Program Counselor - Built Environment (Grant-Funded)

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Job Title Program Counselor - Built Environment (Grant-Funded) Location Main Campus - Dayton, OH Job Number 05572 Department Science, Mathematics and Engineering Job Category Professional Job Type Full-Time Status Grant Funded Job Open Date 10/14/2026 Resume Review Date 10/29/2026 Closing Date 10/28/2026 Open Until Filled No Position Summary

The Sinclair Built Environment Department provides excellent education for students entering a variety of built environment professions or seeking transfer to a related baccalaureate degree program. With a vision to be the recognized leader in educating built environment professionals, the department connects students, practitioners, allied professions, and the public.

Sinclair was awarded an NSF grant for the three-year project Remote Sensing Technology for the Built Environment. The project includes the development of new curricula and certification programs, advanced drone operations training, industry engagement, outreach to prospective students, and the management of student interns. These activities will require significant coordination and oversight.

This position is grant funded and contingent upon the funds associated with the respective grants.

The salary for this position begins at $59,661.00 and is commensurate with education and experience.

Why you'll love Sinclair:

The following are some of the benefits that professional staff with Sinclair College receive:

• Tuition Waiver for You and Your Family: Employees and eligible dependents can take advantage of tuition-free access to Sinclair courses and programs.
• Generous Retirement Benefits: Build your future through participation in OPERS, including a 14% employer contribution.
• Exceptional Time Off: Enjoy more than four weeks of vacation and personal leave, more than three weeks of sick leave annually, and 14 paid holidays each year.
• Health Benefits That Work for You: Choose from competitive medical, dental, and vision plans designed to support you and your family's health and well-being.
• Peace of Mind for the Future: Full-time employees receive employer-paid life insurance and long-term disability coverage.
• Professional Growth Opportunities: Continue your education and career development with tuition reimbursement and ongoing professional development support.
• Work-Life Balance and Wellness: Access programs, resources, and events that support your personal well-being and professional success.
• SCC has the right to revise this position description at any time. This position description does not represent in any way a contract of employment.

Principal Accountabilities

• Identify, schedule, and attend various outreach events to build awareness of the project program, and potential education and training pathways

• Coordinate and collaborate with the project Co-PI to complete these activities

• Foster and maintain relationships with industry, educational, and community partners to increase awareness of career and educational pathways in the Built Environment, emphasizing technical preparedness in remote sensing technologies

• Manage the project budget, prepare reports, and coordinate purchasing in collaboration with the project Co-PI

• Produce engagement activities, summer camps and presentation materials for outreach effort

• Coordinate, schedule, and attend Built Environment collaboration activities with local high schools and career technology centers

• Support and help manage data collection and reporting

Requirements

• Minimum of an associate's degree in a related field required; bachelor's degree in a related field preferred
• Must obtain an FAA license to pilot an unmanned aerial device (drone)
• Knowledgeable, or willing to learn about remote sensing and surveying techniques as related to project objectives required
• Comfortable engaging one-on-one or with groups to promote the project objectives, recruit partners, recruit students, etc. required
• Demonstrated project management skills, including budget management, scheduling, coordination, and collaboration with partners required
• Passion for improving the Built Environment, especially through student development and career enhancement required
• Must meet Sinclair requirements to drive a college-owned vehicle

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • Do you have a minimum of an associate's degree in a related field?

• Yes

• No

• • Do you have the ability to obtain an FAA license to pilot an unmanned aerial device?

• Yes

• No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter

Optional Documents