Position Information

Position Title	ExCEL Grant Coordinator for Experiential Learning
Campus	Cranford
Department	Title V (ExCEL)
Full-time, Part-time, Adjunct	Full Time
Exempt or Non-Exempt	Exempt
Regular,Temporary, or Grant	Grant
General Description	The ExCEL Grant Coordinator for Experiential Learning, under the direction of the Title V Project Director and in collaboration with grant instructors, will coordinate experiential learning opportunities (ELOs) for Title V students enrolled in the Education, Business, and Graphic Design (EBGD) programs. By strengthening the Colleges relationships with outside employers and community organizations, the Coordinator will facilitate grant student cohort placement in internships and fieldwork. In addition, the Coordinator will support instructors in the development of ELOs using industry-specific technological tools in the Innovation Center and Education Incubator, oversee the grant resources, and train and supervise the ExCEL Leaders in the Innovation Center and Education Incubator.
Characteristics, Duties, and Responsibilities	Develop, expand, and facilitate placement in work-based learning experiences including, but not limited to, internships and fieldwork for EBGD students. Strengthen and maintain the Colleges relationship with outside employers and community organizations in the EBGD fields. Lead implementation of Handshake and VMock career tools. Maintain Handshake and VMock platforms. Coordinate training workshops for faculty and students on the use of the industry-specific technological tools in the Innovation Center and Education Incubator. Collaborate with EBGD instructors to develop on-campus, industry-specific ELOs that may include relevant technological tools in the Innovation Center and Education Incubator. Engage students in the use of industry-specific technological tools in the Innovation Center and Education Incubator. Conduct annual assessment of relevant industry-specific technological tools for the EBGD programs. Recommend updates to tools in the Innovation Center and Education Incubator based on data-informed decision-making. Assist the Title V ExCEL Project Director with hiring, training, and supervising the student ExCEL Leaders in the Innovation Center and Education Incubator. Maintain grant equipment inventory for the Innovation Center and Education Incubator. Provide weekly grant usage reports for the Innovation Center and Education Incubator. Promote ELOs through informational sessions, Canvas, social media, class visits, etc. Collect data and assess results of experiential learning on student learning outcomes. Recommend modifications to existing services based on data-informed decision-making. Prepare and submit reports to the Title V ExCEL Project Director, as required. Research and inform project staff/faculty on best practices in experiential learning for student success. Share grant updates and available resources for including ELOs in the classroom and in other areas of the college with the Experiential Education Advisory Committee. Collaborate with the ExCEL staff, ExCEL faculty, and ExCEL Program Advisory Team on student success and retention initiatives. Opportunity to teach the ExCEL section of the UCC 101: College Success course. Perform additional related duties as assigned.
Education Requirements	Bachelors degree required with related experience.
Experience	Title V Grant, EOF, or related cohort-based program experience working directly with students. Bilingual (Spanish/English) Experience working in experiential and service-learning programs. Knowledge of industry-specific technological tools for EBGD programs. Proven record of building partnerships with employers and agencies. Experience with student learning outcomes assessment.
Competencies and Skills Required	Commitment to the goal of improving student success for Hispanics/Latinx students. Proven ability to manage grant timelines and meet project objectives and goals. Problem-solving skills and data analysis experience. Strong interpersonal, communication (written and oral), and presentation skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365. Knowledge of career development tools such as Handshake. Familiarity with Ellucian Colleague, Business Objects, Canvas, and project management tools.
Physical Demands and Work Environment	This positions duties are normally performed in a typical interior/residence work environment, based on the activity scheduled. Some physical effort required; however, the employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. No or very limited exposure to physical risk. Some travel required.
Minimum Salary	$48,000
Additional Information	Union County College does not discriminate and prohibits discrimination, as required by state and/or federal law, in all programs and activities, including employment and access to its career and technical programs. Union County College is an EEO/AAP Employer/Protected Veteran/Disabled ============== Disclaimer: This job description outlines the general nature and key features performed by various positions that share the same job classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties and qualifications required of all employees assigned to the job. Nothing in this job description restricts managements right to assign or re-assign duties to this job at any time due to reasonable accommodations or other business reasons. ============== We offer a comprehensive benefits package for full-time faculty and staff which includes Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits. We also offer twenty vacation days, ten paid holidays, and a ten-week summer work schedule which allows the college to close on Fridays. Other additional benefits include gym privileges, tuition remission for credit and non-credit courses at Union County College, and tuition reimbursement for an approved degree program at an accredited college or university.
Terms of Employment	Full-time grant funded position (Title V Grant-Developing Hispanic Serving Institutions). Flexible schedule to meet department needs. Some evening, weekends, and extended hours will be required. Ability and willingness to travel on short notice to all on and off- campus sites as needed by the college. Employee must establish primary residency in New Jersey within one year of appointment unless an exemption applies. Grant Positions: Position will be terminated upon expiration of grant funding.

Posting Detail Information

Open Date	05/25/2022
Close Date
Open Until Filled	Yes