Director - Corporate & Community Education

Duties/Responsibilities

Percentage of Time

1.   Promotes the continuing education program to public and private organizations. (Performed by all incumbents)

1.   Promotes the continuing education program to public and private organizations in a professional manner.

2.   Promotes marketing for the continuing education program by developing effective plans for publicizing the services available for student recruitment.

3.   Develops effective student recruitment and retention plans for programs.

4.   Coordinates business and industry tours and guest speakers. Provides information on programs offered at the technical college.

%15

2.   Develops and oversees assigned training contracts. (Performed by some incumbents)

1.   Develops appropriate contract language to effectively carry out training objectives.

2.   Prepares and reviews draft contracts to ensure accuracy, completeness and compliance.

3.   Processes or directs the processing of contracts, including securing appropriate signatures, distributing executed copies and maintaining comprehensive contract files.

4.   Periodically monitors contracts for compliance; advises management of problems and makes recommendations for corrective action.

%10

3.   Obtains and reviews appropriate information necessary for billing companies for training. (Performed by some incumbents)

1.   Request appropriate information to submit invoices within established timeframes of training.

2.   Analyzes printed copies of invoices to perform validation checks to assure accuracy and monitor quality control.

3.   Oversees and may perform the packaging and distribution of printed invoices and assure that invoices are distributed within established timeframes.

4.   Accurately enters data into appropriate automated system.

%10

4.   Monitors the assessment of customer satisfaction. (Performed by some incumbents)

1.   Ensures the use of appropriate techniques to provide good customer services.

2.   Monitors satisfaction through frequent direct customer contact.

3.   Ensures appropriate action is taken to provide quality services and customer satisfaction.

10%

5.   Prepares and maintains all required documentation and administrative reports. (Performed by all incumbents)

1.   Prepares and submits student progress and participation reports in accordance with prescribed guidelines. Conducts follow-up surveys.

2.   Ensures documentation meets all required organizational and accreditation policies and state guidelines.

3.   Analyzes collected data for program improvement.

4.         Compiles and submits reports in a timely manner to supervisor.

10%

6.   Directs the preparation of lesson plans for classroom instruction for non-credited courses. (Performed by some incumbents)

1.   Delivers effective individualized programs of instruction to class members.

2.   Ensures adherence to technical college and safety requirements in classrooms and labs by following established procedures.

3.   Correctly assesses the educational needs and class progress of students.

4.   Selects and obtains appropriate educational materials for courses.

5.   Prepares reports on the current status of students in the program indicating whether performance is aligned with performance indicators, program goals and progress schedule.

10%

7.   Maintains knowledge of current trends and developments in the field by attending professional development training, workshops, seminars and conferences and by reading professional literature in the related technical field. (Performed by all incumbents.)

1.   Attends internal and external educational programs and professional meetings as requested.

2.   Participates in regular meetings of available and applicable professional organizations.

3.   Reads professional literature and translates complex or technical information into a meaningful format that may be understood by others.

4.   Coordinates meetings, establishes agendas and records accurate minutes of meetings.

5.         Actively recruits members of advisory committee

20%

8.   Displays a high level of effort and commitment to performing work; operates effectively within the organizational structure; demonstrates trustworthiness and responsible behavior. (Performed by all incumbents)

1. Demonstrates eagerness to learn and assume responsibility; seeks out and accepts increased responsibility; displays a "can do" approach to work.
2. Shows persistence and seeks alternatives when obstacles arise; seeks alternative solutions; does things before being asked or forced to by events.
3. Works within the system in a resourceful manner to accomplish reasonable work goals; shows flexibility in response to process change and adapts to and accommodates new methods and procedures.
4. Accepts direction and feedback from supervisor and follows through appropriately.

Works when scheduled; begins and ends work as expected; calls in according to policy when arriving late for work or when absent; observes provisions of Fair Labor Standards Act; observes policies on break and lunch periods; uses work time appropriately

100%

9.   Assists community leaders in the recruitment of new businesses and the expansion of existing businesses within the service area. (Performed by all incumbents)

1.   Serves as the technical college's local point of contact for Georgia Quick Start.

2.   Maintains a leadership role in economic and business development activities and plans throughout the service area.

3.   Develops and maintains effective leadership roles and relationships with civic, legislative, business, government and community leaders.

4.   Demonstrates professionalism in contacts with business community.

5.   Makes effective presentations to prospective companies seeking to relocate or expand their employment.

30%

10. Conducts industry job/training analysis. Plans and designs performance-based training for Quick Start project companies. (Performed by all incumbents)

1.   Performs and accurately documents training needs analysis to include task analysis, equipment and process analysis an organizational business needs analysis in an efficient and professional manner.

2.   Designs performance based training system and program to support critical business needs in accordance with established guidelines.

3.   Coordinates activities to ensure training design and materials support company business needs and complies with established guidelines and standards.

4.   Consults with management and companies on an on-going basis to determine training that will benefit the company.

5.   Assigns developers and instructors to develop training identified in the training plan.

6.   Assures that training materials are developed on schedule, meet Quick Start quality standards, and are reviewed and approved by the company.

20%

Physical Demands: 

 Frequency 

(N)Never, (O)Occasionally or (C)Constantly 

Requires operation, access, or control of financial resources. 

 O

Requires having a P-Card. 

N

Driving is a responsibility of this position. 

 C

This position will have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care.   

 O

This position will have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications). 

 N

This position is a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods with or without reasonable accommodation. 

 C

This position requires moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another with or without reasonable accommodation. 

 C

This position requires the ability to adjust or move objects up to 15 pounds in all directions with or without reasonable accommodation. 

 O

This position requires the ability to repeat motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers with or without reasonable accommodation. 

 C

This position requires the ability to operate machinery and/or power tools with or without reasonable accommodation. 

 O

Operating motor vehicles or heavy equipment with or without reasonable accommodation. 

 C

Noisy environments. 

 C

Medium work that includes moving objects up to 50 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation. 

 N

Light work that includes moving objects up to 20 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation. 

 O

Heavy work that includes moving objects up to 100 pounds or more with or without reasonable accommodation. 

 N

Work in outdoor elements such as precipitation and wind. 

 O

Assessing the accuracy, neatness and thoroughness of the work assigned. 

 C