Adult Engagement Project Coordinator

Overview The Admissions & Recruitment Department is recruiting for an Adult Engagement Project Coordinator to work 30 hours per week. This position is responsible for the implementation of Victoria College’s Greater Texas Foundation grant titled “Engaging and Supporting Adult Learners to College Degrees.” The grant purpose is to improve rates of postsecondary stop-outs returning to college and the rates of adults entering college for the first time who also successfully obtain college credentials. This will be accomplished through data analysis, professional development, marketing, outreach, and innovative external partnerships. This temporary position is predominantly responsible for implementation of the three-year project through coordination of an internal project committee. This grant funded position ends 1/31/2029. Responsibilities Implement the activities outlined in the grant based on the approved timetable. Convene on a regular basis the project committee to plan, recommend, and carry out grant activities in a coordinated and timely manner, including agenda planning and the use of presentations to lead strategic discussions. Independently carry out specific recommendations of the project committee between convenings or facilitate and monitor the completion of recommendations by other assigned departments as appropriate. Compile and use adult-focused research reports, studies, resources, and contacts to craft an adult engagement recruitment/marketing training and onboarding curriculum, both for use with VC employees and to be shared with peer institutions. As part of the data analysis phase, coordinate focus groups of adult VC students and constituents of community-based organizations to inform the professional development, marketing, and outreach strategies developed by the project committee. Ensure the procurement of the Ellucian Banner Award module during the planning phase of the project. Coordinate with appropriate departments on campus to create a Memorandum of Understanding template and resources for use with community organizations that provide supplemental support to VC students for their basic needs. Develop a VC-facilitated noncredit course curriculum for self-sufficiency strategies for constituents of community organizations that serve individuals in need of receiving their first or upskilling to a subsequent postsecondary credential. Facilitate the completion of Marketing and Outreach strategic plans through coordination with appropriate departments for effective launch during the implementation phase of the grant. Document project committee meetings, research findings, plans, outputs, and measured outcomes generated during the appointment period. If relevant, participate in VC committee meetings that improve the quality of project coordination with other initiatives of the College. Monitor project expenditures and budget; submit relevant paperwork to VC Foundation for reimbursement processing. Other duties necessary for implementation of grant activities resulting from committee recommendations and/or funder feedback. Qualifications Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Education, Business Administration, Marketing, Communications, Human Resources, or closely related field. Minimum three years of experience working directly with constituents in a recruitment, outreach, marketing, or management capacity. Demonstrated experience coordinating a multi-disciplinary or cross-departmental project in a current or prior work setting. Experience working with underserved and/or nontraditional populations preferred. Experience working in higher education, especially community college, is preferred. Physical Demands While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands and fingers to handle controls, key pads, etc. Will be required to sit and reach with hands and arms as well as, sit, stand and walk. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 15 pounds while loading office supplies and paper. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, some color vision, and the ability to adjust focus from documents to computer screen. Hearing of light to moderate sound is required by this job. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. #J-18808-Ljbffr Victoria College