Director, Community and Career Education

Position Title: Director, Community and Career Education

Employee Classification: CC Dir,Community Educ Srvc,II

College/Division: DACC Dona Ana CC

Department: 940950-DACC COMMUNITY ED PGM

Internal or External Search: External - Open to all applicants

Location: Doña Ana Community College

Offsite Location (if applicable):

Target Hourly/Salary Rate:  $48,332.54 - $60,415.42 (Commensurate with qualifications)

Appointment Full-time Equivalency:  1.0

Exempt or Non-Exempt:  Exempt

Summary:  The Director of Community and Career Education will play an integral role in planning and managing the DACC Community and Career Ed. Division's community outreach and engagement activities, marketing, social media, career education, and community partnerships. Learn more about the role below!

Classification Summary:
Plans, implements, and manages integrated community education services and associated programs and activities of a small-medium size autonomous academic branch or unit of the University. Establishes goals and objectives, designs curricula, and develops administrative policies and procedures for program activities; acts as the unit's principal point of representation and liaison with community businesses, organizations, and agencies on community education matters.

Classification Standard Duties:
Plans, develops, and integrates the unit's various non-credit education programs and services; analyzes and interprets community education needs, and works with faculty and community representatives in the establishment and integration of community education concepts and objectives. Oversees, administers, and facilitates multiple grant-funded community services and educational outreach programs for the unit. Serves as principal point of liaison for educational programs and services offered off-campus by the unit; works with community agencies in the negotiation and administration of contracts, and in the planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of programs and services.Prepares grant proposals and manages contracts and grants for various projects. Oversees all facets of the daily operations of the organizational unit, ensuring compliance with the University, state, and federal laws, policies, and regulations. Oversees all facets of daily interactions with the specified student population, ensuring compliance with relevant domestic and/or foreign laws, regulations, policies, and procedures. Assists in the annual budget planning process and regularly monitors expenditures.Participates in development, implementation and maintenance of policies, objectives, short-and long-range planning; develops and implements projects and programs to assist in accomplishment of established goals. Represents the organization at various community and/or business meetings, committees, and task forces; promotes existing and new programs and/or policies. Leads, trains, and oversees the work of a team of student employees engaged in related activities; may supervise or provide functional oversight to other staff employees. Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Required Education, Experience, Certification/License, Equivalency
Required Education:Master's degree in a related field.; Required Experience:Five (5) years of professional experience related to the standard duties as outlined.; Equivalency:None;

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
KNOWLEDGE:Knowledge and understanding of community education concepts, principles, methods, and processes. Knowledge of contracts and grants preparation and management. Current knowledge and understanding of relevant laws and regulations pertaining to individuals holding non-immigrant visas. Knowledge of budgeting, cost estimating, and fiscal management principles and procedures.; SKILLS:Skill in organizing resources and establishing priorities. Skill in examining and re-engineering operations and procedures, formulating policy, and developing and implementing new strategies and procedures. Skill in the use of personal computers and related software applications. Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community. Skill in budget preparation and fiscal management.; ABILITIES:Ability to develop, plan, and implement short- and long-range goals. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Ability to supervise and train employees, to include organizing, prioritizing, and scheduling work assignments. Ability to interpret and assess training and development needs and to develop appropr