Workforce Equity Initiative Grant Support Specialist

Salary: $18.63 - $20.43 Hourly

Location : Quad Cities Campus - Moline, IL

Job Type: Full-Time Staff

Job Number: 22-00379

Department: Staff Opportunities

Opening Date: 12/05/2024

Closing Date: Continuous

Work Hours: 8-5pm M-F

Application materials required: Resume/CV

General Information & Responsibilities

The Workforce Equity Initiative Grant Support Specialist is a full-time position grant funded through the Workforce Equity Initiative (WEI) grant from July 2024 through August 2025. The Workforce Equity Initiative Grant Support Specialist will manage the WEI efforts at Black Hawk College (BHC) through recruitment as well as providing student support and mentoring to aid in retention, persistence, and completion of Computer Networking, Medical Assisting, CNC Production, and Welding certificates and degrees.
Description of Duties

DESCRIPTION OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

a.Articulates program vision and goals to students, staff, community stakeholders, and cooperating school districts and advises potential students concerning WEI Grant funded programs and learning objectives.

b.Manages the student WEI Grant application process.

c.Collects information on barriers to enrollment and completion of WEI identified certificates and degrees.

d.Participates in creating support services that lead to enrollment, retention, and completion of WEI Grant-funded students.

e.Works with the external WEI Grant Program Director, along with Director of Recruitment and Student Engagement, and Advising Department staff, to coordinate, and promote WEI identified certificates and programs through community events, visiting local high schools, visiting with local WEI providers, and other career-related events.

f.Identifies and documents eligible nontraditional and traditional occupational students for the WEI grant and coordinates services for these students.

g.Responsible for monitoring the equitable participation and full participation of populations identified in the WEI grant.

h.Collects prepares and maintains data to create reports and all program documents as required. Share project progress and activity with the CTE Grants/Projects Manager.

i.Receives all Early Alert notifications for WEI Grant students and assists identified students in overcoming barriers to persistence and completion.

j.Develop partnerships with businesses and the community to provide students with work-based experiences.

k.Works collaboratively with college departments to track, gather, and submit required data and reports regarding WEI Grant applicants and students, student retention, progress toward completion, and graduation.

l.Connects students to college and community resources to aid in their successful certificate/degree completion.

m.Provides administrative and program support for the WEI Grant.

n.Participates in professional development and learning activities to build and maintain knowledge of higher education, and WEI Grant opportunities.

o.Coordinates with the Public Relations and Marketing and Recruitment and Student Engagement Departments to promote WEI programs/classes and special events.

p.Assists with monitoring and reporting WEI Grant activities.

q.Maintains satisfactory Motor Vehicle Record.
DESCRIPTION OF OTHER JOB DUTIES:

a.Collaborates with the Recruitment Department to represent WEI and the College in community-related meetings/events and on various committees.

b.Collaborates with the Recruitment Department to develop and maintain partnerships with agencies, WEI providers, and high schools regarding the WEI program at BHC

c.Collaborates and works closely with Advising.

d.Collaborates with Career Services staff to provide students with career exploration and transition experiences.

e.Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
OVERALL ACCOUNTABILITIES:

a.Demonstrates BHC core values.

b.Maintains accuracy and efficiency of work.

c.Demonstrates dependability.

d.Maintains up-to-date job knowledge of WEI programs.

e.Maintains up-to-date job knowledge of job-related computer software and applications.

f.Works cooperatively with others.

g.Communicates professionally and pleasantly.

h.Maintains student confidentiality, security, and student records/information permanency.
PRINCIPAL WORKING RELATIONSHIPS:

a.Reports directly to the Dean for Economic and Workforce Development

b.Works with Director of Recruitment and Student Engagement and CTE Grants/Project Manager

c.Works with the Public Relations and Marketing and Advising Departments

d.Works directly with students and stakeholders.

e.Works directly with agency and school district personnel.

Education & Experience

(To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.)

a.Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university required.

b.Minimum of two years of work experience in counseling/social work, family support, or higher education preferred.

c.Experience with common computer applications including database programs, spreadsheet programs, Microsoft products including Outlook, and basic Word processing required.

d.Ability to work with minimal supervision and within a team-oriented environment.

e.Excellent communication/customer relationship skills and comfortable presenting to groups of people in person and/or via remote meeting software required.

f.Current valid driver's license and proof of auto insurance required.
The above statements reflect the general details necessary to describe the principal functions of the described job; it is not an all-encompassing statement of all the work requirements that may be necessary to perform the job.

Supplemental Information

Black Hawk College does not sponsor employment visas.

Black Hawk College is an AA/EEO employer.

While you contribute your talent and enthusiasm to BHC, as an eligible employee you will have access to outstanding health benefits, ample time off, a pension plan, educational opportunities, and much more. In this section, you will find an overview of our comprehensive and generous benefit programs. Be sure to check out the Compensation section as well.

Core Benefits
Medical

Prescription Drug Plan

Mail Order Pharmacy

Dental

Vision

Basic Life Insurance

Tuition Waiver

Employee Assistance Program

Long-Term Disability

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)/Dependent Care Account (DCA)

Paid Holidays

Sick Leave

Vacation

Personal Days

Retirement Pension Plans

State University Retirement System of Illinois (SURS): Employees working in a regular and continuous position or one in which services are expected to be rendered on a continuous basis for at least four months or one academic term, whichever is less, may be eligible to enroll in SURS. To learn more about SURS, visit

Optional 403b Tax-Deferred Investment Program: Employees may set up a 403b plan through Empower Retirement.

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Do you have a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have experience with common computer applications including database programs, spreadsheet programs, Microsoft products including Outlook, and basic Word processing?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have the ability to work with minimal supervision and within a team-oriented environment?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have excellent communication/customer relationship skills and comfortable presenting to groups of people in person and/or via remote meeting software?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have a current valid driver's license and proof of auto insurance?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

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