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Director, Eastern Academic Center

Kellogg Community College
Battle Creek, MI Full Time
POSTED ON 4/21/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/15/2025

Work Schedule

This regular, full-time support staff position will work Monday through Friday, 8 : 00 am to 5 : 00 pm, with flexible and / or extended hours as needed. RESPONSIBILITIES include but are not limited to the following See job duties below. Position Summary The Director of the Eastern Academic Center (EAC) is responsible for the leadership, advocacy for, and direct oversight of a regional academic center located 27 miles east of the main campus in accordance with the mission and vision of the College. Accountable for the delivery of on-site academic programs and services, instructional support, financial integrity, and peripheral activities designed to meet the needs of local community partners, economic development initiatives, and individual learners. A Center Director must have networking skills and a knowledge of all campus divisions and units within the division. The Center Director is responsible for knowing the pulse of the community and their educational needs, while also representing the institution at local functions as the liaison for the College.

The Eastern Academic Center of Kellogg Community College is located in Albion, Michigan, a community of approximately 7,200 people. Leisure activities, natural resources, rich cultural heritage, and learning opportunities provide a foundation for residents. Located along the I-94 interstate, Albion is within 30 minutes of Battle Creek, 60 minutes of Kalamazoo and Lansing, and within 90 minutes of Grand Rapids, Ann Arbor, and Detroit. KCC Equity Statement At Kellogg Community College, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment where we foster respect for others and our differences, support cultural understanding, demonstrate ethical behavior and champion social justice. We will accomplish this by :

  • Deepening our understanding of diversity, equity and inclusion through learning, engagement with others and personal reflection;
  • Valuing the lived experiences and perspectives of others while nurturing and understanding the differences between us;
  • Rejecting all forms of prejudice, discrimination and racism; and
  • Advancing integrity, justice and civility among and between us.

Physical Demands The job responsibilities are performed in an office area and presentation venues. Travel by car required. The job has intermittent periods during which continuous physical exertion is required, such as independent mobility between work areas, standing, sitting, stooping, bending, climbing, lifting material or equipment, some of which may be heavy or awkward (8 – 45 pounds). Typically requires regular use of one or more physical senses of medium intensity and long duration. Must meet reasonable deadlines, quotas or demands for accuracy, and may be involved in some mildly unpleasant situations. Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Education, Business, Public Administration, Communications, Marketing or related field from an accredited college or university.
  • Computer literacy, counseling, advising, and leadership skills.
  • Three to five (3-5) years of experience in higher education, workforce development and / or economic development.
  • Preferred but not Required

  • Master’s degree (MA, MS, MBA) or equivalent in Higher Education, Business, Public Administration, or related from an accredited college or university.
  • Knowledge of community college curriculum and university transfer requirements.
  • Established business network in Calhoun County, Michigan, specifically in Albion, Battle Creek and / or Marshall.
  • Certified Business Services Professional designation.
  • Proposed Salary According to the Kellogg Community College Hay Administrative Compensation program, the 2024-2025 annual salary range for a Director 2 position, $65,810 to $82,262 to start.

    Benefits

    Our faculty and staff are our most valuable resource and therefore our benefit package and salary scales are competitive. To attract and retain the highest quality employees, our insurance, which includes medical and prescription, dental, vision, life insurance, long-term disability, flexible spending accounts and health savings accounts, starts on your first day of employment with Kellogg Community College.In addition to competitive pay, Kellogg Community College offers full medical, vision and dental benefits to all administrative, support, faculty and maintenance staff. In addition, these employees have the opportunity to take advantage of a generous leave package, as well as free KCC tuition for themselves and dependents, tuition reimbursement for educational advancement and a host of other optional incentives and discounts., TRANSPARENCY IN HEALTH CARE

    Salary : $65,810 - $82,262

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