Education Program Coordinator

JOB TITLE: Education Program Coordinator 

CLASSIFICATION: ​Full-time, Exempt

COMPENSATION: $57,500 

PRIORITY DEADLINE:  

DIVISION: Academics and Workforce Development 

DEPARTMENT: Education 

REPORTS TO: Director of Applied Studies 

SUPERVISES: None

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:   

• Child Development Associate credential or bachelor’s degree in education 

• 3 years teaching experience in childcare or PreK-12 education 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:  

• Master’s degree in education 

• Pennsylvania teaching certification in 1 or more areas 

• 2 years administrative experience in childcare or PreK-12 education 

• 1 years of grant writing experience 

• 1 years of experience in higher education teaching or administration 

POSITION SUMMARY:   

The Education Program Coordinator will manage cohort-based programs in Education Studies, Early Childhood Education, and Child Development Associate Preparation. Responsibilities include recruiting, enrolling, handling logistics, collaborating with workforce development, securing program funding, managing professional development hours, teaching courses, and maintaining relationships with stakeholders in education and government.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 

• The Education Program Coordinator will work with the Directors of Applied Studies and Workforce Development to: 

• Recruit, enroll, and manage logistics necessary for the facilitation of cohort-based programs in Education Studies, Early Childhood Education, and Child Development Associate Preparation; 

• Collaborate directly with workforce development to address logistical tasks for Child Development Associate Preparation programming 

• Collaborate with external partners and granting agencies to secure program funding;  

• Manage logging of professional development hours for students as required in the PA PD Registry and Act 48 PERMS Systems; and 

• Teach courses in Education programs as needed to maintain a full-time workload.  

• Maintain collaborative relationships with external stakeholders in childcare, PreK-12 education, higher education, and associated government offices. 

ADDITIONAL ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: 

• Consistent access to a vehicle and/or reliable means to get to work on time every workday 

CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS: 

Must be able to obtain the following clearances and training: 

• PA Child Abuse History Clearance 

• Pennsylvania Access To Criminal History Record Check 

• Federal Criminal History Background Check 

• Training Certificate - Mandated and Permissive Reporting in Pennsylvania 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: 

The physical and mental demands described are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation(s) may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

• Ability to communicate in written and spoken English  

• Ability to read, comprehend, and recall instructions and guidelines  

• Ability to analyze, synthesize, and evaluate information  

WORKING CONDITIONS/WORK SCHEDULE: 

• Office Location: To be determined - within NPRC’s multi-county region.  For more information visit our website:  regionalcollegepa.org. 

• Office assignment contingent upon business need 

• Work hours: 8:30 am to 5:00 pm, Monday thru Thursday, and 8:30 am to 4:30 pm Friday 

• This position requires work hour flexibility and varied hours, including evenings and weekends 

• Notwithstanding the office hours, full-time salaried employees are expected to work 40 hours weekly 

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS: 

• This position may require occasional travel to, or throughout, NPRC’s multi-county service region to meet with students, colleagues, or others. See http://regionalcollegepa.org for information concerning instructional locations 

OTHER DUTIES: 

• Perform other duties as assigned 

• Campus Security Authority (CSA) (if applicable) 

Northern Pennsylvania Regional College (NPRC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. NPRC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry or place of birth, sex, gender identity or expression, perceived gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, use of a service animal due to disability, marital status, familial status, genetic information, veteran status, age, or other classification protected by applicable law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.

Salary : $57,500