Job Details
Posting Number: CM-POST-000031
Position Title: Coordinator, School of Continuing Education
Division: School of Continuing Education
Department: School of Continuing Education Division Office
FTE: 1.00
Term (month/year): 12 months/year
Primary Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 8am-5pm
Annual Salary Step Range: $96,554.88-$123,231.60
Open Date: 07/15/2026
Initial Screening Date: 08/05/2026
Open Until Filled: Yes
Position Overview
The School of Continuing Education serves a diverse population of noncredit and community education students. This position plays a key role in increasing awareness of SCE programs and connecting prospective and current students with educational opportunities. Working closely with college departments and community partners, the Coordinator supports outreach, recruitment, enrollment, and student engagement efforts while helping build relationships throughout the communities we serve. The position…
also gathers and analyzes student, enrollment, and program data to evaluate the effectiveness of these efforts, prepare reports, and develop presentations that inform planning, support decision-making, and highlight the impact of the School of Continuing Education across the college and the community.
Definition
Under general supervision, plans, organizes, and coordinates the development and implementation of all programs and services of the School of Continuing Education; researches and gathers various program data and develops reports; provides highly complex and responsible support to the Dean, School of Continuing Education in areas of expertise.
Examples of Essential Functions (Illustrative Only)
- Plans, organizes, and coordinates the daily functions, operations, and activities of the School of Continuing Education (SCE).
- Provides direction, training, orientation, and guidance to assigned staff; prepares weekly, monthly, semester, and annual enrollment reports and daily schedules of SCE classes; provides input and documentation for performance evaluations; assists in the recruitment and selection of staff and provides recommendations.
- Assists in establishing schedules and methods for providing program, services, and activities; recommends improvements or modifications; assists in developing and implementing procedures and policies.
- Participates in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, and priorities for the program; makes recommendations to the Dean and Associate Deans, School of Continuing Education regarding appropriate services, facilities, and resources; recommends and administers policies and procedures.
- Participates in the development, implementation, and monitoring of the program budget and plans.
- Develops and practices methods to continually improve efficiency and effectiveness of assigned programs; assesses and monitors schedules and enrollment data and communicates with community partners where off-site classes are held; identifies opportunities for improvement and makes recommendations to the Dean and Associate Deans, School of Continuing Education.
- Prepares, submits, and evaluates course schedules and enrollment projections each semester.
- Assists with assessment and identification of new and revised courses, programs, and services.
- Coordinates and works with faculty in developing and evaluating Student Learning Outcomes (SLO) for the program; monitors class enrollment and attendance reporting; coordinates and prepares programs review for the Division.
- Advocates for SCE through state and local organizations and publications.
- Compiles and analyzes data and makes recommendations for the program; prepares comprehensive technical records and reports, as specified in state and federal reporting including Adult Education Block Grant (AEBG), Noncredit Student Success and Support Programs (NC SSSP), and Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA).
- Plans, organizes, and implements program events and meetings, including student advisory group meetings, focus groups, and faculty orientations.
- Attends and participates in professional group meetings and various committees and advisory groups; stays abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of adult education and other services as they relate to the area of assignment.
- Advises, provides guidance, prepares, and delivers presentations on issues pertaining to SCE programs and services.
- Maintains and directs the maintenance of working and official program files and program website.
- Monitors changes in laws, regulations, and technology that may affect District or departmental operations; implements policy and procedural changes as required.
- Prepares, reviews, and presents staff reports, various management and information updates, and reports on special projects as assigned by the Dean and Associate Deans, School of Continuing Education.
- Responds to difficult and sensitive public inquiries and complaints and assists with resolutions and alternative recommendations.
- Promotes an environment of belonging as it relates to diversity, equity, inclusion, social justice, anti-racism, and accessibility.
- Provides quality customer service when interacting with the public, vendors, students, and College staff, including individuals from minoritized groups.
- Supports and abides by federal, state, local policies, and Board Policies and Administrative Procedures.
- Participates on committees, task forces, and special assignments, including, but not limited to Screening and Selection Committees and mandated trainings as required.
- Prepares and delivers oral presentations related to assigned areas as required.
- Learns and applies emerging technologies and, as necessary, to perform duties in an efficient, organized, and timely manner.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Education and Experience
Any combination of training and experience which would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be: Equivalent to graduation from a regionally accredited four-year college or university; and Five (5) years increasingly responsible experience working in a program within an academic setting or three (3) years of program or project coordination experience.
