Admin Coordinator of Upward Bound
Job Description
Full job description
Posting Summary
Working Title
12 month - Admin Coordinator of Upward Bound
Role Title
12 month - Admin - Lecturer
Role Code
01141-SW
FLSA
Exempt
Pay Band
00
Position Number
296GA005
Agency
Virginia Highlands Community College
Agency/Division
Virginia Highlands Community College (Div)
Work Location
Washington - 191
Hiring Range
Minimum $68,000 Commensurate with experience with in the parameter of the grants requirements
Emergency/Essential Personnel
No
EEO Category
A-Official or Administrator
Full Time or Part Time
Full Time
Does this position have telework options? -Telework options are subject to change based on business needs-
Yes
Does this position have a bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference?
No
Work Schedule
Monday – Friday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
(Some evenings and weekends may be required)
(Some evenings and weekends may be required)
Sensitive Position
No
Job Description
Virginia Highlands Community College (VHCC) is a member of the Virginia Community College System and is located in historic Abingdon, Virginia, halfway between Roanoke, Virginia and Knoxville, Tennessee on Interstate 81 part of a metro area of 600,000. VHCC is accredited by the Southern Association of Schools and Colleges and serves the City of Bristol, Virginia; Washington County, Virginia; and the western portion of Smyth County, Virginia. The college offers comprehensive instruction to more than 3,000 students in occupational-technical areas, college transfer programs, continuing education, developmental education, general education and specialized regional and community service areas.
In furtherance of its service to the region, VHCC currently seeks a Coordinator of the Upward Bound program. Providing support to students from low-income families, as well as students from families in which neither parent holds a bachelor’s degree, the goal of Upward Bound is to increase the rate at which participants graduate from high school and successfully enroll in college and earn a degree. The Upward Bound program of Virginia Highlands Community College serves qualifying high school students enrolled at Chilhowie, Holston, Northwood, Patrick Henry, and Virginia High.
Position Responsibilities:
- Overall administration of the Federal TRIO Upward Bound Program, including coordination of staff, completion and submission of the program grant, preparation of all appropriate reports (including the Annual Performance Report), management of program compliance with all applicable state and federal regulations and management of program budgets;
- Coordination with other schools and programs on campus and in target areas to meet the participants’ needs and the goals and objectives of the program;
- Provide advising and counseling to program participants;
- Oversee development of the program curriculum and service schedule;
- Recruit students into the program;
- Establish and maintain effective relationships with students, faculty & staff and other stakeholders important to VHCC.
Special Assignments
May be required to perform other duties as assigned. May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.
KSA's/Required Qualifications
- Master’s degree in education, counseling, student services or a closely related field;
- Demonstrated skills and experience working with low-income and first-generation middle and high school students;
- Understanding of grant writing processes and procedures;
- Proficiency in oral and written communication in the English language;
- Counseling experience with young adults;
- Demonstrated understanding of and belief in the comprehensive mission of community colleges.
Additional Considerations
- Successful federal grant writing experience;
- Two (2) years successful administrative experience that includes supervision of staff, budget management and annual performance reporting;
- Experience designing, managing and implementing TRIO programs;
- Demonstrated understanding of student hardships and methods to overcome those difficulties.
Operation of a State Vehicle
Yes
Supervises Employees
Yes
Required Travel
Some
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
FAC_1375P
Recruitment Type
General Public - G
Number of Vacancies
1
Position End Date (if temporary)
Job Open Date
07/26/2024
Job Close Date
08/16/2024
Open Until Filled
Agency Website
Contact Name
Tiffany VanBuren
Email
tvanburen@vhcc.edu
Phone Number
(276)739-2425
Special Instructions to Applicants
In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth’s Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly called a Certificate of Disability) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans may also apply via the AHP if they also provide an AHP Letter. To request an AHP Letter, use this link:
Additional Information
To be considered in the initial screening, completed applications must be submitted by 5:00 pm Eastern Time on August 9, 2024.
Background Check Statement Disclaimer
The selected candidate’s offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background investigation, which may include: fingerprint checks, local agency checks, employment verification, verification of education, credit checks (relevant to employment). Additionally, selected candidates may be required to complete the Commonwealth’s Statement of Economic Interest. For more information, please follow this link: http://ethics.dls.virginia.gov/
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