Director of Continuing Education

Cuesta College

Salary: $115,584.00 - $127,428.00 Annually

Job Type: Full Time

Job Number: FY2425-00057

Location: North County Campus, CA

Department: Student Success & Support Programs

Closing: 10/7/2024 11:59 PM Pacific

Job Description Summary

This position will primarily report to the North County Campus in Paso Robles, with occasional support needed at the San Luis Obispo Campus and at the South County Center in Arroyo Grande.

DEFINITION

Under the general supervision of the assigned Dean, the Director of Continuing Education will provide leadership in the development, coordination, course schedule submission, implementation, and management of noncredit programs, including but not limited to, leading the hiring, evaluation, and supervision of noncredit faculty. The Director shall be responsible for supportive services that meet the educational and training needs of adult learners and lead activities that support successful transition to post-secondary education and the workforce. The Director of Continuing Education is responsible for fiscal and grant management, program planning and review, learning outcomes, and noncredit enrollment services. The Director will provide oversight in the development of noncredit courses and programs that meet the needs of local employers and the community, will coordinate activities with other District programs, faculty, and administrators to establish adult education and workforce development processes reflective of District goals. The Director will collaborate with all departments and programs across the College and K-12 districts. The responsibilities of the Director extend to all sites including providing linkages with community organizations and agencies.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

The Director of Continuing Education is distinguished by the requirement to direct and provide leadership for noncredit programs of Continuing Education, including program planning and review, development, and administration of program policies, procedures, and services. The incumbent will provide leadership for the creation and expansion of noncredit programming, grant management, ensuring fiscal management and reporting requirements are compliant with funding sources, and ongoing needs assessment and development of long-range plans. The Director is responsible for leading the development of equitable, responsive, accessible, and learner-centered noncredit programming for students to attain and achieve their personal, educational, and vocational goals. The Director works in close collaboration with programs and departments across the district and will lead the planning, organizing, implementing, and management of the operations and activities of noncredit program development and other academic related processes; curriculum and program development, supervision of noncredit faculty, hiring process, and evaluation, coordinating communications, personnel, and information to meet program and community need. The Continuing Education Director will coordinate with Deans, Division Chairs, and Student Success and Support Programs to develop career and academic pathways that transition noncredit students to the workforce and post-secondary education. The Director will supervise and evaluate noncredit faculty and staff assigned to the noncredit programs of Continuing Education to ensure consistent delivery and effective student support services.

This position promotes student learning and institutional effectiveness by implementing noncredit programs that provide general and special populations access to educational opportunities and ensuring noncredit academic and support services are delivered and documented across the District.

ABOUT THE COLLEGE

Where You Will Work

Serving all of San Luis Obispo County, Cuesta College has provided comprehensive associate degree offerings, certificates, and community programs to the region since 1964. The main campus is located along scenic Highway 1, west of San Luis Obispo and east of the beaches of the Pacific Ocean. Cuesta College has a North County Campus in Paso Robles, and South County Center, in Arroyo Grande.

Who We Are

Equity, diversity, and inclusion are essential to our culture and the work we do. Cuesta College is proud to be a designated Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) committed to racial and socio-economic diversity as it reflects our communities and student populations. We actively seek to attract candidates who share this commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion. As part of the Cuesta College team, you can expect to be part of a collaborative community of faculty, classified professionals, administrators, students, and community partners advancing educational excellence with intentional support services leading to student success and completion.

