Continuing Education Director jobs in Portland, OR

Salary: $58,572.80 Annually
Location: Oregon City, OR
Job Type: Part-Time, Non-Union
Division: Arts and Sciences
Job Number: 2324-00073
Closing: 3/31/2024 11:59 PM Pacific

Description

Clackamas Community College (CCC) at the Oregon City campus, Oregon seeks to hire a Environmental Learning Center Continuing Education Coordinator [Part-Time]. We are interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and candidates that may be from a less traditional background. We welcome applicants who bring a diversity of identity, culture, experience, perspective, and thought. We encourage you to apply, even if you do not believe you meet every one of the qualifications described.

CCC is committed to continuous improvement and innovation in support of student-centered teaching and learning. We are committed to understanding and dismantling systems of oppression and to co-creating a more equitable educational system that in turn fosters a more equitable society. We strive to be a student-ready institution that supports and partners with students to promote discovery and growth. We work to mobilize community-wide awareness and action related to College strategic priorities and seeks to build relationships in support of community well-being. At CCC, individuals are celebrated for their experience and expertise, validated for their unique perspectives, and engaged in ways that reflect their needs and interests. To learn more about CCC visit Leadership, Vision and Initiatives

Purpose of Position

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The Environmental Learning Center (ELC) Continuing Education Coordinator provides oversight and leadership, as well as direct assistance for the ELC's professional development training program. Develop, plan and coordinate professional development workshops for people working in, or aspiring to work in, environmental careers. Coordinate with other industry partners, instructors and students on the planning and delivery of programs. Provide a variety of administrative services, including coordinating with staff to ensure that all elements necessary for successful program delivery are satisfied to include scheduling, registration, logistics, marketing and tracking of financial and assessment data.

Essential Job Functions

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• Course Development Coordination (50%)
  
  • Work with the Program Director to create an annual schedule of workshops, focused on providing hands-on training in the subjects that are most in-demand for environmental professionals.
  • Identify a suitable instructor for the course and work with them to develop learning outcomes and major topics for the course.
  • Provide guidance to instructor on strategies for effective engagement with students.
  • Assist with development of course materials as needed and ensure quality.
  • Establish independent contract with instructors and agree on work deliverables and pay.


• Workshop Coordination and Assistance (40%)
  
  • Schedule workshops based on best timing and availability of facilities.
  • Arrange access to off-campus facilities and coordinate all aspects of workshop delivery, including: van scheduling, drivers, staff to assist with check-in, room set-up and catering, etc.
  • Create and manage Eventbrite events for registration. Ensure that term masters, outlines and back-door registration are completed. Maintain attendance records.
  • Create and maintain workshop materials. Ensure that all materials are available for both the lecture and field portions of class.
  • Request pre-approval of continuing education credits from outside agencies as needed.
  • Coordinate collection and summarization of program and student evaluations. Make recommendations and/or corrective action as deemed necessary. Share summary results with Director as requested.


• Financial and Marketing (10%)
  
  • Assist in the development, implementation, and evaluation of fundraising plans, including program grants, annual giving and endowments.
  • Ensure that the program is profitable by managing expenses, sponsorships and registration numbers.
  • Award scholarship, or reduce fee support, to qualified individuals.
  • Develop, implement and evaluate a marketing plan to meet strategic financial and program goals.
  • Conduct outreach activities necessary to achieve enrollment goals. This includes coordinating with Marketing Coordinator/Department to create marketing materials, etc.
  • Coordinate with local and regional governments, educational institutions, businesses, and other community partners for programs.

General Job Functions:

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff, other agencies, and the general public.
• Perform other duties as assigned within the scope of the classification.
• Participate in college committees when requested.
• Maintain proficiency by attending training and meetings, reading materials, and meeting with others in areas of responsibility, which may require travel.
• Maintain work areas in a clean and orderly manner.
Maintain student confidentiality, data integrity, and comply with all related college, state, and federal standards, including the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

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Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Biology or any other related field and at least 2 years of directly related experience. Knowledge of environmental issues. Any equivalent combination of education and experience which provide the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the duties as described.

