Coordinator, Lifelong Learning

Flathead Valley Community College•Kalispell, MT

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Lifelong Learning Coordinator provides leadership in the development and implementation of a wide range of youth, adult, senior, and intergenerational personal enrichment learning as well as career pathway programming and serves in a supporting role for all Continuing Education programming.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of two years of work experience in course program development, project management and/or event planning; OR, Associate’s degree and a minimum of four years of progressively responsible work experience in course program development, project management and/or event planning; OR, An equitable combination of six years of related higher education and relevant work experience
Demonstrated professional communication, diplomacy, customer service, and interpersonal skills
Skill in taking initiative, being proactive, critical thinking, problem analysis and resolution
Ability to work independently
Demonstrated ability to multi-task and perform administrative tasks effectively with frequent interruptions
Experience with budgetary process
Ability to multi-task and manage multiple areas, individuals, projects and priorities
Skill and ability to operate a variety of computer applications including, but not limited to, Microsoft Office, database programs, and interactive team software
Ability to use an electronic communication platform and social media for marketing
Ability to work within policies and procedures of FVCC
Ability to maintain effective and positive professional relationships
Ability and willingness to serve as a representative for the College by interacting appropriately with the public, students, potential students, and the College community
Working knowledge of general office practices and procedures
Ability to follow and issue directions
Ability to work effectively with people from a variety of culturally diverse backgrounds
Ability to maintain regular and acceptable attendance levels
Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality
Ability to pass a criminal background check
Ability to respond in the event of an emergency
Medium Duty: involves exertion of 20-50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10-25 pounds frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds continuously

Nice To Haves

Work experience in an educational environment
More than three years of progressively responsible work experience in course programming, curriculum development, project management and/or event planning
Advanced technical skills for developing course schedules, marketing, and reports

Responsibilities

Serves as the primary contact for current and potential instructors for youth, adult, senior, and intergenerational personal enrichment learning as well as career pathway programming.
Manages logistics, coordinates services, and provides support for programs.
Utilizes a creative approach to the development of new or improved services and courses; commitment to responsive and innovative service is essential.
Explores new course offerings, evaluates options, and implements programming.
Develops program schedules to meet community needs.
Builds relevant content for print and online catalog, marketing, and social media.
Promotes a culture of leadership within a collaborative, team-oriented environment; supervises, recruits, develops, motivates, and evaluates a team in in alignment with job expectations, professional roles, and the College mission.
Helps maintain budgets, assists with program evaluations, and prepares periodic reports and data.
Actively participates in the development of a climate that promotes and supports innovation and efforts to continuously improve services.
Collaborates with team to achieve objectives and to enhance Continuing Education programming.
Recommends and implements standards and best practices across operations; remains current in practices, trends and research related to areas of assignment
Attends related trainings, workshops, and professional development.
Cross trains to perform other departmental and team functions; backfills for staff as needed
Actively participates in the development of a climate that promotes and supports innovation and efforts to continuously improve services to students, faculty, and the College
Creates and maintains a collaborative and collegial environment with colleagues and maintains effective working relationships
Maintains professional ethics and confidentiality of students in accordance with applicable laws and policies
Advances the mission of FVCC by serving on or convening committees and contributing in the community in college-related activities
Performs other duties as assigned