POWER Grant Coordinator (Temporary, Grant-Funded) Salary $27.00 - $30.00 Hourly Location Blue Bell Job Type Grant-Funded Full-Time Job Number 202600228 Division Academic Affairs Department POWER Program Opening Date 09/11/2026 Closing Date 9/27/2026 11:59 PM Eastern FLSA Non-Exempt Job Level 14 Reports To Director of Wellness Services Classification Administrator Description Benefits Questions

BASIC PURPOSE

• This position is contingent upon grant funding. The end date for the grant is June 30, 2027, with potential renewal for additional years.
• This position requires the candidate to obtain the PA Child Abuse, PA State Police and FBI Fingerprints prior to their start date.
• This position has been approved for a flexible work option arrangement.

Flexible work options can be ended at any time by the College, Cabinet, and/or supervisors based on employee performance and/or as institutional needs change. Posting will close on Sunday, September 27th. The Partnership on Work Enrichment and Readiness (POWER) Coordinator is responsible for coordinating POWER cohort activities during the fall and spring semesters, and for recruiting students throughout the academic year. POWER is a cohort-based semester long program that connects students in mental health and substance use disorder recovery to campus life, helping develop educational/career potential. The coordinator's role includes supporting POWER students' success in their POWER cohort and following their academic progress for 4-6 months after they have completed POWER. The coordinator works with each student to develop a realistic educational plan based on their needs and educational ability The Coordinator handles internal and external outreach for the POWER Program, connecting with agencies, schools and other organizations to build awareness about the POWER Program and secure prospective participants. The coordinator is supported by the Director in order to ensure the smooth running of the POWER program. The POWER coordinator is a campuswide position, with cohorts at the Blue Bell and Pottstown campuses during alternating semesters (Fall and Spring). The position is fully grant funded.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for coordinating the POWER cohort activities in the fall and spring semesters
• Create written student educational/career plans for every POWER student and support students in achieving their goals through regular check ins and referrals to College student support programs and community resources.
• Responsible for student attendance tracking, note tracking, and POWER-related assessments and surveys.
• Coordinate entry into POWER cohort through correspondence with students and advocates of their choosing (parents, partners, case managers).
• Offer guidance and referral to students as necessary to include course selection, career assessment and/or planning, decision-making, education planning, etc.
• Coordinate POWER offerings, including the FYE course (2x/week), wellness education (1x/week), and academic/career readiness (1x/week).
• Develop, facilitate, and update wellness and academic/career literacy schedules each semester. Coordinate regular and guest speakers for wellness and academic/career literacy.
• Lead marketing/outreach efforts to meet enrollment/registration numbers; work with Marketing team, Admissions team, and Director to strategically outreach to College and community departments.
• Attend community and/or government meetings to increase awareness of the program.
• Assist Director with duties as needed

ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

Education/Training/Work Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree required in education, human services, social work, psychology, public health or related fields plus at least three years' experience is required.
• A minimum of three years' experience working with vulnerable populations.
• Demonstrated success in mentoring and/or coaching students, clients, etc.
• Practices compassion and empathy for those in substance use recovery and/or facing mental illness.
• Excellent communication and planning skills to encourage students to meet their goals.
• Ability to use online software to track students and enter notes.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills are required.

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Specialized Knowledge & Skills:

• An understanding of, and sensitivity to, the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural and ethnic
• Backgrounds of community college staff and students in general and the POWER Program population in particular
• Background in human services, counseling, and/or student advising is helpful.

Montgomery County Community College is committed to assuring equal opportunity to all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, religious creed, sex, ancestry, national origin, age, affectional or sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, gender presentation, veteran's status, marital status or disability in its educational programs, activities, or employment practices as required by Title IX of the Educational Amendment of 1972, section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and other applicable statutes. Inquiries concerning Title IX relating to equal opportunity on the basis of sex should be referred to: Title IX Coordinator, Mikiba W. Morehead, Ed.

D., TNG, LLC, at titleixcoordinator@mc3.edu . All other equal opportunity inquiries, including those based upon disability, should be referred to: The Director of Equity, Diversity & Belonging, at 504@mc3.edu or 215-619-7383. We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, holidays, vacation, and sick leave. To learn more details, visit our benefits page. 01 Do you have a Bachelor's degree (or higher) in education, human services, social work, psychology, public health, or a related field? Yes No 02 Do you have at least three years of related experience? Yes No 03 Do you have a minimum of three years' experience working with vulnerable populations? Yes No Required Question Employer Montgomery County Community College (PA) Address 340 DeKalb Pike Blue Bell, Pennsylvania, 19422 Phone 215-641-6544 Website https://www.mc3.edu