St. Petersburg College
POSITION DESCRIPTION
DEPARTMENT: Provost SITE: SPG
SALARY SCHEDULE: A&P GRADE: C
BASIC FUNCTION:
Responsible for identifying
and coordinating services and activities that will provide the programs within
the department the opportunity to better serve program participants, especially
individuals who are members of special populations. Assist in promoting the
college by coordinating department activities in the community with
community-based organizations and local schools.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
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Oversees and evaluates programs assigned
to the Office of Special Programs to identify effectiveness, technical
assistance needs and expansion opportunities. Establish procedures for program
operation.
v
Works with project coordinators and staff
to identify and develop new methods and techniques to improve student
recruitment and retention of each program.
v
Recommends the hiring of employees and
trains, directs and evaluates work of staff assigned at all sites. Handles
grievances within the unit.
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Prepares and administers departmental
budgets.
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Assists in the development of grant
proposals to expand existing services and programs as well as to provide new
programs.
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Identifies and provides staff development
activities to enhance student services and program improvement.
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Assists with grant reporting of projects
assigned to the Office of Special Programs.
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Manages budgets according to college
policy and/or grant project stipulations.
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Participates as a member of various
college committees.
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Collaborates with various college
departments to establish and coordinate efforts of improving student
recruitment & retention.
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Completes program design, contract
negotiation, and quarterly and annual reports for youth programs that operate
throughout the year and/or summers only.
v
Identifies and coordinates articulation
opportunities with the college and the minority community by establishing
collaborative efforts with community based organizations and local schools.
v Performs related duties as required.
EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Master's degree.
EXPERIENCE
REQUIREMENTS:
Five (5) years successful
in coordination of programs at the post-secondary level in addition to five (5)
years experience in coordinating activities within the minority community.
KNOWLEDGE/ABILITIES/SKILL
REQUIREMENTS:
Knowledge of education
administration. Ability to work with students, faculty and administrators in
program development. Verbal and written communications skills. Management and
supervisory skills. Human relations skills.