San Mateo County Community College District
Director of Community, Continuing & Corporate Education
San Mateo County Community College District, San Mateo, California, United States, 94409
Director of Community, Continuing & Corporate Education
The San Mateo County Community College District is committed to achieving educational equity for all students. As outlined in the District’s Strategic Plan, “success, equity, and social justice for our students are longstanding goals.” The District’s
“Students First” Strategic Plan
is focused on “Student Success, Equity and Social Justice.” We provide students with a rich and dynamic learning experience that embraces differences — emphasizing collaboration and engaging students in and out of the classroom, encouraging them to realize their goals, and to become global citizens and socially responsible leaders. When you join our San Mateo County Community College District team, you can expect to be part of an inclusive, innovative and equity-focused community that approaches higher education as a matter of social justice that requires broad collaboration among faculty and classified staff, administration, students and community partners.This position is responsible for the leadership, development, and management of the Community, Continuing and Corporate Education (CCCE) program operating at Skyline College, Cañada College, and College of San Mateo in the San Mateo County Community College District. The program provides fee-based not-for-credit classes and programs for adult and youth education, corporate education and training, enrichment programs, contract-for-credit educational programming, summer youth programs, sports camps, conferences, and other courses and workshops. This position reports to the Vice Chancellor of Educational Services and Planning and works collaboratively with the three college campus administrations.Duties and Responsibilities
The duties below are representative of the duties of the classification and are not intended to cover all of the duties performed by the incumbent(s) of any particular position. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the scope of work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to this classification.Community Education
Provides leadership for the development and implementation of a comprehensive community education program providing learning opportunities for all age groups.Researches and evaluates new program and course proposals on an ongoing basis to identify new opportunities as a complement to credit course offerings and in response to community needs and trends.Develops classes and programs specifically designed for the youth in San Mateo County to provide additional academic support that cannot be provided by local middle and high schools.Identifies and pursues potential grant opportunities to help underwrite courses and programs for underserved members of the community.Develops and implements marketing, outreach, and advertising plans for all programs.Selects courses and instructional staff, and coordinates offerings in cooperation with instructional divisions throughout the District.Interviews prospective instructors, negotiates contracts, and supervises the preparation of contracts and approval of payments.Works with the Vice Chancellor of Educational Services and Planning, establishing course and program fees and securing Board approval for courses and programs.Manages agreements with other organizations and companies as needed.Continual monitoring and evaluation of the effectiveness of current class offerings; enrollment and registration, instructor evaluations, customer demand, and customer satisfaction.Determines staffing needs for ongoing department operations and various programs; hiring, training, and supervising permanent, short-term, and student assistant staff as needed with seasonal fluctuation, securing necessary board approval.Supervises, directs, and manages staff.Develops, plans, and administers the departmental budget to ensure a self-supporting operation.Forecasts revenue and expenses; continual cost analysis of multiple programs using online registration software, a variety of spreadsheets, and other computer software as required.Prepares financial reports and performs financial analysis as needed.Manages design, layout, and content of marketing materials and program publications.Promotes effective public relations for the college in the community by initiating contact with individuals, organizations, and other groups to develop Community Education classes, programs, and activities.Manages the CCCE website.Performs other duties as assigned.Continuing and Corporate Education
Generates leads resulting in new customers for Continuing and Corporate Education; identifies, develops, and provides high-quality training solutions and services to customers in both public and private organizations.Develops partnerships with public and private agencies to provide contract-for-credit education.Works cooperatively with District, College, and Foundation staff to identify businesses and organizations in key industry sectors as qualified leads for training and business services, and assists in the design of strategies and training solutions for clients.Generates new contracts for workforce training (not already provided by one of the colleges) by creating and selling training and performance improvement services that meet the needs of businesses and public agencies in San Mateo County.Utilizes proven sales strategies that result in frequent customer contact and result in revenue-generating contracts for training or related services; establishes and maintains high-quality, client relationships based on trust.Meets with clients to provide thorough and complete information regarding proposed solutions and negotiating deliverables and competitively priced training.As the primary liaison, responds appropriately to assigned referrals, prospective client inquiries, and other leads as requested.Actively engages in professional development activities to maintain awareness of current trends and strategies.Performs other duties as assigned.Minimum Qualifications
