Employment opportunities

GENERAL JOB SUMMARY:
This is a full-time, grant-funded position located on the Emmetsburg Campus. This position provides pre-employment transition services and work-based learning opportunities to students with disabilities in collaboration with Iowa Vocational Rehabilitation Services, districts served under the contract and area business and industry. Responsibilities are to provide accurate and consistent documentation regarding student progress, work-based learning opportunities, and quarterly reports. Employment is contingent on continued and sufficient funding. Some evening and weekend duties required; moderate regional and state travel required.

Position: Pre-Employment Transition Coordinator

Classification: Professional Support 

Department: High School Partnerships 

Report to: Director of High School Partnership

1. Organize and facilitate work-based learning experiences that include internships, job shadows, apprenticeships, work experiences, tours, speakers, externships, career fairs, summer camps, etc.
2. Provide job exploration counseling to identify work-based learning possibilities for students consistent with their areas of interest, including exploring businesses with potential career pathways and business sectors consistent with regional workforce demand areas.
3. Create and provide instruction and activities covering the five Pre-Employment Transition service areas: Work-Based Learning, Counseling on Opportunities, Job Exploration Counseling, Self-Advocacy Instruction, and Work-Place Readiness Training.
4. Document work results and data collection in online database.
5. Provide opportunities for a student with a disability to make informed choices about occupations of interest to them by facilitating work-based learning experiences.
6. Arrange opportunities with local businesses to include informational or mock interviews for a student with a disability providing opportunities for additional counseling for workplace readiness.
7. Advise students on skills relating to career exploration, career interest alignment, postsecondary opportunities for enrollment, and core curriculum planning strategies.
8. Develop and maintain collaborations with local businesses to create employment opportunities for eligible students with disabilities.
9. Identify and facilitate opportunities for students to transition, as appropriate, for paid employment in occupations that match the stated employment goal in their Individual Plan for Employment (IPE).
10. Maintain grant budgeting reports. Work with Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to provide monthly budgeting reports to the state.
11. Must be willing to travel.

Frequent (34-66%)

1. Participate in discussions with representatives from community colleges, businesses, high schools, economic development, Iowa Workforce Development (IWD), parents, and Iowa Vocational Rehabilitation Services (IVRS) to develop and improve strategies for students with disabilities to increase independence and access to community, integrated employment. This could include providing instruction and disseminating information about effective employment practices.
2. Coordinate with local workforce development boards and one-stop center business to develop work-based learning opportunities for students with disabilities.
3. Provide workplace readiness training to develop social skills and independent living as well as employment readiness consistent with feedback generated regarding business needs. Utilize Vocational Rehabilitation and IWD staff to provide training to businesses on disability-awareness needs and accommodations, when necessary.
4. Assist educators in gaining increased exposure to worksite-based learning opportunities and early career connections with business and industry. This will involve coordinating activities with transition services available through the school district as well as local and regional partnerships.

Occasional (10-33%)

1. Identify and coordinate professional development sessions for teachers that focus on advising skills relating to career exploration, career-interest alignment, and core curriculum planning strategies for secondary students.
2. Develop customized training opportunities for eligible students with local businesses, enhancing job exploration counseling and workplace readiness training.
3. Collaborate with Regional Intermediary and High School Partnerships with college events organized for the secondary students.
4. Attend IEP and Local School Plan meetings.
5. Work closely with vocational rehabilitation counselors and associates to plan and implement a summer program for students.
6. Other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES: 

1. Represent the College in a positive, professional manner with prospective, former and current students, and to staff and community.
2. Assume responsibility; deal effectively with problems and exercise independent judgment when making decisions; ability to complete tasks within minimal supervision.
3. Establish and maintain good working relations with school districts, other College personnel and the communities.
4. Read, understand and express oneself clearly and effectively in oral and written communication.
5. Be a creative, energetic, self-motivated individual with strong marketing abilities and experience, professional appearance, positive attitude and demonstrate leadership and organizational skills.
6. Ability to efficiently perform tasks in an environment with frequent interruptions.
7. Ability to utilize a personal computer to access information, enter data, and develop reports.
8. Ability to effectively relate to diverse groups of students and possess strong human relations skills.

