Program Specialist

St. Charles Community College is located just west of St. Louis, in the heart of growing St. Charles County (SCC). At SCC, we have a passion for student success. We serve a growing diverse student population, and we are committed to increasing the diversity of our faculty and staff who will help prepare our students for a global society. Qualified candidates will have demonstrated success in serving diverse student populations.

SUMMARY

SCC is seeking a Program Specialist - General Motors who will coordinate programmatic and administration aspects as assigned `including the development and implementation of projects and programs. Candidate will primarily be located on site to support large fast paced manufacturing facility located in St. Charles County. This position is externally funded through General Motors.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Determines client needs and effectively addresses these through the development, revision, implementation and delivery of new and/or existing programs/resources - group, 1 on 1 and virtual platforms.

Coordinates programs, events, seminars and other services with instructors, trainers, and program staff, including correspondence from beginning to end, special needs, supplies, etc - on-site, off-site and virtual programming.

Schedules and/or assists in the scheduling of classrooms and public spaces, to support on and off-site programming. Monitors classroom set-ups and equipment to insure requirements for delivery of program and/or service are met.

Schedules personnel to include instructors, and assistants to ensure delivery and operation of programming/services.

Coordinates and assists in the development of materials to enhance programs/resources.

Provides support for program/project registrations and intake as needed and/or applicable.

Prepares and/or assists in the preparation of reports including the collection, input and analysis of data/information.

Assists in the recruitment of qualified staff to support programs and initiatives, including: interviewing and selecting instructors/staff to provide training and services for clients and/or programs.

Oversees program staff instructors and other staff assigned to a specific program and/or initiative. Provides training, direction, and coaching to staff members; coordinates training for areas outside of expertise.

Responds to behavior issues, injuries, concerns, with regard to the program. Escalates inquiries as appropriate.

Supervises day-to-day activities of program.

Develops program based on trends regarding in-demand topics of interest. Prepares reports and monitors progress of training programs.

Prepares proposals and work agreements including cost and budget development.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Oversees work assigned to project and/or program staff.

MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE and/or EXPERIENCE

Associate's degree (A. A.) or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school; or six months or more related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Candidate must have knowledge of Microsoft Office products and possess strong data analysis skills. Strong communication and organizational skills are needed. Employee should possess the ability to work with a diverse group of people from all socio-economic levels and of all national origins..

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Multilingual skills

Experience in a factory and/or manufacturing environment.

HOURS

Primarily 5:30am to 2:30pm Monday through Friday (However, hours and days may vary due to program requirements)

St. Charles Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer.