What are the responsibilities and job description for the Perkins Program Facilitator position at Blinn College?
Manages the operations of the Perkins Grant, plans, organizes, and communicates with the Perkins staff, THECB, and Blinn program coordinators. Responsible for implementing a comprehensive recruitment and retention process to identify, enroll, and retain qualified students.
Required Quals Summary
1. Associate degree in related area.
2. Minimum two (2) years of experience working with the Carl D. Perkins Grant.
Special Notes To Applicants
This is a 12 month, benefits-eligible position. Blinn College pays 100% of health insurance for full-time employees, 50% for dependents, and two times your annual salary in life insurance benefits. Optional coverage can begin on your first active duty date. If you would like to review insurance benefits in advance, you can access the New Employee Benefits Guide online, http://www.ers.state.tx.us/New-Employee/Insurance/.
Yearly leave time includes:
Yearly leave time includes:
- 96 hours vacation
- 40 hours discretionary
- 16 hours personal
- 8 hours sick each month.
- Paid leave for college designated holiday’s, spring break, Thanksgiving, and Christmas break (approx. 25 days per year)
Position Details
Principal Accountabilities
Principal Accountabilities
1. Assist in the development of new Applied Science programs, including revisions, in cooperation with division leadership team members.
2. Assist Perkins Coordinator with writing, developing, and implementing the annual Carl D. Perkins grant application, annual budget, program, bi-annual performance report, annual performance reports, and Comprehensive Local Needs Assessment.
3. Design, develop, and produce ad hoc reports and analysis by assimilating data from institutional databases and records to support Applied Science Programs; including the maintenance of appropriate records pertaining to Applied Science Programs and students. Ex. Lost Grads, Dropped Calls, GradCast.
4. Outreach and maintain contact with students who did not successfully complete the programs to discuss options for returning to school and informing them of what is needed for program completion/graduation.
5. Assist the Perkins Coordinator with updating and implementing compliance with the Comprehensive Local Needs Assessment (CLNA) based on current student data and submit to THECB accordingly.
6. Provides data to monitor and track students in CTE certificate and Applied Science programs, as well as in skills attainment and obtaining an industry recognized credential.
7. Coordinates and communicate with deans, department chairs, and other careers technical education faculty to ensure that the Perkins department is meeting the industry needs for in-demand, high wage, and emerging careers
8. Assist in the compilation of data for quarterly reports.
9. Follow-up with students as needed to obtain required documentation needed to determine eligibility for Perkins grant assistance.
10. Collaborate with faculty and staff to plan and organize informational workshops (Help is On the Way) for special population students enrolled in Applied Science programs.
11. Conduct the collection and data entry of all Applied Science graduate and employer surveys. Ensure the dissemination of results to appropriate parties, as needed.
12. Perform other related duties as assigned.
2. Assist Perkins Coordinator with writing, developing, and implementing the annual Carl D. Perkins grant application, annual budget, program, bi-annual performance report, annual performance reports, and Comprehensive Local Needs Assessment.
3. Design, develop, and produce ad hoc reports and analysis by assimilating data from institutional databases and records to support Applied Science Programs; including the maintenance of appropriate records pertaining to Applied Science Programs and students. Ex. Lost Grads, Dropped Calls, GradCast.
4. Outreach and maintain contact with students who did not successfully complete the programs to discuss options for returning to school and informing them of what is needed for program completion/graduation.
5. Assist the Perkins Coordinator with updating and implementing compliance with the Comprehensive Local Needs Assessment (CLNA) based on current student data and submit to THECB accordingly.
6. Provides data to monitor and track students in CTE certificate and Applied Science programs, as well as in skills attainment and obtaining an industry recognized credential.
7. Coordinates and communicate with deans, department chairs, and other careers technical education faculty to ensure that the Perkins department is meeting the industry needs for in-demand, high wage, and emerging careers
8. Assist in the compilation of data for quarterly reports.
9. Follow-up with students as needed to obtain required documentation needed to determine eligibility for Perkins grant assistance.
10. Collaborate with faculty and staff to plan and organize informational workshops (Help is On the Way) for special population students enrolled in Applied Science programs.
11. Conduct the collection and data entry of all Applied Science graduate and employer surveys. Ensure the dissemination of results to appropriate parties, as needed.
12. Perform other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
1. Associate degree in related area.
2. Minimum two (2) years of experience working with the Carl D. Perkins Grant.
3. Ability to independently prioritize, multi-task, and meet deadlines.
4. Robust problem-solving ability, including the ability to gather information, identify resources, modify processes for efficiency and seek alternatives.
4. Robust problem-solving ability, including the ability to gather information, identify resources, modify processes for efficiency and seek alternatives.
5. Must be knowledgeable in Microsoft Programs, including but not limited to Excel, Word, and Outlook.
Minimum Competencies
Minimum Competencies
- Advocate for career and technical education and its students; supporter of lifelong learning.
- Desire to be a part of something new.
- Openness to developing, learning, following new processes and procedures.
- Appreciation for teamwork; agreeable to serving a vital role within a team.
- Knowledge of customer service practices; friendly, professional, helpful demeanor.
- Computer proficient; comfortable using Outlook (email and calendar functions), Excel, and Word
- Pro-active, energetic, customer service oriented
- Excellent communication and organizational skills
Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in a related field: ex. Business, Community Health, or Higher Education Administration.
Preferred Competencies
Preferred Competencies
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff, faculty, parents, and the general public. Ability to update and modify web pages;
Working Conditions
Are there particular working conditions associated with this job that should be noted (I.E., working environment, hours of work, workspace, etc.)?
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Physical and Mental Requirements
Physical and Mental Requirements:
Heavy lifting, 45 to 70 lbs., Moderate lifting, 15 to 44 lbs., Light lifting, under 15 lbs., Heavy carrying, 45 to 70 lbs., Moderate carrying, 15 to 44 lbs., Light carrying, under 15 lbs., Straight pulling, Repeated bending, Reaching above shoulder, Walking, Standing, Sitting, Crawling, Twisting, Pushing, Stooping, Climbing ladders, Operating office equipment, Operating motor vehicle, Seeing, Identifying colors, Depth perception, Hearing (with aid), Hearing (without aid), Writing, Counting, Reading, Telling time
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Environmental Requirements
Environmental Requirements:
Travel by car (enter percentage of time in below field), Outside, Inside, Excessive heat, Excessive cold, Excessive humidity, Constant noise, Fumes, smoke, or gases, Dust, Slippery/uneven walking surfaces, Working around machines with moving parts and moving objects, Working on ladders or scaffolding, Working closely with other, Working alone
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