Community Education Coordinator – PT

Posted: April 11, 2025

Under the general supervision and direction of the Dean of Continuing Education, the Community Education Coordinator will identify needs, recruit and supervise instructors, coordinate, manage, direct, and evaluate various noncredit community education classes for adult learners, in the Beatrice and Gage County region. This is a part-time regular position.

Essential Functions


Program Development:
    1. Identify community needs and interests through surveys, focus groups, and other research methods.
    2. Collaborate with subject matter experts to develop and design educational courses and create relevant and engaging content with the adult learner in mind.
Coordination and Administration:
  1. Schedule and coordinate classes and events, ensuring appropriate facilities and resources are available.
  2. Monitor and evaluate program effectiveness, making adjustments as necessary to improve quality and participation.
  3. Develop and maintain cooperative working relationships with all divisions and programs throughout the college.
Supervise Adjunct Faulty
  1. Interview, hire, orient, and evaluate individuals assigned to teach community education courses.
  2. Assign pay rates and initiate payroll for instructors.
  3. Ensure that required personnel records are completed and provided to the proper College Office within the established time frame.
Marketing and Promotion:
  1. Maintain relationships with local organizations, businesses, and media to enhance program visibility.
  2. In coordination with the Dean of Continuing Education, and the Director of Life & Leisure, develop and implement marketing strategies to promote community education programs.
  3. In collaboration with SCC’s Marketing Department, initiate and provide feedback for promotional materials, including brochures, flyers, and social media content.
Community Engagement:
  1. Serve as a liaison between the college and the community, fostering partnerships and collaborations.
  2. Attend community events and meetings to promote educational opportunities and gather feedback.
  3. Create advisory groups to assist in program development and evaluation.
  4. Provide excellent customer service to students, instructors, staff, and community members.
Budget and Financial Management:
  1. Develop and manage the budget for community education programs.
  2. Seek funding opportunities, including sponsorships, to support program initiatives.
  3. Monitor expenditures and ensure programs are financially sustainable.
Participate on the Division Management Team
  1. Participate with Continuing Education Directors and the Dean to develop division goals, evaluate and formulate division operating procedures and policies, and assess the overall performance of the division.
Promote a Culture of Belonging
Support and promote an environment of belonging where all students, faculty members, and college employees feel welcomed, valued, and empowered to contribute. Foster a community where each individual and their varied perspectives enrich the educational experience and create a safe and respectful environment. Support the College’s policies and programming related to access, fair employment, and equal opportunities for all.
Zone 5

Grade

Post-Secondary

Category

Postsecondary - Community College

Additional Information

Minimum Qualifications
  1. Associate’s degree in Business Administration or related fields of study.
  2. At least 3 years’ coordination or project management experience in a recreational environment, business, industry, government agency, or educational institution.
Salary
$23.13 per hour

Benefits
Part-time regular employees are eligible to participate in the TIAA retirement plan through a Roth, SRA, or 457(B) account, with no match provided by the College. Additionally, part-time regular employees may enroll in the group vision plan through employee-paid premiums.

Schedule
Normal work hours for this part-time regular position are scheduled between 7:30 a.m. and 10:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, with occasional Saturday hours, with a 20-29 hour workweek. Scheduled special activities, emergencies, or temporary schedule changes may require hours outside the regular workday or workweek.

Contact Information

Southeast Community College
301 S. 68th Street Place
Lincoln, Nebraska 68510
https://www.southeast.edu/

Kyana Sawyer
(p) (402) 323-3407
(f) (402) 323-3633

How to Apply

Link to apply: https://southeast.peopleadmin.com/postings/10462

If accommodation or assistance is needed to complete this application, contact Human Resources at 402-323-3407.