Coordinator - Perkins Grant; part-time

Coordinator
- Perkins Grant (part-time)

Position Details

About Us
- Howard Community College (HCC) is an exciting place to work, learn, and grow! We are proud to have received the Great Colleges to Work For honor for 12 consecutive years, . Howard Community College values diversity among its faculty, staff and student population. We are an innovative institution that is committed to responding to the ever-changing needs and interests of a diverse and dynamic community.

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Position Title
- Coordinator
- Perkins Grant (part-time)

FLSA
- Non-Exempt

FT/PT
- Part Time

Hours Per Week - up to 25 hours per week

Work Schedule - 3 days a week, flexible

Position Salary Range - $35 per hour

Summary
- This position is responsible for programmatic assistance, budgetary oversight, and technical support to key stakeholders, working towards accomplishing the Perkins grant's funding objectives in compliance with MSDE requirements. The Carl

D. Perkins Technical Education Improvement Act of 2006 (Perkins IV) as amended by the Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century Act of 2018 (Perkins V) provides federal funding to Howard Community College to support career and technical education programs that provide students with the academic and technical skills necessary to succeed in today's knowledge- and skills-based economy. The Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) disburses and administers federal Perkins V funds.

The coordinator works with faculty and staff to research, write, develop, edit, and report grant applications and proposals.

Essential Role Responsibilities
- · Coordinates work efforts with Deans, faculty, and program administrators to prepare the college's annual Perkins Plan, including determining objectives and outcomes, identifying program needs, planning expenditures, and establishing timelines for meeting outcomes.
· Serves as the primary contact between college and MSDE, advising faculty and staff on Perkins grant guidelines and regulations, allowable use of grant funds, and ensuring programs, activities, and purchases are in compliance with MSDE requirements.
· Works closely with the college's Finance Office to create a budget for personnel, purchasing and other program related expenses using Perkins funds, allocating appropriate level of funds to accounts.
· Monitors accounts and tracks expenditures to ensure funds are spent in compliance with the MSDE approved Perkins Plan. Prepares budget modifications and initiates budget transfers as needed to ensure grant objectives and timelines are being met.
· Coordinates meetings with Department Chairs, program administrators, industry partners and other key stakeholders to review progress of stated program goal and objectives against funding requirements
· Prepares quarterly progress reports and assists with programmatic monitoring visits and other reporting requirements.
· Provides technical and operational support in coordinating and executing various grant funded activities including professional development workshops and student events.
· Prepares quarterly reports documenting program activities and fund expenditures, intended outcomes, and success in meeting outcomes, working in collaboration with the Dean, Department Chairs, and college administrators to ensure compliance with grant reporting requirements.
· Monitors and tracks budget expenditures across accounts and objective allocations; initiates budget modifications and prepares paperwork for the transfer of funds allowable under the grant's guidelines.
· Monitors the preparation of purchase requisitions to ensure grant funds are properly expended. Research vendors, requests quotes, and works with the…