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Associate Director, Community Education, Continuing Education Division
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Position Number: 5945736
Location: Brockton, MA
Position Type: Adult and Continuing Education Programs

Associate Director, Community Education, Continuing Education Division

The Associate Director of Community Education assists the Community Education Associate Dean in planning, developing, managing and evaluating continuing education course offerings and training programs. The primary focus will be on the day-to-day oversight of the administration and marketing of designated continuing education courses and training programs.

Essential Functions:

The duties of the Associate Director of Community Education include, but are not limited to:

COMMUNITY EDUCATION PROGRAMMING

Assists the Associate Dean of Community Education in assessing the educational needs of the diverse community in Massasoit's service area and customize educational programming to meet community needs.
Reviews divisional enrollment data and current local and regional labor trends to determine the demand for existing course offerings and possible new interests and needs.
Makes recommendations to the Community Education Associate Dean for new continuing education courses and training programs to meet public need and interest.
Coordinate with other sister institutions' Community Education colleagues and attend networking events to identify and recruit adjunct instructors.
Participates in discussions with instructors and other college staff in planning and developing appropriate courses.

ADJUNCT INSTRUCTOR AND STUDENT SUPPORT

Assists the Community Education Associate Dean in recruiting, interviewing, and selecting adjunct instructors for hire.
Works with the Registrar's Office to create continuing education course schedules and reserve classrooms in advance of each semester.
Works with IT to ensure instructional equipment are available and operational in all assigned ESOL classrooms prior to the start of the semester.
Works with IT to ensure instructor laptops are available and operational for distribution prior to the start of the semester.
Schedule and assign designated Community Education program instructors for all semester classes.
Works with the division's Staff Assistants to arrange instructor contracts and supporting documentation.
Works with the division's Staff Assistants to prepare correspondence regarding course matters with instructors and students, as well as order textbooks and supplies, and create program certificates and awards.
Provides appropriate orientation to instructional staff, including the use of curriculum materials, building and parking lot security information, explanation of teaching schedule, use of instructor stations, timesheet completion process, as well as college policies and introductions to Community Education and college staff.
Provides information to prospective and current Continuing Education students regarding course content, fees and college policies.
Support and collaborate with Community Education instructors on the inclusion of high impact practices in their teaching strategies.
Promote instructor awareness of student needs, and recommend appropriate strategies to address learning needs.
Manage day-to-day activities of Community Education instructors and students, including attempting to solve all first level student and instructor issues.
Assist the Associate Dean of Community Education in collecting, evaluating, analyzing, and reporting meaningful Community Education student outcome data and other successes from the student, instructor, and College perspectives.
Share and discuss Community Education student course evaluation results with instructors.
Use the evaluation data effectively to inform future course offerings and program development.
Maintain an organized system of tracking Community Education in-person and online registrations and enrollments.

COMMUNITY EDUCATION ADMINISTRATION

Assist the Community Education Associate Dean in administering the divisional budgets for designated programs and training courses as appropriate.
Assist the Community Education Associate Dean in the coordination of writing and implementing grant proposals as well as the implementation and submission of required accreditation and licensing documentation.
Assist in the development, proofing, editing, and delivery of Community Education catalogs, brochures, fliers, advertising and other marketing materials.
Assist in answering telephone and e-mail inquiries about continuing education courses and training programs.
Represent Massasoit and Community Education in various local and regional meetings (e.g., meetings with statewide workforce development staff, business organizations, as needed.)
Assist in preparing appropriate departmental reports (e.g., monthly and annual enrollment reports and activities).
Provide evening and weekend Community Education campus and event coverage when needed.
Participate in divisional and college-wide meetings and serve on various work committees as needed.
Represent the Community Education Associate Dean in their absence as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in Education or a related field
Minimum of two (2) years of college academic administrative experience in working with diverse populations or equivalent
Minimum of two (2) years of college teaching experience either in-person or online; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
Understanding of the community college history, mission, and its diverse students

Preferred:

Master's degree in Education or a related field
Minimum of two (2) years of community college academic administrative experience in working with diverse populations or equivalent
Fluency in Portuguese, Haitian Creole, Cape Verdean Creole, or Spanish
Grant writing and grant administration experience
Banner or other student information system experience
Demonstrated understanding of curriculum development and instructional technology related to education, behavioral, and social science research trends
Demonstrated understanding of the community college mission and role with a focus on promoting diversity, equity and inclusion
Demonstrated understanding and ability to respond appropriately with respect for the various cultures and needs of ESOL adult students
Ability to analyze data and make sound recommendations and offer viable solutions about complex management and administrative issues
Outstanding creativity, attention to detail, and strong customer service skills
Strong public speaking and group facilitation skills
Excellent written communications skills

Additional Information:
Position Status: Non-Unit Professional, full-time, state funded with benefits.

Hours: 37.5 hours per week. Must be willing to work evenings and weekends. This position may be eligible for telework in accordance in with the College's telework policy.

Salary: $77,259.00 - $100,437.00. Salary is commensurate with education and experience.

Worksite: Assignments will include all Massasoit sites and additional locations as necessary.

Deadline to Apply: February 6, 2025

To apply, visit http://massasoit.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=184858