Title: Academic Program Facilitator - Appalachian Hardwood Initiative

Salary Range: $37704.00 Annualy

Contract Term Length: 12 Months

Standard Hours: 37.5

Work Location: On-Site

FLSA Status: Exempt

College: Big Sandy Community & Technical College

Campus Location: Prestonsburg Community College

Department: Workforce Solutions

Total Rewards

Big Sandy Community & Technical College offers a competitive benefits package and an attractive work environment that supports excellence, innovation, and creativity including:

• Exceptional health care, vision, dental coverage for you and your family
• Tuition reimbursement/waiver for you, your spouse, and dependents
• 403(b) retirement plan: a 5% employee contribution receives a 10% employer match
• Vacation/Sick Time
• Work-Life Balance
• 9.5 Paid Holidays
• 2 Weeks Institutional Closing Pay (Last 2 weeks of December) for qualifying positions
• Employee Assistance Program

Job Summary

The Academic Program Facilitator will provide support for the participants of the Appalachian Hardwood Training Initiative (AHTI) Grant to ensure onboarding and completion and will proactively guide participants through the workshops. They will also lead outreach efforts in the region to partner with industry representatives and help recruit participants to the program.

Job Duties:

• Work with college on all recruitment and enrollment of AHTI workshops in a participating college region.
• Maintain enrollment records with specific requirements of grant compliance and the ARC requirements and maintain accurate records.
• Work with college on scheduling of workshops and maintain communication with local employers.
• Meet or exceed AHTI grant outcomes.
• Work within a common structure to access, intake and track participants including tuition costs and wages.
• Make referrals to other community partners and organizations for services as necessary.
• Communicate with local employees to promote training workshops as outlined in the AHTI grant.
• Assist employers with retention and recruitment efforts with program participants.
• Assist with Advisory Group for all activities of the project to ensure conformity with the strategic initiatives as set forth in this proposal.
• Work with the Workforce Programming Coordinator in the development of the AHTI training workshops to be offered by the college.
• Serve as the participating college's primary point of contact.
• Communicate on a regular basis with the Project Coordinator and the other participating college's Coaches.
• Collaborate with community groups and external agencies to build relationships and promote the AHTI program.
• Represent the participating college at various regional and national gatherings as necessary.
• Develop and nurture a positive public presence with the external community through volunteer service on committees and boards; participate in community events; and one-on-one/small group interaction with community leaders, citizens, donors and prospects as appropriate.
  

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent with 1-2 years relevant experience. 

Preferred Qualifications:

 

Additional Skills Requested:

Ability to be a thinker and doer.
Knowledge of Federal and/or State multi-year grant programs.
Superior communication skills.
Knowledge of marketing/development of programs.
Exceptional interpersonal and relationship aptitude.
Able to work flexible hours including occasional early mornings. evenings and/or weekends as needed.
Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently.

About Big Sandy Community & Technical College

Big Sandy Community and Technical College (BSCTC) is committed to quality educational opportunities for student success, promotes economic growth and enhances the quality of life of its constituents. With campuses in Prestonsburg, Pikeville, Paintsville and Hager Hill, BSCTC offers 30 academic and technical programs and more than 200 credentials with an emphasis on innovation in learning and student access, transfer and success.Celebrating more than 75 years of educational excellence, BSCTC features multiple career pathways for students. Our Go2Work program allows for accelerated training that leads to rewarding, high-demand and high-wage careers in two years or less. For those seeking to continue their education at a four-year school, our Go2Transfer program allows you to get your basics close to home and transfer with ease for a fraction of the cost of other colleges. Choose the academic program that best fits your needs.

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