Additional information about the college can be found at

https://www.cuesta.edu/about/index.html

The college planning documents can be found at

https://www.cuesta.edu/about/collegeplans/index.html

Our Student Equity Action Plan can be found at

https://www.cuesta.edu/about/info/student-equity-initiatives/equity/index.html

We offer comprehensive benefit options. Information about benefits can be found at

https://www.cuesta.edu/about/depts/benefits-insurance/index.html

Essential Functions & Qualifications

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Plans, coordinates, and supervises the operations, services, and activities of the District's Continuing Education programs and services;

• Develops, directs, and coordinates the implementation of goals, objectives, policies, procedures, and work standards for the noncredit programs;

• Develop curriculum for noncredit courses and noncredit certificate programs that meet the needs of adult learners, local employers, and the community;

• Direct, supervise, and oversee the routine operations and delivery of instruction for the Continuing Education Department;

• Directs operations of Continuing Education by developing, coordinating, promoting, implementing and assessing programing for non-traditional adult students, including courses, workshops, support services, and bridge programs that include basic skills instruction, college preparation, technical training, and career development;

• Leads efforts in noncredit faculty and staff recruiting;

• Develop, supervise, and evaluate noncredit faculty and staff;

• Direct the development, revision, and evaluation of noncredit programs in Continuing Education;

• Manages the development and administration of the program's budget; directs the forecast of additional funds; directs the monitoring of and approves expenditures; directs and implements adjustments as necessary;

• Provides leadership in the Institutional Program Planning and Review (IPPR) process and implementation;

• Implement the mission and policies of the College and ensure that assigned faculty, personnel, and programs strive to achieve the College mission, vision, and institutional goals;

• Provide leadership for the planning and implementation of noncredit programs and student services;

• Advance equity, diversity, and inclusion through educational program planning;

• Develop course schedules aligned with identified community need and expand noncredit educational opportunities;

• Create noncredit course outlines of record and noncredit certificate programs;

• Lead the process for developing noncredit educational programs to meet the needs of local employers, businesses, and the community;

• Direct and supervise activities related to outreach, promotion, enrollment, orientation, and success activities for noncredit programs and sites;

• Provide oversight of strategic planning and educational master planning efforts related to assigned programs;

• Direct and implement a process for systematic review and evaluation of assigned operations, offices, activities, and programs, utilizing data, outcomes and recommendations to improve, strengthen and enhance operations and services to cultivate high quality, student-focused learning environments and experiences;

• Monitor changes in regulations and policies concerning noncredit programs and initiatives;

• Supervise on and off campus activities related to all areas of responsibility;

• Plan and analyze the research and implementation of new tools and trends necessary to provide innovative student success and support techniques and strategies for noncredit programs and services;

• Participate in the selection and employment recommendations of regular and temporary staff with areas of responsibility throughout the District;

• Participate in professional organizations, attend meetings and conferences and other activities to maintain current in noncredit programs and student success;

• Represent the District on boards and committees at local, regional, state, and national levels to promote and support Continuing Education and associated programs;

• Participate in recruiting, interviewing and selecting faculty and staff;

• Assure consistency and accuracy for the programs, college publications, and outreach materials;

• Obtain and maintain agency contractual agreements;

• Assist with scheduling noncredit course offerings and assignments for faculty; and

• Perform other related duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

Required

• Master's degree from an accredited institution.

Experience:

Required

• Two years of experience working in an instructional setting;

• Two years of experience with program and budget management;

• Direct service to underrepresented and disadvantaged students.

Preferred

• Degree or work experience in project management and/or administration in Continuing Education programs;

• Successful budget management;

• Understanding of data tracking and reporting;

• Previous experience with college outreach activities;

• Two years of related community college experience;

• Bilingual Spanish preferred.

Knowledge of:

• Operations, services and activities of Continuing Education programs including California Adult Education Program and Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act;

• Administrative principles and practices, including goal setting, budget development, program development, implementation and evaluation;

• Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act regulations and guidelines;

• Noncredit Program regulations and guidelines;

• Applicable federal, state, local, and District laws, regulations, ordinances, policies, and procedures relevant to Continuing Education programs, projects, and operations;

• Policies and objectives of assigned programs and activities;

• Data control procedures and data entry operations;

• Record-keeping and report preparation techniques;

• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy;

• Public speaking techniques;

• Governmental and community resources serving the needs of targeted populations;

• Current technologies, personal computer, and associated office software such as word processing, spreadsheet, presentation, and/or database software;

• Correct usage of English, grammar, spelling, punctuation, and vocabulary; and

• District policies and procedures

Ability to:

• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the performance of duties; and

• Demonstrate a sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds of staff and students and of staff and students with physical and learning disabilities.

