Perkins Program Coordinator

Perkins Program Coordinator

Join our team to help inspire all students to discover their potential and achieve their goals by providing relevant, equitable, and innovative learning opportunities and services.

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Program Coordinator Walla Walla Community College is accepting applications to fill the part-time role of Perkins Program Coordinator on the Walla Walla Campus. At Walla Walla Community College, we inspire all students to discover their potential and achieve their goals by providing relevant, equitable, and innovative learning opportunities and services. As an organization, we value learning opportunities, a sense of community, diversity, health and humor, excellence, integrity, teamwork, innovation, personal and professional growth, and sustainability.

General Responsibilities:

Walla Walla Community College removes barriers to access, provides high quality educational experiences, and facilitates equitable learning and success to cultivate thriving rural communities. In support of this mission, the strengthening CTE for the 21st Century Act of 2018 (Perkins V) is a principal source of federal funding to states and discretionary grantees for the improvement of secondary and postsecondary CTE programs.

The Perkins Coordinator will assist the Dean to ensure Perkins V requirements are implemented and appropriate records maintained by providing general, advisory committee, and budget support.

Essential Functions:

General Support Coordinate the collection of data and information for the Comprehensive Local Needs Assessment (CLNA) including the internal Size, Scope and Quality data worksheet Assist in stakeholder engagement at WWCC and in the community, which may include meetings, development and deployment of surveys, etc. May assist in the writing of the CLNA May assist in writing Perkins plans (e.g., Perkins Plan, Perkins Leadership, Perkins Non-Traditional, Perkins Special Projects) and Reports of Accomplishments Participate in SBCTC Perkins related trainings Advisory Committee Support Monitor, for audit purposes, CTE program advisory committees to ensure they are meeting minimum requirements as defined by SBCTC.

Monitor, for audit purposes, advisory committee files such as meeting minutes, Programs of Work, and rosters to ensure they are being regularly updated/uploaded. In coordination with the Dean, update advisory committee handbook, guidebooks, templates, forms and trainings annually or as needed Assist Deans and Administrative Assistants in training WWCC employee leads on necessary tasks outlined in the guidebook Budget Support Gather, review, and identify applicable requests for funding as aligned with the appropriate Perkins Grant (e.g., Perkins Annual Plan, Perkins Leadership, Perkins Non-Traditional, Perkins Special Projects).

Disseminate received requests to the Dean for prioritization and notify individuals of approval or denial of requests. Purchase approved equipment requests according to WWCC, Washington State, & Federal purchasing requirements in coordination with Purchasing Manager and Grants Fiscal Analyst. Coordinate travel on behalf of approved faculty and staff in accordance to WWCC, Washington State, & Federal travel requirements by preparing prior approvals, making travel arrangements, and completing expense reports upon return.

Track activities and expenditures planned for each academic year as aligned with the appropriate Perkins grant funding source (e.g., Perkins Annual Plan, Perkins Leadership, Perkins Non-Traditional, Perkins Special Projects). Review status of Perkins spend-down with Grants Fiscal Analyst and the Dean to confirm available funding will be utilized in a timely manner. Complete and maintain Time & Effort Reporting. Create Time & Effort Reports for identified individuals using information provided by the Grants Fiscal Analyst.

Distribute reports to appropriate personnel for signature. Collect signed reports, send copies of signed reports to the Grants Fiscal Analyst, and maintain hard copies, as appropriate, for Area records. Maintain financial records by gathering and storing required and supporting documentation according to the established filing system.

Demonstrated commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion Excellent communication skills across various cultures and education levels while using written, electronic, and verbal methods Strong interpersonal skills and cultural humility; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the college and community partners Ability to represent the College in a positive and professional manner Ability to assume responsibility and deal effectively with problems;

exercise good judgment when making decisions Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate with different constituents (verbal and written) Ability to write, review, interpret, and apply information related to documents, contracts, budgets, and agreements (printed and electronic)…