Program Coordinator - EMPWR LA

This position is for a full-time 12-month unclassified staff position.
This is a grant funded position.

In order to be considered for employment applicant must attach the required documentation to the application or mail to:BPCC Attn. HR 6220 E. Texas St. Bossier City LA 71111.
Required documentation includes college transcripts and three (3) letters of recommendation for employment.

If employed by Bossier Parish Community College official transcripts must be provided.
Any questions regarding this posting may be directed toor .

Bossier Parish Community College is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

• Associates Degree required; Bachelors degree preferred.
• Five (5) years of work experience in an office environment preferably within higher education or a workforce/training/industrial environment.
• Three (3) years of demonstrated work experience with computer software including Microsoft Word Excel Forms Teams and Adobe. Experience with Banner preferred.
• Exceptional time management organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills to interact with faculty staff current and prospective students community members and industry partners.
• Strong initiative and follow-through in identifying answers coordinating with others and driving solutions forward.
• Valid Drivers license.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must have use of sensory skills in order to effectively communicate and interact with other employees and the public through the use of the telephone and personal contact as normally defined by the ability to see read talk hear and handle or feel objects and controls.
• Must have physical capability to effectively use and operate various items of office equipment such as but not limited to personal computer calculator copier and fax machine.
• Ability to occasionally lift or carry up to 20 pounds.
• Must be capable of sitting in a stationary position for 50% or more of work day.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The EMPWR LA Community Engagement and Program Coordinator plays a vital role in advancing the mission of the EMPWR LA initiative by serving as the primary administrative and outreach support for the program. This position is responsible for coordinating daily operations serving as the first point of contact for students and industry partners and actively promoting EMPWR LA across the region. The Coordinator will support enrollment logistics purchasing and reporting while also leading recruitment efforts at job fairs community events high schools workforce boards and other venues. The ideal candidate is organized personable and passionate about workforce development with a demonstrated ability to connect with diverse audiences and drive engagement.

• Serve as the central point of contact for prospective students current participants and industry partners involved with EMPWR LA.
• Provide comprehensive administrative support for EMPWR LA including scheduling purchasing data entry and reporting.
• Coordinate day-to-day program operations and logistics including classroom setup credential exam scheduling and student materials.

• Maintain accurate student records track credential completion and support efforts to measure and report program outcomes.
• Actively participate in recruitment and outreach including job fairs school visits community events workforce board presentations and promotional campaigns.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with employers community partners and internal stakeholders to promote program visibility and impact.
• Support marketing and communication efforts in collaboration with BPCCs Office of Marketing & Communication.
• Assist with the planning and execution of EMPWR-related events such as open houses graduations advisory boards and industry panels.
• Assist with recruiting activities both on campus and off campus if needed.
• Track inquiries applicants and enrollments based on recruitment activities as it relates to the Divisions programs.
• Ensure timely and accurate purchasing of materials and supplies in compliance with grant guidelines.
• Participate in registration and pre-registration.
• Assist with verification accuracy and submission of materials for webpages catalog revisions course descriptions program updates and materials on new degrees.
• Participate in professional development activities and campus meetings.
• Assist in coordinating student events advisory committee meetings and accreditation site visits.
• Collaborate with faculty industry partners and College departments to support instructional quality industry alignment and student success.
• Assist students with program inquiries registration credential exam prep and general support services.
• Prepares purchase requisitions for Division needs including classroom supplies teaching materials and verify requisitioned items on budget.
• Maintain and monitor receipt and payment of professional services expenditures including accreditation testing reporting fees etc.

• Purchase needed certifications for students faculty and staff as needed.
• Attend meetings as needed to coordinate large-scale projects and to ensure Division compliance with project requirements.
• Processes corrects and edits complex word processing documents including but not limited to curriculum sheets certificates schedules publications grant applications and accreditation reports.

• Ensure adjunct faculty have access to campus email and perform password resets when needed.
• Create contracts and enter courses into Banner.
• Participate in professional development division meetings and college-wide events as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Dean or program leadership.