SPECIAL DEMANDS:

Sedentary to light work. Position involves sitting most of the time and driving to local districts and businesses. exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally (10-33%) and ten pounds of force frequently (34-66%). Stooping, kneeling, crouching, pushing, pulling, and carrying, frequently (34-66%). Reaching, standing, walking, lifting, grasping, talking, hearing, repetitive motion and viewing various types of close visual work. Talking or listening to persons over the phone or face-to-face, constantly (67-100%). Required to utilize personal vehicle for some travel. Must have valid driver’s license, good driving record and provide proof of insurance. Will require flexible hours including weekend and evenings and moderate travel.

Employment with Iowa Lakes Community College is dependent upon successful passage of a criminal background check. Must be legally eligible to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.

The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the essential functions, job duties/responsibilities, and performance expectations of the job, which should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s Degree with demonstrated successful, relevant experience in areas such as special education, social work, vocational rehabilitation, and human services.

Salary: $43,000 260-day contract

Fringe Benefits:
Paid sick leave, vacation, and holidays. Employee health, dental and vision insurance. Partially funded family insurance available. Employee life and disability insurance. Retirement package.

APPLICATION PROCESS:

The following items must be included in your application packet before it will be considered a complete application:

• Employment Application form
• Applicant Confidential Information form (This data is used to comply with government required affirmative action record keeping only and is not used for applicant screening purposes.)
• A letter addressing your qualifications for the position
• A resume
• A copy of transcripts, with originals due upon hiring

Only complete application packets will be considered for the position vacancy.

Review of applications will begin October 10, 2022.

GENERAL JOB SUMMARY:
This is a full-time position located on the Emmetsburg Campus. Individual needs to possess skills in one or more specific trade areas but will be primarily engaged in duties related to general construction maintenance and repair, crack filling and striping parking lots, plumbing installation and repair, basic electrical and general facility maintenance. Computer skills are beneficial. Employee will also be required to perform custodial or janitorial duties as directed by the supervisor. Requires early morning snow removal responsibilities and possible weekend and evening hours. Job duties may be performed at all campuses and in all buildings or facilities. This is an “essential” personnel position and will require the employee to work during periods of adverse weather.

Position: Maintenance Worker

Classification: Classified 

Department: Building & Grounds

Report to: Executive Director of Facilities Management 

1. Repair and maintain physical structure, electrical systems, plumbing systems.
2. Diagnose problems and make repairs accordingly.
3. Act as security personnel by monitoring for unusual activities or personnel and reporting same.
4. Work collaboratively with others to accomplish assigned tasks. 

Frequent (34-66%)

1. Install new systems or modify existing systems.
2. Perform custodial duties of sweeping, mopping, buffing, vacuuming, wiping or otherwise clean or keep orderly classrooms, offices, bathroom, labs, etc.
3. Order parts or equipment as needed for repairs or replacements.

Occasional (10-33%)

1. Move materials, furniture or equipment between classrooms or buildings.
2. Lock or unlock facility as directed by supervisor or according to building schedule.
3. Remove snow or ice from sidewalks or driveways during winter months.
4. Mow lawns or assist with lawn or shrubbery care.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES: 

1. Represent the College in a most positive manner to employees, students, visitors, and the general public.
2. Ability to perform medium lifting and repetitious physical activity.
3. Experience, training or education sufficient to perform duties and responsibilities normally associated with a skilled trade occupation.
4. Knowledge of use of common cleaning implements such as mops, brooms and common cleaning solutions such as floor wax, furniture wax, detergents, etc.
5. Knowledge of and ability to safely operate common cleaning equipment such as vacuum cleaners, wet vacs, shampoo machines and other standard cleaning equipment.
6. Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
7. Ability to use common maintenance and repair tools, such as hammers, saws, wrenches, etc.
8. Ability to use computer, excel spreadsheets, and learn hvac scheduling system.
9. Ability to operate lawn mowers, snow removal equipment, dump truck and forklift and be responsible for their maintenance.

