Coordinator of the Behavioral Health Programs

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Must be a resident of the State of Colorado or able to relocate to Colorado prior to first date of employment.

Pueblo Community College Statement:
Pueblo Community College (PCC) believes that diversity, equity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. PCC is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. We seek leaders committed to these same ideals

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Department/Division Purpose:

The Division of Medical & Behavioral Health provides educational needs and academic support services for Pueblo Community College students and its diverse communities by offering quality, comprehensive educational opportunities.

Job Summary Statement:

The Coordinator of the Behavioral Health Programs (BEH) provides support to current and potential students in all programing, including certificates, micro-credentials, degrees and initiatives within the program.  This position will involve creativity, innovation and flexibility as the program grows.
 
In accordance with Colorado Revised Statutes 24-50-135, this position has been exempted from the State Personnel System.

Job Duties

Essential Functions

• Administrator over all grants and external funding sources. This includes building a sustainable system to organize and analyze revenue and expenses, data collection on programs, student and financial outcomes, and meeting reporting deadlines.
• Assists in management of general funds.
• Advises students in the behavioral health program at all campus/site locations.
• Collaborates within the BEH department in monitoring reporting systems for alerts relating to students' performance and academic progress by identifying those behaviors which indicate a lack of academic success preparedness.
• Coordinates the prior learning assessment (PLA) process for students in the BEH programs
• Collaborates with the advising department in finding potential solutions to assist students in successfully completing their education pathway in behavioral health.
• Coordinates marketing and recruitment activities for the department, including publications and outreach materials.
• Engages with stakeholders, including students, college, and external partners to promote the program and guide the department in maintaining relevancy of the curriculum.
• Supports the department chair in maintaining student records, enrollment data, collecting and interpreting data on certificate and degree progression and completion, and graduate outcomes.
• Coordinates and participates in assessment of student learning outcomes.
• Teaches courses as assigned, no more than 16 contact hours per year.
• Provides adequate preparation of the course material for all assigned courses.
• Maintains regularly scheduled office hours for consultation or advisement with students.
• Serves as a substitute within the program for absent colleagues for short-term absences as determined by Department Chair, or Dean.
• Supervises and enforces appropriate safety procedures.

Additional Functions

• Works independently with little supervision or as part of a team.
• Communicates effectively with students, colleagues, and others.
• Interacts professionally and respectfully with students, colleagues, and others.
• Assesses individual and department work processes and recommends improvements.
• Complies with State Fiscal Rules, State Board policies, System and College protocols, and departmental procedures.
• Obtains and maintains proficiency with required systems and equipment.
• Maintains confidentiality of student and employee information as required.
• Completes all required compliance training within the established timeline.
• Serves on committees and other groups as assigned.
• Dedication to continuous learning of Behavioral Health Professional Standards and academic courses.

Minimum Qualifications

Qualifications  Education * Bachelors Degree in a behavioral/mental health profession from a regionally accredited institution. Experience * Two or more years of professional work experience, preferably in higher education. * Experience tracking and reporting data. * Experience with grant application and administration. Knowledge, Skills, Abilities * Knowledge of laws, accreditation standards, and best practices academic program administration. * Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including excel and/or data tracking spreadsheets, working knowledge of Ellucian Banner * Able to lift 15 pounds. * Able to read and communicate in English. * Mobility around campus. Travel – frequent travel to Pueblo (main) campus; infrequent travel to Mancos or Fremont campuses.

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