Position Summary

Working about 15 hours each week, in the evenings Monday through Thursday during fall and spring semesters.

Manage all functions of the outreach center including supervision of employees. Serve as a liaison between the main campus administration, faculty, student services, business office, bookstore, etc. and Outreach Center students and community members.

Key Performance Indicators

1. Improve student enrollment and retention
2. Host community events and activities
3. Manage center budget
4. Increase revenue, constantly improve educational offerings based on community needs

Essential Functions

1. Recruit students, developing relationships with area high schools and community groups to promote college programs, attending college fairs and community events
2. Advise students
3. Develop, implement and evaluate effective revenue generating educational and training programs to meet community needs, seeking opportunities to expand offerings
4. Prepare course schedules
5. Submit proposed faculty credentials to Division Chairs for approval
6. Schedule courses and activities in the building
7. Manage student registration and assist with billing issues
8. Serve as contact person for students, employees, and community members, resolve conflicts, ensure federal, state, local and institutional policies are followed
9. Promote college programs and activities, assist with promotional materials
10. Track data, analyze trends, make recommendations for improvements
11. Communicate building closures and class cancellations with students, faculty and the community
12. Administer assessment/placement tests as needed.
13. Assess instruction conducting annual faculty evaluations
14. Attend campus, community, and state meetings as required
15. Manage files and materials as required
16. Manage the center budget, submit and process requisitions and purchase orders
17. Manage email, telephone, and incoming and outgoing mail correspondence
18. Assist with recruiting, training, mentoring and retaining employees, address complaints, resolve problems, recognize exemplary performance
19. Monitor student needs, recommend building hours and course schedules that meet community needs
20. Coordinate an Advisory Council, prepare agendas, meet regularly to collaborate with committee members, take minutes, work to respond to suggestions
21. Collaborate with Financial Aid Director to establish and coordinate scholarships
22. Collaborate with bookstore to assist students in obtaining and returning textbooks and materials
23. Coordinate with the business office to submit bank deposits
24. Schedule and supervise student exit exams

Required Behaviors, Competencies, and Skills

Ability to plan, organize and implement assigned responsibilities with minimal supervision.

Ability to organize and prioritize multiple tasks.

Ability to function effectively in a dynamic, evolving environment requiring constant creativity and flexibility.

 

Interpersonal skills:

Ability to communicate effectively and diplomatically with a variety of people, including coworkers at all levels, students, parents, staff of external agencies, the business community, and the general public.

Highly effective writing, editing, and proofreading skills to develop marketing/public relations materials, reports, and make presentations.

Technical skills:

Working knowledge of information technology.

Accounting skills to monitor center budget and pay bills.

Experience

Education:

Master’s degree from an accredited institution

Work Experience:

Three years of full-time directly related work experience involving community education, marketing, public relations, management, and employee supervision.  Prior experience in a higher education environment preferred.

Industry Knowledge:

Demonstrated skills developing and evaluating revenue generating programs, including programs for adults, children, and special populations.

Demonstrated skills in marketing and writing.

Work Environment and Physical Requirements

This position includes sitting, standing, keyboarding, filing, speaking, hearing, walking and operating office equipment. Some lifting and moving of items for room set ups is required. This position requires evening supervision of outreach center instruction.

Mineral Area College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender identity, disability, age, religion, creed, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, genetic and family medical history as defined by GINA, or marital or parental status, in admission/access to, or treatment/employment in its programs and activities.

Please email your cover letter, resume, and unofficial college transcripts to [email protected].