Manager, College Assistance Migrant Program CATEGORY: Professional

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POSITION DESCRIPTION TITLE: Manager, College Assistance Migrant Program CATEGORY: Professional (CAMP) FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt GRADE: D JOB SUMMARY: Responsible for the development, coordination,

1 POSITION DESCRIPTION TITLE: Manager, College Assistance Migrant Program CATEGORY: Professional (CAMP) FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt GRADE: D JOB SUMMARY: Responsible for the development, coordination, management and direct supervision of the College Assistant for Migrant Program (CAMP) project. Establish effective internal and external working partnerships and regular communication with all key stakeholders involved in the growth, success and compliance of the CAMP project. PROJECT DESCRIPTION EPCC College Assistance Migrant Program (CAMP) project is designed to assist migrant families build educational and social achievements by assisting them with post-secondary educational opportunities. CAMP project will specifically serve migrant students who enroll full-time, are adults with families, have jobs, and other responsibilities. CAMP will be open to all eligible migrants and seasonal farm workers and their families. CAMP outreach workers will target participants who are economically and academically disadvantaged to include individuals in colonias and other rural areas, particularly those who are nontraditional students. CAMP project will work with internal EPCC departments and outside agencies to provide CAMP students wrap around services. The ultimate goal is for participants to have an opportunity to start their post-secondary education at EPCC, a two-year college, in a supportive and affordable environment, emphasizing degree attainment in order to transfer to a four-year institution or enter the workforce. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 1. Responsible for the development, coordination, management and growth of the CAMP project; oversee all daily operations of this project, including outreach and recruitment; collaborate ion with internal departments and external agencies; provide support services for students and staff supervision; ensure compliance with grant requirements, College policies, and procedures. 2. Communicate with all levels of management at the College and external agencies involved with CAMP; identify academic support needs; plan and develop academic support requirements for student; manage their implementation, and evaluate their success; attend meetings. 3. Develop strategies to assist students in resolving issues which interfere with their academic success by providing internal and external referrals and support services such as counseling, administrative services, day care, and other appropriate services. 4. Participate in setting short and long term performance goals and priorities for the tutorial staff which contribute to grant s requirements and success; organize and coordinate daily operations to include supervision, performance evaluation, guidance, and support concerning professional development. YEARLY PERCENT OF TIME 30% 25% Effective: 9/7/2016 Page 1 of 5

2 5. Responsible for monitoring and regulating expenses and resources; monitor, recommend, and approve expenditures. 6. Responsible for maintaining records of student usage through a department database; respond to various academic information requests and reporting requirements; monitor student attendance, behavior, and progress, solicit feedback from CAMP project participants. 5% 7. Ensure that office and students academic equipment is in good working order. 5% 8. Perform other duties as assigned. 5% REPORTING RELATIONSHIP: Director Community Education Project SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Direct and indirect supervisory responsibility of staff. BUDGET RESPONSIBILITIES: Project Budget/Grant ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS: EDUCATION: Bachelor s Degree. EPERIENCE: Five (5) years related experience. CERTIFICATION/LICENSURES: Must have a valid driver s license and be insurable by the district s auto liability insurance carrier; must be able to travel to various work locations using own transportation. SPECIAL SKILLS AND ABILITIES: 1. Skills/Abilities: Effective communication skills, both orally and written; Ability to interact effectively with students, visitors, faculty and staff; Effective project management experience; Experience leading and managing personnel; Experience developing and executing budgets; Effective interpersonal and organizational skills; Effective time management skills and ability to meet deadlines; Effective presentation skills; Knowledge of campus resources, processes, and departments for referral purposes; Effective network, outreach and team building skills; Effective analytical and problem solving skills; Proficient computer skills and ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks; Must understand factors that impact learning and cognitive development; Ability to work in a diverse environment and be sensitive to issues of diversity and inclusion. 2. Equipment Used: Personal Computer and other equipment associated with an office environment. Effective: 9/7/2016 Page 2 of 5

3 3. Software Used: A variety of spreadsheets, word-processing, database, , and presentation software. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to handle or feel; and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand and sit. The employee is occasionally required to walk and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. INTERPERSONAL SKILLS: Alternative or combined skills in understanding, and/or influencing people are important in achieving job objectives, causing action, understanding others, or changing behavior; and, skills of persuasiveness or assertiveness, as well as sensitivity to the point of view of others. WORKING CONDITIONS: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Effective: 9/7/2016 Page 3 of 5

4 POSITION TITLE: Manager, College Assistance Migrant Program (CAMP) PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORKING CONDITIONS: The physical demands and work environment factors described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES: Stand Walk Sit Use hands to finger, handle or feel Reach with hands and arms Climb or balance Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl Talk Hear Taste Smell WEIGHT and FORCE DEMANDS: Up to 10 pounds Up to 25 pounds Up to 50 pounds Up to 100 pounds More than 100 pounds WORK ENVIRONMENT: Wet or humid conditions(non-weather) Work near moving mechanical parts Work in high, precarious places Fumes or airborne particles Toxic or caustic chemicals Outdoor weather conditions Extreme cold(non-weather) Extreme hot (non-weather) Risk of electrical shock Work with explosives Risk of radiation Vibration VISION DEMANDS: No special vision requirements Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less) Distance vision (Clear vision at 20 feet or more) Color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors) Peripheral vision Depth perception Ability to adjust focus Required Effective: 9/7/2016 Page 4 of 5

5 NOISE LEVEL: Very quiet Quiet Moderate Loud Very Loud Exposure Level The intent of this job description is to provide a representative and level of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the total of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employee may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically present in this description. I certify that I have received a copy of this job description. I have read and understand the duties and responsibilities of this position. Employee Signature Date Effective: 9/7/2016 Page 5 of 5

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4. Act as a liaison with faculty, departments, and local agencies to provide POSITION DESCRIPTION TITLE: Career Navigator - Transition of Adults to Careers CATEGORY: Professional FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt GRADE: D JOB SUMMARY: Responsible for the coordination, development, and implementation