OVERVIEW:

The core mission of Southeastern College is to provide targeted educational services that meet community needs. Program Coordinators play a key role in meeting this mission. First and foremost, their role as Faculty members is to engage students, foster learning, role model professionalism, and ultimately produce competently trained students prepared for professional careers. Faculty designated as Program Coordinators also have the responsibility of monitoring and maintaining their programs at the campus level.

Education, and Training:

The Program Coordinator monitors the delivery of academic program and is responsible for ensuring a quality education for students in the program at the campus level. The Program Coordinator for Early Childhood Education should have at a minimum:

An Associates degree

4 years of professional experience in the field

Certified

BUSINESS CONTRIBUTIONS:

Program Coordinators are responsible for leveraging their expertise to develop, maintain, and deliver education services to students through:

Coordinating with Program Directors to maintain core curriculum at the campus level

Communicating and monitoring delivery of core curriculum at the campus level

Delivering their own course lectures

Facilitating student engagement

Working one-on-one with students

Assessing students and providing developmental feedback

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Program Coordinator/Campus Chair: Faculty designated as Program Coordinators/Campus Chairs are responsible for the oversight of their specific program curricula at the campus level. Program Coordinators must:

Work with Program Directors to ensure consistency and quality of programs

Prepare for and attend faculty convocation

Monitor programs at a campus level

Ensure consistent program delivery

Review lesson plans

Meet with local advisory boards

Coordinate and monitor externship programs

Orient new faculty

Assist the Campus President, Dean, or other departmental leaders in special projects as requested

Provide mentorship to departmental faculty members as needed

Nurture a sense of teamwork and cooperation among department members

Faculty Responsibilities: As Faculty Members, Program Coordinators are also responsible for course delivery at their campus. This includes the following core areas:

Prepare Course Plans and Materials:

Review Course Control Document (CCD)

Prepare syllabus

Create lesson plans

Create exams, quizzes, and projects/assignments

Coordinate with librarian and bookstore for availability of materials

Deliver Courses:

Administer pre-test/post-test

Deliver lectures/facilitate labs

Grade projects and exams

Provide progress reports/mid-term feedback

Maintain grade book

Enforce policies (attendance, dress code, no food and drink…)

Monitor Progress/Attendance:

Monitor student progress and follow-up as needed

Take daily attendance and enforce Southeastern College attendance policy

Follow-up with students who miss a class (phone calls)

Report attendance issues to the Dean

Advise Students:

Answer student questions

Be available for one-on-one assistance/tutoring

Record Grades and Submit Reports:

Maintain grade books

Adhere to departmental grading policies

Provide Dean with weekly reports

Provide students with mid-term evaluations

Submit final grades

Other Duties – Adjunct and Full-time Faculty:

Monitor equipment and supply needs

Maintain classroom

Maintain any relevant licensures and certifications

Other Duties – Full-time Faculty:

Attend campus faculty meetings

Participate in committees and knowledge sharing forums

Prepare for and participate in convocation

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands are those required in a professional office setting and higher education teaching environment: communicating with coworkers, presenting to a classroom of students (virtual classrooms for on-line), demonstrating procedures and techniques, and getting to and from appropriate classes and offices.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Professional office setting: moderate noise levels; controlled indoor climate. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

LOCATION:

This position is an onsite position located at your campus unless otherwise determined by the Executive Director and/or designee. Any changes must be reviewed by the Campus President and all final approvals must come from the Executive Director and/or designee.

Job Specification Program Coordinator

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience:

Program Coordinator is responsible for monitoring specific assigned academic programs at the campus level. This includes coordinating with the Program Director at the university level and campus faculty at the campus level to ensure consistent and high quality delivery of courses and programs.

Below is an inclusive but not exhaustive list of various knowledge, skills, and other characteristics that are necessary for effective performance in the Program Coordinator position.

-Knowledge: All Program Coordinators must have the required education and relevant expertise within their specific discipline related to the program or specific courses they teach. Program Coordinators must also have knowledge of:

Academic instruction/course delivery

Academic administration

Course and curriculum development

-Skills:

Management – communicating with and facilitating discussions among a diverse range of highly educated professionals across a variety of disciplines

Planning – organizing and prioritizing the needs and goals of campus level program faculty

-Experience: Experience in an academic environment, and particularly in a career college environment, is of great importance. Work experience in the following areas is highly valued:

Academic teaching (higher education)

Career college teaching/management (program/department chair)

Professional/executive education (administration)