St. Petersburg College

POSITION DESCRIPTION

POSITION TITLE: Director, Special Programs

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:

v            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.

v            Prepares and administers departmental budgets.

v            Assists in the development of grant proposals to expand existing services and programs as well as to provide new programs.

v            Identifies and provides staff development activities to enhance student services and program improvement.

v            Assists with grant reporting of projects assigned to the Office of Special Programs.

v            Manages budgets according to college policy and/or grant project stipulations.

v            Participates as a member of various college committees.

v            Collaborates with various college departments to establish and coordinate efforts of improving student recruitment & retention.

v            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.

Revised: 09/2006