Program Specialist

Commonwealth of Virginia

  • Franklin, VA
  • 12 days ago
  • $15–$17 Per Hour

Highlights

The college offers associate degrees, certificates, and career studies certificates In transfer and career/technical programs; credit and non-credit workforce services and training for businesses and industries; special interest classes for the community; and summer classes for youth through the Regional Workforce Development Center. A dual enrollment program for high school students, online courses, and developmental studies classes are available at the college as well.

Numbers & Facts

LocationFranklin, VA
Salary$15–$17 Per Hour

Description

Title: Program Specialist

Agency: Paul D. Camp Community College

Location: Franklin (City) - 620

FLSA: Nonexempt

Hiring Range: $15.00 - $17.00hr./DOQ

Full Time or Part Time: Part Time

Additional Detail

Job Description:

Paul D. Camp Community College is a small 2-year college in Southeast Virginia. Campuses are located in Franklin and Suffolk. There also is a center in Smithfield. The college offers associate degrees, certificates, and career studies certificates In transfer and career/technical programs; credit and non-credit workforce services and training for businesses and industries; special interest classes for the community; and summer classes for youth through the Regional Workforce Development Center. A dual enrollment program for high school students, online courses, and developmental studies classes are available at the college as well.

The Program Specialist will provide administrative services include the following:

  • Prepare requisitions as required.
  • Order supplies and maintain inventory as required.
  • Create graphics for flyers, postcards, and other program media; work with the Institutional Advancement Department to ensure that College standard is met.
  • Design and develop program newsletter.
  • Maintain the "Community Resources Toolkit".
  • Greet and direct students in the target population to success coaches.
  • Communicate with the student population via email, phone calls, and mailings.
  • Provide direct support to success coaches as needed.
  • Create and maintain the program's webpage.
  • Operate effectively between two campuses, taking into consideration unique campus cultures.

Provide other duties including the following:

  • Coordinate and administer program activities.
  • Manage communications, documents, and files.
  • Keep a record of expenditures to ensure that an accurate budget is maintained.
  • Record and file meeting minutes.
  • Maintain a calendar of events.
  • Prepare reports; collect and compile program data for grant reporting.
  • Review files and other documents to gain information for accurate responses to data requests.

This is a wage position limited to working no more than 1,500 hours during the 12-month period of May 1 - April 30, regardless of the hire date. The wage employment period resets on May 1 of the following year. All wage employees are limited to working no more than 29 hours per week on average over the 12-month period. This wage position offers no state benefits.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Related work experience in an office setting utilizing time management and customer service skills.
  • Proven use of organization skills and being detailed-oriented.
  • Display excellent leadership skills and problem-solving skills.
  • Knowledge of administrative practices, office procedures, and use of general office equipment.
  • Proficient working knowledge of internet applications and PC-based software such as word processing, spreadsheet, and email (Microsoft Office preferred).
  • Demonstrated active listening to respond appropriately to internal and external customer concerns.
  • Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing with a diverse population of faculty, staff, students, and other college stakeholders.
  • Willingness to work at the Franklin and Suffolk campuses.
  • Must possess a valid driver's license.

Additional Considerations:

  • Work experience in an educational environment.

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