Strengthening Institutions Program Success Coordinator

Position Title:

Strengthening Institutions Program Success Coordinator

Reports To:

Director of Workforce Development Grants/Executive Director of ACC Foundation & Executive Director of Development

Position Status:

Full-Time, 37.5 hours per week, 12 months per year, 1950 Annual Hours, Flexible/Alternative Schedule, 100% Grant Funded through September 30, 2031

Classification/Points:

I, 1075

Bargaining Unit/Division:

Michigan Education Association, Educational Support Professionals

Position Description:

This position provides direct outreach, intake, student navigation, referrals, and follow-up services to improve student access, retention, and completion in ACC programs. The position supports eligible career and technical education students across ACC, with an emphasis on identifying and reducing barriers to success, connecting students with existing campus and community resources, coordinating financial and other assistance for students in need, and advancing Credit for Prior Learning (CPL) opportunities. In addition, this position cultivates relationships with employers, alumni, donors, and community partners to expand financial support for students and college programs; supports the ACC Foundation in donor engagement and planned giving initiatives to encourage long-term philanthropic investment; and assists with planning and coordinating fundraising activities, employer engagement opportunities, and donor appreciation events that strengthen partnerships and advance ACC’s mission.

Position Responsibilities:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Provide student success support for Utility Technology, Substation Technology, and Electrical Systems programs; along with other college technical programs.
2. Work with prospective students in navigating college resources and connecting with the appropriate specialized departments.
3. Support students in identifying educational and career goals and creating, reviewing, and updating individualized academic and career plans.
4. Under the direction of the Foundation, provides support and assistance to students facing financial, transportation, or other challenges that may impact their success.
5. Promote Credit for Prior Learning (CPL) awareness with the collaboration of the Registrar’s staff and Faculty.
6. Identify common barriers to student success and connect students with appropriate resources and support services to help overcome those challenges.
7. Maintain accurate and confidential student records and required documentation.
8. Assist with the gift giving program by helping build and strengthen relationships with employers, industry partners, alumni, and community stakeholders to cultivate philanthropic support, sponsorships, and investment in student success and college program initiatives.
9. Follow up with students and graduates to verify educational and employment outcomes and support required reporting.
10. Assist the Foundation Office with planning, coordination, and execution of employer engagement activities, fundraising initiatives, donor appreciation events, and industry partnership opportunities.
11. Assist programs with student recruitment and retention activities.
12. Keep abreast of the latest educational trends and resources.
13. Presence on the job is an employee’s fundamental obligation. Regular, reliable, and punctual attendance is required.
14. Other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.