Position Title:

Director, PATH Program

Full Time or Part Time:

Full Time

Months Worked Per Year:

12

Hours Worked Per Week:

40

Work Schedule:

Monday – Friday, 8AM-5PM

Must be able to work evenings or weekends as required.

Remote Work Availability:

No

Job Description Summary:

The Director, PATH Program is responsible for the comprehensive management, implementation, and evaluation of the College’s PATH grant. The PATH grant is designed to increase the number of students completing high-need health care certificates and degrees to add more qualified professionals to our state’s healthcare system. The LLCC program provides academic support, career coaching, and other high impact retention/success practices to program participants. The Director reports to the Vice President of Student Services and supervises all PATH grant staff.

As a staff member at LLCC, you can look forward to 22 paid holidays a year, including 2 weeks at the end of the calendar year and one week in March for mid-semester break; 12 Fridays off in the summer; and 2 personal days, 15 sick days, and 20 vacation days per year. LLCC staff, their spouse and qualified dependent children are eligible to use the tuition waiver on credited courses. LLCC is a positive, team-oriented environment supportive of staff development. Experience success at LLCC!

View all the benefits our employees have on our website.
This is a grant-funded position. Funding for this position has been secured through 6/30/2023.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or commensurate combination of education and experience
• Three or more years’ experience in budget management
• Background and experience in providing support/resources to underserved populations, especially academic advising, retention, career services, and/or financial aid/scholarships
• Demonstrated experience developing partnerships with businesses/community organizations
• Background and experience working with students who are academically and economically disadvantaged
• Demonstrated ability to relate well with students, faculty, administration and community members
• Knowledge and experience of grant management and grant writing
• Background similar to the target population/participants
• Ability to generate data and reports related to the program
• Ability to conduct research, evaluate data, and report findings to appropriate campus and other relevant stakeholders
• Ability to work independently and use professional judgment
• The ability to work with diverse populations and varying educational levels
• Detail orientation, good leadership skills, conflict resolution skills, strong analytical skills, excellent verbal and written communication skills, multi-tasking capabilities, and good time management skills
• Proficiency with computer programs, especially Microsoft Office
• Ability to work with and maintain confidential files and information

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background check and drug-screen.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree
• Experience with and understanding of college retention, student success, and persistence
• Three or more years’ experience in a public community college or other similar organization

Position Salary:

Salary will be commensurate with education and experience but will be no less than $63,305 per year with an excellent benefits package.

Open Date:

09/13/2022

Open Until Filled:

Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants :

This position will be open until filled; however, for guaranteed consideration, applications must be submitted on or before September 25, 2022.

Transcripts are required for this position and should be uploaded to your application along with a cover letter and resume. Photocopies of transcripts are acceptable to be uploaded. Please redact (black out) any personal information such as age, gender and Social Security Number from your transcripts or other documents you intend to share with us before you upload them to your application.

If you do not have transcripts to upload at the time of submission, please mail them to the address below and instead upload a Word document as your transcripts that indicates you will have transcripts sent directly to us. Please contact the Human Resources office at 217-786-2752 if you have any questions.

Lincoln Land Community CollegeATTN: Human ResourcesP.O. Box 19256Springfield, IL 62794

Description of Job Duty:

Oversee the PATH Program including development, administration, coordination, and implementation of all grant-related activities.

Essential Duty?:

Yes

Description of Job Duty:

Prepare, oversee, and maintain all grant related items such as budget, program evaluation, assessment of student outcomes, and reporting.

Essential Duty?:

Yes

Description of Job Duty:

Supervise PATH staff including Program Assistant, Program Navigator and Recruitment/Retention Specialist.

Essential Duty?:

Yes

Description of Job Duty:

Provide oversight of program marketing and recruitment activities.

Essential Duty?:

Yes

Description of Job Duty:

Maintain records of student participation, academic performance, and student contacts.

Essential Duty?:

Yes

Description of Job Duty:

Identify, interview, and evaluate program applicants.

Essential Duty?:

Yes

Description of Job Duty:

Collaborate with Health Care program faculty and staff, and other appropriate college and community stakeholders to achieve project objectives.

Essential Duty?:

Yes

Description of Job Duty:

Develop partnerships with local businesses/organizations to provide career guidance, career exploration, and job seeking opportunities for program participants.

Essential Duty?:

Yes

Description of Job Duty:

Develop and implement an annual evaluation plan.

Essential Duty?:

Yes

Description of Job Duty:

Perform other duties as required to achieve project goals and objectives.

Essential Duty?:

Yes

Description of Job Duty:

Perform other duties as assigned.

Essential Duty?:

No

Description of Job Duty:

Assist in the college planning and assessment program by developing annual work unit objectives that impact long-range priority goals.

Essential Duty?:

No

Require Applicants to submit references for this position?:

Yes

Last day a reference provider can submit a recommendation:

10/28/2022

Minimum number of references:

3

Maximum number of references:

3

Applicant Special Instructions:

Please provide the names of three people with whom you have worked or trained who have knowledge of your work-related abilities. Relatives are not acceptable references. These individuals will be sent an email (immediately after you submit your application) and be asked to answer a few brief questions about you. Please advise your references that the email will come from hr@llcc.edu.