Starting Rate: Band 9 - $84,800 - $112,400

Closed Date: July 3, 2023, 5:00 PM Arizona Time

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The Director for Lifelong Learning is responsible for leadership and oversight of the Workforce Lifelong Learning team. The Lifelong Learning Team has college wide responsibilities and is responsible for: continuing education, noncredit micro-pathways, prior learning assessment, prison training programs, partnerships with community based organizations, oversight of WIOA vouchering, grants and initiatives as needed. This position works closely with the Dean of Workforce Development and Lifelong Learning on key initiatives.

This position is also responsible for administration of a multi-faceted operation and strategic direction; ensure operation of assigned area aligns with college vision and mission; and lead special projects and initiatives assigned by administrative supervisor.

The work schedule for this position is flexible and may include working evenings and weekends and local travel.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Directs the activities of the Lifelong Learning team to include planning, implementing, administering, and evaluating projects and services having impact throughout the College District-wide. The Lifelong Learning team includes: continuing education, noncredit micro-pathways, prior learning assessment, prison training programs, client services/corporate and career navigation, grants and initiatives as needed
• Supervise and mentor employees to include: prioritize and assign work; conduct performance evaluations; ensure staff is trained; and make hiring, termination and disciplinary recommendations
• Manage financial operations of the Lifelong Learning Team. Develop, administer, and monitor budgets; implement and allocate resources, approves expenditures and monitors grant compliance
• Collaborate and partner with college departments, external institutions, and agencies regarding complex issues or policies impacting assigned programs, services or operations
• Develop, oversee and grow partnerships with community based organizations
• Represent the team or Dean at events, meetings and committees as needed
• Ensure effective and timely communication within and outside of the team and division
• Develop, plan, implement, and administer departmental goals and objectives
• Develops, plans, implements, and administers strategic planning, organizational goals and objectives
• Manage strategic enrollment outreach activities and initiatives in support of the Lifelong Learning Department and larger college wide enrollment goals
• Coordinate with Division Deans and Department Heads on the development, oversight, scheduling and management of programs, projects and offerings
• Establishes, monitors, evaluates, and improves processes, procedures and/or standards, ensuring alignment with the College mission, values, goals, objectives, initiatives, and local, state, and Federal laws and regulations. Innovate programs, processes and services based on community and college priorities and goals
• Administers functional contract proposals and committees; manages the selection and deployment of contracts
• Directs and supervises the collection of technical data and the preparation of a variety of complex reports, statements, and communications affecting employees, programs, grants, and service providers or vendors providing analysis and recommendations

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in related field and
• Five to eight years of related experience and
• Three plus years of supervisory experience

or

• Candidates who possess similar minimum objective qualifications should describe in detail the education and work experience you regard as establishing the equivalency

‍Preferred:

• Masters Degree in related field
• Eight plus years of related experience

The ideal candidate will have the following knowledge, skills and abilities:

• Project management principles
• Knowledge of career and technical education and continuing education principles
• Familiarity with Prior Learning Assessment
• Demonstrate progressively responsible management accountability
• Supervision, monitoring, and evaluation of staff
• Demonstrated critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Establish and maintain collaborative working relationships with internal and external partners
• Ensure compliance with state, federal, and district regulations
• Team building principles and proven team building experience
• Budget principles