Program Coordinator

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Indian River State College is a leading public institution located on Florida’s Treasure Coast, serving students across multiple campuses in four counties. We are dedicated to academic excellence, innovation, and community engagement, offering associate and bachelor’s degrees, workforce training, and continuing education programs.
The River values every student’s and employee’s story, and creates a supportive, inclusive, and inspiring environment with flexible online, on campus, and hybrid options.

When you join, you become part of a forward‑thinking and supportive community where your work truly matters. Your role is more than a job; it’s an opportunity to shape the future, uplift students, and be part of a mission‑driven college that is changing lives every day.

• Health & Wellness:
  Medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, supplemental plans, and access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Affordable Coverage: PPO/HMO options starting at just $50/month for individual coverage and $180/month for family coverage.
• Retirement Security:
  Participation in the Florida Retirement System (FRS), plus tax‑deferred annuities and Roth 403(b) options.
• Time for You:
  Generous paid vacation, personal, and sick leave to support work‑life balance.
• Perks & Discounts:
  Reduced rates on services and tickets to local attractions.
• Growth & Development:
  Professional development programs, leadership training, and opportunities to advance your career.

Under general supervision this position collaborates with department chairs to continuously advance and enhance bachelor degree programs. The Program Coordinator develops and maintains employer partnerships to support internships, field experiences, and job placement for program graduates. The role ensures compliance with State and Federal regulations while managing accurate databases for enrollment, completion, and placement outcomes.

• Develop and maintain partnerships with employers to facilitate internships, field experiences, and job placement for program graduates.
• Stay informed on State‑level curriculum changes and ensure program compliance with State and Federal regulations.
• Maintain accurate databases and reports for student enrollment, program completion, and job placement outcomes.
• Identify and coordinate student internship opportunities.
• Communicate with Florida public school districts and charter schools to keep security clearance and drug screening processes current.
• Collaborate with Enrollment Services, Student Services, and call center staff to provide updated program information and events.
• Promote program awareness through classroom presentations, recruitment activities, and career‑related initiatives.
• Coordinate and participate in recruiting events and assist with special division events.
• Work with department chairs to review and update program application materials and related documents.
• Monitor bachelor’s degree program applications and deadlines; initiate additional advertising as needed.
• Collaborate with the web developer to ensure timely updates to program webpages.
• Meet with students as needed, both by appointment and walk‑in.
• Verify course and class information and assist with clerical tasks, including coordinating paperwork flow and indexing admissions documents.
• Complete other related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Two (2) years of work experience in career assessment, career planning, and career training programs; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience providing the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.
• Valid Florida driver’s license.
• Knowledge of recruitment, enrollment, advisement, registration, dual enrollment, and career training programs at a college level.
• Knowledge of budgeting and marketing.
• Skill in planning, organizing, time management, solving problems, and prioritizing.
• Skill in developing and delivering presentations.
• Skill in working with Microsoft Office and Windows based.

This position requires an ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, lift, reach, stoop, and carry items occasionally in excess of twenty‑five (25) pounds. It also requires manual dexterity to operate standard office machines such as copier, fax, calculator, telephone, and other necessary equipment. IRSC expects employees to follow proper safety standards while employed by the College.

Classification:
Staff
Supervisory:
No
FLSA Exempt:
Yes

Employment Type:

Regular
Compensation:
Pay range starts at $43,005.22; open until filled.

Entry level

Full‑time

Other

Higher Education