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Monterey Peninsula College
Director, Continuing Education
Salary: $9,802.00 - $11,915.00 Monthly
Job Type:
Job Number: 2024-00027
Closing: 3/9/2025 11:59 PM Pacific
Location: Monterey, CA
Division: Academic Affairs
Description
The priority Screening Deadline is March 9, 2025, at 11:59 PM JOB SUMMARY
The Director of Continuing and Professional Education reports to the Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs and is responsible for providing visionary leadership for the development, implementation, and operations of Monterey Peninsula College's Continuing, Community, and Corporate Education program. The program provides fee-based not-for-credit courses and programs for personal enrichment; professional conferences; and customized workforce training in support of regional economic development needs.
Example of Duties
Duties and Responsibilities
Provide entrepreneurial leadership for the development and implementation of a comprehensive and financially self-sustaining continuing education program that provides lifelong learning opportunities for all ages and corporate education and training program that meets the needs of regional business, industry, and workforce development.
Develop collaborative partnerships within the College and externally with all segments of the community, education partners, regional business and industry partners; and other organizations;
Organize and chair the College's Continuing, Community, and Corporate Educationcommittee to provide opportunities for input and feedback from campus stakeholders.
Research and evaluate new course and program proposals; collaborate with Academic Affairs and instructional Divisions to identify new opportunities to complement and support credit course opportunities;
Generate new contracts for customized workforce training that meet the needs of businesses and public sector employers in the region;
Recruit and oversee selection of instructors, in cooperation with Academic Affairs and instructional Divisions at the College; approval of instructor contracts; onboarding and support for instructors; and timely compensation;
Support instructors in developing curriculum and oversee processes to ensure Board approval of courses and programs.
Oversee processes for enrollment in program courses, programs, conferences, and training opportunities;
Continually monitor and evaluate offerings for effectiveness at meeting the needs of the community, including enrollment and registration, instructor evaluations, student demand, and student feedback;
Develop and implement program marketing, advertising, outreach; manage the College's Continuing and Professional Education website;
Identify and pursue potential grant and external funding opportunities to help support courses and programs;
Develop, plan, and administer departmental budgets to ensure self-supporting operations; prepare financial reports and perform financial analysis;
Work with the Vice Presidents of Academic Affairs and Administrative Services toestablish course and program fees;
Oversee the purchasing of materials and resources and arrangements for facility use to support continuing education, customized workforce training activities, and other program activities;
Demonstrate an understanding of, sensitivity to and appreciation for, the academic, ethnic, socio-economic, disability and gender diversity of students and staff attending or working on a community college campus.
Other Duties
Attend meetings and serve on college, local and state committees and organizations, as required;
Hire, train, and supervise staff, including student assistants, to support program needs;
Perform other related duties as required.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
Training, Experience and Education: Any combination of education and/or experience, which would demonstrate the possession of the required knowledge, skills and abilities listed herein. For example, a Bachelor's Degree in Education, Business, Public Services, or equivalent, in a related field and 2-3 years of increasingly responsible recent experience in an educational leadership position and experience in a multicultural, multilingual organization as well as demonstrated experience with managerial responsibilities.
Knowledge of:
community colleges;
continuing and community education; career education and workforce development; K-12 and Adult Education; and/or university educational policies and practices.
Program development, curriculum, instruction, and evaluation;
research and evaluation methods; report writing; presentation skills; word processing, spreadsheet and/or database programs as needed to fulfill the requirements of the Job.
Ability to:
Effectively organize, direct and manage, formulate, interpret and administer policy and procedures;
learn, explain and apply current and new policies, procedures, rules and regulations pertaining to community education and corporate training programs;
analyze situations and make decisions on procedural matters;
understand and independently carry out oral and written instructions;
communicate effectively in both oral and written form; work effectively with all levels of the District (students, faculty, management and staff), governmental representatives, community representatives, and the general public;
train, supervise and evaluate staff to ensure efficient, responsive and friendly service to students, faculty, staff and administration;
prioritize and schedule work to meet schedules and timelines;
maintain security and confidentiality of records and information;
accurately and efficiently use a variety of word processing, spreadsheet and/or database programs to create/produce letters, reports, spreadsheets and other documents as needed to fulfill the requirements of the job;
establish and maintain effective work relationships with those contacted in the performance of required duties.
PHYSICAL EFFORT / WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Light physical effort.
Primarily an indoor working environment.
Occasional standing, walking, stooping, bending, and kneeling; periodic handling of lightweight parcels.