A combination of education and experience equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree, preferably in business administration or education.Experience of increasing responsibility in social services, human resources, marketing, or related area.Demonstrated cultural competence, sensitivity to, and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, ethnic, neurodivergent, and LGBTQIA+ backgrounds of community college students, faculty, and staff.Possession of a California Driver’s license (or the ability to obtain one) and the ability to drive a motor vehicle to off-campus locations.Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Ability to multi-task and organize complex, multi-faceted workloads, with attention to detail and timelines.Ability to think critically and solve problems.Entrepreneurial skills to identify and build successful programs.Skill in negotiating agreements and contract terms.Skill in both sales and marketing techniques.Ability to identify and propose training solutions for the community, businesses, and industry.Skill in identifying and pursuing grant opportunities.Skill in communicating effectively with people at various levels within an organization.Skill in communicating respectfully, sensitively and effectively with people who are diverse in their academic, socioeconomic, ethnic, neurodivergent, and LGBTQIA+ backgrounds.Knowledge and experience in developing new programs.Skill in supervising and evaluating the work of others.Knowledge of the techniques of budget planning, monitoring, forecasting, and analysis.Superior skill in written communication.Superior skill in oral communication, including public speaking.Skill in research, compiling data for, formatting and effectively presenting data for a variety of audiences.Skill in the use of a variety of computer software to enter, format and present complex financial, statistical, and other data.Ability to manage projects, put systems in place, and design effective marketing materials.Work with and exhibit sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse racial, ethnic, disabled, sexual orientation, and cultural populations of community college students.Physical Requirements
This position requires attention to detail, good memory, the ability to work under deadline pressure, moving moderate to heavy objects, sitting and standing for periods, oral and written communication, pushing, pulling, bending, stooping, reaching, patience, and tact to perform the essential functions.Conditions of Employment
Prior to employment, the selected candidate will be required to complete the following:Submit official transcripts (applies to all faculty or educational administrative positions).Submit verifications of prior employment.Satisfactory references.Successfully being cleared for employment through the background checking process.Present original documents for proof of eligibility to work in the United States.Approval of your employment by the SMCCCD Board of Trustees.Provide a certificate of Tuberculosis exam for initial employment.Have fingerprints taken by a Live Scan computer (Clearance must be received prior to first day of employment).EEO Statement
The San Mateo County Community College District is an Equal Opportunity Employer that seeks to employ individuals who represent the rich diversity of cultures, language groups, and abilities of its surrounding communities.Accommodations
Applicants who have disabilities may request that special accommodations be made in order to complete the selection process. Accommodation requests and a copy of the Americans with Disabilities Act applicant procedures can be made by completing our:
Applicant Reasonable Accommodation Request Form .
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The San Mateo County Community College District is committed to achieving educational equity for all students. As outlined in the District’s Strategic Plan, “success, equity, and social justice for our students are longstanding goals.” The District’s
“Students First” Strategic Plan
is focused on “Student Success, Equity and Social Justice.” We provide students with a rich and dynamic learning experience that embraces differences — emphasizing collaboration and engaging students in and out of the classroom, encouraging them to realize their goals, and to become global citizens and socially responsible leaders. When you join our San Mateo County Community College District team, you can expect to be part of an inclusive, innovative and equity-focused community that approaches higher education as a matter of social justice that requires broad collaboration among faculty and classified staff, administration, students and community partners.This position is responsible for the leadership, development, and management of the Community, Continuing and Corporate Education (CCCE) program operating at Skyline College, Cañada College, and College of San Mateo in the San Mateo County Community College District. The program provides fee-based not-for-credit classes and programs for adult and youth education, corporate education and training, enrichment programs, contract-for-credit educational programming, summer youth programs, sports camps, conferences, and other courses and workshops. This position reports to the Vice Chancellor of Educational Services and Planning and works collaboratively with the three college campus administrations.Duties and Responsibilities
The duties below are representative of the duties of the classification and are not intended to cover all of the duties performed by the incumbent(s) of any particular position. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the scope of work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to this classification.Community Education
Provides leadership for the development and implementation of a comprehensive community education program providing learning opportunities for all age groups.Researches and evaluates new program and course proposals on an ongoing basis to identify new opportunities as a complement to credit course offerings and in response to community needs and trends.Develops classes and programs specifically designed for the youth in San Mateo County to provide additional academic support that cannot be provided by local middle and high schools.Identifies and pursues potential grant opportunities to help underwrite courses and programs for underserved members of the community.Develops and implements marketing, outreach, and advertising plans for all programs.Selects courses and instructional staff, and coordinates offerings in cooperation with instructional divisions throughout the District.Interviews prospective instructors, negotiates contracts, and supervises the preparation of contracts and approval of payments.Works with the Vice Chancellor of Educational Services and Planning, establishing course and program fees and securing Board