DESCRIPTION:
The Coordinator of Special Projects, Career and Technical Education (CTE) assists with administering instructional workforce related programs and projects. Provides coordination, research assistance, project development and management, and logistical support for initiatives designed to improve program offerings, quality enhancement, completions, student learning and other measurable workforce related outcome indicators. Assists in program development, student learning assessments, program review, accreditation studies and other critical projects.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
1. Coordinates Florida Department of Education projects, legislative changes that affect programs and curriculum, and other statewide workforce initiatives.
2. Develops responses to inquiries and assists with the acquisition of data for division accreditation studies and annual reports.
3. Coordinates the approval process for new degrees, which includes development of the Notice of Intent, labor market data research, Degree Proposal development and college accreditation substantive change approval.
4. Researches, coordinates, and assists Admissions office and divisional faculty and staff in growing and developing successful career and technical Dual Enrollment and Career Pathways programs.
5. Reviews curriculum changes to assure they are appropriate and within college and state guidelines and manages the course substitutions process.
6. Coordinates program reviews and the division’s strategic planning process to recommend program improvement plans.
7. Determines and assigns work to Career Pathways staff for test development, high school faculty support, Seminole County Public Schools (SCPS) systems testing, and evaluation.
8. Researches, coordinates, and assists with CareerSource Central Florida training matrix updates, summer youth camp, and other joint projects with the community partner.
9. Assists with the development of articulation agreements, the resolution of transfer credit questions, and other projects and initiatives pertaining to student advancement.
10. Coordinates with marketing and other College personnel in the preparation of program descriptions and workforce information for publication.
11. Collaborates to create and seek opportunities for the department and its programs, including grant partnerships, industry relationships, and educational partnerships which advance the college.
12. Collaborates with Institutional Research in the collection, documentation, and reporting of data and quality indicators/metrics for outcomes assessments.
13. Manages special project budgets to meet goals.
14. Performs other duties that may be required or assigned.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Bachelor’s degree from a regionally or nationally accredited institution.
2. Three years of experience in higher education.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Master’s degree from a regionally or nationally accredited institution.
2. Three years of experience in managing multiple projects.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:
1. Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, as well as critical thinking ability.
2. Ability to understand goals and objectives, and the ability to apply policies and practices related to the Workforce Education program.
3. Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
4. Demonstrated skills as a collaborative member in a team environment.
5. Ability to put together documents, proposals, and other written forms of communications.
6. Ability to exhibit a professional, courteous demeanor.
7. Ability to work independently and demonstrate good judgment skills with minimal supervision.
8. Ability to meet deadlines and work in a fast-paced, multi-priority environment.
9. Ability to interpret policies, procedures and understand the organization and programs of the College.
10. Excellent computer skills including MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
11. Committed to working in a multi-cultural environment.
WORK ENVIRONMENT and SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS:
1. Works inside in an office environment.
2. Flexible work hours, including occasional travel, evening, and weekend work.
This description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. The employee will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by their supervisor.
The College anticipates that the position incumbent must be available throughout the workday and, on some occasions, after regular work hours. Therefore, as a condition of employment, the incumbent is expected to carry a personal cell phone and is required to provide their current cell phone number to the Office of Human Resources and to their immediate supervisor.
This position is not eligible for Veteran’s Preference.