Desirable Qualifications
Demonstrated ability to adjust to meet the needs and interests of our diverse communities and student body.
Experience in developing and growing a new program, business, or team
Demonstrated ability to leverage partnerships and build lasting relationships
Knowledge of budget management and maintaining budget targets.
Experience working with community college continuing education programs or similar program
Work Schedule / Supplemental Information
Work Schedule
40 hours per week/ 12 months per year
Typical Shift
Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, hours may vary
Salary
Starting Salary: $9,802 (Step I) - $11,915 (Step V) Monthly Salary Great benefits package.
CANDIDATE TRAVEL REIMBURSEMENT
Monterey Peninsula College will provide up to $1,000 travel reimbursement to eligible candidates. A candidate is eligible for travel reimbursement when they have participated in an in-person interview for first- and/or second-level interviews, and when they live 50 miles or more from the College.
For questions, please contact:
Gerardo Cardenas Hernandez, Human Resources Specailist
gcardenashernandez @mpc.edu
How to Apply
To be considered for review, applicants must submit the following materials online:
Completed Online Application including the Diversity Statement.
Cover letter (pdf) addressing interests in the position and a summary of how your design, theatre, and management experience has prepared you for this position - a maximum of two (2) pages in length
Resume (pdf) A detailed resume that summarizes educational preparation and professional experience for the position
Only items listed above will be reviewed by the screening committee. Human Resources does not accept additional materials such as letters of reference, test scores from other institutions, certificates of courses/programs completed, or letters of commendation from schools with your application. Such items, if included, will not be forwarded to the selection committee. If you are a finalist, HR will request any reference information that is required. Monterey Peninsula College reserves the right to close or continue the recruitment at any time.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Offers of employment are contingent upon Governing Board approval. Employment with
Monterey Peninsula College is not complete or official until applicants meet all pre employment requirements. All new employees are required to submit proof of freedom from tuberculosis and proof of eligibility to work in the United States. Employees must sign the Oath of Affirmation of Allegiance, and submit fingerprints. The District is an equal opportunity employer. The policy of the District is to encourage applications from all persons. No person shall be denied employment because of ethnicity or race, color, sex or gender, gender identity, age, religion, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, national origin, medical conditions, status as a Vietnam era veteran, ancestry, or political or organizational affiliation.
Monterey Peninsula Community District is committed to achieving educational equity for all students as outlined in the District's Governing Board Goals, Educational Master Plan, Equal Employment Opportunity Plan, and Student Equity Plan. We provide students with a rich and dynamic learning experience that embraces differences - emphasizing collaboration, engaging students in and out of the classroom, and encouraging them to realize their goals and become global citizens and socially responsible leaders. When you join our team at Monterey Peninsula College, you can expect to be part of an inclusive, innovative, and equity-focused community that approaches higher education as a matter of social justice requiring broad collaboration among faculty, classified staff, administration, students, and community partners.
Monterey Peninsula College is designated as a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and is an affiliate of the statewide Umoja Community of California Community Colleges. Monterey Peninsula College has a diverse student population that is a reflection of the communities it serves. MPC serves approximately 12,000 students (for the 2020-21 year). MPC's comprehensive curriculum and student services are designed to meet the needs of a diverse student body and include transfer, career and technical education, basic skills, and continuing education offerings.
We value the ability to serve students from a broad range of cultural heritages, socioeconomic backgrounds, genders, abilities, and orientations. Therefore, we prioritize applicants who demonstrate they understand the benefits diversity brings to a professional educational community. The successful candidate will be an equity-minded individual committed to collaborating with faculty, classified staff, administration, students, and community partners who are also committed to closing equity gaps. An equity-minded individual is a person who already does or has demonstrated the desire to:
(1) Understand the importance of holding ourselves accountable as educators for closing equity gaps and engaging in equitable practices;
(2) Reframe inequities as a problem of practice and view the elimination of inequities as an individual and collective responsibility;
(3) Encourage positive race-consciousness and embrace human difference;
(4) Reflect on institutional and teaching practices and aim to make them more culturally responsive; and
(5) Strategically build buy-in and participation among colleagues for equity-related initiatives.
Monterey Peninsula College seeks employees who value mentorship and working in a collegial, collaborative environment, guided by a commitment to helping all students achieve their educational goals. All departments strongly encourage collaboration across disciplines to create inclusive, integrated, and interdisciplinary learning experiences. College faculty are expected to be knowledgeable about, and willing to use, different learning and teaching methods appropriate to the students they serve.