SPECIAL DEMANDS:

Medium work. Position requires exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally (10-33%); up to 20 pounds frequently (34-66%); and up to 10 pounds constantly to lift or move objects. Must be able to perform routine stooping, bending, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, and repetitive motions continually. Occasional kneeling and crawling. May be subject to bio-hazardous waste, chemicals, moving mechanical parts, electrical current, working on scaffolding and ladders, atmospheric conditions that may affect the respiratory system or the skin, fumes, odors, dust, mists, gases or poor ventilation, noise, and vibrations. Must complete Bloodborne Pathogens Training because of potential exposure to blood or body fluids while performing cleaning duties. Possess or be willing to obtain a Commercial Drivers License (CDL). Employee will be subject to drug and alcohol testing. Will be required to attend all Safety meetings, CPR training and other work related training.

Employment with Iowa Lakes Community College is dependent upon successful passage of a criminal background check. Must be legally eligible to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.

The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the essential functions, job duties/responsibilities, and performance expectations of the job, which should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

High School diploma or equivalency required. Education, training, or experience in skilled maintenance area sufficient to function independently in diagnosing problems, making repairs, or replacements is required. Custodial or housekeeping experience helpful.

Salary:  Minimum $15.97/hour, additional for relevant certifications and work experience.

Fringe Benefits:
Paid sick leave, vacation, and holidays. Employee health, dental, and vision insurance. Partially funded family insurance available. Employee life and disability insurance. Retirement package.

APPLICATION PROCESS:

The following items must be included in your application packet before it will be considered a complete application:

• Employment Application form
• Applicant Confidential Information form (This data is used to comply with government required affirmative action record keeping only and is not used for applicant screening purposes.)
• A letter addressing your qualifications for the position
• A resume
• A copy of transcripts, with originals due upon hiring

Only complete application packets will be considered for the position vacancy.

Review of applications will begin October 3, 2022.

GENERAL JOB SUMMARY:
This is a full-time, 260-day contract position located on the Estherville Campus. Primary responsibilities are to supervise, direct and coordinate all activities and personnel associated with the Men’s & Women’s Golf program, student service position in recruitment, retention and/or student support. Manage budgets associated with areas of responsibility. Serve on selected and voluntary committees.

Position: Head Men's & Women's Golf Coach / Enrollment Coach 

Classification: Professional Support / Faculty

Report to: Athletic Director / Dean of Students / Campus Executive Dean 

1. As Men’s & Women’s Golf Coach, recruit new student athletes, prepare athletes for intercollegiate competition, monitor, and nurture their academic progress at the College and assist with placement at four-year colleges.
2. Monitor and maintain budgets. Establish, approve, and manage student athlete scholarships.
3. Train and supervise golf graduate assistant.
4. Recruitment of new students for all programs.
5. Retention and student support of existing students.
6. Responsible for day-to-day operations within the student service position including goal setting, requesting of budgets and resources, measuring outcomes, evaluating outcomes, and setting direction for future tasks.
7. Direct communication with supervisor.
8. Increase participation in student services area while providing positive student experiences.
9. Asses student learning to evaluate, report and record student performance and progress in accordance with college and division guidelines. 

Frequent (34-66%)

1. Organize and promote the golf program and activities to students, staff, and the general public.
2. Promote fund raising activities to students, staff, and the general public.
3. Assist in the advisement of student athletes.
4. Creation of annual golf schedules.
5. Provide student services schedule.
6. Promotion and organization of student services functions to general student population.
7. Maintain established office hours.
8. Serve as academic advisor to students and make referrals, when deemed necessary, to other College personnel, such as the Executive Dean, Counselor, Financial Aid, etc. for more specialized information and assistance.
9. Attend and serve on assigned and voluntary program and committees.
10. Assist in the marketing of college programs and admission of students. 

