Business Operations and IWTP Specialist

This posting is for a full-time, unclassified, in-person, on-site staff position for our Bossier campus.
This position is supported by grant funds. Continuation of the position is contingent upon the continued availability of grant funding.

In order to be considered for employment, applicant must attach the required documentation to the application or mail to:

BPCC, Attn. HR, 6220 E. Texas St., Bossier City, LA 71111.

Required documentation includes college transcripts and three (3) letters of recommendation for employment. If employed by Bossier Parish Community College, official transcripts must be provided.

Any questions regarding this posting may be directed to hr@.bpcc.edu or 318-678-6040.

Bossier Parish Community College is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, finance, accounting, public administration, workforce development, or a related STEM field; master’s degree preferred.
• Six (6) years of proven work experience in procurement, budget management, inventory coordination, or general workforce project administration.
• One (1) year of computer experience, including high proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (particularly Excel) and institutional financial software or ERP systems.
• Familiarity with state purchasing guidelines, public inventory procedures, and Louisiana Workforce Commission (LWC) tracking systems.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple complex budgets, overlapping operational deadlines, and multi-site logistics.
• Superior written and interpersonal communication skills to effectively navigate relationships between external industry employers, campus faculty, and central finance leadership.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must have use of sensory skills in order to effectively communicate and interact with other employees and the public through the use of the telephone and personal contact as normally defined by the ability to see, read, talk, hear and handle or feel objects and controls.
• Must have physical capability to effectively use and operate various items of office equipment, such as, office computer, copier, phone, etc.
• Ability to occasionally lift or carry up to 20 pounds; often lifting or carrying up to 10 pounds when handling or tagging physical inventory.
• Must be capable of standing, walking, or traveling for a significant portion of the day, with regular office-based sitting.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and the ability to travel regularly between all three Bossier Parish Community College (BPCC) campus locations.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This position is responsible for serving as the primary money and procurement manager for the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Division. This includes overseeing all procurement, service orders, budget tracking, and inventory logistics across three campus locations. Additionally, this position will serve as the division’s direct liaison for the Incumbent Worker Training Program (IWTP), handling specialized employer outreach, application assembly, and program administration in alignment with regional workforce needs.

Financial and Procurement Management

• Responsible for placing and tracking complex equipment, materials, and service orders for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) laboratories, classrooms, and offices.
• Initiate, review, and manage check requests, purchasing requisitions, and vendor invoices to ensure smooth financial workflows.
• Monitor status of purchase orders and completed requisitions.
• Prepare and submit receiving reports, and prepare required documentation for receiving discrepancies.
• Formulate budget revisions, monitor general ledger accounts, and forecast Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Division expenditures.
• Maintain exhaustive physical asset tracking, barcoding, and inventory logs across all Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) facilities.
• Travel to and manage resources across all three Bossier Parish Community College (BPCC) campuses to ensure uniform operational alignment.

IWTP Management and Outreach

• Research, develop, and write comprehensive Incumbent Worker Training Program (IWTP) applications matching Louisiana Workforce Commission (LWC) mandates.
• Act as the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Division's primary point of contact for regional employers to gather required onboarding paperwork, training plans, and budgets.
• Partner with workforce staff and faculty to ensure training plans and outcomes meet employer requirements and Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) priority sectors.

Compliance and Reporting

• Track Incumbent Worker Training Program (IWTP) expenditures, reconcile program-specific funding, and assist with budget monitoring alongside central finance.
• Maintain audit-ready procurement files, transaction histories, Louisiana Workforce Commission (LWC) records, and physical inventory logs.
• Monitor compliance with state, institutional, Louisiana Workforce Commission (LWC), and division-specific timelines or purchasing guidelines.
• Lead data collection and performance tracking to support state monitoring visits, program reviews, and physical asset audits.
• Supervise student workers as needed to assist with fiscal tracking and inventory maintenance.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.