Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist in the development, scheduling, marketing, implementing, delivering and evaluating non-credit instruction.
• Assist in the recruitment, interviewing, selection, hiring, supervision, and evaluation of professional and support staff.
• Assist in the development of new non-credit courses and programs and establishes and aligns pathways to credit programs.
• Assist for the development, administration and monitoring of the departmental and grant budgets.
• Prepare and submit reports required for institutional and grants performance measures, federal and state reporting, licensing and accrediting agencies for current and future grants.
• Oversee analysis of department budgetary needs and participate in the development of grants.
• Establish and maintain external relationships, which benefit instruction, including business and industry, community, secondary and post-secondary institutions, and other appropriate agencies.
• Participate in Southern Association, Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, and other accreditation procedures and activities; implement and monitor Institutional Effectiveness plan.
• The position requires the ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, as needed, beyond standard business hours.
• Perform other duties assigned by the Dean of Community Education, Provost/Vice President of Academic Affairs, Associate Provost/Vice President of Academic Affairs and/or President.

Qualifications/Certifications/Licenses/Skills

• A Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution of higher education in Business Administration, Sociology, Psychology or related field.
• 3 years of experience in workforce development, continuing education, and/or working with adult learners.
• Valid Texas Driver’s License.

• 3 years Experience working in writing and managing workforce grants.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• The Assistant Director must have strong organizational, analytical, problem-solving skills and excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• The Assistant Director must be able to build strong relationships and collaborate with college divisions, educational institutions, local businesses, community based/professional organizations and governmental agencies.
• Must have a strong understanding of continuing education program development and administration.

Additional Information