Grant Program Specialist/CTE Grants

College of the Sequoias Community College District • Tulare, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, the Grant Program Specialist / CTE Grants will perform a variety of specialized complex administrative assistant duties for the coordination, planning and implementation of the grant and to enable the program to meets its goals. The successful candidate will have strong experience maintaining budgets to include, working with financial statements, reconciling accounts and statements. This is a 3-year Grant Funded position, assigned to the Tulare College Center. This is a Full-Time position working 7:45 a.m. – 4:45 p.m., 12-months. Initial placement is at $62,733. College of the Sequoias Community College District serves a diverse community of learners and is a designated Hispanic Serving Institution. COS provides a wide range of opportunities in transfer, general education, career and technical programs for our students. We are dedicated to recruiting employees who are committed to helping a diverse population of students achieve their educational goals. We seek candidates who exhibit an understanding and commitment to the community college mission, and who have a passion for student success.

Requirements

• Associate degree with coursework in business or related field
• Three years increasingly responsible secretarial experience in a position with public contact.
• Valid Class III California driver’s license.
• An incumbent must be insurable at the “standard rate” by the employer’s insurance carrier at all times while employed in this classification the College of the Sequoias.
• Ability to communicate with students/employees/public.
• Ability to read documents.
• Ability to sit and stand for extended period of time.
• Ability to reach in all directions.
• Ability to lift boxes.
• Ability to operate office equipment.
• Knowledge of appropriate outside agencies and schools.
• Knowledge of College admission procedures.
• Knowledge of Record-keeping techniques.
• Knowledge of Scholarship and financial aid opportunities.
• Knowledge of Recruitment procedures and techniques.
• Knowledge of Oral and written communications skills.
• Knowledge of Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
• Knowledge of District organization, operations, policies and objectives.
• Knowledge of Correct English usage, grammar, spelling punctuation and vocabulary.
• Knowledge of Word processing, presentation and spreadsheet software.
• Knowledge of Telephone techniques and etiquette.
• Ability to develop and coordinate a variety of programs and activities to identify, recruit and retain grant students at a community college.
• Ability to assist in the preparation and delivery of oral presentations.
• Ability to establish rapport with disadvantaged high school students and community members.
• Ability to provide and coordinate a variety of services and activities to assist students in their academic achievement and personal growth.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Ability to type 50 words net per minute from clear copy.
• Ability to read, interpret, apply and explain rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Ability to work confidentially with discretion.
• Ability to maintain records and prepare reports.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to operate a computer and assigned software.
• Ability to train and provide work direction to others.

Nice To Haves

• Strong Financial background
• Experience in bookkeeping and recordkeeping.

Responsibilities

• Organize and manage the day–to–day activities of an assigned office to assure efficient and effective office operations; coordinate communications; relieve the administrator of administrative detail.
• Process purchase orders and maintain budget; order, issue and maintain department supplies, forms and equipment; receive, open and route mail.
• Maintain a variety of records, logs and student files including those of a confidential nature; prepare periodic and special reports and statistical data related to program activities and effectiveness; develop flyers, letters and brochures for promotional purposes as necessary.
• Prepare correspondence and memoranda independently or from oral instructions.
• Greet office visitors and initiate and answer telephone calls; screen and direct calls and visitors to appropriate personnel; take messages as necessary.
• Develop and distribute materials utilized in the grant; assist program administrators to conduct workshops to program students.
• Plan and organize activities and programs to provide information and assistance to students regarding grant services.
• Train and provide work direction to student assistants to help with projects, including recruitment activities.
• Keep abreast of educational and student support programs to provide accurate and timely information about the grant.
• Assist in securing academic counseling programs to aid in the retention, placement or transition of students; provide information and assistance to students in obtaining a variety of services available including counseling and tutoring.
• Monitor and maintain student centers; troubleshoot computer programs used in center.
• Plan, schedule and assist in the design and delivery of oral presentations and workshops for high schools, students and community groups.
• Assist with the planning, coordinating and hosting of events on campus and in the community for the overall marketing and recruitment of the grant.
• Assist with the planning, organizing and implementing of the outreach component of the grant; identify and establish contacts with high school, continuation high schools and community services agencies; prepare and distribute information, applications and other materials; and schedule campus visitations for possible program participants.
• Maintain regular contact with students receiving counseling services; assist in the monitoring of academic progress and assist in the resolution of scholastic and personal problems.
• Communicate with counselors and staff at high schools and community organizations and initiate and maintain positive relationships with COS faculty members to coordinate referrals, exchange information and provide quality services to program students.
• Utilize the District’s integrated software in performing the required duties of the position.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• The College of the Sequoias Community College District serves a diverse community of learners and is a designated Hispanic Serving Institution. COS provides a wide range of opportunities in transfer, general education, career and technical programs for our students. We are dedicated to recruiting employees who are committed to helping a diverse population of students achieve their educational goals. We seek candidates who exhibit an understanding and commitment to the community college mission, and who have a passion for student success.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree