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Kirkwood Community College Operations Coordinator - Agricultural Sciences and Hospitality Arts in Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Operations Coordinator - Agricultural Sciences and Hospitality Arts
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Operations Coordinator - Agricultural Sciences and Hospitality Arts
Salary
$59,770.00 Annually
Location
Cedar Rapids, IA
Job Type
Full-Time Board-Approved
Job Number
02093
Division
Academic Affairs
Department
Agricultural Science
Opening Date
06/04/2024
Description
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JOB GOAL:
To advance the college’s mission, vision, principles, values and strategic initiatives through continuous improvement decisions.
GENERAL JOB SUMMARY:
The operations coordinator manages day-to-day activities to ensure the department is operating efficiently, assists with management/administrative tasks, and has operational control of a range of projects. May work on assignments related to project development and management initiatives, internal operating procedures, business processes, and policies.
The typical work schedule for this position will be Monday through Friday from 8 am to 5 pm.
UNIVERSAL CORE COMPETENCIES:
Advocate for Continual Improvement- empowering each other to identify opportunities for excellence.
Collaborate with Mutual Accountability- working together with a willingness to take ownership and account for our actions.
Champion Service- anticipating needs and create a welcoming, diverse, and inclusive environment.
Perseverance- commitment to excellence even in the face of adversity or delay in achieving success.
Lead- regardless of title, through positive influence.
DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
Assist in the planning, development, and coordination of course schedules/building.
Assist in the preparation and submission of all reports and studies that are required from the department.
Support and coordinate department events.
Monitor facilities, equipment, training, and materials to meet the needs of the instructional programs.
Assist with inventory of equipment/supplies and purchasing.
Assist with budgeting and finance operations within the department.
Assist with enrollment management for the department.
Cooperate with other departments and offices in the college to foster communications and services to meet the needs of students and staff.
Assist in curriculum and program revisions.
Perform other related work duties as assigned.
PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS:
Be able and willing to represent the College in the most positive manner with prospective, former and current students, clients, suppliers and the community served.
Be a self-motivated, energetic and creative individual with proven leadership, planning and administrative skills.
Ability to assume responsibility; deal effectively with problems and exercise independent judgment when making decisions.
Possess excellent conceptual and planning skills and be able to relate well with other professional educators within the college and at other institutions.
Possess knowledge of program trends that enable leading the department to meet the emerging educational needs.
Possess strong human relations skills and get along with diverse personalities.
Read, understand and express oneself clearly and effectively in oral and written form.
Establish and maintain good team working relationships with students, colleagues, staff, administrators and general public.
Welcome, value, and nurture people of all backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences, as well as support and promote an environment that accepts differences.
The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the essential job duties/responsibilities and performance expectations of the job, which should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned.
PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES WITH/WITHOUT REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION:
Position involves working in an office setting. Occasional (10-33%) standing, pushing, pulling and grasping. Frequent (34-66%) reaching and viewing a computer and other types of close visual work. Constant (67-100%) sitting, walking, repetitive motion, talking and hearing.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor’s degree
Two years’ experience in an educational setting
PREFERREDQUALIFICATIONS, LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, OR REGISTRATIONS:
Two years’ experience in a postsecondary education setting
Experience in an operations capacity
Knowledge of project management techniques or project management experience.
EEO/AA STATEMENT:
Kirkwood Community College shall not engage in nor allow unlawful discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment. This includes all employment practices, hiring practices, and unwelcome harassment of applicants or employees based on race, color, national origin, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information or actual or potential parental, family, marital status or veteran status. If you have questions or complaints related to compliance with the policy please contact the Vice President of Human Resources at Kirkwood Community College, 313 Kirkwood Hall, 6301 Kirkwood Blvd., SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404, Telephone: 319-398-5572, Email: equity@Kirkwood.edu or the director of the Office for Civil Rights U.S. Department of Education, John C. Kluczynski Federal Building, 230 S. Dearborn Street, 37th Floor, Chicago, IL 60604-7204, Telephone: (312) 730-1560 Facsimile: (312) 730-1576, TDD (800) 877-8339 Email: OCR.Chicago@ed.gov .
WHY KIRKWOOD:
Kirkwood Community College prides itself on fostering a diverse workforce and values unique perspectives throughout its campus community. The college is a convenient, innovative, visionary educational leader striving to remain affordable and accessible. With more than 140 majors and programs, Kirkwood boasts 16,000 annual college-credit students while maintaining one of the lowest tuitions in the state. All degree-seeking students are eligible for federal financial aid and the college offers more than $3 million in scholarships each year to students from all walks of life.
Kirkwood offers a wide range of employee benefits. Read more about them here (http://www.kirkwood.edu/humanres/employees/benefits) !
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Do you have a Bachelor's degree with two years of experience in an educational setting?
Yes
No
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Are you willing to work on Kirkwood's main campus?
Yes
No
Required Question
Agency
Kirkwood Community College
Address
6301 Kirkwood Blvd SW
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, 52404
Phone
319-398-5572
Website
http://www.kirkwood.edu