Continuing Education Coordinator

The CE Coordinator is responsible for managing the development, assessment, implementation, marketing, and evaluation of new and on-going open enrollment courses, programs, and activities assigned to the Continuing Education Department.  

• Coordinate and market existing community education courses, programs, and partnerships. 
• Develop, implement, market, and evaluate new community education classes, programs, events, and partnerships. 
• Recruit and terminate part-time instructors as needed; supervise the orientation, induction, staff development, and evaluations of part-time instructors. 
• Conduct needs assessments with stakeholders, employers, students, and other customers through in person meetings, and electronic communication. 
• Provide input and monitor program budgets. 
• Communicates and cooperates with community organizations for times, lengths, and locations of classes. 
• Evaluates the effectiveness and appropriateness of community education offerings and implements and/or recommends changes or improvements. 
• Collaborates with Contract Training staff to ensure needs are met. 
• Represents Iowa Western Community College at local and state committees and initiatives. 
• Participates in community activities and events to promote awareness of the Collegeâ??s community education programs. 
• Supervises, recruits, and evaluates part-time staff involved in the coordination and development of community education offerings. 
• Updates curricular guides, syllabi, and competencies to meet requirements. 
• Assists instructors with selection and customization of curricula and materials. 
• Collaborates with Operations staff in the decision-making process regarding the cancellation of classes or events. 
• Collaborates with college staff and company personal to develop appropriate company training plans funded through available Grants. 
• Serves on college committees and participates in Business and Community Education team meetings. 
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Associate degree or higher is required.
• Strong research and project management skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to articulate in both small and large group settings and with diverse groups of people including co-workers, students, business contacts and at various levels from front-line to administration 
• Strong computational ability to include mathematic calculations and analyzing statistical data 
• Strong organizational skills including the ability to multi-task, to meet deadlines, to maintain and access paper and electronic files, to produce error-free final products, and to manage time and output 
• Excellent customer service skills required 
• Proficient use of Microsoft Office products (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Ability to read, write and speak English fluently 
• Enthusiastic and dedicated to the challenges of helping other people 
• Ability to function collaboratively as part of a fast-paced, customer oriented team 
• Professional in communications, appearance, relationships, and responsiveness 
• Positive attitude 
• Self-starter with the ability to perform with little or no direct supervision 
• Regular, prompt & reliable attendance
• Ability to pass a background check, have a valid U.S. driver's license and good driving record

• Ability to lift up to 10lbs
• Frequently required to sit for extended periods of time and use hands to operate a computer keyboard, telephone and basic office equipment
• Ability to drive college or personal vehicle.