CVCC

Project Manager (Center to Improve Rural Student Success)

SALARY See Position Description LOCATION Phenix City, AL

JOB TYPE Full-Time

JOB NUMBER 2024-28

OPENING DATE 09/09/2024

CLOSING DATE 9/23/2024 11:59 PM Central

CAMPUS LOCATION Chattahoochee Valley Community College

Position Summary

NOTE: CHATTAHOOCHEE VALLEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE OBSERVES EASTERN TIME.

This position involves performance duties for a federally funded project and is contingent on continued federal funding. In the event that funds for this position are discontinued or significantly reduced or if federal requirements for funding this project no longer include this position, the College shall have the right to discontinue the position. Neither tenure or non- probationary status may be attained in this position, the funding and duration of which are finite.

The Project Manager coordinates a comprehensive and collaborative campus-wide effort to maximize the recruitment, retention, and graduation of rural students. The Project Manager will oversee the development, implementation, and assessment of programs and initiatives designed to support rural students.

Salary: Appropriate placement on Salary Schedule C3, Rank II: $61,179-$91,145.

Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications as indicated on this vacancy notice and must submit a completed online application packet through the online application system by the deadline date in order to be considered for this position. It is the sole responsibility of the applicant to ensure his or her application packet is complete. Incomplete application packets will eliminate the possibility of an interview.

A complete application packet consists of the following:

• Online employment application
• Cover letter
• Current resume
• Copies of all college transcripts identifying the applicant, institution, and date degree conferred

Verification of experience (employment) will be required after the interview process and prior to an offer of employment. Letter(s) must come from current and/or former employers, verifying employment experience to meet minimum required qualifications and for appropriate placement on the salary schedule. Letter(s) must include employment dates, employment status, and job title and be on official letterhead with an authorized personnel signature.

Completion of all sections of the online application is required. Application materials, including transcripts, must provide documentation that the applicant meets all minimum qualifications. Degrees must be posted on transcripts.

Unofficial transcripts are acceptable for application; however, official transcripts may be requested by the College prior to extension of an employment agreement to the successful candidate. Incomplete application packets will eliminate the possibility of an interview. It is the sole responsibility of the applicant to ensure his or her application packet is complete. Once submitted, all application materials become the property of CVCC. Only applications received during the period of the announcement will be considered. NO PHOTOS, please. Requests for copies of application materials, including transcripts, will be denied by the College.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1. Provide administrative oversight and coordination of the Center to Improve Rural Student Success (CIRSS).

2. Maximize efforts with community organizations, K-12 partners, and other stakeholders to recruit rural students.

3. Work with campus constituencies to develop and implement initiatives to enhance rural student engagement, enrollment, retention, and graduation rates.

4. Facilitate professional development for faculty and staff, focusing on challenges and best practices that impact rural student enrollment, engagement, and success.

5. Collaborate with the Institutional Effectiveness Office to collect, analyze, and maintain data for continuous project improvement and assessment.

6. Coordinate with Marketing to develop publication materials for recruitment, outreach, and visibility efforts targeting rural students and communities.

7. Serve as a resource to participants, faculty, and staff, providing guidance on services and support available to rural students.

8. Develop, manage, and monitor the program budget, ensuring resources are allocated efficiently and effectively to meet program goals.

9. Prepare reports and documents for grant reporting purposes, ensuring compliance with funding requirements and timelines.

10. Coordinate mentorship and peer support programs tailored to the unique needs of rural students.

11. Organize events, workshops, and activities that promote rural student engagement, leadership development, and career readiness.

12. Advocate for rural students within the institution, ensuring their needs are considered in institutional planning and policy development.

13. Engage in continuous professional development to stay informed about best practices in rural education and student success initiatives.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Adhere to all policies and procedures set forth by the College.

2. As a Campus Security Authority (CSA), report to the official or office designated by the institution to collect crime report information, such as the campus police or security department, those allegations of Clery Act crimes that the CSA concludes were made in good faith.

3. Maintain confidentiality of identified sensitive information and of departmental information.

4. Remain current in and enhance professional knowledge and skills through professional development and continuing education.

5. Interact with and serve diverse student and employee populations in a courteous and friendly manner.

6. Adhere to College standards of professionalism and confidentiality, including courteous and friendly interaction with other CVCC employees.

7. Maintain appropriate work hours as outlined in the Alabama Community College System and College policies and assigned by dean.

8. Recruit potential students, both traditional and nontraditional, to the College, and assist in retention efforts.

9. Prepare annual departmental budgets.

10. Approve expenditures and monitor monthly department budgets

11. Represent the institution in a positive manner.

12. Serve on committees as assigned.

13. Participate in graduation.

14. Participate in the College's planning process.

15. Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Masters degree, from a regionally accredited institution, in a related field of study
• Three (3) or more years of supervisory-level experience reasonably related to the administrative assignment
• Grant writing and grant management experience
• Leadership skills; commitment to diversity and inclusion
• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and familiarity with database management
• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team; solve complex problems

Application Procedures/Additional Information

All correspondence with applicants regarding this search process will be sent via email.

Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications indicated on this vacancy announcement and must submit a complete application packet via the online application process by the deadline in order to be considered. PLEASE DO NOT UPLOAD PHOTOS.

The online application link is found on the employment page of the College's website

at https://www.cv.edu/about/leadershiresources/andhttps://www.schooljobs.com/careers/accs/chattahoochee.

Applicants who fail to submit all required information will be disqualified. Only applications received during the period of this announcement will be considered.

The College will not incur the cost of applicants' interview expenses. Applicants desiring reasonable accommodations for the interview are encouraged to request such accommodations when contacted for an interview appointment.

The College reserves the right to fill the position within one year of the stated anticipated starting date or not to fill the position due to budgetary or operational considerations. Further, the College reserves the right to fill more than one position in the same classification should another vacancy occur during the search process.

All male applicants between the age of 18-26 must provide proof of Selective Service Registration.

In accordance with Alabama Community College system policy and guidelines, the applicant selected for employment will be required to sign a consent form for a criminal background check. Employment will be contingent upon receipt of a clearance notification from the criminal background check. In the event a conviction for a felony or any crime involving moral turpitude is found, the procedures established for the Board of Trustees policy concerning criminal background checks will be followed.

Chattahoochee Valley Community College (CVCC) is an active participant in the Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify) which electronically confirms an employee's eligibility to work in the United States as required by the Department of Homeland Security. Applicants hired by CVCC will be subject to the E-Verify process pursuant to Act. No. 2011-535.

CVCC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the official policy of the Alabama Community College System that no person shall, on the grounds of race, color, disability, gender, religion, creed, national origin, or age, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program, activity or employment. CVCC will make reasonable accommodations for qualified candidates or employees. CVCC reserves the right to withdraw this job announcement at any time prior to the awarding.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $61,179.00 - $91,145.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person