POSITION DESCRIPTION
TITLE:
FLSA STATUS:
Program Manager for Project Higher
Exempt
CATEGORY:
GRADE:
Professional
D
JOB SUMMARY: Manage the day-to-day operations of the Project Higher program. Plan, organize, and
develop goals and procedures for the program. Serve as an advocate for the program with administrators,
outside agencies, and others on relevant program matters.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
YEARLY
PERCENT OF
TIME
20%
1.
Manage the day-to-day operations of the Project Higher program. Provide input on
program goals, objectives, and budget development. Ensure compliance with
internal and external requirements, program goals and objectives. Develop and
implement program policies and procedures.
2.
Oversee and collaborate with El Paso Community College (EPCC) Center for
Students with Disabilities (CSD) Counselors, University of Texas at El Paso
(UTEP), and the Division of Rehabilitation Services (DARS) in the selection of
participants for the program. Travel to the different EPCC campuses and
Independent School Districts (ISD’s) to recruit students; attend regional meetings
at DARS and Region 19.
15%
3.
Create and coordinate program orientations and summer college readiness training
for participating students and conduct in-service training for faculty, staff and
educational coaches.
15%
4.
Provide direct supervision to educational coaches assigned to program; monitor
and review support services utilization and recommend improvements.
Responsible for personnel management direction and guidance including
orientation, performance appraisal, professional development, coaching and
counseling. Schedule and supervise students, track and report their hours.
15%
5.
Establish and maintain a system to monitor and track student participants,
educational coach’s assignments/schedules, program statistics, and related
information. Retrieve and compile statistical data; prepare and submit reports
and/or communications. Create program materials such as brochures and
handouts.
15%
6.
Collaborate with staff from CSD to coordinate and provide reasonable
accommodations to program students.
10%
Effective: 6/8/15
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7.
Act as a liaison between EPCC, UTEP, DARS, ISD’s, Region 19, faculty, and
other college personnel regarding program roles and services ensuring student
success.
5%
8.
Perform other duties as assigned.
5%
REPORTING RELATIONSHIP: Director, Center for Students with Disabilities
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
BUDGET RESPONSIBILITIES:
Provide direct supervision to assigned staff/interns.
Program budget
ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree.
EXPERIENCE: Five (5) years related experience.
CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURES: Must have a valid Texas driver’s license and insurable by
the district’s auto liability insurance carrier; must have a reliable vehicle.
SPECIAL SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
1.
Skills/Abilities:
 Working knowledge of Assistive Technology for people with disabilities and of laws
governing the provision of services to persons with disabilities;
 Excellent communication skills both written and verbal;
 Strong interpersonal skills;
 Strong leadership skills;
 Strong teambuilding skills;
 Experience working with persons with disabilities;
 Ability to communicate and interact with individuals at all levels of the institution;
 Ability to clearly and effectively present ideas in meetings and presentations;
 Ability to have initiative and self-direction to perform all areas of responsibilities;
 Ability to work in a diverse environment and be sensitive to issues of diversity and
inclusion.
2.
Equipment Used: Personal Computer and other equipment associated with an office
environment and customary to an administrative position.
3.
Software Used: A variety of spreadsheet, word-processing, database, e-mail, and presentation
software.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee
to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to handle
or feel and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to walk and sit. The employee is
occasionally required to stand; reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The
employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required
by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to
adjust focus.
Effective: 6/8/15
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INTERPERSONAL SKILLS:
Alternative or combined skills in understanding, counseling, and/or influencing people are
important in achieving job objectives, causing action, understanding others, or changing behavior;
and, skills of persuasiveness or assertiveness, as well as sensitivity to the point of view of others.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
The work environment characteristics described are representative of those an employee
encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The noise level in the work
environment is usually moderate.
Effective: 6/8/15
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POSITION TITLE:
Program Manager for Project Higher
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORKING CONDITIONS: The physical demands and work
environment factors described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to
successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES:
None
Stand
Walk
Sit
Use hands to finger, handle or feel
Reach with hands and arms
Climb or balance
Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
Talk
Hear
Taste
Smell
WEIGHT and FORCE
DEMANDS:
Up to 10 pounds
Up to 25 pounds
Up to 50 pounds
Up to 100 pounds
More than 100 pounds
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Wet or humid conditions(non-weather)
Work near moving mechanical parts
Work in high, precarious places
Fumes or airborne particles
Toxic or caustic chemicals
Outdoor weather conditions
Extreme cold(non-weather)
Extreme hot (non-weather)
Risk of electrical shock
Work with explosives
Risk of radiation
Vibration
Over 2/3
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
None
Amount of Time
Under 1/3
1/3 to 2/3
X
Over 2/3
X
X
X
X
None
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
VISION DEMANDS:
No special vision requirements
Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less)
Distance vision (Clear vision at 20 feet or more)
Color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors)
Peripheral vision
Depth perception
Ability to adjust focus
Effective: 6/8/15
Amount of Time
Under 1/3
1/3 to 2/3
X
X
X
Amount of Time
Under 1/3
1/3 to 2/3
Over 2/3
Required
X
X
X
X
X
X
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NOISE LEVEL:
Very quiet
Quiet
Moderate
Loud
Very Loud
Exposure Level
X
The intent of this job description is to provide a representative and level of the types of duties and
responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration
of the total of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employee may be directed
to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically present in this description.
I certify that I have received a copy of this job description. I have read and understand the duties and
responsibilities of this position.
X
Employee Signature
Effective: 6/8/15
Date
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