Project Associate II - Health Science Department

Title: Project Associate II - Health Science Department

Employee Classification: Professional F/T 52 Wks Unit

Department: Human Science Staff Development

Salary Range: $46,154

Who we are:

We are not-for-profit: St. Louis Community college (STLCC) is a non-profit institution dedicated to empowering students, expanding minds, and changing lives. Employees are committed to strengthening the St. Louis community with inclusive and transformative education.

We are a respected employer: For 60 years, STLCC has served the St. Louis community, expanding to 4 main campuses, 2 education centers, 2 workforce training centers, and 5 centers of excellence. More than one-half of the households in St. Louis have at least one member who has taken classes at STLCC.

We make an impact in the community: Through credit courses, continuing education, and workforce development programs, STLCC annually serves nearly 69,000 students. More than 80% of career and technical graduates employed in their fields or continue their education at four-year institutions within six months of graduation. STLCC sends more transfer students to Missouri's four-year colleges/universities than anyone else.

What you get:

Benefits package [for full-time employees]: STLCC offers one of the best benefit packages in the St. Louis area. As a STLCC employee you will have access to a 100% match on your contribution to retirement, two health insurance plans options that are no cost to the employee - including an HSA option, low-cost life insurance with a 3x salary benefit, and other low-cost benefits including dental, vision, AD&D, Short-term & Long-term disability insurance.

Opportunity to grow: Over half of our employees have served the college for more than 12 years, exploring different career paths and advancing to higher level positions.

Education & training opportunities: STLCC offers tuition waivers for employees [full-time and part-time] + their dependents. Full-time employees can take advantage of tuition reimbursement for other institutions after just 6 months of service, and an annual professional development allotment.

Work/life balance: Full-time STLCC employees have access to a generous time off package, including holidays, vacation, personal days, medical leave, and other leave options. Our holiday schedule even includes a paid winter holiday at the end of the calendar year.

Commitment to wellness: STLCC HR boasts a dedicated health and wellness specialist who is enthusiastic about creating a culture of wellness throughout the College. With access to college wellness vendors, employees are educated, motivated, and rewarded for healthy behaviors. STLCC employees and anyone living in their household also have access to an employee assistance program (EAP) that can help them with virtually any life need.

The basics of this position:

***THERE ARE TWO POSITIONS AVAILABLE, one at Florissant Valley and one at the Wildwood campus****
Performs duties as lead project professional to coordinate direct professional services to students or clients; develops materials and procedures; maintains contacts with professionals in other areas. Performs normal supervisory functions.

What you'll do:

• * Lead the delivery of professional services to students and clients in specific project areas, such as counseling, training, job development, vocational assessment, or accounting. Utilize digital tools and platforms to enhance service delivery.
  * Create and implement innovative materials and procedures to optimize the effectiveness and efficiency of project personnel. Incorporate best practices and emerging technologies in project management and service delivery.
  * Actively participate in committees to contribute to the development and implementation of institutional strategies and policies. Facilitate cross-departmental collaboration to achieve project goals.
  * Maintain and expand contacts with professionals in other areas to facilitate referrals, collaboration, and problem resolution. Engage with professional organizations and online communities to stay current with industry trends.
  * Perform supervisory duties including training, instructing, and assigning work to project personnel. Provide performance evaluations, recommend transfers, promotions, wage increases, and handle terminations. Manage staffing needs, including arranging for additional help or overtime, as necessary. Ensure compliance with institutional policies, safety rules, and regulations.
  * Utilize data management systems to track project progress, outcomes, and impact. Prepare and present reports to stakeholders, highlighting key achievements and areas for improvement.
  * Identify opportunities for continuous improvement in project processes and services. Implement feedback mechanisms to gather input from students, clients, and staff, and use this data to enhance service quality.
  * Integrate modern technology solutions to streamline project operations and improve service delivery. Stay informed about technological advancements and assess their applicability to project needs.
  * Oversee the preparation, submission, and management of grant proposals and reports. Ensure compliance with grant requirements, including tracking and documenting expenditures, outcomes, and impacts.
  * Manage and/or oversee project budgets, including planning, monitoring, and reporting on financial activities. Ensure project expenditures align with budgetary constraints and institutional policies. Identify and address any financial discrepancies.
  * Perform other job-related duties as assigned, adapting to changing project requirements and organizational needs.

Education, experience, and other requirements:

* Bachelor's degree or equivalent and over three (3) years of relevant full-time experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

N/A