NextGen Project Coordinator

The Project -Coordinator will coordinate day-to-day activities of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) NIFA NextGen Activities and will assist the Project Director in achieving the goals of grant pursuant to the goals and objectives outlined in the proposal. The Project Coordinator is tasked with supporting the Project Director in building a robust program to promote career exposure and recruit a diverse group of Next Generation of Food, Agriculture, Natural Recourses and Human Science (FANH) professionals that serve as a model for other education institutions.

POSITION SUMMARY

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Ensures successful project implementation, including student and community outreach.
• Ensure project activities are implemented in accordance with the activity plan outlined in the grant proposal, and that progress is made toward achieving project objectives.
• Promotes and coordinates recruitment of 9th -12th grade students and community college students into FANH related academic and career programs and the recruitment of partner institutions to help grow the program.
• Works as additional Point of Contact for the Faculty working on developing FANH Pathways and curriculum
• Works closely with the Director of the STEM Center to ensure that activities are aligned with project goals and objectives.
• Coordinates grant-related faculty activities such as curriculum development, revising transfer articulation agreements with four-year colleges, and faculty development.
• Supports the design/build of the new vertical farming facility and community garden per the requirements of the grant agreement.
• Supports the design and implementation of project evaluation and prepare related internal monthly reports and grantor-mandated evaluation reports.
• Helps to facilitate the institutionalization of project lessons learned and best-practice activities to ensure a successful transition to College operations at the conclusion of the grant.
• Performs additional duties as required.

SPECIAL SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Bachelor’s degree in STEM, Business, Agriculture or related field is required. Masters Preferred.

Experience: Two years of experience working or teaching in higher education with experience/training in management or project management. A demonstrated track record of developing and coordinating educational grants, resource networks, and/or related initiatives is preferred. Experience managing student-facing services, developing and coordinating resource networks, or related initiatives is preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Demonstrates computer literacy, including proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and database technologies. Excellent leadership, organizational, interpersonal, and customer service skills are required. Must be able to work with a diverse population of students and staff.

Exhibits strong skills in:

• Project Management
• Recruitment
• Relationship Building
• Reporting
• Oral and written communication
• Student / Client Focus
• Planning

SALARY AND BENEFITS

• Annual Salary is $65,000-$70,000
• NJ Educator's Health Plan with Free Dental and Vision. 
• NJ State Pension Plan. 
• Tuition Reimbursement
• 15 vacation days, 15 sick days, 4 personal days, 2 floating holidays, 3 Partial Sick Days, all designated holidays and 5 non-designated holidays a year. 

Bergen Community College provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.