Academic Program Specialist

Position Title : Academic Program Specialist

Department : Industry & Community Development (ICD)

Division : Workforce Development (WOD)

Employee Status : Full-time

Business Hours : Monday - Friday, 8 am - 5 pm (May be required to work some evenings and weekends)

Type : Professional Staff Association (PSA)

Grade : N

Salary : $61,-$62, annually

FLSA : Exempt

Reporting Relationship

Reports to : Dean of Career Technical Education.

Supervision Exercised : Functional supervision may be exercised over faculty and staff for assigned areas.

Job Summary

Under the direction of the Dean, provide support in project planning and implementation. Responsible for establishing project goals and ensuring the project is completed according to schedule. Fosters collaborative working relationships with internal and external counterparts to communicate and coordinate initiatives that support College and instructional goals.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Related duties may be assigned.

1. Represent and promote implementation of the College’s core values and strategic initiatives.

2. Work with assigned Dean to actively investigate and develop new programs and courses.

3. Collaborate with faculty in the development of new curriculum.

4. Collaborate with the Dean and the Director of Marketing to plan division-based marketing initiatives.

5. Collaborate with the Dean and Administrative Coordinator in the Workforce Development Department to enhance pathways from non-credit to credit programs

6. Develop and / or modify project plans related to the academic success of RVC’s students, and track progress of the plans.

7. Support assigned Dean and their Vice President in investigating and developing alternative funding sources, including grant proposals.

8. Represent the College and division interests by participation with appropriate external committees and activities (local, regional, and national).

9. Work collaboratively with Academic Affairs leadership, including participation in Academic Affairs professional development initiatives and planning councils.

10. Ensure that procedures and actions taken are consistent with the faculty association’s Collective Bargaining Agreement.

11. Maintain documentation of meetings and project details.

12. Prepare progress reports for each project to which you are assigned.

13. Create progress presentations for senior management.

14. Maintain confidentiality of student records, personnel files, and other sensitive information.

15. Regular attendance is expected.

16. Using tact and courtesy, the ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with persons contacted in the course of work.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and / or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree required. Master’s degree preferred.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Attributes

1. Ability to gather, analyze and evaluate a variety of data.

2. Outstanding oral and written communication skills that demonstrate an ability to produce information that is understandable to others.

3. Strong organizational skills.

4. Excellent computer skills in Microsoft Office, specifically Outlook and Excel, including, online research resources, and databases and spreadsheets.

5. Must possess a current and valid driver license and must be able to travel to community locations.

6. Must possess the ability to effectively interact with various College and community members and have experience working with diverse community stakeholders.

7. Using tact and courtesy, must have the ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with persons contacted in the course of work.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in an office setting.

Physical Demands

Physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job :

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands and fingers to handle, feel, or operate objects, tools or controls, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to stand, talk and hear.

Salary : $61 - $62