Director of Corporate & Community Education

 

About ECC:

Elgin Community College serves over 9,000 students at every stage of their educational journeys, including university transfer programs, career and technical education, continuing education classes, and adult basic education. As a community, we pride ourselves on nurturing a welcoming campus where every person—students, staff members, faculty members, and campus visitors—feels valued. The work of each ECC employee is central to the college’s mission, and as an employer, the college fosters a positive environment through professional challenges, excellent benefits, and opportunities for recognition and camaraderie.

Work Schedule:

7:30 AM to 4:30 PM Monday through Friday

Rate of Pay:

This is a Full-Time Administrative position at grade 16, with an annual salary range of $73,141 to $97,522. The salary offer will be based on education and experience, in alignment with the College’s compensation philosophy and the current Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), if applicable.  

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Life and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA, DCA, Commuter)
• Retirement Plans (Pension, 457b, 403b)
• Time Off with Pay
• Professional Development/Expense
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Sick Banks

FLSA Status:

Exempt

Grant Funded:

No

Job Summary:

An employee in this classification performs work of considerable difficulty by directing all aspects of Elgin Community College’s community and continuing education non-credit classes.Work is distinguished by ensuring that the department establishes and meets appropriate revenue goals each fiscal year by making budget conscious and strategic decisions in the selection and implementation of classes. Direction is received by the assigned manager.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

 

1. Bachelors degree with a minimum of 4 years developing Continuing and Community Education programming, including pedagogy, instructor selection, and instructional design.or equivalent combination of training and experience.
2. Considerable skills in developing, justifying, and managing departmental budgets.
3. Considerable skills to advance the commitment of equity, diversity and inclusion and proven effectiveness as a culturally competent professional with experience interacting with and supporting the needs of a diverse student population
4. Considerable skill in interpersonal interaction to be applied to a variety of individuals with differing education, ethnic and socio-economic backgrounds.
5. Considerable skills to work as a member of a team to provide exemplary service to students
6. Considerable skill in organizing work to meet established deadlines while maintaining attention to detail.
7. Considerable skill in developing and maintaining positive and professional relationships with internal and external customers from diverse populations.
8. Considerable skills in verbal and written communication.
9. Considerable skills and ability to plan and adapt to change
10. Considerable skill in the use of the Microsoft Office Suite, including but not limited to Word, Excel, Access and Publisher
11. Working skill in operating a personal computer, applicable software and peripheral equipment as well as learning and adapting to new and updated programs and technology.
12. Ability to work a flexible schedule which includes days/evenings/weekends as needed by the department.

Desired Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

        Masters Degree

Essential Duties:

1. Recruit, interview, hire and supervise Programmers, Support Staff, and part-tine non-credit instructors.
2. Plan, develop, and implement a comprehensive Community Education/Corporate training program. Research, develop, implement, and evaluate new non-credit programs including 1.6, certification courses, and corporate training initiatives. Explore and propose models to meet community/industry needs, such as cross-listed classes, non-credit to credit on-ramps, and competency-based education programming. Lead and work with staff to design and deliver programming that is offered in face-to-face, online, and hybrid formats, where the most current instructional technologies and digital learning techniques are appropriately incorporated.
3. Maintain, evaluate, and adapt established non-credit programs.  Identify new and viable non-credit programming options to expand opportunities and meet community needs.  Collaborates with internal and external constituents in identifying and developing new programming. Identify, build, and increase new partnerships with faculty and subject-m