Physical ability to:

• Read and comprehend printed matter and text and data on computer monitors;

• Communicate intelligibly and effectively via speech, telephone, written correspondence, and/or email;

• Sit or stand for extended periods of time;

• Lift and/or carry 25 pounds; and

• Exert manual dexterity sufficient for keyboard and other office equipment operation.

Additional Requirements:

• Provide own transportation and travel countywide.

License and Certificates (current within the last year or must be continuously current): Required

• Valid driver's license and eligible to obtain California driver's license upon hire

Additional Information

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS TO APPLY

Candidates will be required to submit ALL of the required documents below when applying for this position. When uploading documents, PDF uploads are preferred.

• Cover letter;

• Resume;

• Reference List (see further instructions below);

• Unofficial transcripts;

• Diversity statement (see further instructions below).

Diversity Statement Instructions: Cuesta College is committed to building and maintaining a workforce that reflects and honors the diversity of our students. It is important to us that our faculty, staff, and administrators demonstrate an understanding of, sensitivity to, and respect for the diverse academic, socioeconomic, ethnic, and religious backgrounds as well as sexual orientation and abilities of all constituents in the Cuesta College community.

In 500 words or less, with consideration to our Mission Statement and our values expressed above, please explain how you will demonstrate your commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in this position.

Reference List Instructions: Your reference list must include six (6) professional references, their contact information, and their relationship to you.

Completed online applications and all supporting documents must be submitted by the closing date for this position. LATE, INCOMPLETE, FAXED, MAILED OR EMAILED APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

SALARY SCHEDULE

Below is the full salary schedule range for this position, steps A through E. Per Cuesta College's bargaining agreement, new employees are placed at Steps A through C, which is the anticipated hiring range also listed below. The bargaining agreement also includes step and longevity increases. For a full salary schedule, please see our website: https://www.cuesta.edu/about/depts/humanresources/salary_schedules.html

• Salary Schedule Range: $9,632- $11,708 per month.

• Anticipated Hiring Range: $9,632 - $10,619 per month.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Cuesta College will not sponsor any visa applications.

San Luis Obispo County Community College District ("Cuesta College") is an equal opportunity employer committed to nondiscrimination on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, medical condition, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, and medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth), age, disability (physical and mental), genetic information, military and veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal and state law in admission and access to, or treatment in employment, educational programs or activities at any of its campuses. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for applicants with disabilities who self-disclose. Cuesta College also prohibits harassment on any of these bases, including sexual harassment, as well as sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking.

In compliance with California law, all prospective staff and students are entitled to read the Annual Security Report, published each October by the Cuesta College Department of Public Safety. This report contains information about our emergency and crime reporting procedures, as well as crime statistics for the past 3 years. You may request a copy of this report at one of our two Public Safety Offices: on SLO campus at Building 6600A or on North County Campus at building N1021, during campus business hours. You may also access the complete text of this report at the following website address: https://www.cuesta.edu/about/depts/publicsafety/clery_act

Cuesta College uses E-Verify as part of the I-9 process to verify the work eligibility of all new hires. E-Verify is an Internet-based system that compares information from an employee's Form I-9 to data from U.S Department of Homeland Security and Social Security Administration records. For further information, visit: https://www.cuesta.edu/about/depts/humanresources/Job_Opportunities.html

Interview Process Information

Selected applicants will be invited to attend an in-person interview at the North County Campus on Monday, November 4, 2024.

Second interviews will be held via zoom on Wednesday, November 13, 2024.

To be considered for this position please visit our web site and apply on line at the following link: https://apptrkr.com/5590621

The San Luis Obispo County Community College District promotes inclusiveness, prohibits discrimination, and encourages all qualified persons to apply. As an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, Cuesta College actively seeks candidates with diverse backgrounds to assist students, staff, and faculty. For ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) assistance with the application and/or interview process, please contact the Human Resources Office: (805) 546-3129.

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