What are the responsibilities and job description for the Continuing Education Specialist position at Wharton County Junior College?
Salary : $36,475.00 Annually
Location : Richmond, TX
Job Type : Support Staff Full Time
Job Number : 2502 S 031
Department : Vocational Instruction's Area
Division : Continuing Education
Opening Date : 02 / 27 / 2025
Closing Date : 3 / 21 / 2025 10 : 00 AM Central
General Description
The Continuing Education (CE) Specialist will assist the CE Department in developing, implementing, maintaining, scheduling, and monitoring all non-credit programs and courses at various locations across the WCJC service area. This position will be required to meet with students, community members and industry leaders as needed to provide general information on Continuing Education and non-credit offerings.
Requirements
This position requires a minimum of an Associate's Degree or 60 college credit hours and two years of full-time work experience. The CE Specialist must have superior organizational skills, the ability to make sound decisions and work independently as well as experience working with computer software such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. This individual must be able to provide exceptional customer service to students, parents, staff, and all other applicable parties. A criminal background check is required.
To be considered for this position, all qualified applicants must attach to their online application the following documents :
- Copy of college transcript(s) showing completion of an Associate's degree or 60 semester hours
- Resume
- Cover Letter outlining relevant work experience
All documents must be attached to one online application to be considered. Please re-open your application form to verify all documents are properly attached.
Summary of Wharton County Junior College (WCJC) Full Time Benefits :
At No Cost to the Employee
Health Insurance (after 90 day waiting period)
Life Insurance of $5,000 (after 90 day waiting period)
Long Term Disability Coverage
Optional Coverage at Employee's Cost
Dependent Health Insurance (after 90 day waiting period)
Dental Insurance
Optional Life Insurance
Dependent Life Insurance
Voluntary Accidental Death Insurance
Long & Short Term Disability Insurance
Optional Premium Conversions
Dependant (Day) Care Reimbursement
Health Care Reimbursement
Retirement Options
Teachers' Retirement System Fund (TRS) (after 90 day waiting period)
403b Optional Retirement Programs (ORP) (after 90 day waiting period)
Tax- deferred Annuities
Participation in Social Security is mandatory.
Additional Benefits
Free WCJC Tuition Free WCJC tuition for employees and dependents (does not include Continuing Education classes)
Personal Days Two personal days per year
Holidays 25 paid holidays per year for twelve month full time employees
Sick Days 1.5 sick days per month - maximum number accrued is 60 days
Nine month employees may accrue 13.50 days per year
Twelve month employees may accrue 18.50 days per year
Vacation Days Twelve month employees who work 40 hours per week for 12 months - 12 vacation days per year
COBRA Benefits COBRA benefits available upon separation from WCJC
Please note : All benefits will be discussed in depth with each new WCJC employee during New Employee Orientation. Questions regarding benefits should be directed to the WCJC Payroll and Benefits Office at 1-800-561-9252 extension 6376.
Do you have a minimum of an Associate's Degree or 60 college credit hours and two years of full-time work experience?
Did you attach your transcript showing a minimum of 60 college credit hours? If your college hours or degree was received from a college in a foreign country, a Credential Evaluation from a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) must be attached to your online application. Members of NACES can be found on their website at
Do you have superior organizational skills, the ability to make sound decisions and work independently as well as experience working with computer software such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint?
Do you have the ability to provide exceptional customer service to students, parents, staff, and all other applicable parties?
Work experience is required for me to meet the minimum qualifications for this position. I understand that if I do not include my work experience in my WCJC online application, I will not be deemed qualified for this position.
To be considered for this position, all qualified applicants must attach to their online application the following documents : 1) Copy of college transcript(s) showing completion of an Associate's degree or 60 semester hours 2) Resume 3) Cover Letter outlining relevant work experience. Did you attach these items? Please note that your application will not be accepted without attaching these items.
Required Question
Salary : $36,475
