Salary: $60.00 Hourly
Location : Monroe, MI
Job Type: Part-time
Job Number: 2025 - 00213
Department: Applied Science & Engineering Technology Division
Opening Date: 09/02/2025
Closing Date: Continuous

Position Summary

The ITAC/Energy Management Coordinator (Part-Time) is responsible for the implementation, coordination, and oversight of Monroe County Community College's participation in the U.S. Department of Energy-funded Industrial Training and Assessment Center (ITAC) program. This grant funded role supports MCCC's energy management goals by leading energy audits on campus and in partnership with regional businesses, supervising student involvement in fieldwork, and collaborating with apprenticeship sponsors to integrate energy efficiency practices. The coordinator ensures compliance with federal reporting, while promoting sustainability, workforce development, and experiential learning. Up to 29 hours/week.
Essential Job Functions

• Coordinate MCCC's role as a subgrantee under the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee's DOE-funded ITAC initiative.
• Conduct and supervise energy audits of MCCC facilities and small to medium-sized manufacturers in the region.
• Recruit, train, and mentor students in conducting energy assessments using DOE and ITAC protocols.
• Develop and integrate energy auditing projects into the college's applied science, engineering technology, and apprenticeship curriculum.
• Work with local apprenticeship sponsors to promote the adoption of energy conservation practices and support the creation of an energy-focused apprenticeship pathway.
• Ensure compliance with DOE and grant reporting requirements; collect data and submit timely reports in collaboration with UWM ITAC.
• Collaborate with faculty, staff, and facilities management to identify and implement energy efficiency opportunities on campus.
• Serve as a liaison between MCCC, UWM, DOE, local industry, and community stakeholders.
• Support institutional sustainability initiatives and represent MCCC at regional and national ITAC-related meetings or trainings.
• Contribute to the college's strategic objectives, especially those related to workforce development, experiential learning, and environmental stewardship.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, or a closely related field.
• Familiarity with sustainability principles and energy conservation practices
• Experience in energy auditing, energy efficiency, or facilities management.
• Must be able to travel locally to partner business sites and travel to out-of-state meetings as needed.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Master's degree or graduate-level education in Engineering, Energy Systems, Sustainability, or a related discipline.
• Certified Energy Manager (CEM), Building Operator Certification (BOC), or other relevant credentials.
• Experience in energy auditing, energy efficiency, or facilities management.
• Prior experience working in community colleges, workforce development, or grant-funded programs.
• Experience working with apprenticeships or industry-based training programs.

Supplemental Information

KNOWLEDGE:

• Knowledge of Department of Energy ITAC protocols or similar grants, tools, or reporting platforms.
• Knowledge of MCCC's vision, mission, and values and a commitment to further its educational goals and strategic plans.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of MCCC and skill in providing administrative support to such activities.
• Knowledge and proficiency of office technology skills including Microsoft products, virtual platforms, and room A/V systems, and a willingness to learn and master new technologies as needed.
• Knowledge of grammar, punctuation, spelling and the correct usage of the English language.

SKILLS:

• Strong interpersonal skills with a collaborative approach to student, faculty, and industry engagement.
• Skill in organizing, maintaining, and updating records and related systems by displaying strong attention to detail, dedication to customer service, and a team approach to work.
• Skill and proficiency in the use of office equipment and technology, computers and related software, such as word processing and spreadsheets, and the ability to master new technologies.
• Skill in diplomacy, tact and emotional intelligence required to develop positive relations.
• Skill in responding to public inquiries and internal requests with a high degree of professionalism.
• Skill in developing, implementing, and maintaining procedures to enhance efficiency in department operations and coordinate activities across departments.
• Skill in maintaining and updating records and related systems, assembling and analyzing financial data, and preparing comprehensive and accurate budgetary reports.

ABILITIES:

• Demonstrated ability to coordinate multi-stakeholder projects and manage data collection/reporting.
• Ability to acquire knowledge of the principles and practices of a community college and skill in providing coordination related activities.
• Ability to work flexibly and independently, set priorities, work simultaneously on numerous tasks, use good judgement and initiative, and meet/exceed deadlines.
• Ability to work with minimal direction and comfortable with making decisions. Ability to understand instructions and follow detailed procedures consistently.
• Ability to work professionally with the public and serve as a representative of the College and division with discretion.
• Ability to effectively and professionally communicate and present ideas and concepts orally and in writing.
• Ability to establish effective working relationships and use good judgment, initiative, and resourcefulness when dealing with staff, students, faculty, the public, and other professional contacts.
• Demonstrate administrative and organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize multiple tasks, work in a fast-paced environment with numerous interruptions, and meet deadlines.
• Ability to critically assess situations, maintain attention to detail, solve problems, work efficiently under stress, within deadlines, and changing work priorities.
• Ability to perform extensive research, compile complex data and prepare accurate records and reports.
• Ability to establish credibility with broad and diverse constituencies within the college based upon integrity, critical thinking, outstanding operational performance, a customer service orientation and excellent interpersonal relations.

Physical Demands and Work Environment
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to speak clearly, hear normal auditory ranges and view large and small print. Employee must communicate with others in person and on the telephone. Must view and produce electronic documents. The employee frequently is required to sit; use fingers and hands to handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is required to stand, walk, stoop, or kneel. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move light weight items.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee typically works in a business office setting, lab and fieldwork environments. Employee is also required to access various locations in the division and on campus. There is an opportunity to work from home per MCCC guidelines. Employee must communicate with others in person and on the telephone. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.
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Do you have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, or a closely related field?

• YES
• NO

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Do you have familiarity with sustainability principles and energy conservation practices?

• YES
• NO

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Do you have experience in energy auditing, energy efficiency, or facilities management?

• YES
• NO

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Are you able to travel locally to partner business sites and travel to out-of-state meetings as needed?

• YES
• NO

Required Question