Perkins Coordinator Main Campus, Tom L. Wilson Blvd., Galesburg
Job in
Galesburg, Knox County, Illinois, 61402, USA
Listing for:
Sandburg
Full Time
position
Listed on 2026-01-12
Job specializations:
-
Education / Teaching
Education Administration
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 60000 USD Yearly
USD
60000.00
YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Perkins Coordinator Main Campus, 2400 Tom L. Wilson Blvd., Galesburg
Job Overview
Coordinates and manages Perkins grant activities to support and enhance career and technical education programs in alignment with federal, state, and institutional goals.
This position is 100% grant funded through the Federal Perkins Grant. Carl Sandburg College has been a recipient of this non‑competitive federal grant for over 20 years.
Reporting & Relationships
- Reports to:
Dean of Career and Technical Education - Principal Working Relationship:
Dean of Career and Technical Education, Director of Workforce and Community Education, Coordinator of Career Development, Career Technical Education Program Support Specialist, Director of Recruitment, Coordinator of Career and Technical Education & Health Professions Recruitment, Student Success Advocates, administrators, faculty, Transition Navigators, staff, students and external partners
Key Responsibilities Coordinate the development and implementation of the college’s annual Perkins Plan in collaboration with faculty, staff and administrators.Interpret and ensure compliance with federal and state Perkins grant regulations, including allowable expenditures and reporting requirements.Develop and manage the Perkins grant budget, including tracking expenditures, initiating budget transfers, and preparing financial reports.Collaborate with faculty and staff to identify and implement Perkins-funded initiatives aligned with institutional goals.Design and manage Programs of Study and career pathways in partnership with high schools and industry partners.Lead the Comprehensive Local Needs Assessment (CLNA) process to identify gaps and opportunities in CTE programming.Evaluate the effectiveness of Perkins-funded programs using data analysis and stakeholder feedback.Provide training and technical assistance to faculty and staff on Perkins grant requirements and best practices.Oversee procurement and inventory of Perkins-funded equipment, ensuring compliance with institutional and federal guidelines.Promote access in CTE programs by developing strategies to support underrepresented populations as defined by the Federal Perkins Act.Develop and implement marketing and outreach strategies to promote Perkins-funded programs.Serve as the college’s primary liaison with ICCB and other stakeholders regarding Perkins grant administration.Participate in professional networks and conferences to stay informed on trends in CTE and grant management.Champion the use of the Amplifund grant management system and track personnel hours worked on the grant.Other duties as assigned as allowable within Perkins Grant parameters.Assist with
Preparation and submission of quarterly and annual Perkins grant reports.Coordination of nationally-recognized Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO) chapter administration, activities and student competitions.Management of the Perkins student support fund, including impact tracking and outcome reporting.Development and oversight of a student-industry mentorship program.Planning and implementation of career readiness events such as job fairs, career pathway aligned bootcamps and employability workshops.Risk‑Management and Loss‑Prevention Activities
Maintain a working knowledge of the college’s emergency procedures and actively participate in the college risk‑management program.Monitor conditions, events and circumstances that present risk to the college community. Intervene and/or report as specified in the college’s risk‑management plan.Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Business or Public Administration, Education, Accounting, Public Policy, or a related field required.Minimum of three years’ experience in program coordination or grant administration, preferably in a nonprofit or higher education setting.Proven grant management skills, including collaborative applications, regulatory compliance, evaluation, and audit preparation.Strong collaborator with the ability to work independently and within teams in a fast‑paced, matrixed environment.Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).Excellent word‑processing, database, spreadsheet, bookkeeping and presentation skills required.Interpersonal, organization, and…
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