Program Specialist - K-12 Partnerships

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Program Specialist - K-12 Partnerships

Salary

$51,390.00 Annually

Location

Cedar Rapids, IA

Job Type

Full-Time Board-Approved

Job Number

02224

Division

Academic Affairs

Department

K-12 Partnerships

Opening Date

09/10/2024

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JOB GOAL:

To advance the college’s mission, vision, principles, values and strategic initiatives through continuous improvement decisions.

GENERAL JOB SUMMARY:

The Program Specialist will work in a team environment to provide technical and administrative support to the K-12 Partnership department programs and staff, including the Executive Dean. The Program Specialist will need to be a knowledge expert of the K12 Partnerships: College Credit in High School (CCHS), Vocational Individualized Training and Learning Services (VITAL) and Workplace Learning Connection (WLC). This individual must be able to communicate well, work effectively as a team member, prioritize tasks, and independently solve problems. Must maintain confidentiality, be positive and helpful under pressure and demonstrate a high degree of flexibility. A degree of independent judgment and cooperation with other college employees and departments is essential.

The typical work schedule for this position will be Monday through Friday from 8 am to 5 pm.

UNIVERSAL CORE COMPETENCIES:

• Advocate for Continual Improvement- empowering each other to identify opportunities for excellence.

• Collaborate with Mutual Accountability- working together with a willingness to take ownership and account for our actions.

• Champion Service- anticipating needs and create a welcoming, diverse, and inclusive environment.

• Perseverance- commitment to excellence even in the face of adversity or delay in achieving success.

• Lead- regardless of title, through positive influence.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Screen, direct, and respond to inquiries from internal and external visitors, phone calls, email, etc.

• Assist in communication and resolution of problems with program and operational staff, as well as internal and external partners.

• Manage and maintain program administrator schedules, appointments and travel, arrange and coordinate meetings and events.

• Produce, edit, and compile reports, correspondence, communications, presentations and other documents.

• Support concurrent enrollment operations and projects.

• Provide administrative support for VITAL program.

• Coordinate and assist with K12 partnerships event planning (e.g. professional development, departmental meetings, retreats.)

• Assist with out of district registration and communication process for the CCHS alternative concurrent enrollment program.

• Manage department purchasing including the creation of purchase orders as needed.

• Assist with coordinating special stipends as needed.

• Serve as Point of Contact (POC) for department for a variety of technical platforms including KIN site, Web Directory, etc.

• Assist in addition of new faculty and staff, including submission of New Employee Form, and entries in Colleague, the Online Directory, etc.

• Participate in college-wide meetings and committees.

• Assist with the creation and management of K-12 Partnership contracts.

• Maintain compliance with required trainings as designated by supervisor

• Perform other related work duties as assigned.

PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS:

• Represent the college in the most positive manner with prospective, former and current students, faculty and the community we serve.

• Assume responsibility; deal effectively with problems, and exercise independent judgment when making decisions.

• Possess excellent organization skills.

• Work effectively in a team environment.

• Work with colleagues to improve departmental and college processes.

• Communicate orally and in writing with diplomacy, clarity and effectiveness.

• Possess strong interpersonal skills.

• Plan, organize and implement initiatives through collaboration, initiative, and self-direction.

• Maintain a very high level of confidentiality.

• Demonstrate highest level of personal and professional integrity.

The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the essential job duties/responsibilities and performance expectations of the job, which should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES WITH/WITHOUT REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION:

Position involves working in an office setting. Occasional (10-33%) standing, pushing, pulling and grasping. Frequent (34-66%) reaching and viewing a computer and other types of close visual work. Constant (67-100%) sitting, walking, repetitive motion, talking and hearing.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associate’s Degree

• Computer skills, knowledge of standard computer software and office equipment required.

LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, OR REGISTRATIONS REQUIRED:

• Valid driver’s license

PREFERREDQUALIFICATIONS, LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, OR REGISTRATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree plus 1-3 years’ experience preferred

• Experience in an educational setting highly desired

EEO AA/STATEMENT:

It is the policy of Kirkwood Community College not to discriminate in its programs, activities, or employment on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, creed, religion, and actual or potential family, parental or marital status. If you have questions or complaints related to compliance with this policy, please contact the Vice President, Human Resources and Institutional Effectiveness, 6301 Kirkwood Blvd. SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404,319-398-5572, equity@kirkwood.edu, or the Director of the Office for Civil Rights U.S. Department of Education, John C. Kluczynski Federal Building, 230 S. Dearborn Street, 37th Floor, Chicago, IL 60604-7204, Telephone:(312) 730-1560 Facsimile: (312) 730-1576, TDD 800-877-8339 Email: OCR.Chicago@ed.gov.

WHY KIRKWOOD:

Kirkwood Community College prides itself on fostering a diverse workforce and values unique perspectives throughout its campus community. The college is a convenient, innovative, visionary educational leader striving to remain affordable and accessible. With more than 140 majors and programs, Kirkwood boasts 16,000 annual college-credit students while maintaining one of the lowest tuitions in the state. All degree-seeking students are eligible for federal financial aid and the college offers more than $3 million in scholarships each year to students from all walks of life.

Review of applications will continue until the position is filled.

Kirkwood offers a wide range of employee benefits. Read more about them here (http://www.kirkwood.edu/humanres/employees/benefits) !

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Kirkwood Community College

Address

6301 Kirkwood Blvd SW

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, 52404

Phone

319-398-5572

Website

http://www.kirkwood.edu