Program Services Coordinator, Opportunity Youth (Grant Funded)

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Weekly Work Hours

40

Compensation Range

N04-PT

Hourly Rate

$26.22 Hourly

FLSA

United States of America (Non-Exempt)

Position Type

Staff

POSITION SUMMARY

Responsible for developing a comprehensive student services program by coordinating programs involving recruitment, enrollment, course planning, implementation of activities, seminars and other events presented for student and participants.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of federal, state and community funding sources and mechanisms

• Ability to analyze and interpret financial data and prepare financial reports, statements and/or projections.

• Ability to develop and produce grants and other proposals.

• Ability to determine informational needs, to collect and analyze information, and to devise and develop statistical analyses and reports.

• Demonstrated skill level in the use of personal computers and related software applications.

• Establish and maintain working relationships within the Dallas College network and external constituents to ensure deadlines are met.

• Able to act as a liaison between the college location and external groups, businesses, schools, and universities, which requires the ability to refine, advance, and promote the support servicesfor the specific grant program.

• Ability to provide technical advice and information to faculty and staff in area of expertise.

• Must be able to interpret complex regulations and requirements.

• Demonstrate managerial skill that is responsible for providing a link between the specific grant program and Dallas College individuals and groups.

• Oral and written communication skills in order to support interaction with individuals from varying backgrounds.

• Strong knowledge and experience providing effective customer service.

• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to create strong professional relationships with colleagues, staff and clients.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for the planning, coordination and implementation of programs utilizing a variety of resources provided by Dallas College, community organizations, and other colleges, universities and related organizations to support current and potential program participants.

• Designs, directs, schedules, trains and offers seminars/workshops regarding college access, college success, financial aid, financial literacy, career exploration and test preparation.

• Researches and compiles statistical, narrative, financial, and demographic data for regular and special reports to track program participation, recruitment effectiveness, student follow-up, retention and transfer rates, etc., related to an assigned student population caseload.

• Adheres to strict student confidentiality guidelines, district policies and procedures.

• Builds and maintain collaborative working relationships with internal/external stakeholders and constituents within the Dallas College community network to promote student success programs, events, activities and initiatives.

• Serves as liaison between student program participants and various instructional and student services departments focused on increasing post-secondary success and completion.

• Participates in recruitment activities, registration, drop/add/withdrawal functions, and coordinates new student orientations and/or orientations as they relate to the department’s purpose and services provided.

• Coordinates and provides program introduction meetings, workshops and/or seminars which include developing associated material to promote and inform as they relate to the specific student population served.

• Coordinates event logistics and evaluations.

• Makes presentations to small and large groups as a program and college representative utilizing excellent interpersonal, presentation, oral and written communication skills.

• Monitors specific budget allocations, including grant budgets.

• Assists in the solicitation of grant funds to further extend services to the student population served.

• Provides outstanding customer services.

• Completes required Dallas College Professional Development