Director, Continuing Education
Salary: $9,802.00 - $11,915.00 Monthly
Job Type:
Job Number: 2024-00027
Closing: 3/9/2025 11:59 PM Pacific
Location: Monterey, CA
Division: Academic Affairs
Description
The priority Screening Deadline is March 9, 2025, at 11:59 PM JOB SUMMARY
The Director of Continuing and Professional Education reports to the Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs and is responsible for providing visionary leadership for the development, implementation, and operations of Monterey Peninsula College's Continuing, Community, and Corporate Education program. The program provides fee-based not-for-credit courses and programs for personal enrichment; professional conferences; and customized workforce training in support of regional economic development needs.
Example of Duties
Duties and Responsibilities
Provide entrepreneurial leadership for the development and implementation of a comprehensive and financially self-sustaining continuing education program that provides lifelong learning opportunities for all ages and corporate education and training program that meets the needs of regional business, industry, and workforce development.
Develop collaborative partnerships within the College and externally with all segments of the community, education partners, regional business and industry partners; and other organizations;
Organize and chair the College's Continuing, Community, and Corporate Educationcommittee to provide opportunities for input and feedback from campus stakeholders.
Research and evaluate new course and program proposals; collaborate with Academic Affairs and instructional Divisions to identify new opportunities to complement and support credit course opportunities;
Generate new contracts for customized workforce training that meet the needs of businesses and public sector employers in the region;
Recruit and oversee selection of instructors, in cooperation with Academic Affairs and instructional Divisions at the College; approval of instructor contracts; onboarding and support for instructors; and timely compensation;
Support instructors in developing curriculum and oversee processes to ensure Board approval of courses and programs.
Oversee processes for enrollment in program courses, programs, conferences, and training opportunities;
Continually monitor and evaluate offerings for effectiveness at meeting the needs of the community, including enrollment and registration, instructor evaluations, student demand, and student feedback;
Develop and implement program marketing, advertising, outreach; manage the College's Continuing and Professional Education website;
Identify and pursue potential grant and external funding opportunities to help support courses and programs;
Develop, plan, and administer departmental budgets to ensure self-supporting operations; prepare financial reports and perform financial analysis;
Work with the Vice Presidents of Academic Affairs and Administrative Services toestablish course and program fees;
Oversee the purchasing of materials and resources and arrangements for facility use to support continuing education, customized workforce training activities, and other program activities;
Demonstrate an understanding of, sensitivity to and appreciation for, the academic, ethnic, socio-economic, disability and gender diversity of students and staff attending or working on a community college campus.
Other Duties
Attend meetings and serve on college, local and state committees and organizations, as required;
Hire, train, and supervise staff, including student assistants, to support program needs;
Perform other related duties as required.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
Training, Experience and Education: Any combination of education and/or experience, which would demonstrate the possession of the required knowledge, skills and abilities listed herein. For example, a Bachelor's Degree in Education, Business, Public Services, or equivalent, in a related field and 2-3 years of increasingly responsible recent experience in an educational leadership position and experience in a multicultural, multilingual organization as well as demonstrated experience with managerial responsibilities.
Knowledge of:
community colleges;
continuing and community education; career education and workforce development; K-12 and Adult Education; and/or university educational policies and practices.
Program development, curriculum, instruction, and evaluation;
research and evaluation methods; report writing; presentation skills; word processing, spreadsheet and/or database programs as needed to fulfill the requirements of the Job.
Ability to:
Effectively organize, direct and manage, formulate, interpret and administer policy and procedures;
learn, explain and apply current and new policies, procedures, rules and regulations pertaining to community education and corporate training programs;
analyze situations and make decisions on procedural matters;
understand and independently carry out oral and written instructions;
communicate effectively in both oral and written form; work effectively with all levels of the District (students, faculty, management and staff), governmental representatives, community representatives, and the general public;
train, supervise and evaluate staff to ensure efficient, responsive and friendly service to students, faculty, staff and administration;
prioritize and schedule work to meet schedules and timelines;
maintain security and confidentiality of records and information;
accurately and efficiently use a variety of word processing, spreadsheet and/or database programs to create/produce letters, reports, spreadsheets and other documents as needed to fulfill the requirements of the job;
establish and maintain effective work relationships with those contacted in the performance of required duties.
PHYSICAL EFFORT / WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Light physical effort.
Primarily an indoor working environment.
Occasional standing, walking, stooping, bending, and kneeling; periodic handling of lightweight parcels.
