Description: This position will plan, develop and administer the delivery of non-credit community education and customized training programs in a large geographical area. Primary responsibilities include assessing community and workforce educational needs, strategically planning course offerings, evaluating curriculum, writing/editing course descriptions, recruiting and evaluating instructors, assessing production and promotion costs, tuition and fees, coordinating logistics, and ensuring quality control.
Requirements:

• Evaluates the educational needs of a multi-faceted community and customizes the educational program to fit community needs; monitors support and enrollment activities. Provides reports to the Vice President of Instruction, including enrollment reports and class success rates. Develops new classes and events and selects repeat classes and events.
• Administers the delivery of classes and events including evaluating curriculum, developing course titles and writing/editing course descriptions, assessing production and promotional costs and tuition and fees and coordinating locations, times and other logistics. Prepares budgets for upcoming classes and events.
• Works with business and industry to access needs and develop customized training; Review industry standards and best practices to meet local business needs.
• Recruits, screens and recommends the hiring of a large number of non-credit part time instructors. Screens resumes, and negotiates fees within established guidelines. Evaluates instructor effectiveness and provides feedback and counseling, guidance and problem solving, and professional development. Resolves student and instructor complaints and problems.
• Monitors educational programs to ensure they meet quality control standards by conducting needs assessments, designing learning environments, reviewing class evaluations and providing instructor training and evaluation.
• Provides input to the departmental budget process and monitors program budgets in light of college directives and division mission and goals; authorizes budget expenditures.
• Develops positive working relationships with college departments; and interacts with college staff regarding planning, coordination and requesting services.
• In collaboration with the VP of Instruction, provides input to the departmental marketing plan. Promotes classes and programs; including market research, surveys, publicity and market analysis.
• Assists with the development of the divisions short- and long-range goals and its mission by providing information on the relevance of educational programs offered, enrollment statistics and profitability.
• Represents the college in the local professional community and statewide; may serve on internal college committees and community advisory boards.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

The list of essential functions, as outlined herein, is intended to be representative of the tasks performed within this classification. It is not necessarily descriptive of any one position in the class. The omission of an essential function does not preclude management from assigning duties not listed herein if such functions are a logical assignment to the position.
EXPERIENCE

• Two years of program development and coordination, including budget monitoring experience, is required.
• Experience working with students
• Prior experience with student services and/or instructional services departments in a higher education environment preferred
• Bilingual (Spanish/English) preferred.

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND

• Bachelors degree in education, business administration or related, recreation, degree related to area of job focus, or another job-related field. Relevant experience may substitute for the degree requirement on a year-for-year basis.
• Bachelors degree greatly preferred.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND PERSONAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Knowledge of community access and involvement strategies.
• Knowledge of adult learning theory, needs assessment, curriculum development and evaluation.
• Knowledge of public relations and marketing principles.
• Knowledge of budget administration and accounting principles.
• Knowledge of program/project planning principles and techniques.
• Skill in project management and independent problem solving.
• Skill in defining and conducting needs assessments.
• Skill in marketing and promoting programs.
• Skill in compiling and analyzing data.
• Skill in analyzing processes and making recommendations for improvement.
• Skill in researching, analyzing, and applying relevant information to the development of departmental processes and programs.
• Ability to manage multiple projects.
• Ability to assess the consequences and outcomes of program initiatives.
• Ability to coordinate activities with other internal departments and the community.
• Ability to prepare reports related to operational activities, including statistical analysis.
• Ability to work with a diverse academic, cultural and ethnic background of community college students and staff.
• Ability to utilize computer technology used for communication, data gathering and reporting.
• Ability to communicate effectively through oral and written mediums.
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a work team.

WORKING CONDITIONS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Work is performed in an office setting. Work pressure, disturbances in workflow and irregularities in the work schedule occur on a frequent basis. Programs encompass day, evening and weekend classes. Position requires the use of a personal vehicle to travel between sites.
A basic level of learned physical skill is required to operate a computer. No special coordination beyond that used for normal mobility and handling of everyday objects and materials is needed to perform the job satisfactorily.

Position information
Studies have shown that women and people of color may be less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every one of the qualifications listed. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job. We would encourage you to apply, even if you don't meet every one of our qualifications listed. If you are unsure whether you meet the qualifications for this position, please feel free to contact us to discuss your application.
Open until filled, with a weekly review of applications.
Starting salary expectations based on qualifications, experience, and internal equity.
Please include a resume, and letter of interest with your application materials

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50,148.00 - $54,786.00 per year