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Position Vacancy Notice Program Assistant, Part-time Gateway to Innovation (Grant-funded) Continuing Education and Workforce Development, Posting date: October 30, 2024 THE OPPORTUNITY: This is an exciting time to be a part of the HCCC community. In 2021, the College launched its Strategic Plan, the culmination of which aligns with the College’s 50th anniversary in 2024. The College was recognized by the Association of Community College Trustees as the recipient of the 2021 ACCT Northeast Region Equity Award. HCCC has recently been named one of 101 recipients, 1 of only 7 community colleges to be distinguished for the Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award, a national honor recognizing U.S. colleges and universities that demonstrate an outstanding commitment to diversity and inclusion. HCCC’s Culinary Arts Institute was ranked as the #6 Culinary Arts program in the United States by Best Choice Schools. Most recently, the National Institute for Staff and Organizational Development (NISOD) selected HCCC as one of twenty-four colleges nationwide to be named a “2022 Most Promising Place to Work in Community Colleges.” The Bellwether College Consortium has named HCCC a Top Ten Finalist in all three program categories for the nationally recognized 2023 Bellwether Awards: Instructional Programs and Services; Workforce Development; and Planning, Governance, and Finance. HCCC is one of only two colleges in the United States to be invited to compete in all three categories. Department/Division Introduction The School of Continuing Education and Workforce Development is an exciting and entrepreneurial office within the College, which offers a wide variety of non-credit classes, certification programs, seminars, and training sessions for the community. These offerings are focused on revitalizing careers, upgrading skills and credentials, growing businesses, and pursuing pastimes and passions. Additionally, the HCCC Center for Business & Industry (CBI) is the area leader in developing and delivering educational classes and programs for Hudson County’s businesses, organizations and individuals. Join a winning team focused on serving the educational training needs of the Hudson County business community. Position Summary/Job Description Reporting to the Director, Gateway to Innovation, The Grant Program Assistant’s essential function is to perform routine to complex clerical and technical accounting grants management functions including monitoring financial administration such as accounting procedures to track expenditures, maintaining adequate internal control systems, assisting with financial audits, perform budget analysis, coordinate and gather student activity is tracked efficiently, prepare reports, monitor compliance with grant regulations, summarize and report the result of grant activities. This is a part-time grant-funded position. Salary Grade: $25/HR Required/Minimum Qualifications • Associate’s degree or 2 years of related experience, to include administrative experience; Bachelor's degree preferred. • Experience working in a multicultural, urban environment coordinating workforce training activities in higher education and/or a public workforce setting. • Proficiency working with Smartsheet, various computer software programs including Microsoft Office suite including Word and Excel. • Proven ability to manage up and down to achieve successful results. • Technology Skills: The department relies on technology to scale its efforts. We need individuals skilled in database management, spreadsheets, video conferencing, email management, word processing, and electronic presentations. • Engagement Skills: This concept is robust and inclusive – engaging internal and external constituents for the first time, customer services skills, and marketing skills. Attention to detail and the ability to write well impacts engagement. Projects a professional, positive self-image in appearance, confidentiality, courtesy, conduct, fairness, and personal integrity at all times. • Flexibility: HCCC strives to be agile and flexible to the evolving needs of alumni, the local community, and changes in the labor market. We want you if you can thrive in environments that change. • Strategic Thinking: We are a culture of continuous improvement. Your thoughtful attention to program challenges, the contribution of ideas, having a vision, and setting goals are significant to the college’s growth. • Excellent organizational, problem-solving, leadership, and interpersonal skills. • Must demonstrate a high level of initiative and ability to work independently with a thoughtful approach to problem-solving. • Sound judgment. Comfortable handling and safeguarding confidential information. • Authentic passion for Hudson County Community College’s mission. • Bi-lingual preferred: Spanish / Arabic languages are a priority for the community. Associate’s degree or 2 years of related experience, to include administrative experience; Bachelor's degree preferred.