Full job description Position Information
Job Title Academic Specialist, Manufacturing, Engineering, Trades, & Transportation (METT)
Campus Ankeny Campus
Job Number 24-T71
Employment Date As soon as possible
Job Category Part-time Temporary Staff Positions
Application & Position Information Call Jenny Foster at or Posting Detail Information
Salary Information $28.25/hour
Job Summary Assist with new student onboarding in Manufacturing, Engineering, Trades, and Transportation, with specialty requirements.
Essential Functions Make necessary referrals to new and current students in Manufacturing, Engineering, Trades, and Transportation Pathways
Work closely with New Student Orientation and provide support through coordination of materials, logistics of the programs, and assisting students with their transition to DMACC to completion
Collaborate with businesses on student tours, student introductions, planning joint events, etc.
Connect current student with academic advisor for education planning
Serve as program liaison to career academy students
Facilitating connection with program-related community, K-12, and career partners
Participate in discussions with stakeholders of the programs and provide feedback to improve future programs
Lead in planning, organizing, and participating in program recruiting events that are beyond DMACC's standard recruiting events (specific to the program)
Aid in accreditation, state, federal, certification, and licensing requirements
Collaborate with WBL team members with career exploration activities
Coordinate program website changes (make recommendations, identify confusions)
Program capacity (working with Admissions, managing capacity, contacting students when a program is full, finding other options for students, program orientation events)
Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree. Ability to effectively interact and communicate with a diverse population of students and education professionals. Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing and to prepare and deliver public presentations. Knowledge of current software applications.
Desired Qualifications Advising, recruitment admissions or related experience. Knowledge of DMACC educational and student services procedures and practices. Strong organizational skills. Experience within an education institution.
Work Schedule Posting Date 05/09/2024
Deadline for Submitting Applications Open Until Filled Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants THIS VACANCY REQUIRES: 1) A complete DMACC Employment Application (personal information, educational history, employment history, and supplemental questions). Incomplete applications and commenting "See Resume" will not be accepted. The application form will be used to screen applicants for required qualifications.
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