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Virginia Highlands Community College

Location: Washington, Virginia
Category: Other Administrative Positions
Date Posted: July 29, 2024
Application Deadline: Open until filled

Job Description

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Posting Summary

Working Title

12 month - Admin Coordinator of Upward Bound

Role Title

12 month - Admin - Lecturer

Role Code

01141-SW

FLSA

Exempt

Pay Band

00

Position Number

296GA005

Agency

Virginia Highlands Community College

Agency/Division

Virginia Highlands Community College (Div)

Work Location

Washington - 191

Hiring Range

Minimum $68,000 Commensurate with experience with in the parameter of the grants requirements

Emergency/Essential Personnel

No

EEO Category

A-Official or Administrator

Full Time or Part Time

Full Time

Does this position have telework options? -Telework options are subject to change based on business needs-

Yes

Does this position have a bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference?

No

Work Schedule

Monday – Friday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
(Some evenings and weekends may be required)

Sensitive Position

No

Job Description

Virginia Highlands Community College (VHCC) is a member of the Virginia Community College System and is located in historic Abingdon, Virginia, halfway between Roanoke, Virginia and Knoxville, Tennessee on Interstate 81 part of a metro area of 600,000. VHCC is accredited by the Southern Association of Schools and Colleges and serves the City of Bristol, Virginia; Washington County, Virginia; and the western portion of Smyth County, Virginia. The college offers comprehensive instruction to more than 3,000 students in occupational-technical areas, college transfer programs, continuing education, developmental education, general education and specialized regional and community service areas.

In furtherance of its service to the region, VHCC currently seeks a Coordinator of the Upward Bound program. Providing support to students from low-income families, as well as students from families in which neither parent holds a bachelors degree, the goal of Upward Bound is to increase the rate at which participants graduate from high school and successfully enroll in college and earn a degree. The Upward Bound program of Virginia Highlands Community College serves qualifying high school students enrolled at Chilhowie, Holston, Northwood, Patrick Henry, and Virginia High.

Position Responsibilities:

Overall administration of the Federal TRIO Upward Bound Program, including coordination of staff, completion and submission of the program grant, preparation of all appropriate reports (including the Annual Performance Report), management of program compliance with all applicable state and federal regulations and management of program budgets;
Coordination with other schools and programs on campus and in target areas to meet the participants needs and the goals and objectives of the program;
Provide advising and counseling to program participants;
Oversee development of the program curriculum and service schedule;
Recruit students into the program;
Establish and maintain effective relationships with students, faculty & staff and other stakeholders important to VHCC.

Special Assignments

May be required to perform other duties as assigned. May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.

KSA's/Required Qualifications

Masters degree in education, counseling, student services or a closely related field;
Demonstrated skills and experience working with low-income and first-generation middle and high school students;
Understanding of grant writing processes and procedures;
Proficiency in oral and written communication in the English language;
Counseling experience with young adults;
Demonstrated understanding of and belief in the comprehensive mission of community colleges.

Additional Considerations

Successful federal grant writing experience;
Two (2) years successful administrative experience that includes supervision of staff, budget management and annual performance reporting;
Experience designing, managing and implementing TRIO programs;
Demonstrated understanding of student hardships and methods to overcome those difficulties.

Operation of a State Vehicle

Yes

Supervises Employees

Yes

Required Travel

Some

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number

FAC_1375P

Recruitment Type

General Public - G

Number of Vacancies

1

Position End Date (if temporary)

Job Open Date

07/26/2024

Job Close Date

08/16/2024

Open Until Filled

Agency Website

Contact Name

Tiffany VanBuren

Email

tvanburen@vhcc.edu

Phone Number

(276)739-2425

Special Instructions to Applicants

In support of the Commonwealths commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealths Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly called a Certificate of Disability) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans may also apply via the AHP if they also provide an AHP Letter. To request an AHP Letter, use this link:

Additional Information

To be considered in the initial screening, completed applications must be submitted by 5:00 pm Eastern Time on August 9, 2024.

Background Check Statement Disclaimer

The selected candidates offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background investigation, which may include: fingerprint checks, local agency checks, employment verification, verification of education, credit checks (relevant to employment). Additionally, selected candidates may be required to complete the Commonwealths Statement of Economic Interest. For more information, please follow this link: http://ethics.dls.virginia.gov/

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