponsorship.

• Polk State College is committed to equal access/equal opportunity in its programs, activities, and employment. For additional information, visit polk.edu/compliance.For questions or concerns, please contact: Lonnie Thompson, Chief of Institutional Compliance & Engagement/Title IX Coordinator; lthompson@polk.edu.
• To request Veteran's Preference, please be sure to upload all necessary documents (DD-214, etc.) to your application.

• Polk State College is a drug-free workplace.

• Polk State College is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants and employees with disabilities. Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case-by-case basis.

• Reference checks, successful completion of a background check, and third-party Education Verification for all stated degrees will be required prior to employment.

• Polk State College does NOT provide relocation assistance for this position.

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