What are the responsibilities and job description for the Executive Director of Programs position at State of South Carolina?
JOB
The Executive Director of Programs position requires extensive working relationships with program directors and other institutional leaders. The Executive Director of Programs' primary responsibilities are to provide vision, input, and leadership in all aspects of Corporate and Continuing Education Program operations, including development, delivery and evaluation of quality programs, collaborative partnerships, student success and completion, faculty and staff development, instructional technologies, and resource management. Curriculum and Program Management: Manages the day to day activities of CCE curriculum and programming decisions including development, implementation, marketing, modification, evaluation, and growth of quality CCE programs. Ensures positive learning experiences and learning outcomes for students and corporate customers which lead to retention and completion. Collaborates with academic partners on curriculum decisions that best serve employer, student, and college needs. Supervises all programmatic areas including staffing, equipment acquisition and utilization, room utilization, marketing, pricing, record keeping, and delivery methodology. Ensures uniform policies are followed. Reviews and analyzes information necessary for decision making.Supervision, Management, and Leadership: Ensures faculty and staff provide service excellence to internal and external students and constituents. Recruits, hires, trains, cross-trains and evaluates employees. Conducts performance reviews and sets individual performance goals before the due date established by HR. Provides guidance, supervision and coaching for employees for successful attainment of goals. Ensures employees adhere to college policies and procedures. Participates in CCE Leadership Team meetings and on appropriate college-wide committees.Planning, Assessment, Reporting, and Evaluation: Supports the college’s strategic planning process, and ensures proper CCE participation. Aligns program goals and objectives with college’s strategic plan and priority initiatives. Encourages, expands, and refines effectiveness measures of CCE programs and services through continuous use of short- and long-term planning activities. Encourages data-driven decisions to improve offerings and quality of programs and services.Customer Relations, Partnerships, and Public Relations – Serves as highly visible educational leader internally and externally in organizations and committees while working towards excellence in programs, service, and reputation at the local, state, and national levels. Builds new and enhances positive and productive collaborations and partnerships with internal and external stakeholders such as MTC individuals and departments, external community partners, vendors, and other 3rd party providers, higher education, local, state and national partners, and K-12 partners.Resource Development, Management, and Sustainability – Oversees budget preparation, expense, revenue, and profit budget planning, implementation, and tracking for CCE. Monitors budget and makes monthly adjustments to ensure that budgets are met or exceed expectation. Encourages cooperative efforts among CCE and Academics and with other operations units of the college to maximize use of resources, including personnel, facilities and funding. Optimizes availability of needed technology and equipment for programs and services. Facilitates continuous process improvement that leads to maximum efficiency and effectiveness focused on student success and industry needs.This position is located on the Midlands Technical College Northeast Campus
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
A Masters degree, plus seven (7) years of progressive work experience. A Bachelors degree, with equivalent work experience will also be considered. A valid SC driver's license is required.
The Executive Director of Programs position requires extensive working relationships with program directors and other institutional leaders. The Executive Director of Programs' primary responsibilities are to provide vision, input, and leadership in all aspects of Corporate and Continuing Education Program operations, including development, delivery and evaluation of quality programs, collaborative partnerships, student success and completion, faculty and staff development, instructional technologies, and resource management. Curriculum and Program Management: Manages the day to day activities of CCE curriculum and programming decisions including development, implementation, marketing, modification, evaluation, and growth of quality CCE programs. Ensures positive learning experiences and learning outcomes for students and corporate customers which lead to retention and completion. Collaborates with academic partners on curriculum decisions that best serve employer, student, and college needs. Supervises all programmatic areas including staffing, equipment acquisition and utilization, room utilization, marketing, pricing, record keeping, and delivery methodology. Ensures uniform policies are followed. Reviews and analyzes information necessary for decision making.Supervision, Management, and Leadership: Ensures faculty and staff provide service excellence to internal and external students and constituents. Recruits, hires, trains, cross-trains and evaluates employees. Conducts performance reviews and sets individual performance goals before the due date established by HR. Provides guidance, supervision and coaching for employees for successful attainment of goals. Ensures employees adhere to college policies and procedures. Participates in CCE Leadership Team meetings and on appropriate college-wide committees.Planning, Assessment, Reporting, and Evaluation: Supports the college’s strategic planning process, and ensures proper CCE participation. Aligns program goals and objectives with college’s strategic plan and priority initiatives. Encourages, expands, and refines effectiveness measures of CCE programs and services through continuous use of short- and long-term planning activities. Encourages data-driven decisions to improve offerings and quality of programs and services.Customer Relations, Partnerships, and Public Relations – Serves as highly visible educational leader internally and externally in organizations and committees while working towards excellence in programs, service, and reputation at the local, state, and national levels. Builds new and enhances positive and productive collaborations and partnerships with internal and external stakeholders such as MTC individuals and departments, external community partners, vendors, and other 3rd party providers, higher education, local, state and national partners, and K-12 partners.Resource Development, Management, and Sustainability – Oversees budget preparation, expense, revenue, and profit budget planning, implementation, and tracking for CCE. Monitors budget and makes monthly adjustments to ensure that budgets are met or exceed expectation. Encourages cooperative efforts among CCE and Academics and with other operations units of the college to maximize use of resources, including personnel, facilities and funding. Optimizes availability of needed technology and equipment for programs and services. Facilitates continuous process improvement that leads to maximum efficiency and effectiveness focused on student success and industry needs.This position is located on the Midlands Technical College Northeast Campus
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
A Masters degree, plus seven (7) years of progressive work experience. A Bachelors degree, with equivalent work experience will also be considered. A valid SC driver's license is required.
