To advance the college’s mission, vision, principles, values and strategic initiatives through continuous improvement decisions.

GENERAL JOB SUMMARY: 

The Director, Career and Community Education is responsible for the administration of open enrollment programs of the Continuing Education division and Career Pathway programs. This includes being a member of the division’s administrative team and providing leadership through effectively administering the development and delivery of educational programs to a variety of audiences. This individual works with team members to develop strategies and goals to meet and exceed department performance measures and benchmarks.

UNIVERSAL CORE COMPETENCIES: 

• Advocate for Continual Improvement- empowering each other to identify opportunities for excellence.
• Collaborate with Mutual Accountability- working together with a willingness to take ownership and account for our actions. 
• Champion Service- anticipating needs and create a welcoming, diverse, and inclusive environment. 
• Perseverance- commitment to excellence even in the face of adversity or delay in achieving success. 
• Lead- regardless of title, through positive influence. 

• Responsible for budgeting, monitoring, projections, and financial oversight of the open enrollment business unit.
• Oversee the development of new and innovative programs for the Continuing Education division that meets the interests of the populations being served including accepted metrics for new offerings, cancellation rates, enrollments, class size, income, and operating margins.
• Leads teams in the development and delivery of educational programs, courses, and content.
• Serves as the knowledge expert within the division for the Competency Based Education (CBE) and Guided Pathways initiatives to ensure integration and design of programs across institutional programs.
• Collaborates in shaping and leading initiatives to articulate credit-to-noncredit pathways, enhancing educational alignment and student mobility.
• Engages with community, college, and business partners to meet the needs of students, employers, and community.
• Provides strategic guidance to the Career and Community Education department to ensure alignment with divisional and institutional goals.
• Facilitates current and establishes new partnerships within the college and the community.
• Supervises staff performance to ensure accountability, effectiveness, and alignment with departmental objectives.
• Fosters ongoing professional growth in support of divisional priorities and Kirkwood’s institutional goals.
• Perform other related work duties as assigned.

PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS:

• Be able and willing to represent the college in the most positive manner
• Able to work effectively in both an individual role involving independent judgement, as well as in a team role involving shared input and decision-making
• Demonstrate highest level of personal and professional integrity
• Network in the community by attending community, clubs, associations, business events, and committee meetings to determine impactful partnerships for the development of new programs and growth of existing programs.
• Secure local, state, and federal resources as appropriate to support and grow Continuing Education open enrollment programs.
• Partner with the institution’s Applied Science programs to develop adult career pathways and ensure effective utilization of institutional resources.
• Attend professional development opportunities, as appropriate or directed
• Welcome, value, and nurture people of all backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences, as well as support and promote an environment that accepts differences. 

The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the essential job duties/responsibilities and performance expectations of the job, which should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned.

Position involves working in an office setting. Occasional (10-33%) standing, pushing, pulling and grasping. Frequent (34-66%) reaching and viewing a computer and other types of close visual work. Constant (67-100%) sitting, walking, repetitive motion, talking and hearing. 

• Bachelor's degree in education, curriculum design, planning, business, or sales
• Five years' work experience in program development/management, training and education, curriculum development, or business management

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS, LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, OR REGISTRATIONS:

• Masters Degree
• Experience in overseeing a college credit program, non-credit department or other educational department
• Must be self-motivated, energetic, and creative individual with proven leadership, planning, and administrative skills
• Possess excellent conceptual and planning skills and be able to relate well with other professional educators within the College and at other institutions
• Possess knowledge of education trends that enable leading the department to meet the emerging educational needs
• Possess knowledge of technology and its applications to current programs and new program development
• Possess strong human relations skills. Get along with diverse personalities.
• Read, understand, and express oneself clearly and effectively in oral and written form

It is the policy of Kirkwood Community College not to discriminate in its programs, activities, or employment on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, creed, religion, and actual or potential family, parental or marital status. If you have questions or complaints related to compliance with this policy, please contact the Vice President, Human Resources and Institutional Effectiveness (employees) or the Vice President of Student Services (students), 6301 Kirkwood Blvd. SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404,319-398-5572,equity@kirkwood.edu, or the Director of the Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, Cesar E. Chavez Memorial Building, 1244 Speer Boulevard, Suite 310, Denver, CO 80204-3582, Telephone:(303) 844-5695FAX: (303) 844-4303, TDD 800-877-8339 Email:OCR.Denver@ed.gov.