Brother 2 Brother Network Program Coordinator - Part-time

Contingency role, 20 hours per week, reports to Director of Woodrick Center for Inclusion.

About the role

The Program Coordinator for the “Male and Male-Identified Students of Color” initiative (Brother 2 Brother Network-B2B) oversees the development, coordination, and implementation of personal, academic, and career student development interventions to increase student persistence, certificate/degree completion, and successful transfer to four-year institutions. The program serves all students, with a focus on historically underserved populations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the development, planning, and coordination of student success activities for the Brother 2 Brother Network program.
• Develop and implement a recruitment plan for the program.
• Lead and coordinate all aspects of a 20-hour Summer College Immersion Experience, including:
  • Recruiting, hiring, supervising, and evaluating program facilitators.
  • Oversight of student recruitment and registration.
  • Coordination of program logistics, educational, and engagement activities.
  • Program evaluation and enhancement.
• Develop and promote academic success strategies, encouraging positive attitudes and independent, self-actualized learning.
• Support students individually with personal, professional, and career development plans, including facilitating personal portfolios and individualized career plans.
• Coordinate with GRCC departments to ensure access to academic support services such as tutoring, advising, and financial aid.
• Facilitate student success and persistence through direct services, including monitoring non-academic needs and academic progress via classroom visits, in-person meetings, phone, text, social media, and small group meetings.
• Organize and execute career exploration and development experiences, including employment shadow opportunities, internships, and college visits.
• Plan, coordinate, and implement student development activities aligned with program goals, such as experiential workshops (e.g., study skills, reducing test anxiety), recreational activities, and networking/leadership/professional development opportunities.
• Recruit and support peer mentors and community mentors to facilitate students’ career, social, and cultural growth.
• Plan, coordinate, and monitor activities for community mentors and program participants.
• Oversee and organize campus-wide social and cultural events, including a new student welcoming event, Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration, Black History Month Celebration, academic milestone celebrations, and a graduation celebration.
• Design assessment tools in partnership with GRCC Institutional Research to evaluate program effectiveness through quantitative and qualitative data collection, analysis, and reporting.
• Manage grant activities and program evaluation to ensure compliance with grant requirements, operational implementation, achievement of objectives, and completion of reporting.
• Coordinate grant budget management, including monitoring expenses and reporting.
• Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with higher education institutions, community organizations, corporations, and GRCC faculty and staff, including Admissions, the Enrollment Center, Academic Advising and Transfer Center, Counseling and Career Center, Financial Aid, Academic Support and Tutoring Services, and the College Success Center.
• Serve as liaison between GRCC and the local community.
• Report Clery Reportable Crimes to Campus Police as a Campus Security Authority (CSA).
• Regular attendance during scheduled hours is required.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree preferred, particularly in education, psychology, social work, counseling, or a related field.
• National Career Readiness Certificate (NCRC) preferred but not required.
• Minimum 1-3 years of experience working in higher education.
• Minimum 1-3 years of supervision experience preferred.
• Prior work experience with underserved and underrepresented populations preferred.
• Prior grant management experience preferred.
• Prior experience with cognitive and non-cognitive assessments preferred.
• Prior experience with culturally-relevant program development preferred.

Skills

• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Cultural agility within a diverse community college student population.
• High level of energy, enthusiasm, and ability to be innovative and creative.
• Ability to organize work, manage multiple priorities, and meet timelines in a multi-project environment.
• Ability to work collaboratively.
• Competence in software applications and programs, particularly student information systems such as PeopleSoft, Early Alert systems, data reporting systems, and Microsoft Office.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to maintain a positive, customer- and student-oriented approach in a demanding work environment.
• Proficient with data tracking, data analysis, and reporting.
• Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to work as part of a team.
• Professional image, including punctuality and good attendance record.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and comply with FERPA guidelines.
• Understanding of the mission of community colleges.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage high-stress student issues and concerns.
• Comfort with public speaking.

Physical and Mental Demands

• Long periods of sitting, standing, reading, and writing; listening and speaking.
• Ability to lift up to 20 pounds.
• Ability to work flexible hours (evenings and nights), including occasional weekends.
• Ability to commute between campus locations and travel locally.

Benefits

• Wellness Program: Access to resources for physical and mental wellbeing, and an onsite gym membership.
• Retirement Plans: Secure your future with retirement options.

Pay

$20.00 per hour.