Coordinator, Community Education

Definition:

Under direction, to plan, organize, coordinate and supervise a wide range of activities in support of Community Education; values and promotes the mission and vision of the college. 

Class Characteristics:

In this lead position the incumbent works independently and performs professional work in support of Community Education under the direction of the Dean. This position can relieve the supervisor of various administrative and technical details of program administration.  This involves independent judgment in the interpretation and application of college policies and procedures and frequent interactions with faculty, support staff, administration, community-based organizations and the general public requiring sound judgment, tact, and excellent communication skills. The incumbent will be self-directed and able to work with minimal supervision.

1. Organizes and coordinates the college's noncredit and fee-based classes and may assist instructors with paperwork to develop new courses.
2. Assists the dean with the coordination, and production of Community Education class schedules.
3. Acts as a liaison with the curriculum specialist and the Chancellor’s Office in order to submit approved curriculum into the statewide system, including tracking approval status at the state level.
4. Assists dean and faculty on matters related to curriculum and paperwork for AP&P and Chancellor Office approval.
5. Assists with the development and implementation of policies and procedures related to Community Education.
6. Assesses program scheduling needs and instructor assignments, and submits recommendations to the dean.
7. Oversees enrollment and makes recommendations to the dean for class cancellations.
8. Submit to the dean hiring paperwork for new instructors.
9. Under direction from the dean, implements the enrollment management parameters set by the college.
10. Assist faculty in writing narrative for approval of fee based course proposals.
11. Serves as liaison with Public Affairs and provides input into marketing and promotional plans for all Community Education activities.          
12. Assists dean with the selection of faculty including, interviewing noncredit and fee-based class instructors.
13. Assists dean with budget requirements for Community Education programs.
14. May serve as a college representative to address noncredit student and/or faculty complaints.
15. Assists dean with developing appropriate community co-sponsorships and partnerships Assists dean with noncredit faculty orientation and explains college policies and procedures to new part-time faculty
16. Works with faculty in identifying software, textbooks, instructional materials, and equipment needs.
17. Assist with program review for noncredit programs.
18. Represents college on organizational committees and external advisory committees, maintains contact with other organizations and groups to present information about Community Education classes, and events.
19. Attends community meetings and conferences as required; assists in facilitating staff meetings with Community Education classified employees.
20. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge of:

• Local communities in the college district and educational needs and interests of residents;
• Interviewing techniques and the college's hiring process;
• Database and grants management;
• Organizational techniques;
• Office methods, practices and equipment;
• Public information channels and marketing techniques;
• Graphic design and photography;
• Business correspondence and report writing;
• Record keeping.

Demonstrated Ability to:

• Work with a variety of professionals and the general public;
• Assist in the development of curriculum and select programs which meet community needs;
• Plan, coordinate, and execute large publication projects and public performances;
• Plan and coordinate marketing and public relations programs;
• Plans deadlines and keeps staff informed of them;
• Analyze program needs and recommend changes;
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing;
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others;
• Work with minimum supervision;
• Operate a personal computer.

Education and Experience:

A bachelor’s degree in a related area and experience in journalism, education and public relations, or higher and five years of increasingly responsible experience in areas related to public information and community education programs, or any equivalent combination of training and experience.

Working Conditions:

• Duties are primarily performed in an office environment, at a desk or at a computer.
• The incumbent will experience interruptions while performing normal duties during the regular workday.
• The incumbent will have a contact, in person, with executive, management, supervisory, academic, and classified staff and the general public.

Physical Demands:

• May sit for extended periods of time.
• Operates a computer.
• Communicates over the telephone.
• Ability to lift, carry, and/or moves objects weighing up to 10 pounds.

Special Qualification:

A sensitivity to an understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds of staff and students and to staff and students with disabilities.

Salary : $66,840 - $85,308