Desirable Qualifications
Demonstrated ability to adjust to meet the needs and interests of our diverse communities and student body.
Experience in developing and growing a new program, business, or team
Demonstrated ability to leverage partnerships and build lasting relationships
Knowledge of budget management and maintaining budget targets.
Experience working with community college continuing education programs or similar program
Work Schedule / Supplemental Information
Work Schedule
40 hours per week/ 12 months per year
Typical Shift
Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, hours may vary
Salary
Starting Salary: $9,802 (Step I) - $11,915 (Step V) Monthly Salary Great benefits package.
CANDIDATE TRAVEL REIMBURSEMENT
Monterey Peninsula College will provide up to $1,000 travel reimbursement to eligible candidates. A candidate is eligible for travel reimbursement when they have participated in an in-person interview for first- and/or second-level interviews, and when they live 50 miles or more from the College.
For questions, please contact:
Gerardo Cardenas Hernandez, Human Resources Specailist
gcardenashernandez @mpc.edu
How to Apply
To be considered for review, applicants must submit the following materials online:
Completed Online Application including the Diversity Statement.
Cover letter (pdf) addressing interests in the position and a summary of how your design, theatre, and management experience has prepared you for this position - a maximum of two (2) pages in length
Resume (pdf) A detailed resume that summarizes educational preparation and professional experience for the position
Only items listed above will be reviewed by the screening committee. Human Resources does not accept additional materials such as letters of reference, test scores from other institutions, certificates of courses/programs completed, or letters of commendation from schools with your application. Such items, if included, will not be forwarded to the selection committee. If you are a finalist, HR will request any reference information that is required. Monterey Peninsula College reserves the right to close or continue the recruitment at any time.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Offers of employment are contingent upon Governing Board approval. Employment with
Monterey Peninsula College is not complete or official until applicants meet all pre employment requirements. All new employees are required to submit proof of freedom from tuberculosis and proof of eligibility to work in the United States. Employees must sign the Oath of Affirmation of Allegiance, and submit fingerprints. The District is an equal opportunity employer. The policy of the District is to encourage applications from all persons. No person shall be denied employment because of ethnicity or race, color, sex or gender, gender identity, age, religion, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, national origin, medical conditions, status as a Vietnam era veteran, ancestry, or political or organizational affiliation.
Monterey Peninsula Community District is committed to achieving educational equity for all students as outlined in the District's Governing Board Goals, Educational Master Plan, Equal Employment Opportunity Plan, and Student Equity Plan. We provide students with a rich and dynamic learning experience that embraces differences - emphasizing collaboration, engaging students in and out of the classroom, and encouraging them to realize their goals and become global citizens and socially responsible leaders. When you join our team at Monterey Peninsula College, you can expect to be part of an inclusive, innovative, and equity-focused community that approaches higher education as a matter of social justice requiring broad collaboration among faculty, classified staff, administration, students, and community partners.
Monterey Peninsula College is designated as a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and is an affiliate of the statewide Umoja Community of California Community Colleges. Monterey Peninsula College has a diverse student population that is a reflection of the communities it serves. MPC serves approximately 12,000 students (for the 2020-21 year). MPC's comprehensive curriculum and student services are designed to meet the needs of a diverse student body and include transfer, career and technical education, basic skills, and continuing education offerings.
We value the ability to serve students from a broad range of cultural heritages, socioeconomic backgrounds, genders, abilities, and orientations. Therefore, we prioritize applicants who demonstrate they understand the benefits diversity brings to a professional educational community. The successful candidate will be an equity-minded individual committed to collaborating with faculty, classified staff, administration, students, and community partners who are also committed to closing equity gaps. An equity-minded individual is a person who already does or has demonstrated the desire to:
(1) Understand the importance of holding ourselves accountable as educators for closing equity gaps and engaging in equitable practices;
(2) Reframe inequities as a problem of practice and view the elimination of inequities as an individual and collective responsibility;
(3) Encourage positive race-consciousness and embrace human difference;
(4) Reflect on institutional and teaching practices and aim to make them more culturally responsive; and
(5) Strategically build buy-in and participation among colleagues for equity-related initiatives.
Monterey Peninsula College seeks employees who value mentorship and working in a collegial, collaborative environment, guided by a commitment to helping all students achieve their educational goals. All departments strongly encourage collaboration across disciplines to create inclusive, integrated, and interdisciplinary learning experiences. College faculty are expected to be knowledgeable about, and willing to use, different learning and teaching methods appropriate to the students they serve.
Salary : $9,802 - $11,915
