At Sinclair, we are guided by our Core Values, which shape our culture and drive our success:

• Accountable to our students, the community and one another.
• Collaborative in working together to achieve excellence in education and service to our community.
• Compassionate in fostering a supportive environment where every individual feels valued.
• Inclusive so that a college education is accessible to everyone, and all individuals feel heard, valued and respected.
• Innovative to inspire creativity and drive transformative change.

The Program Coordinator position serves in a grant-funded position through the Community College Initiative Program and will have dual reporting lines: one to Northern Virginia Community College and one to the Director of International Education. The PC is responsible for the development and management of academic program activities and socio/cultural immersion activities for a group of 12 – 16 international students from several different countries. S/he will collaborate with PCs at other community colleges. This is a 12-month position with the possibility of renewal.
The position is contingent upon the availability of funding through NOVA.

The salary for this position begins at $48,726 and is determined commensurate with education and experience.

Why work for Sinclair College? The following are some of the benefits that professional staff with Sinclair College receive:

• Tuition waiver for employee and dependents for all Sinclair courses and programs
• Support for continued training and education, including tuition reimbursement for other universities and colleges
• OPERS pension participation option, with 14% employer contribution
• 4+ weeks of personal and vacation leave, 3+ weeks of sick leave annually
• 14 days of annually observed company holidays
• Expansive and competitive insurance programs, including an HSA with annual employer contribution available
• High quality programs and events for work-life balance

Principal Accountabilities

• Programmatic and administrative reporting and budget management, including submitting quarterly reports to CCI program administrator at Northern Virginia Community College (NOVA) and budgeting expenses for the cohort
• Liaise with CCI program administrators at Northern Virginia Community College, including participating in weekly PC calls and coordinating with housing provider
• Organize orientation about CCI, Sinclair Community College, the Dayton region, and U.S. culture; coordinate enrollment in summer ESL pre-academic program; Encourage/support students in joining student groups/professional organizations/conferences/seminars
• Work with Advising staff to develop program plans for the 12 -16 CCI students to determine placement and program plans based on current skills and knowledge and the skills and knowledge the students aspire to develop. Meet with students 1 on 1 bi-monthly
• Facilitate weekly culture, society and institutions course, speakers and activities
• Facilitate community service and track student service hours
• Work with Sinclair’s Work-based Learning Department to assist students with internships (resumes, cover letters, prospecting, applications)
• Organize student involvement in special events such as International Education Week in November, MLK Day, Global Youth Service Day and other service and cultural events

REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in education, international development, international affairs or related field is required; master’s degree preferred
• Minimum of 2 years of experience working with college students, international students or youth required
• Experience in management of academic program activities required
• Experience with federally funded programs and grants preferred
• Experience at a community college is preferred
• Ability to initiate projects and programs required
• Study, living and/or working abroad experience preferred
• Must have strong organizational, cross cultural communication skills – both written and verbal required
• Must have strong interpersonal skills, a positive attitude, and a strong desire to assist people required
• Knowledge of another language is preferred (i.e. Spanish, Portuguese, Urdu, Arabic, Hindi, etc.)
• Must be detailed orientated with strong computer skills required
• Some weekend and evening work required; some travel may be required
• Must be approved to drive a vehicle by Sinclair and be able to drive a passenger van and transport students