approval for courses and programs.Manages agreements with other organizations and companies as needed.Continual monitoring and evaluation of the effectiveness of current class offerings; enrollment and registration, instructor evaluations, customer demand, and customer satisfaction.Determines staffing needs for ongoing department operations and various programs; hiring, training, and supervising permanent, short-term, and student assistant staff as needed with seasonal fluctuation, securing necessary board approval.Supervises, directs, and manages staff.Develops, plans, and administers the departmental budget to ensure a self-supporting operation.Forecasts revenue and expenses; continual cost analysis of multiple programs using online registration software, a variety of spreadsheets, and other computer software as required.Prepares financial reports and performs financial analysis as needed.Manages design, layout, and content of marketing materials and program publications.Promotes effective public relations for the college in the community by initiating contact with individuals, organizations, and other groups to develop Community Education classes, programs, and activities.Manages the CCCE website.Performs other duties as assigned.Continuing and Corporate Education
Generates leads resulting in new customers for Continuing and Corporate Education; identifies, develops, and provides high-quality training solutions and services to customers in both public and private organizations.Develops partnerships with public and private agencies to provide contract-for-credit education.Works cooperatively with District, College, and Foundation staff to identify businesses and organizations in key industry sectors as qualified leads for training and business services, and assists in the design of strategies and training solutions for clients.Generates new contracts for workforce training (not already provided by one of the colleges) by creating and selling training and performance improvement services that meet the needs of businesses and public agencies in San Mateo County.Utilizes proven sales strategies that result in frequent customer contact and result in revenue-generating contracts for training or related services; establishes and maintains high-quality, client relationships based on trust.Meets with clients to provide thorough and complete information regarding proposed solutions and negotiating deliverables and competitively priced training.As the primary liaison, responds appropriately to assigned referrals, prospective client inquiries, and other leads as requested.Actively engages in professional development activities to maintain awareness of current trends and strategies.Performs other duties as assigned.Minimum Qualifications
A combination of education and experience equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree, preferably in business administration or education.Experience of increasing responsibility in social services, human resources, marketing, or related area.Demonstrated cultural competence, sensitivity to, and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, ethnic, neurodivergent, and LGBTQIA+ backgrounds of community college students, faculty, and staff.Possession of a California Driver’s license (or the ability to obtain one) and the ability to drive a motor vehicle to off-campus locations.Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Ability to multi-task and organize complex, multi-faceted workloads, with attention to detail and timelines.Ability to think critically and solve problems.Entrepreneurial skills to identify and build successful programs.Skill in negotiating agreements and contract terms.Skill in both sales and marketing techniques.Ability to identify and propose training solutions for the community, businesses, and industry.Skill in identifying and pursuing grant opportunities.Skill in communicating effectively with people at various levels within an organization.Skill in communicating respectfully, sensitively and effectively with people who are diverse in their academic, socioeconomic, ethnic, neurodivergent, and LGBTQIA+ backgrounds.Knowledge and experience in developing new programs.Skill in supervising and evaluating the work of others.Knowledge of the techniques of budget planning, monitoring, forecasting, and analysis.Superior skill in written communication.Superior skill in oral communication, including public speaking.Skill in research, compiling data for, formatting and effectively presenting data for a variety of audiences.Skill in the use of a variety of computer software to enter, format and present complex financial, statistical, and other data.Ability to manage projects, put systems in place, and design effective marketing materials.Work with and exhibit sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse racial, ethnic, disabled, sexual orientation, and cultural populations of community college students.Physical Requirements
This position requires attention to detail, good memory, the ability to work under deadline pressure, moving moderate to heavy objects, sitting and standing for periods, oral and written communication, pushing, pulling, bending, stooping, reaching, patience, and tact to perform the essential functions.Conditions of Employment
Prior to employment, the selected candidate will be required to complete the following:Submit official transcripts (applies to all faculty or educational administrative positions).Submit verifications of prior employment.Satisfactory references.Successfully being cleared for employment through the background checking process.Present original documents for proof of eligibility to work in the United States.Approval of your employment by the SMCCCD Board of Trustees.Provide a certificate of Tuberculosis exam for initial employment.Have fingerprints taken by a Live Scan computer (Clearance must be received prior to first day of employment).EEO Statement
The San Mateo County Community College District is an Equal Opportunity Employer that seeks to employ individuals who represent the rich diversity of cultures, language groups, and abilities of its surrounding communities.Accommodations
Applicants who have disabilities may request that special accommodations be made in order to complete the selection process. Accommodation requests and a copy of the Americans with Disabilities Act applicant procedures can be made by completing our:
Applicant Reasonable Accommodation Request Form .
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