Washtenaw Community College

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Part-Time Program Development Manager-Lifelong Learning Bookmark this Posting Print Preview | Apply for this Job Please see Special Instructions for more details. Our college strives to make a positive difference in people’s lives through accessible and excellent educational programs and services. Washtenaw Community College seeks to recruit and retain a productive workforce as a reflection of our commitment to serve our community and to build on the success of our students, faculty & staff. Washtenaw Community College is committed to creating a welcoming environment. Washtenaw Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Posting Details Posting Details (Default Section) Posting Number: | 0603654 Position Title: | Part-Time Program Development Manager-Lifelong Learning Position is: | Part Time Position Type: | Staff Position (Full Time/Part Time) Department/Ofc.: | Workforce Development Position Description: Why Join WCC? A welcoming environment for our students, faculty & staff WCC tuition waiver of 3 credit hours per semester Retirement options and flexible schedules available Great Discounts at WCC’s Health & Fitness Center, Barnes & Noble Bookstore and more! Check out our Part Time Benefits here Position Summary:The Part time Program Development Manager is an administrative position that works to expand program content, enrollments, and program locations for community enrichment. Key administrative responsibilities include course development and implementation, program management, marketing, needs assessment and strategic planning. Preferred candidate: Arts, Culture, Home Economics, Creativity professional. Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities: Manage the development and delivery of programs, conferences and special events related to personal enrichment and community interests. Investigate, design and develop new and innovative enrichment curriculum for non-credit programs related to General Interest, including but not limited to unique hobbies and exploration, Creative Arts, Cooking, and Health and Wellness. Facilitate special interest courses, programs and events based on community interest, continuing education and/or enrichment trends. Recruit, select, hire and provide orientation and training resources for all instructors in compliance with program area demands and college part-time faculty requirements. Represent the College in the community and with professional organizations interested in community enrichment. Identify and explore opportunities for partnership to expand reach of community enrichment courses, programs and events. Develop a network of contacts in the community to promote personal enrichment and community courses, programs and events. Membership and/or affiliation with relevant community groups to remain abreast of current personal enrichment trends. Assist with the development and coordination of marketing and promotional activities. Complete annual operations plan to include program and budget projections utilizing the college financial systems. This includes but is not limited to ongoing monitoring of program expenditures and appropriate recommendations for funding allocations. Establish co-sponsorships, advisory committees and other partnership activities with community organizations and special interest groups. Collaborate on administrative functions including but not limited to scheduling and coordination of courses, programs and events. Conduct program analysis and strategic planning for course development and coordination. This includes identifying areas for continuous quality improvement and making adjustments to ensure curriculum aligns with divisional and college strategic initiatives. Evaluate participant evaluations and faculty feedback for customer and community interest and overall satisfaction. Perform other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications: | Minimum Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Bachelor’s Degree in Arts, Culture, Home Economics or Creativity, and the equivalent of 3-5 years successful related work experience in community and educational programs. Outstanding oral and written communication skills are essential for the development and implementation of enrichment curriculum, including but not limited to interaction with various college departments, instructors and external constituents. Ability to keep informed of relevant trends and developments in lifelong learning and continuing education. Experience working cooperatively with different population segments, students, college faculty and administration, and community organizations. Evidence of experience in the development and successful implementation of community enrichment and continuing education. Strong Project management, analytical and research skills with a demonstrated ability to manage projects from inception through completion. Ability to foster and cultivate working relationships through strong networking and enrollment development efforts and assist with the negotiation of contracts with both internal and external customers. Demonstrated ability to utilize technology and software associated with project management, enrollment and database management. Preferred Qualifications: | Additional Preferred Qualifications: Experience working in community college environment with knowledge of adult learning and personal enrichment class planning is strongly recommended. Posting Date: | Closing Date: | Open Until Filled | Yes Special Instructions to Applicants: | Our college strives to make a positive difference in people’s lives through accessible and excellent educational programs and services. Washtenaw Community College seeks to recruit and retain a productive workforce as a reflection of our commitment to serve our community and to build on the success of our students, faculty & staff. Washtenaw Community College is committed to creating a welcoming environment. Washtenaw Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Salary/Hourly Rate: | $28.59 Salary Comments: | Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). • * Do you possess a Bachelor’s Degree in Arts, Culture, Home Economics or Creativity, and the equivalent of 3-5 years successful related work experience in community and educational programs? • Yes • No • * Do you meet all other minimum qualifications? • Yes • No Required Documents Required Documents • Resume • Cover Letter Optional Documents • Certificate • Letter of Reference 1 • Unofficial Transcripts 1 • Other Documents Washtenaw Community College does not discriminate on the basis of religion, race, color, national origin, age, sex, height, weight, marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status as provided for and to the extent required by federal and state statutes. Nor does the college discriminate on the basis of sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. 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