Adult Engagement Project Coordinator Job Victoria area,Texas USA,Education / Teaching

Adult Engagement Project Coordinator

The Admissions & Recruitment Department is recruiting for one Adult Engagement Project Coordinator. This grant-funded position, which works 30 hours per week, is responsible for implementation of Victoria College's Greater Texas Foundation grant titled "Engaging and Supporting Adult Learners to College Degrees." The grant purpose is to improve rates of postsecondary stop-outs returning to college and the rates of adults entering college for the first time who also successfully obtain college credentials.

This will be accomplished through data analysis, professional development, marketing, outreach, and innovative external partnerships. This position is predominantly responsible for implementation of the project through coordination of an internal project committee.

This position is benefits eligible. For more information on Victoria College's excellent benefits package, click the benefits tab.

Victoria College (VC) is a vital public community college located in Victoria, Texas and has been a respected community partner in the Crossroads region since 1925 and continues to offer quality, affordable educational opportunities to help our students achieve their dreams. VC offers a variety of high-quality associate's degrees and transfer programs, preparing students for success in their chosen fields. The college fosters a close-knit community, serving approximately 7,100 students across diverse backgrounds and learning styles, including full-time, part-time, online, veterans, and adult learners.

VC features five academic divisions:

Academic Support & Student Success
Allied Health
Career & Technical Education
Arts, Humanities, & Social Sciences
Science, Mathematics, Engineering, & Physical Education

Additionally, VC offers various programs through the Academy of Lifelong Learning, catering to the educational needs of the community. Living in the Area Victoria, a charming city with a population of around 67,000, provides a welcoming and affordable environment. Residents enjoy a variety of benefits, including diverse culinary experiences, a rich cultural scene with museums and art galleries, and ample opportunities for outdoor recreation.

Victoria boasts over 50 parks and green spaces, including Riverside Park and Spring Creek Greenway, offering scenic walking and biking trails. The city is well-connected with regional transportation networks, including Victoria Regional Airport and multiple bus services. Victoria's cost of living is significantly lower than the national average, making it an attractive option for students and families alike.

Duties & Responsibilities

Implement the activities outlined in the grant based on the approved timetable.

Convene on a regular basis the project committee to plan, recommend, and carry out grant activities in a coordinated and timely manner, including agenda planning and the use of presentations to lead strategic discussions.

Independently carry out specific recommendations of the project committee between convenings or facilitate and monitor the completion of recommendations by other assigned departments as appropriate.

Compile and use adult-focused research reports, studies, resources, and contacts to craft an adult engagement recruitment/marketing training and onboarding curriculum, both for use with VC employees and to be shared with peer institutions.

As part of the data analysis phase, coordinate focus groups of adult VC students and constituents of community-based organizations to inform the professional development, marketing, and outreach strategies developed by the project committee.

Ensure the procurement of the Ellucian Banner Award module during the planning phase of the project.

Coordinate with appropriate departments on campus to create a Memorandum of Understanding template and resources for use with community organizations that provide supplemental support to VC students for their basic needs.

Develop a VC-facilitated noncredit course curriculum for self-sufficiency strategies for constituents of community organizations that serve individuals in need of receiving their first or upskilling to a subsequent postsecondary credential.

Facilitate the completion of Marketing and Outreach strategic plans through coordination with appropriate departments for effective launch during the implementation phase of the grant.

Document project committee meetings, research findings, plans, outputs, and measured outcomes generated during the appointment period.

If relevant, participate in VC committee meetings that improve the quality of project coordination with other initiatives of the College.

Monitor project expenditures and budget; submit relevant paperwork to VC Foundation for reimbursement processing.

Other duties necessary for implementation of grant activities resulting from committee recommendations and/or funder feedback.

Qualifications

Minimum Bachelor's degree in Education, Business Administration, Marketing, Communications, Human Resources, or…