Community Education Program Director

Job Title: Community Education Director

Salary Level: $TBD with candidate

Terms of Employment: 260 days

Reports to: Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources

Overview/Primary Job Goal

Under the direction of the Superintendent, the Director of Community Education is responsible for directing, managing and providing leadership in the development and implementation of the school district's community services including community relations; educational and community support programs such as adult enrichment; adult basic education; adults with disabilities; youth development; out of school time programs for youth and school aged child care; recreation for all ages, all Community School sites and the district's volunteer programs. The Director of Community Education works closely with district administrators, citizen groups, advisory committees, and other groups in assessing needs, evaluating program goals/objectives, formulating collaborative relationships/programs, utilizing the facilities of the district, and in implementing community programs and services.

Essential Functions/Duties and Responsibilities

• Oversees and administers the development, operation, registration and on-going assessment of Community Education classes, programs, services and activities.
• Monitors program operations with respect to community needs, interests, participation and program resources.
• Oversees and administers the development, operation and on-going assessment of Community Education and relations activities.
• Provides direction for program coordinators and support staff.
• Screens, interviews and makes hiring decisions for immediate reports and coordinates the selection processes for all department staff.
• Plans and coordinates the advertising, public relations, and promotional efforts to promote the Community Education programs and services through the publication of brochures and other marketing tools, news releases, speaking engagements, and advertising.
• Assists the School Board and the Superintendent with public relations issues.
• Participates in civic and community affairs that help foster understanding to gain support for the overall school district mission, beliefs and strategies.
• Promotes the development of partnerships between the schools and the community including the business community, the colleges, community organizations, groups and governmental agencies.
• Monitors revenues and approves expenditures for Community Education.
• Seeks out and enters into collaborative relationships and initiatives with other agencies to better meet the needs of the community and make for a more effective use of resources.
• Plans and develops the budget process with appropriate staff; prepares budget recommendations and maintains the approved budget.

Essential Skills

• Knowledge of procedures, practices and methods in planning, implementing and evaluating effective community relations and communications.
• Concepts, principles and philosophy of lifelong learning, public education, and relationship of Community Education to K-12 programming.
• Fundamentals of accounting, budget planning and monitoring of community education programs.
• Knowledge of district administrative policies and procedures.
• Comprehensive knowledge of community education.
• Developing, formulating, evaluating and implementing community education, community relations and communications services.
• Collaborating with, fostering and encouraging community involvement and support in the development and evaluation of community needs and department programs and services.
• Promoting, advertising and engaging in public relations activities to promote the programs and services of community education as well as the school district.
• The skill and ability to communicate - both orally and in writing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher preferred.
• Prior Community Education Program experience required.

Grandville Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation or transgender identity), disability, age, religion, height, weight, marital or family status, military status, ancestry, genetic information, or any other legally protected category. Inquiries regarding the district's non-discrimination policies should be directed to: John Philo 3839 Prairie St SW, Grandville, MI 49418. Phone (616) 254-6589.