Under the general supervision and direction of the Dean of Continuing Education, the Community Education Coordinator will identify needs, recruit and supervise instructors, coordinate, manage, direct, and evaluate various noncredit community education classes for adult learners, in the Beatrice and Gage County region.

Program Development:

• Identify community needs and interests through surveys, focus groups, and other research methods.

• Collaborate with subject matter experts to develop and design educational courses and create relevant and engaging content with the adult learner in mind.

• Schedule and coordinate classes and events, ensuring appropriate facilities and resources are available.

• Monitor and evaluate program effectiveness, making adjustments as necessary to improve quality and participation.

• Develop and maintain cooperative working relationships with all divisions and programs throughout the college.

• Interview, hire, orient, and evaluate individuals assigned to teach community education courses.

• Assign pay rates and initiate payroll for instructors.

• Ensure that required personnel records are completed and provided to the proper College Office within the established time frame.

• Maintain relationships with local organizations, businesses, and media to enhance program visibility.

• In coordination with the Dean of Continuing Education, and the Director of Life & Leisure, develop and implement marketing strategies to promote community education programs.

• In collaboration with SCC’s Marketing Department, initiate and provide feedback for promotional materials, including brochures, flyers, and social media content.

• Serve as a liaison between the college and the community, fostering partnerships and collaborations.

• Attend community events and meetings to promote educational opportunities and gather feedback.

• Create advisory groups to assist in program development and evaluation.

• Provide excellent customer service to students, instructors, staff, and community members.

• Develop and manage the budget for community education programs.

• Seek funding opportunities, including sponsorships, to support program initiatives.

• Monitor expenditures and ensure programs are financially sustainable.

Work toward creating a welcoming, inclusive, equitable, and productive work and learning environment, where all students, faculty members, and college employees are valued and may contribute to their full potential, regardless of their differences. Make concerted efforts to implement accessible and inclusive practices and processes aimed at creating a diverse and equitable learning and work environment. Commit to fostering and maintaining a safe environment of respect and inclusion for students, employees, and members of the community, and promote and support the College’s policies and programming related to access, fair employment, EEO, equity, inclusion, and diversity.

• Maintain inventory of supplies.

• Participate in activities as assigned.

• May be required to perform associated duties, functions, or assignments in other divisions/programs/areas as required.

• Perform other College functions and duties as assigned.

• Must be able to work varied days, hours, shifts, locations, and campuses as required. Work schedules (hours/days/work location) are scheduled by Southeast Community College based on the needs of the College. Work hours, shifts, days, and work locations may vary depending on the needs of Southeast Community College and are subject to modification. Emergency or scheduled special activities may require hours outside of the regular workweek.

• Knowledge and experience in recruiting, screening, interviewing, hiring, supervising, and evaluating staff.

• Ability to create and monitor the program budgets and apply sound fiscal management practices.

• Ability to develop, coordinate, and schedule programming activities.

• Ability to organize, and direct group dynamics for the purpose of participating on planning committees, budget preparation, and other assigned activities.

• Ability and experience with Microsoft Office applications, mostly Word but occasionally Excel and PowerPoint.

• Ability to travel and work within Gage County locations for the purpose of scheduling classes.

• Ability to lift and carry up to (50) fifty pounds for short distances, and move tables, chairs, and media equipment.

• Ability to communicate effectively both in writing, in person, and on the phone.

• Ability to use basic computer skills.

• The individual must possess the above skills and abilities or be able to explain and demonstrate that the individual can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of skills and abilities.