What are the responsibilities and job description for the Program Director, Education Department position at Polk State College?

Salary : $57,778.36 - $73,930.13 Annually

Location : Lakeland

Job Type : Full-Time

Job Number : 202500079

Org : Education Program

Opening Date : 02 / 27 / 2025

Closing Date : 3 / 28 / 2025 8 : 00 AM Eastern

Description

Job Description :

This is a professional managerial position reporting to an Academic Dean. The Program Director oversees the development, implementation, and promotion of a Postsecondary Vocational Program. Work requires the analysis of complex problems, planning of various interrelated activities, and the coordination of effort of multiple projects or functions, in addition to formulating and maintaining programmatic budgets.

Examples of Duties

Essential Functions / Duties :

Direct the establishment of policies and procedures governing selection and progression of students through the program.
Develop the curriculum framework and all instructional materials for the program.
Assemble and compile all materials required for accreditation or certification of the program.
Disseminates program information to appropriate college recipients (administrators, advisors, faculty, and program students) and appropriate recipients outside the college (accreditation or certifications agencies, state agencies, etc.
Evaluate the preparation of students for entry into the program and administer all aspects of the selection process if a limited access program.
Assess the strengths and weaknesses of program students to improve the instructional framework.
Coordinate the evaluation of students for readiness for entry into the practice.
Supervise adjunct instructors employed by the program.
Coordinate practicums, clinicals, internships, joint ventures and / or work-related educational experiences for program students.
Coordinate contacts with clinical / work related sites including negotiating for new sites, as necessary.
Direct the development of the appropriate support laboratory on the campus, if applicable.
Coordinate acquisition of ancillary demonstration materials from appropriate vendors.
Ensure continuity of the program courses so that all required objectives will be obtained.
Participate in marketing and recruiting activities for the program including Open Houses, brochures, web page, etc.
Provide curriculum leadership and coordinates program evaluation and curriculum revision activities.
Monitor program adherence to state regulations / national accreditation criteria.
Provide leadership in developing and establishing department programs and policies.
Act as spokesperson for department and / or college, as required, to area hospitals, agencies, other community activities, and state, regional and national organizations.
Oversee the development preparation and utilization of the department's budget and instructional materials.
Develop, with faculty participation, department goals and strategies to achieve goals to meet community needs.
Develop and administers appropriate staff development activities.
Develop staffing plans and schedules, and delegate work assignments.
Train, evaluate, reward, and encourage, as well as discipline assigned employees.
Direct departmental activities so that projects are completed efficiently and timely.
Enforce PSC Policies and Procedures.
Oversee all aspects of advisory committee meetings including calling the bi-annual meetings, working with the Committee chair to set the agenda, ensuring minutes are kept, and following up on all programmatic issues.
Assist grant writers with grant applications, when applicable and oversee implementation of program affiliated grants.

Typical Qualifications

Required Skills :

Knowledge of principles and practices of professional training and development program design.

Knowledge of curriculum development, instructional method theory, and practical applications.

Ability to communicate orally and in writing with a variety of contacts of considerable importance within, and outside of, the college. Contacts outside the college where lack of tact or judgment may result in negative college relations to a limited degree.

Ability to work independently with the responsibility for planning details and methods to obtain definite objectives and to make decisions within broad limitations of policy and professional standards.

Ability to work cooperatively with college personnel.

Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Working Conditions / Additional Information

Normal office working conditions.

Attendance at seminars and conferences is required.

Salary and Benefits Information

This position is level P16 .

We offer an excellent employer-paid benefits package including the following : Medical, Dental, Life, Long-Term Disability, Vacation (except faculty), Holiday and Sick Leave, Retirement (if eligible) and college fee waivers. Other employee-paid, voluntary benefits (vision, short-term disability, etc.) are also available.

Required Education :

Graduation from a regionally accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree is required.

Additional education and / or industry certifications may be required based on program needs.

Required Experience

Three (3) years of clinical and / or educational experience in the program specialty.

Eligibility for all required licensures required.

Other experience as required by the related accreditation agency.

Supplemental Information

Submissions that do not include all parts of the following required information will not be considered :

a resume

an electronic job application (all sections MUST be completed)

Transcripts

Important Information

If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS on how your current benefits will be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida. Your current retirement benefits may be canceled, suspended, or deemed ineligible depending upon the date of your retirement.

Polk State College participates in E-Verify. Candidates must provide documentation of eligibility to work in the United States. Polk State College does not provide visa sponsorship.

To request Veteran's Preference, please be sure to upload all necessary documents (DD-214, etc.) to your application.

Polk State College is a drug-free workplace.

Polk State College is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants and employees with disabilities. Reasonable accommodation is considered on a case-by-case basis.

Reference checks, successful completion of a background check, and third-party Education Verification for all stated degrees will be required prior to employment.

Polk State College does NOT provide relocation assistance for this position.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Polk State College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, sex, age, religion, sexual orientation, gender transition, marital status, genetic information, disability, or pregnancy in its programs, activities, or employment. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies :

Chief of Institutional Compliance & Engagement

Title IX Coordinator

999 Avenue H, NE

Winter Haven, FL 33881

WAD 215A

863.297.1000, ext. 5378

We encourage applicants to provide feedback of their experience or request help at Careers@polk.edu

We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.

To learn more details, visit our benefits page.

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