Title: Program Coordinator (*Restricted)
Agency: Northern VA Community College
Location: Alexandria - 510
FLSA: Exempt
Hiring Range: $55,000/yr. Firm
Full Time or Part Time: Full Time
Job Description:
General Description: The Community College Initiative Program Coordinator (PC) is responsible for the development and management of academic and socio/cultural immersion activities for a group of 14 to 18 international exchange students. This position is a full-time restricted position with the possibility of renewal, contingent on availability of funding.
This position will oversee and manage the programming and administrative responsibilities for the CCI cohort at the Alexandria campus.
Duties and Tasks:
- Manage and implement a year-long academic and cultural program for CCI international exchange participants
- Develop and implement a pre-academic orientation program for students
- Manage the allocated budget for the cohort
- Address interpersonal conflicts
- Occasionally provide transportation and act as an emergency contact
- Organize regular U.S. CSI excursions to facilitate learning about host communities
Special Assignments:
May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.
- This position is restricted and is funded with non-continuous or non-recurring funding and is subject to continuation based on fiscal year funds and the needs of the college.
Minimum Qualifications:
KSA's:
- Knowledge of higher education institutional practices
- Ability to work with independently with minimal supervision
- Ability to work on multiple priorities from multiple stakeholders with tight deadlines
- Knowledge of what is available to students/staff at NOVA, within and outside the region
- Must be able and willing to travel for program events
- Must be willing and able to serve as a 24/7 emergency contact for students
- Must be willing and able to drive a 14-passenger van
Required Qualifications:
- Experience advising and working with college students, international students and/or youth
- Experience in the administration of activities with youth groups
- Event planning experience
- Experience working with and understanding of diverse groups of various cultural backgrounds
- Experience in organization of educational/cultural events and field trips
Preferred Qualifications:
Additional Considerations:
- Experience studying/working/living abroad
- Knowledge of another language (Spanish, Arabic, Hindi, Portuguese)
- Experience working within a community college
- Experience with federally funded programs and grants