Coordinator STEM Student Support Services

Compensation

$50519.00 Annual

Job Description Summary

The application deadline for this position is 11:59pm EST on April 24 2025.

*This position is funded by either a grant or another donorfunded source external to the college. Should the funding provided by these special sources be reduced or eliminated employees will be given as much notice as possible.

**This position has approved grantfunding through August 31 2025 and is pending approval for further funding. Continuation beyond this date is contingent upon that approval.

The mission of the Student Support Services STEM (STEM3S) program is to equip students with tools to achieve persistence graduation and lifelong learning while cultivating scholars holistically and fostering community. STEM3S is one of the Federal TRIO programs funded by the U.S. Department of Education and is designed to help STEM (Science Technology Engineering and Math) students achieve success at Santa Fe College specifically by providing support services that will help eligible students progress academically throughout college. STEM3Ss goal is to identify select enroll retain serve and assist students who are from lowincome families from families where neither parent has a bachelors degree and/or who are students with disabilities.

The Coordinator for STEM3S is responsible for the daytoday administration of the STEM3S program and will create and maintain systems to ensure that eligible TRIO participants in precollegiate programs are seamlessly connected to STEM3S to increase persistence good academic standing graduation and transfer rates among the programs target population. STEM3S provides an array of services and activities such as tutoring personal counseling financial support and literacy transfer assistance coaching career services grant aid as well as study skills development. The Coordinator is responsible for the programmatic operational and fiscal management of STEM3S and is accountable for the projects success.

Job Description

Responsibilities and Duties Include:

• Ensures that the STEM3S program is implemented in full compliance with the Higher Education Opportunity Act of 2008 the SSS Program regulations the Education Department General Administrative Regulations (EDGAR) and all other applicable federal regulations and requirements.

• Manages implementation of the projects activities goals and objectives as outlined in the grantfunded proposal federal regulations/guidelines and Santa Fe College polices and priorities.

• Effectively manages STEM3S program budget as approved by the Department of Education and the college external fund manager monitors and reviews expenditures monthly and prepares a detailed annual budget.

• Oversees and assists with the maintenance and monitoring of recordkeeping to ensure an efficient system that facilitates participant identification and selection as well as tracking services to students.

• Evaluates program processes and procedures; plans develops and presents recommendations regarding technical methods and techniques of program administration.

• Supervises STEM3S staff including student assistants Academic Coaches and Peer Tutors.

• Conducts staff development training and inservice training for faculty administrative and student groups to facilitate recruitment and retention efforts.

• Maintains communication with SF grant office grant accounting office and the Federal Department of Education.

• Collaborates with Financial Aid to determine and distribute grant aid funds to qualified SSS students.

• Uses strategic planning and continuous improvement models to facilitate program evaluation and reporting.

• Oversees and assists with the evaluation process handles the annual performance review/report and consultant visits.

• Establishes an effective organizational structure with sound policies and procedures.

• Creates and maintains a STEM3S implementation manual and implements systemic plan for data collection.

• Participates in collegerelated committees providing service to the College as required.

• Has the ability to work a flexible schedule including nights and weekends when required.

• Complies with all publishedCollege Rules procedures guidelines andlaws/regulations governing public employees including but not limited to those related todocument retention and destruction FERPA andconfidentiality.

• Provides service excellence through courteous informed accessible and professional engagement.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Reports to: Director TRIO and CAP Programs

QUALIFICATIONS

Required: A masters degree in a STEM field education administration psychology social work counseling or a related field or a bachelors degree in the previously stated disciplines with two 2 years of related work experience. Additionally a candidate must have at least *three 3 years of experience in designing managing or implementing SSS STEM TRIO or similar programs that serve underrepresented groups. *years of experience is required by the grant.

Additional Requirements:A criminal background check will be conducted. Applicants must have a valid Florida Class E Operator (drivers) license and be authorized to drive for the college; must have the ability to lift a minimum of 25 lbs. An employment offer is contingent upon the approval by the Federal Department of Education TRIO Program Specialist.

Preferred:Experience in communication with grantor agencies especially at the Federal level and in providing required reports. Knowledge of STEM fields. Demonstrated success in overcoming barriers similar to those of the projects target population or experience in working with this population.

General Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Ability to work successfully in a multicultural environment.

• Adaptability to Change able to be flexible and supportive able to positively and proactively assimilate change in rapid growth environment.

• Analytical Aptitude & Problem Solving able to analyze information problems situations practices and/or procedures collect and interpret data reason logically establish facts identify and define existing and potential issues recognize the interrelationships among elements draw valid conclusions develop recommendations as well as alternative courses of action select appropriate course follow up and evaluate.

• Communication able to effectively communicate in a professional diplomatic empathetic and tactful manner using preferred method and level as applicable to the job.

• Critical Thinking & Judgement able to make wellreasoned sensible and timely decisions based on careful objective review and informed analysis of available information considerations and other factors.

• Customer Service ability to respond promptly and courteously to all questions from students and faculty demonstrating patience and persistence when helping students with little or no computer skills.

• Ethics able to demonstrate integrity professionalism civility and a high degree of ethics in all jobrelated actions.

• Organization & Time Management able to plan schedule and organize tasks related to the job to achieve goals within or ahead of established time frames.

• Problem Solving proven skills in identifying issues determining their cause developing creative solutions and following through with implementing resolutions.

• Relationship Management able to personally provide high level of interactive service to others building relationships and addressing identified needs.

• Results Orientation proven ability to set and exceed established targets.

• Systems & Software proficient level of knowledge of Microsoft Office and/or relevant position software programs.

• Detail Oriented Proven accuracy and attention to detail.

• Multitask Ability to expeditiously organize coordinate manage prioritize and perform multiple tasks simultaneously to swiftly assess a situation determine a logical course of action and apply the appropriate response.

Application Process: All applicants must submit a completed online SF application a letter of intent an uptodate resume/curriculum vitae and unofficial academic transcripts (if applicable) to be considered for this position. Unofficial transcripts are only accepted for review purposes official transcripts are required prior to any offer of employment being made.

If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS) please check with the FRS on how your current benefits will be affected if you are reemployed with the State of Florida. Your current retirement benefits may be canceled suspended or deemed ineligible depending upon the date of your retirement.

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