Under the general direction and supervision of the Adult Education Director, the Assistant Director, Adult Education, will serve as the day-to-day operations manager for the program. Responsibilities will include scheduling, facilitating new students, managing adjunct instructors, professional development needs, hiring and training staff, addressing student concerns/complaints, curriculum coordination, assessing and reporting student data, and marketing the Adult Education program.

The Assistant Director travels throughout the 15-county service area regularly, coordinating program services and activities outside of Lincoln.

Southeast Community College offers competitive compensation and a robust benefits package, including, but not limited to medical/dental insurance, 403(b) retirement with College matching contribution, vision insurance, flexible spending account, and tuition reimbursement. Southeast Community College also offers extensive leave plans. In addition, Southeast Community College makes available to all full-time employees the use of “Ben Dollars” (cash-in-lieu potential for certain coverage levels) to cover medical and dental premiums.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Build and Staff Schedules
  • • Determine schedule and staffing needs by constructing a schedule for orientations, classes, learning labs, and testing that meets student needs
    • Ensure an appropriate number of sections based on course demand
    • Reserve classrooms/facilities
    • Assign staff to schedule
    • Submit schedule with appropriate section numbers, course numbers, start and end times, classrooms/locations, and instructor assignments to registration and records, supervisor, and other offices that need to know
    • Provide updated schedules when there are changes.

   

• Hire and Supervise Adjunct Faculty
  • Determine staffing needs
  • Provide Human Resources with a position description and advertising schedule for needed staff
  • Review the adjunct pool regularly and communicate with those who have applied
  • Interview potential candidates
  • Inform HR of candidates to begin the hiring process Onboard into the program/provide training
  • Observe and evaluate annually
  • Ensure adjunct faculty compliance with policies and procedures
  • Ensure faculty members have the resources they need
  • Address student complaints/faculty issues with students
  • Verify and sign time sheets for adjunct and part-time faculty and staff.

• Supervise Other Program Staff
  • Assist with the hiring process and make recommendations to hire other program staff
  • Assist with onboarding/training of new staff
  • Evaluate staff.

• Determine and Deliver on the Professional Development Needs of Staff
  • Determine professional development needs of staff
  • Organize/facilitate professional development training.

• Develop/Select Curriculum
  • In cooperation with Director and other staff and faculty, develop and/or select curriculum/educational materials.

• Assist with Intakes of New Students
  • Assist with completing intakes for the program.
  • Coordinate the process for completion of the enrollment and intake, career pathways.

• Provide Student Supports
  • Develop, implement, and/or strengthen educational supports and opportunities for students (e.g., pathways, advising, workshops, training, retention efforts).

• Assist with Resource Development
  • Assist in writing and managing grants as assigned
  • Communicate and collaborate regarding funding opportunities.

• Assist with Marketing and Public Relations
  • Assist in the planning and development of promotional material
  • Represent the program at community and College events
  • Assist in recruitment and community education of the program and services provided by the program and the College.

• Serve as a Member of the Adult Education Leadership Team
  • Attend meetings as scheduled
  • Contribute to meetings in constructive ways
  • Communicate regularly and respectfully with the supervisor and others on the leadership team
  • Set an example of professionalism and teamwork for other employees in the program.

• Promote/Support Diversity, Inclusion, Equity, and Access. Create a welcoming, inclusive, equitable, and productive work and learning environment, where all students, faculty members, and college employees are valued and may contribute to their full potential, regardless of their differences. Ensure accessible and inclusive practices and processes aimed at creating a diverse and equitable learning and work environment. Foster and maintain a safe environment of respect and inclusion for students, employees, and members of the community. Promote and support the Colleges diversity goals; promote/support Access, Fair Employment, EEO, Equity, and Diversity policies and programming.

• Promote and Support the Colleges Organizational Environment Goals: Maximize operational efficiency by enhancing policies and procedures, staffing, and communication processes and practices. Enhance positive communication processes and practices, and maximize a positive and engaging organizational environment by encouraging input, reflective and transparent communication, and compassion and respect toward the views and ideas of others.

MARGINAL FUNCTIONS

• Serve as a liaison between the college and community-based agencies and organizations.

• Serve as a liaison between Adult Education and other SCC departments, services, and programs.

• Assist in maintaining inventory.

• Perform other related duties within the division/program as assigned.

• Perform other College functions and duties as assigned.

• May be required to perform associated duties, functions, or assignments in other divisions/programs/areas as required.

• Must be able to work varied days, hours, shifts, locations, and campuses as required. Work schedules (hours/days/work location) are scheduled by Southeast Community College based on the needs of the College. Work hours, shifts, days, and work locations may vary depending on the needs of Southeast Community College and are subject to modification. Emergency or scheduled special activities may require hours outside of the regular workweek.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE , SKILLS , AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge and experience working with grant-funded programs, fund development (grant writing), and/or grant reporting.

• Familiarity with distance education programs.

• Ability to develop and schedule program activities.

• Ability to organize group activities.

• Ability to communicate effectively in writing, in person, and through the telephone and other technology.

• Ability to use a computer and Microsoft Office software.

• Ability to work and communicate with a diverse group of students, staff, and community partners.

• Ability to meet the travel requirements for the position, and regularly work at various locations within the 15-County area.

• Must possess the skills and abilities or be able to explain and demonstrate that the individual can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of skills and abilities.

SCHEDULE
Hours of work for this exempt position are scheduled between 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m., Monday through Sunday, and involves frequent travel through the 15-county service area. This position involves evening sessions and some weekend responsibilities. This is a full-time regular position based on a 260-day calendar.