Program Coordinator, PROSPER Grant

Program Coordinator - PROSPER Grant

Full-Time Regular

Paterson, NJ, US

The PROSPER (Passaic-Ramapo Onramp to Student Persistence & Employment Readiness) grant is a federal Title V grant. It is an innovative partnership with Ramapo College of NJ that provides Hispanic and low-income students with the knowledge and skill to succeed in university coursework and ensure long-term success. Grant activities include student support (career & transfer advising), applied learning opportunities for students and faculty development.

We are seeking a Program Coordinator for the PROSPER grant who will be responsible for the day-to-day implementation of the activities and will report to the Director.

Example of Duties:

• Manage day-to-day implementation of project to ensure accomplishment of objectives.
• Provide direct supervision to the key project personnel, ensuring that project activities are being implemented in accordance with the approved application.
• Track activity budget to ensure the appropriate use of funds.
• Establish and maintain relationships with key partners and promote Title V activities.
• Assist faculty in all aspects of curricular alignment and faculty department.
• Assess faculty development needs and create faculty development plans.
• Engage employers in curricular alignment and COP activities.
• Coordinate faculty workshops and summer Institutes.
• Establish a shared repository of electronic and video resources.
• Research and disseminate information on applied learning strategies.
• Research and introduce E-Portfolios to faculty engaged in course pilots.
• Prepare reports for Project Director and Co-Project Director.
• Serve on the project management team and Advisory Council
• Participate in project evaluation and institutionalization of activities.

Qualifications:

• Experienced educator/administrator with outstanding leadership, supervisory, communication, and project management skills.
• Requires a Master's degree in Education or related field.
• Experience in undergraduate instruction required.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred.

The completion of a background check will be required for the selected candidate.

Compensation: Salary is determined by a variety of criteria, including but not limited to, previous relevant experience, education level, and certifications. The starting salary for this position is $50,000.

Benefits: PCCC offers a variety of benefits which include:

• Excellent New Jersey State health insurance plans
• Dental Plan options 100% covered by employer
• Retirement systems through New Jersey State
• Tuition waivers for PCCC courses for employees and eligible dependents, per terms of the relevant labor contract (Some fees may still apply.)
• Tuition reimbursement for all full-time employees, excluding grant-funded positions, per terms of the relevant labor contract
• Short-term disability providing up to 26 weeks of paid leave, per terms of carrier (excluded for faculty and grant-funded positions)
• Paid Holidays
• Vacation, Sick, Personal, and Floating Holiday hours (*Prorated based on hire date)
  • Vacation: 154 hours
  • Sick: 105 hours
  • Personal: 28 hours
  • Floating Holiday: 14 hours

The college also offers optional programs such as:

• Employee Assistance Program provides free, confidential, limited counseling services, work-life assistance, legal and financial guidance.
• Commuter Benefits: Free parking access is provided on site. An optional Transit Pre-Tax Plan is available which allows employees to use pre-tax dollars to purchase eligible transit expenses.
• Flexible Spending Account allows employee to contribute pre-tax dollars to use for eligible out-of-pocket medical and dependent care expenses.
• Supplemental insurance provides cash benefits to assist with out-of-pocket expenses when hurt or sick.
• Voluntary Annuity Programs: Additional contributions to retirement account