Occasional (10-33%)

1. Attend and participate in athletic department fundraising activities.
2. Attendance at monthly coaching staff meetings.
3. Serve on selected and voluntary committees.
4. Supervise the operation, maintenance and repair of golf equipment and facilities.
5. Participate in all required professional development activities and keep current with developing trends and ideas in profession.
6. Communicate effectively with staff and students.
7. Attend summer orientation sessions and campus visit days.
8. Other duties as assigned. 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES: 

1. Must be organized and have excellent planning and time management skills.
2. Ability to efficiently perform tasks in an environment of frequent interruptions.
3. Ability to assume responsibility, deal effectively with problems and exercise good judgment when making decisions.
4. Ability to manage and supervise activities, personnel, and budgets.
5. Knowledge of a variety of student life areas and issues.
6. Ability to organize, multi-task and delegate tasks when appropriate.
7. Ability to access, input, and retrieve information from a computer for word processing, database information, and the mainframe.
8. Represent the College in a positive manner to employees, prospective, former, and current students, clients, vendors, and the community.
9. Must be enthusiastic and energetic in performance of assigned duties and responsibilities.
10. Thorough knowledge of office procedures, telephone techniques and office equipment, as well as correct English usage, grammar, punctuation, and arithmetic.
11. Ability to read and understand written and oral instructions or communication.

SPECIAL DEMANDS:

Sedentary to light work. Position involves sitting most of the time; with coaching duties requiring standing most of the time, exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally (10-33%). Stooping, kneeling, crouching, pushing, pulling, carrying and repetitive motion occasionally (10-33%). Walking, lifting, grasping frequently (34-66%). Talking, hearing, and viewing various types of close visual work constantly (67-100%). May be required to travel utilizing personal vehicle. Must have valid driver’s license, good driving record and provide proof of insurance.

Employment with Iowa Lakes Community College is dependent upon successful passage of a criminal background check. Must be legally eligible to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.

The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the essential functions, job duties/responsibilities, and performance expectations of the job, which should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s Degree in Education, Student Services or a related area required; Master’s Degree preferred or required for instructional position. Coaching, and student services experience at the postsecondary level preferred. Must have excellent research, organizational, communication, leadership, and planning skills. 

Salary: $45,561

Fringe Benefits:
Paid sick leave, vacation, and holidays. Employee health, dental and vision insurance. Partially funded family insurance available. Employee life and disability insurance. Retirement package.

APPLICATION PROCESS:

The following items must be included in your application packet before it will be considered a complete application:

• Employment Application form
• Applicant Confidential Information form (This data is used to comply with government required affirmative action record keeping only and is not used for applicant screening purposes.)
• A letter addressing your qualifications for the position
• A resume
• A copy of transcripts, with originals due upon hiring

Only complete application packets will be considered for the position vacancy.

Position open until filled. Review of applications will begin immediately.

GENERAL JOB SUMMARY:
This is a full-time job located on the Estherville Campus of Iowa Lakes Community College. Responsible for providing professional administrative assistance to the Executive Director of the Iowa Community College Online Consortium and occasional support for other ICCOC staff when needed. This position will coordinate and document office services such as communication, purchasing, finance, records, and general office duties. Exercise independent judgment in the resolution of administrative problems and assist with ICCOC billing, survey collection, conference and meeting setup and answer student, faculty, and staff questions from partner colleges.

Position: ICCOC Administrative Support Coordinator

Classification: Professional Support Staff 

Report to: ICCOC Director 

1. Coordinates and implements operational activities such as purchase and payment requests, meeting arrangements, travel and facility arrangements, records management, and budget accounting operations.
2. Assist with End-of-Term and End-of-Course surveys for each term.
3. Operates computer to access e-mail, electronic calendars, and other basic office support software such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Publisher, and Google Drive
4. Effectively communicate via email various data and information.
5. Prepare various reports for ICCOC Director, staff and partner colleges.
6. Provides friendly, courteous service to all customers – students, instructors, staff, administrators, vendors, etc.
7. Works well independently as well as in a team environment.
8. Send ICCOC staff and Distance Learning Directors reminders of upcoming events and due dates

Frequent (34-66%)

1. Assist with final stage of ICCOC and Digital Content billing by sending invoices to partner colleges.
2. Prepare Payment Request forms for vendor invoices and send to ICCOC Director for signature. Send PR’s to SECC business office.
3. Process all reimbursement requests from ICCOC staff and partner college Oversight members for appropriate expenditures – (mileage, lodging, meals, etc.)
4. Prepare financial and operations reports for ICCOC Director.
5. Work on end-of-year tasks with the Fiscal Agent Business Office and ICCOC Director.
6. Secure logistics for ICCOC Spring Conference including venue, catering, attendee hotels and reservations, etc.
7. Coordinate the Spring Conference registration process and communicate with the Distance Learning Deans/Directors to track all conference registrations.
8. Take minutes for ICCOC meetings and provide summaries for all committee members and save on ICCOC Google Drive.
9. Arrange meeting site, lodging and catering for all ICCOC face-to-face meetings and various special events.

