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Austin Community College is a public two-year institution that serves a multicultural population of approximately 41,000 credit students each Fall and Spring semester.Ā We embrace our identity as a community college, as reflected in our mission statement.Ā We promote student success and community development by providing affordable access, through traditional and distance learning modes, to higher education and workforce training, including appropriate applied baccalaureate degrees, in our service area.
As a community college committed to our mission, we seek to recruit and retain a workforce that:
Values intellectual curiosity and innovative teaching
Is attracted by the college's mission to promote equitable access to educational opportunities
Cares about student success and collaborates on strategies to facilitate success for populations including; first generation college students, low-income students, and students from underserved communities.
Focused on student academic achievement and postgraduate outcomes
Welcomes difference and models respectful interaction with others
Engages with the community both within and outside of ACC
Job Posting Title:
Coordinator, Avance to CollegeJob Description Summary:
Coordinates all stages of the Avance to College training program development, implementation and delivery, data management, documentation, and reporting of program deliverables, as well as serving as primary instructor for Avance to College training classes. Responsible for researching and writing grants to support grant-funded programs related to the Avance to College program facilitated by the department.Job Description:
Disclaimer: This position is subject to annual review and re-evaluation based on the organization's fiscal year planning. Continued employment beyond each fiscal year is not guaranteed and will depend on factors such as business needs, budget allocations, and performance evaluations. The organization reserves the right to modify, extend, or discontinue the position at its discretion following each review or at any time prior.
Job Description
Description of Duties and Tasks
Provides guidance and support to parenting students who are enrolled in the Avance to College Program.
Teaches Avance to College class using curriculum provided by industry partner. Lessons focus on parentsā and children' s development, and include topics such as executive functioning, conflict management, communication, learning styles, Adverse Childhood Experiences, how to apply for financial aid, and creating a high-quality resume.
Leads hands-on learning activities including sewing and craft projects to teach parents how to make toys that foster childrenās development.
Oversees, coordinates, implements, and facilitates the Avance to College program , including events that enrich student experiences; activities around curriculum development; instructional staff, calendars, and timelines; plans and implements all program activities; schedules stakeholder meetings; develops agendas; gathers and maintains the integrity of data; and writes progress and closeout reports as necessary.
Organizes and facilitates all aspects of instructional development including generating a curriculum plan based on the unique needs of industry partners; researching and securing curriculum solutions; recruiting, hiring, and coordinating, and mentoring qualified instructors and staff; ordering supplies/books; arranging classroom space and equipment; and documenting class results and evaluations.
Coordinates college and outside personnel (including industry partners) involved in program development and implementation projects; coordinates schedules, instructors, materials, participant documentation, and other project-related requirements.
Performs technical, analytical, and related tasks for the collection, interpretation, aggregation, and evaluation of data; incorporates data for program reporting and management purposes.
Develops and writes monthly and final project reports, including grant-related reporting as necessary.
Coordinates with the Community Education Manager for project management activities.
As necessary, assists the Austin Community College Grant Writing Department in developing, writing, revising, editing, and submitting grant proposals to funding agencies (with a focus on Texas Workforce Commission grants) at a quality level that supports the likelihood of award; ensures grant submission criteria are met in grant proposals.
As necessary, participates in technical training provided by funding or partner agencies and stays informed of changing grant standards and guidelines.
Knowledge
Program implementation, and delivery processes.
Data documentation, manipulation, and reporting processes.
Effective teaching techniques adaptable to a variety of learning styles.
Understanding the comprehensive mission and philosophy of community colleges.
Subject matter and related and/or relevant topics and issues in the teaching discipline. This includes fundamental knowledge of child development best practices and parenting skills.
Basic knowledge of higher education processes and departments such as financial aid and registering for classes
Program funds management and allocation.
Contract and grant terminology.
Federal, state, business, and other agency contract and grant processes.
Accountable for inventory/property management.Ā
Sensitive issues relating to a multicultural student body.
Principles and practices associated with Servant-Leadership.
Skills
Maintaining an established work schedule, which may include evenings and weekends and multiple campus locations that vary.
Effectively using interpersonal and communications skills, including tact and diplomacy.
Effectively using organizational and planning skills with attention to detail and follow-through.
Data collection, analysis, and report writing.
Maintaining confidentiality of work-related information and materials.
Coordinating all phases of contract and grant management processes, including budgets, as needed.
Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.
Researching grant and resource opportunities. Assists grant writing department with proposal development.
Working and interacting with multicultural groups of people.
Effectively handling details of multiple projects with varying timelines.
Ability to work well in a team environment.Ā
Effectively assisting student learning.
Technology Skills
Use a variety of spreadsheet, word processing, database, and presentation software.
Demonstrated proficiency using classroom, or other current learning technologies for effective teaching at the community college level.
Required Work Experience
Two years work experience teaching in higher education.Ā
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Preferred Experience
Experience working with culturally and socioeconomically diverse Spanish-speaking populations in Texas.
Experience coordinating programs in a public or higher education setting.Ā
Two years related work experience in the child development field.
Required Education
Bachelor's Degree in Education, Child Development, or a related field, or five years of relevant experience.
An Associate Degree in Education or Child Development and four years of related work experience may substitute f
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