Continuing Education Coordinator II

Metropolitan Community College (Kansas City) • Omaha, NE

2d

About The Position

The Coordinator II works in collaboration with the supervisor and constituencies to develop and implement relevant Continuing Education programs. This position is responsible for quality control, proofing of promotional material, understanding market segments, social media campaigns and ensuring courses are in keeping with established policies. ESSENTIAL POSITION FUNCTIONS: Designs, develops, schedules, organizes, implements, and evaluates classes for a variety of CE programs which may include, but not limited to: College for Kids, College for Teens, Culinary, Horticulture, Learning in Retirement, Traveling Classroom, Professional Development and Enrichment Programs. Ensures programs comply with MCC policies, state guidelines, and grant or contract requirements. Facilitates ongoing market research to ensure all non-credit courses are relevant and meet the needs of our constituencies. Partners with the Director of Continuing Education and external constituencies in growing the Continuing Education Program. Assists in the preparation of promotional material for Continuing Education, including proofing of marketing material. Ensures quality control and courses are in keeping with established policies. Understands market segments and social media campaigns. Continuously assesses market demand for high impact courses and programs. Attends work activities or programs as scheduled or assigned. Guides and supports part-time instructors to ensure their needs are met in terms of technology, class materials, pay schedules and special needs. In addition, follows up with instructors to confirm dates/times/location of scheduled courses/programs. Manages details related to recruiting new instructors and facilitate contracts according to established federal and MCC policies. Establishes and maintains effective partnerships with instructors, site supervisors, public school personnel, non-profit professionals, and MCC personnel. Monitor and evaluate course performance and student satisfaction; use feedback for continuous improvement. Assist with budgeting, enrollment tracking, and reporting for continuing education programs. Provides representation, oversight and coordination to various sites, as required. Attend work activities or programs as scheduled or assigned. The specific statements shown in each section of this description are not intended to be all inclusive. They represent typical elements and criteria considered necessary to perform the job successfully. Metropolitan Community College recognizes that an individual with a disability may require an accommodation to enable the candidate to successfully perform a job function. Consideration will be given to reasonable accommodations. Metropolitan Community College is a comprehensive, full-service public community college supported by the taxpayers of Dodge, Douglas, Sarpy and Washington counties. Its purpose is to provide high quality educational programs and services, primarily in career preparation and general education, to people of all ages and educational backgrounds. MCC was created in 1974 when the Nebraska State Legislature consolidated the original eight technical community college areas into six. That year, the programs, personnel, assets and liabilities of the former Omaha Nebraska Technical Community College Area merged with the Eastern Nebraska Technical Community College Area under a new name: the Metropolitan Technical Community College Area. In 1992, the Legislature voted to change the name to Metropolitan Community College Area. Metropolitan Community College affirms a policy of equal education, employment opportunities and nondiscrimination in providing services to the public.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in education, business, public administration, or related field.
• Minimum of 2–3 years of experience in program coordination, adult education, or a related area.
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and work effectively with diverse populations.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and learning management or registration systems.
• Two (2) years of full-time work-related experience in customer service and/or working directly in continuing education program development.
• Ability to travel between campuses for meetings or position responsibilities.
• Must pass a background check.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a community college or continuing education setting.
• Knowledge of regional workforce trends and training needs.
• Familiarity with instructional design or curriculum development.
• Experience working within a higher education environment preferred.
• Equivalent combination of education and/or work experience considered.

Responsibilities

• Designs, develops, schedules, organizes, implements, and evaluates classes for a variety of CE programs which may include, but not limited to: College for Kids, College for Teens, Culinary, Horticulture, Learning in Retirement, Traveling Classroom, Professional Development and Enrichment Programs.
• Ensures programs comply with MCC policies, state guidelines, and grant or contract requirements.
• Facilitates ongoing market research to ensure all non-credit courses are relevant and meet the needs of our constituencies.
• Partners with the Director of Continuing Education and external constituencies in growing the Continuing Education Program.
• Assists in the preparation of promotional material for Continuing Education, including proofing of marketing material.
• Ensures quality control and courses are in keeping with established policies.
• Understands market segments and social media campaigns.
• Continuously assesses market demand for high impact courses and programs.
• Attends work activities or programs as scheduled or assigned.
• Guides and supports part-time instructors to ensure their needs are met in terms of technology, class materials, pay schedules and special needs.
• In addition, follows up with instructors to confirm dates/times/location of scheduled courses/programs.
• Manages details related to recruiting new instructors and facilitate contracts according to established federal and MCC policies.
• Establishes and maintains effective partnerships with instructors, site supervisors, public school personnel, non-profit professionals, and MCC personnel.
• Monitor and evaluate course performance and student satisfaction; use feedback for continuous improvement.
• Assist with budgeting, enrollment tracking, and reporting for continuing education programs.
• Provides representation, oversight and coordination to various sites, as required.
• Attend work activities or programs as scheduled or assigned.

Benefits

• Metropolitan Community College offers a wide array of benefits to faculty and staff.
• Review our Benefits at a Glance here https://pa-hrsuite-production.s3.amazonaws.com/3306/docs/44786.pdf

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level