Occasional (10-33%)

1. Analyze, revise and/or create new operating practices such as record keeping systems, forms control, and general communication procedures for the ICCOC.
2. Keep an archive of past ICCOC information, both online and in hard-copy form, to assist in any auditing or other requests from partner schools.
3. Make updates to the www.myiccoc.org informational website as needed.

SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITY:
Reports directly to the ICCOC Executive Director and has significant interaction with staff and partner college Distance Learning Deans/Directors. Understands the formal and informal consortium goals, standards, policies, and procedures which will include some familiarity of partner colleges, various personnel at partner colleges, and the history and mission of the Iowa Community College Online Consortium. Is sensitive to the interrelationship of both people and functions across the consortium.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES: 

1. Represent the ICCOC and its partner colleges in a positive, professional manner.
2. Must be enthusiastic, energetic, and self-directed in performance of assigned duties and responsibilities.
3. Ability to access, input, and retrieve information from a computer for word processing, database information, and the network.
4. Organized and detail-oriented is essential.
5. Ability to maintain a high level of accuracy and confidentiality.
6. Significant experience using Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint is required.
7. Experience communicating via email and with email attachments.
8. Ability to prioritize and balance the needs of people and the task at hand.
9. Basic Accounting and financial analysis skills is required.
10. Ability to take notes (minutes) at meetings and prepare an accurate record of events using proper English grammar and punctuation.
11. Ability to assume responsibility, deal effectively with problems and exercise good judgment when making decisions.
12. Thorough knowledge of office procedures, telephone techniques and office equipment.
13. Ability to read and understand written and oral instructions or communication.
14. Possess good time management skills.
15. Embraces the use of new and emerging software and technology

SPECIAL DEMANDS:

Sedentary to light work. Position involves sitting most of the time, exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally (10-33%). Stooping, kneeling, crouching, pushing, pulling, carrying, occasionally (10-33%). Walking, lifting and grasping frequently (34-66%). Talking, hearing and viewing various types of close visual work and repetitive motion constantly (67-100%). May be required to travel utilizing personal vehicle.

Employment with Iowa Lakes Community College and the ICCOC is dependent upon successful passage of a criminal background check. Must be legally eligible to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.

The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the essential functions, job duties/responsibilities, and performance expectations of the job, which should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Required: High School Diploma or GED

• Preferred: Associate degree
• A Bachelor’s Degree in a related area will receive added consideration
• Three years of related experience in higher education is preferred
• Experience in bookkeeping and financial records preferred
• Familiar with online learning environments is a plus
• Additional education may be substituted for years of work experience

FUNDING

• The funding for this position is provided by Iowa Community College Online Consortium. Position is subject to the sustained enrollment of the Consortium and annual budgeting. Iowa Lakes Community College is the “employer of record” and as such manages salary, benefits, and employee procedures for this position.
• Participation may be required to assist with grant writing to fund the position and to support the Consortium.

Salary: $43,000

Fringe Benefits:
Paid sick leave, vacation, and holidays. Employee health, dental and vision insurance. Partially funded family insurance available. Employee life and disability insurance. Retirement package.

APPLICATION PROCESS:

The following items must be included in your application packet before it will be considered a complete application:

• Employment Application form
• Applicant Confidential Information form (This data is used to comply with government required affirmative action record keeping only and is not used for applicant screening purposes.)
• A cover letter addressing your qualifications for the position
• A resume
• A copy of transcripts, with originals due upon hiring

Only complete application packets will be considered for the position vacancy.

Review of applications will begin September 8, 2022.