Director of Corporate & Community Education
Director of Corporate & Community Education
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Job Description
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This is a Full-Time Administrative position at grade 16 with an annual salary range of $73141 to $97522. The salary offer will be based on education and experience in alignment with the Colleges 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:
Grant Funded:
Job Summary:
An employee in this classification performs work of considerable difficulty by directing all aspects of Elgin Community Colleges community and continuing education non-credit 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:
- Bachelors degree with a minimum of 4 years developing Continuing and Community Education programming including pedagogy instructor selection and instructional equivalent combination of training and experience.
- Considerable skills in developing justifying and managing departmental budgets.
- 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
- Considerable skill in interpersonal interaction to be applied to a variety of individuals with differing education ethnic and socio-economic backgrounds.
- Considerable skills to work as a member of a team to provide exemplary service to students
- Considerable skill in organizing work to meet established deadlines while maintaining attention to detail.
- Considerable skill in developing and maintaining positive and professional relationships with internal and external customers from diverse populations.
- Considerable skills in verbal and written communication.
- Considerable skills and ability to plan and adapt to change
- Considerable skill in the use of the Microsoft Office Suite including but not limited to Word Excel Access and Publisher
- 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.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule which includes days/evenings/weekends as needed by the department.
Desired Knowledge Skills & Abilities:
Masters Degree
Essential Duties:
- Recruit interview hire and supervise Programmers Support Staff and part-tine non-credit instructors.
- 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.
- 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-matter experts to develop cutting-edge content.
- Determine non-credit course fees and negotiate instructor salaries
- Oversee marketing of non-credit classes to achieve increased enrollments
- Maintain relationships with internal ECC departments and external entities such as other colleges and community organizations
- Contribute to the development of the annual auxiliary plan demonstrating fiscal stability and develop and administer financial budgets with the Deans input and approval
- Maintains confidentiality of privileged information and adheres to applicable privacy laws
- Demonstrates sensitivity understanding and respect of diverse populations within the workplace.
- Maintains an understanding of the work of colleagues to effectively provide backup and/or support for co-workers during times when the division is short-staffed or experiencing an increased volume of work.
- Adheres to department guidelines for attendance and punctuality
- Demonstrates independent judgement and discretion in making position related decisions.
Other Duties:
- Perform other job-related duties as assigned which pertain to the job description.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule which includes days/evenings/weekends as needed by the department.
Physical Demands:
Sedentary (up to 10 lbs occasionally sitting most of the time)
Visual Acuity:
Close visual acuity (e.g. computer assembly)
Work Environment:
Moderate noise
Environmental Conditions:
Typical office or administrative
Current SSECCA Union Member Information:
The initial posting date for this position is 09/26/2025. Elgin Community College Support Staff Association (SSECCA) members that apply by 10/03/2025 and meet the posted minimum qualifications will receive full consideration.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
Elgin Community College does not discriminate or tolerate discrimination against any member of its community on the basis of race color national origin ancestry sex/gender/gender identity age religion disability pregnancy veteran status marital status sexual orientation or any other status protected by applicable federal state or local law in matters of admissions employment or in any aspect of the educational programs or activities it offers.
In addition Elgin Community College provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to ensure equal access and equal opportunities with regard to employment practices educational opportunities and programs and services. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process please notify the Colleges EEO/AA Officer. Determinations on request for a reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
