Number of Vacancies: 1

Area of Consideration: Open To The Public 

Position Status: Full-Time, Regular

Pay Plan, Series & Grade: DS0058/7

Salary Range:  Up to $70,936

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Location: 3100 Martin Luther King Jr SE Washington, DC 20032

Brief Description of Duties

Under the general supervision of the Pathway Directors for the Division of Workforce Development and Lifelong Learning, the Program Coordinator assists in planning and coordinating the day-to-day educational activities and operations for the Pathway to which they are assigned. The incumbent plans and carries out the successive steps and handle programmatic and student-related matters in accordance with instructions, policies and approved division-wide practices.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Plans, coordinates and assists in managing Pathway programs located at the Division for Workforce Development and Lifelong Learning. These programs include those regulated by their respective licensing and accrediting bodies.
• Assists in establishing courses and program offerings consistent with the strategic plan for the division and the pathway.
• Assists in selecting, writing, editing, and assembling course materials for pathway programs.
• Develops and organizes training manuals and course material.
• In consultation with the Pathway Director, responds to requests to provide summaries of data, records and/or progress reports on Pathway programs and services.
• Researches and provides continuous up to date information on changes to licensing agencies, accrediting bodies and other legislative regulations as it relates to Pathway programs.
• Supports the management, monitoring, and tracking of all partner and student activities and data collection (e.g. pathway students employment outcomes and partner employment offerings)
• Reviews and evaluates non-credit and informal education programs for quality performance and compliance with division standards.
• Coordinates program offerings, courses and ongoing training's for Staff and Instructors
• Confers with management to conduct surveys identifying Student and Staff training needs based on projected production processes, changes and other factors.
• Evaluates instructor performance, effectiveness of classes and training programs; provides recommendations for continued improvement.
• Develops outcomes assessment strategies for non-credit and informal/enrichment education programs.
• Coordinates and participates in pathway-specific and division-wide Student (and Partner) outreach, admissions, retention/persistence events, activities, and processes.
• Identify additional professional developmental opportunities for instructors and teaching staff.
• Participates in meetings and conferences, as necessary.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Job Requirements

• Associate’s degree minimum education or Bachelor’s degree in affiliated field (preferred)
• At least two (2-3) years of experience with emphasis on curriculum development, student and faculty success, and retention .

Information to Applicant

Collective Bargaining Unit (Union): This position is not part of the collective bargaining unit.  

Employment Benefits: Selectee will be eligible for health and life insurance, annual (vacation) and sick leave and will be covered under the University of the District of Columbia' s retirement plan (TIAA).

Equal Opportunity Employer: The District of Columbia Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, family responsibilities, matriculation, physical handicap, or political affiliation.

Notice of Non-Discrimination: In accordance with the D.C. Human Rights Act of 1977, as amended, D.C. Official Code, Section 2-1401.01 et. seq., (Act) the University of the District of Columbia does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived actual race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family responsibilities, matriculation, political affiliation, marital status, personal appearance, genetic information, familial status, source of income, status as a victim of an intrafamily offense, place of residence or business,  or status as a covered veteran, as provided for and to the extent required by District and Federal statutes and regulations. Sexual harassment is a form of sex discrimination which is also prohibited by the Act.  In addition, harassment based on any of the above protected categories is prohibited by the Act.  Discrimination in violation of the Act will not be tolerated.  Violators will be subject to disciplinary action.

Veterans Preference:  Applicants claiming veterans preference must submit official proof at the time of application.

Visa Sponsorship: At this time, the University of the District of Columbia does not provide sponsorship for visas (e.g. H-1B). This position is also ineligible for Optional Practical Training (OPT).

Residency Preference: A person applying for a position who is a bona fide District resident at the time of application for the position, may be awarded a 10-point residency preference over non-District applicants, unless the person declines the preference points. If selected, the person shall be required to present no less than 8 proofs of bona fide District residency on or before the effective date of the appointment and maintain such residency for 7 consecutive years from the effective date of the appointment. Failure to maintain bona fide District residency for the 7-year period will result in forfeiture of employment.

Drug-Free Workplace: Pursuant to the requirements of the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988, the individual selected to fill this position will, as a condition of employment, be required to notify his/her immediate supervisor, in writing, not later than five (5) days after conviction of any criminal drug statute occurring in the workplace.

Background Investigation: Employment with the University of the District of Columbia is contingent upon a satisfactory background investigation.  The determination of a "satisfactory background investigation" is made at the sole discretion of the University of the District of Columbia.  The University may refuse to hire a finalist, rescind an offer of employment to a finalist or review and may terminate the employment of a current employee based on the results of a background investigation.

Disposition of Resume: Resumes received outside the area of consideration and/or after the closing date will not be given consideration. You must resubmit your resume to receive consideration for any subsequent advertised position vacancies. For the purpose of employment, resumes are not considered job applications. Therefore, if selected for employment a UDC application will be required.

Job Offers: Official Job Offers are made by the University of the District of Columbia, Office of Human Resources only.

Contact Information:  All inquiries related to employment and job applications should be directed to UDC Office of Human Resources at (202) 274-5380.

The University of the District of Columbia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action institution. Minorities, women, veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. For a full version of the University’s EO Policy Statement, please visit: https://www.udc.edu/human-resources/equal-opportunity/ .