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  Knowledge of and experience with educational institutions.


• Experience teaching and/or developing curriculum.

Marketing and/or event planning experience.

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Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in adult education, particularly within a college environment.
  
• Experience with professional development program planning and delivery.

Other Job Elements

The physical demands listed below represent those that must be met by an incumbent to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with qualified disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Working Conditions:

The position requires minimal (20-40%) ability to use dexterity and fine motor skills assemble, build or repair machines or other objects. Frequent (51-80% of the time) use of office equipment.

The position requires minimal (5-20%) physical effort such as lifting, carrying, or movement, etc. Movements required to complete work are not difficult, and only require some degree of agility and hand eye coordination.

The work environment is usually well-protected, with minimal hazards or obstacles (5-20%). There is little or minimal element of personal risk or hazard. Job conditions are usually comfortable, with minimal (5-20%) issues of confinement, temperature change, incident of noise, or interactions of a disagreeable nature, inside/outside work, dirty conditions, exposure to contagious disease, etc. Position may have minimal responsibility for driving.

Supervisory Responsibilities

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Supervision of others is not a typical function assigned to this position. May provide training and orientation to newly assigned personnel, and may assign work to student workers.

Supervision Received

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Works under the general direction of Program Director of Environmental Learning Center

Additional Information

Application Instructions:

When applying for this position, you will be required to complete the NeoGov application and attach the following electronic documents.

• Resume
• Cover Letter explaining your interest in the position and describing how you meet the minimum and special qualifications and requirements of the position.
• If applicable: Veteran's Preference documentation

Any applications which do not have the required documents attached will be considered incomplete. Incomplete applications will not be considered. CCC makes employment decisions based solely on the candidate's demonstrated competencies as related to successful performance in the position.

Veterans' Preference:

Applicants are eligible to use Veterans' Preference when applying with CCC in accordance with ORS 408.225, 408.230 and 408.235; and OAR 105-040-0010 and 105-040-0015. Preference will be given only if the applicant meets the minimum criteria of the position and electronically attach the required documentation at the time of application. For information regarding Veterans' Preference qualifications, visit http://www.oregonjobs.org/DAS/STJOBS/vetpoints.shtmlq

Documents Required for Veterans' Preference

• One of the following:
  • MEMBER COPY 4 of the Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214 or 215)
    
    -OR-
    
  • Letter from the US Dept. of Veterans Affairs indicating receipt of a non-service connected pension
    
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  • Certification that discharge or release from active duty under honorable conditions will take place not later than 120 days after the submission of the certificate
• In addition to one of the above documents, Disabled Veterans must also submit oneof the following:
  • A copy of their Veterans disability preference letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs
    
    -OR-
    
  • Certification that medical separation from active duty under honorable conditions will take place not later than 120 days after the submission of the certificate.
You can request copies of your military service record through the National Archives website at http://www.archives.gov/veterans/military-service-records/

Terms of Employment:

• All positions at CCC are required to be available for work onsite as requested by the college.
• Requires flexible work schedule to meet program needs, which may include evenings and/or weekends.
• Employees must reside in the Portland metro area or Vancouver, Washington as a condition of employment.
• CCC does not support employment visas.
• Providing false information will result in rejection of an application, employment offer or dismissal.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

CCC is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or any other protected class.

Annual Security Report:

Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act), you may view CCC's most recent Annual Security Report (ASR) at Clackamas Community College. The ASR contains current security and safety-related policy disclosure statements, emergency preparedness and evacuation information, crime prevention and sexual assault prevention information and resources, and drug and alcohol prevention programming. The ASR also contains crime statistics for Clery Act crimes which occurred on PCC properties for the last three calendar years.




To apply, visit: https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/clackamascc/jobs/4436933/environmental-learning-center-continuing-education-coordinator-part-time

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