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Program Support Specialist, Fire Science CFRE20056FIRE

Position Number: 6497317
Location: Glen Ellyn, IL
Position Type: Vocational & Technical - Fire Science

Program Support Specialist, Fire Science CFRE20056FIRE

Program Support Specialist, Fire Science CFRE20056FIRE
The College of DuPage is a comprehensive community college located 27 miles west of downtown Chicago, vitally connected to our local area for over 50 years. We prepare students for a lifelong passion for learning on our 273-acre campus which is home to nine associate degrees and a wide variety of professional and technical certificates. Many of these credentials prepare students to seamlessly articulate into the baccalaureate programs of our higher education partner institutions.

College of DuPage is committed to student success and values an inclusive and welcoming community environment. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workforce. Our connection to the larger metropolitan area is essential to our success and provides a wealth of diverse cultural and recreational opportunities.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
Provide support for the management of the Fire Science Program.

Develop a draft of the course schedule through the use of available faculty, subject to Associate Dean/Dean and/or Program Manager approval.

Monitor enrollment as per direction of Associate Dean/Dean or Program Manager, making recommendations regarding course additions and cancellations while working closely with Centralized Scheduling Office.

Monitor faculty loads, which can include course assignments and finalization process per Associate Dean/Dean and/or Program Manager approval, to ensure compliance with College policy.

Track curriculum changes and monitor degree/certificate requirements, as needed.

Manage/monitor student clinical requirements, applications, placement, and student compliance in regards to clinical site arrangements.

Monitor Dual Credit and all adjunct faculty to ensure they meet all requirements of the ICCB to teach dual credit courses.

Provide accurate and timely responses to student inquiries regarding Division courses or programs.

Refer students as appropriate.

Screen adjunct faculty syllabi; track adjunct faculty completion of roster verification midterm, final grades, and attendance.

Maintain and update program websites, as appropriate.

Manage and maintain advisory committee database with agendas/minutes.

Maintain accurate program records and assist with re-accreditation process as needed.

Monitor budget, including year-end reconciliation, and initiate purchasing activities, where appropriate.

Review and submit invoices while working closely with Accounts Payable.

Review faculty/staff Concur submissions.

Participate in program specific events, marketing activities, meetings and committees.

Assist in development of articulation and academic partnerships with high schools, colleges, community and employer groups.

Work with Admissions and Faculty Coordinator in regards to program-specific applications and inquiries.

Monitor student admission/program participation and progression/graduation requirements, as required by division.

Supervise Classified Staff and Student Workers as needed.

Support collaboration with internal COD and external partners.

Other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Education
- Bachelor's degree required.
- Bachelor's degree in one of the above disciplines preferred.

Experience
- Three (3) years in one or more related discipline or equivalent experience required.
- Five (5) years related to discipline preferred; college-level teaching experience or equivalent experience preferred.

Working Conditions:

MAC and IBM compatible computer with MSOffice software workstation, printer, copy machine, telephone, FAX, scanner, College of DuPage Datatel/Colleague system and Business Objects/Web Intelligence, Concur, Mercury Commerce, Perceptive Content, MyAccess, and Hyperion.

Regular 40 hour week with occasional adjustment of schedule, as needed; considerable contact with internal and external members of the community; excellent communication skills and confidentiality; some local travel required.

This position requires a background check and drug screen.

Pay Range:

Starting pay begins at $49,640 based on experience.

Competitive starting pay is dependent on education and experience. College of DuPage also offers a generous benefits plan which includes paid time off, tuition discounts for employees and dependents, medical, dental, vision effective the first day of employment, and retirement benefits in a collaborative and friendly environment.

College of DuPage is an equal opportunity employer. The College of DuPage is committed to recruiting and retaining high performing talent to our institution, continuing our tradition of excellence. We encourage all people across the broad spectrum of those communities we serve to explore and apply for positions at COD for which they believe they are qualified.

College of DuPage does not discriminate against individuals in employment opportunities, programs and/or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, national origin, ancestry, veterans' status, marital status, disability, military status, unfavorable discharge from military service, or on any other basis protected by law.

To apply, visit https://cod.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/4/home/requisition/2649?c=cod