Program Coordinator of Continuing Education

Description

University Overview: 

MidAmerica Nazarene University (MNU) is a private, liberal arts university with a variety of undergraduate, graduate, and adult education programs, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.  Located in the Kansas City metropolitan area, MNU seeks to educate students to serve with purpose within the educational context of the liberal arts, and a Wesleyan-holiness theological perspective.  MNU has an enrollment of approximately 1300 students with over half considered traditional undergraduate students.  For more information about MNU, see our website:  www.mnu.edu.

Position Description: This position is responsible for managing the University's Continuing Education (CE) program and overseeing the development and administration of courses in the areas of professional development offered by MNU partners: business, service centers, school districts, micro-credential partners, conferences and events, and internal partners. The position will require someone who is intrinsically motivated by starting and operationalizing new initiatives. This position will work collaboratively with the other team members, Program Director, and with external partners, to ensure CE course offerings are responsive to current, relevant, practical, and emerging professional development needs and interests in alignment with the University's and Continuing Education Program’s mission and strategic plan.

Reports to: Director of Continuing Education

Essential Skills:

• The Ability to:
  • Exercise professionalism with internal and external communication in-person, in email, or by phone.
  • Demonstrate excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.
  • Function well as a team member by establishing priorities, working flexibly, meeting deadlines, and achieving work goals.
  • Function well independently also; to be self-directed, self-motivated and reliable to complete work on time while working independently of the team.
  • Match partner and educator needs to provide appropriate resources and respond promptly.
  • Demonstrate a high degree of initiative and commitment to completion of projects as well as the skill to execute multiple ongoing projects.
  • Demonstrate proficiency in database management, utilization of Microsoft Office Suite, and research capabilities.
  • Investigate issues regarding continuing education students to provide resolutions or direction.

Essential Duties

• Oversees administrative and operational functions and coordinates activities offered through the continuing education program.
• Provides or oversees curriculum development and continuing education professional development and/or programs offered by program partners.
• Identify opportunities for increased revenue through partnership acquisition:  businesses, service centers, school districts, conferences, events, and internal professional development.
• Coordinate strategic marketing campaigns utilizing Constant Contact, University website, and social media platforms for program partners and internal professional development.
• Maintain and update files related to budget, revenue, requisitions, documentation of policies and procedures, partners, and other matters pertaining to the continuing education program to operations and processes are efficient and streamlined.
• Develop the continuing education program in support of educators by creating partnerships to offer targeted and practical professional development.
• Work collaboratively with MNU internal departments and key stakeholders to identify professional development needs and opportunities that can be effectively met through the continuing education program.

Qualifications

Desired Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in education, business or related field.
• Knowledge of the field of education and needs of public and private school teachers
• Skill in utilizing Microsoft Suite products for effective productivity in the office
• Desire to integrate faith into the work environment as MNU strives to offer excellent service in all areas of the Continuing Education Department.
• Ability to use social media to advertise Continuing Education programs and events.

Application: Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. To apply for this position, please attach the following required documents.

• Resume and/or Cover Letter
• References
• Personal Statement Faith - see below

Questions about the application process may be addressed to Abigail Brubaker, HR Generalist, at abrubaker@mnu.edu. Questions regarding the position may be directed to Linda Alexander at lalexand@mnu.edu.

Statement of Faith: MidAmerica Nazarene University is an intentionally Christian Community and desires that all employees in positions of leadership reflect a foundational Christian position in word, attitude and action. While there is no predetermined length or format for the Personal Statement of Faith, the norm is a one or two-page narrative document describing the applicant’s central Christian beliefs, significant formative influences in the applicant’s Christian experience (e.g., religious experiences of conversion or the affirmation of one’s faith, one’s family and/or home life, spiritual aspirations), and ways in which the applicant’s faith is being demonstrated in daily patterns and practices.

MidAmerica is very much interested in reviewing applications from qualified members of traditionally underrepresented groups in America, including women and racial and ethnic minorities. MidAmerica Nazarene University policy prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, gender, age, color, creed, national or ethnic origin, marital status, or disability in the recruitment and admission of students and in the operation of all university programs, activities, and services.   Any concerns regarding discrimination on the basis of gender or disability should be addressed to the Associate Academic Vice President, university coordinator of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, in the Academic Offices in Lunn Hall, (913) 971-3573.

*Christian faith and employment at MidAmerica Nazarene University: MidAmerica Nazarene University is an expression of the Church of the Nazarene. It reserves the right to prefer employees based on religion (Title VII, Section 702-703, U.S. Civil Rights Act of 1964). Preferred candidates demonstrate a strong commitment to the Christian faith, active participation in a local church, and a philosophy of Christian higher education consistent with the Wesleyan tradition.

Read the university’s full Non-Discrimination/Equal Employment Opportunity Statement at www.mnu.edu/jobs.