Program Support Coordinator - FAME

This posting is for a grant funded full-time, unclassified, in-person, on-site staff position for our Bossier campus.

In order to be considered for employment, applicant must attach the required documentation to the application or mail to: BPCC, Attn. HR, 6220 E. Texas St., Bossier City, LA 71111.

Required documentation includes college transcripts and three (3) letters of recommendation for employment. If employed by Bossier Parish Community College, official transcripts must be provided.

Any questions regarding this posting may be directed to [email protected] or 318-678-6040.

Bossier Parish Community College is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. bpcc.edu

• Bachelor Degree in Education, Political Science, Human Resources, Psychology, Sociology, or similar field.
• Prior experience in project management or economic development management is required.
• Experience in higher education is required.
• Requires excellent written and oral communication skills to interact with faculty, staff, and current and prospective students.
• Ability to interact with employers, workforce entities, and economic development entities.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule to work with faculty and students taking evening classes.
• Valid Driver’s license.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:

• Knowledge of the hiring requirements of companies related to education, experience, personal characteristics, criminal or drug-use background, long-term unemployment, and job stability.
• Knowledge of technical program job placement.
• Knowledge of job perceptions for students in the programs.
• Knowledge of requirements for soft skills, hard skills, and work theory requirements for technical positions.
• Ability to compile and study occupational, educational, and economic information to aid students and employers in making and carrying out educational goals and objectives.
• Ability to design and prepare reports and presentations.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must have use of sensory skills in order to effectively communicate and interact with other employees and the public through the use of the telephone and personal contact as normally defined by the ability to see, read, talk, hear and handle or feel objects and controls.
• Must have physical capability to effectively use and operate various items of office equipment such as, but not limited to, personal computer, calculator, copier, and fax machine.
• Ability to occasionally lift or carry up to 25 pounds.
• Must be capable of standing and walking for 70% or more of time.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This position supports the programs within the Technology, Engineering and Mathematics department through collaborative efforts with employees, students and businesses. This individual would develop relationships with employers, students and colleagues to grow student enrollment within department programs.

• Performs functions on campus, including:

• Collaborate with college personnel, staff, faculty, and program directors to aid in terms of recruitment, retention, job placement, and student success.

• Develop and facilitate orientations, seminars, and workshops designed to familiarize employers, faculty, and staff with educational, transfer, and career opportunities in the industrial technology, welding, engineering, construction, oil and gas, and quality disciplines.

• Communicate information to individuals, groups, and faculty.

• Interpret and apply the policies and procedures of the college.

• Interact with and motivate others.

• Maintain records and prepare reports.

• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.

• Performs functions off campus, including:

• Develop relationships with local school systems and technical institutions.

• Develop relationships with other referring and recommending organizations.

• Meet with and develop relationships with local and regional workforce and industry boards.

• Develop relationships with employers, employer organizations, and job referring agencies.

• Develop relationships with other referring and recommending organizations.

• Organize and attend off-campus recruiting functions.

• Supports the Division

• Assist program directors in the areas of industrial technology, welding, engineering, construction, oil and gas, and quality disciplines.

• Recruit students into programs

• Assist program directors in planning advisory board meetings and meetings related to programs.

• Assist program directors and faculty in aligning curriculum to employer requirements.