Part-Time POWER Grant Coordinator (Temporary, Grant Funded) (2)
Part-time Administrator (Level 14)
Hourly Range: $26.75 - $30.00 (hourly rate is commensurate on experience)
Reports to: Director, Wellness Center
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
This position will be open until filled. Review of applications will take place after Sunday, August 17th.
This position is contingent upon grant funding. The end date for the grant is June 30, 2026, with potential renewal for additional years.
This position requires the candidate to obtain the PA Child Abuse, PA State Police, and FBI Fingerprinting clearances, prior to their start date
These positions are part-time, 25 hours per week and College wide. The primary location is the Blue Bell campus but will be expected to report to the Pottstown campus once weekly. Must be available to work day, and some evening and weekend hours for special events.
This position has been approved for a flexible work option arrangement. Flexible work options can be ended at any time by the College, Cabinet, and/or supervisors based on employee performance and/or as institutional needs change.
Basic Purpose:
The Partnership on Work Enrichment and Readiness (POWER) Coordinator is responsible for coordinating POWER cohort activities during the fall and spring semesters, and for recruiting students throughout the academic year. POWER is a cohort-based semester long program that connects students in mental health and substance use disorder recovery to campus life, helping develop educational/career potential. The Coordinator’s role includes supporting POWER students’ success in their POWER cohort and following their academic progress for 4-6 months after they have completed POWER. The Coordinator works with each student to develop a realistic educational plan based on their needs and educational ability The Coordinator handles internal and external outreach for the POWER Program, connecting with agencies, schools and other organizations to build awareness about the POWER Program and secure prospective participants. The Coordinator is supported by the POWER team and Director in order to ensure the smooth running of the POWER program. The POWER coordinator will be expected to report to the Pottstown campus once weekly, but the primary office is at the Blue Bell campus. The position is fully grant funded.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Responsible for coordinating the POWER cohort activities in the fall and spring semesters
- Create written student educational/career plans for every power student and support students in achieving their goals through regular check ins and referrals to College student support programs and community resources.
- Responsible for student attendance tracking, note tracking, and POWER-related assessments and surveys.
- Coordinate entry into POWER cohort through correspondence with students and advocates of their choosing (parents, partners, case managers).
- Offer guidance and referral to students as necessary to include course selection, career assessment and/or planning, decision-making, education planning, etc.
- Coordinate POWER offerings, including the FYE course (2x/week), wellness education (1x/week), and career and computer literacy (1x/week).
- Develop, facilitate, and update wellness and career/computer literacy schedules each semester. Coordinate regular and guest speakers for wellness and career/computer literacy.
- Lead marketing/outreach efforts to meet enrollment/registration numbers; work with Marketing team, Admissions team, and Director to strategically outreach to College and community departments.
- Attend community and/or government meetings to increase awareness of the program.
- Assist Director with duties as needed
ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:
1. Education/Training/Work Experience:
- Bachelor’s Degree in education, human services, social work, psychology, public health or related fields plus at least 2-3 years’ experience is required.
- A minimum of two years experience working with vulnerable populations.
- Demonstrated success in mentoring and/or coaching students, clients, etc.
- Practices compassion and empathy for those in substance use recovery and/or facing mental illness.
- Excellent communication and planning skills to encourage students to meet their goals.
- Ability to use online software to track students and enter notes.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills are required.
2. Specialized Knowledge & Skills:
- An understanding of, and sensitivity to, the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural and ethnic
- Backgrounds of community college staff and students in general and the POWER Program population in particular
- Background in human services, counseling, and/or student advising is helpful.
Montgomery County Community College is committed to assuring equal opportunity to all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, religious creed, sex, ancestry, national origin, age, affectional or sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, gender presentation, veteran’s status, marital status or disability in its educational programs, activities, or employment practices as required by Title IX of the Educational Amendment of 1972, section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and other applicable statutes.
Inquiries concerning Title IX relating to equal opportunity on the basis of sex should be referred to: Title IX Coordinator, Mikiba W. Morehead, Ed.D., TNG, LLC, at [email protected].
All other equal opportunity inquiries, including those based upon disability, should be referred to: The Director of Equity, Diversity & Belonging, at [email protected] or 215-619-7383.
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