Coordinator-Academic/Career Programs- PT (Grant Funded)

COORDINATOR – ACADEMIC / CAREER PROGRAMS (Part-time) – Grant Funded WILBUR WRIGHT COLLEGE – HUMBOLT PARK CAMPUS City Colleges of Chicago’s vision is to be recognized as the city’s most accessible higher education engine of socioeconomic mobility and racial equity – empowering all Chicagoans to take part in building a stronger and more just city. The community college system’s more than 3,500 faculty and staff serve more than 60,000 students annually at seven colleges and five satellite sites. JOB SUMMARY A Coordinator- Academic/ Career Programs (PT) administers and supports an academic program, coordinating work operations and performing student facing activities to provide information, support, and guidance to students. Coordinator- Academic/ Career Programs (PT) positions work with Deans, Assistant Deans, and other college administrators to oversee a program’s day to day operations, to coordinate and execute program activities, and to support students in achieving academic success. The duties and responsibilities of individual positions of Coordinator – Academic/Career Programs (PT) will vary depending on their assigned department or academic program within the college. Programs include but not are limited to: certificate and degree academic programs, Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) and Fire Science programs, College to Careers (C2C), and student support and success programs. Performs related duties as required. *This is a GRANT FUNDED position with an anticipated end date of June 30,2027* ESSENTIAL DUTIES Implements and executes processes and procedures in support of an academic program and provision of direct student services, working closely with Deans, Assistant Deans and other college administrators Provides individual and/or group academic coaching to support student’s academic and career goals and that connect to transfer, completion, and career programs. Develops and conducts workshops, student forums, and related outreach activities to promote academic and personal growth and to help students make a strong connection to college life and succeed in meeting their academic goals. Monitors and oversees the day to day operations of certificate and non-credit programs, coordinating and administering program activities to ensure their effective administration and compliance with CCC policies and other requirements. Guides and works with students to provide direction, guidance, and in-depth information on the requirement of an academic program including curriculum, course schedules, and degree progression. Works collaboratively with faculty to implement and administer student success programs to increase student retention, achievement, and graduation rates. Coordinates course planning for certificate programs including preparing course schedules, scheduling Instructors, and overseeing testing of program participants. Oversees scheduling and organization of certificate, degree and seminar courses for Fire Science Programs. Works collaboratively with administrators to maintain course and curriculum standards, maintaining records, and monitoring Instructors’ performance. Makes presentations at various events to promote and market academic programs. Works with marketing department to develop marketing materials. Compiles, organizes, and maintains program and student data and prepares reports. Leads the planning, organization, and execution of large scale and major events for a college such as open houses, science fairs, and faculty development week. Oversees procurement functions or an academic program or division, preparing purchase requisitions, researching vendors, monitoring expenditures, and working with Procurement Services to coordinate the procurement process. QUALIFICATIONS Education, Training and Experience A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Business or Public Administration, Education, Public Policy, or a related f…

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