To advance the college's mission, vision, principles, values and strategic initiatives through continuous improvement decisions.
GENERAL JOB SUMMARY: The Director will provide educational leadership for all programs and services at the Jones County Regional Center. These include concurrent enrollment for high school students, continuing education, student services, and support for the Kirkwood High School Completion program. The role requires ongoing collaboration with the Kirkwood K-12 Partnership Team, Facilities, Academic, and Student Service departments, Continuing Education, nine partnering school districts, and community stakeholders.
This salaried position will occasionally involve a workweek of over 40 hours, primarily during daytime hours from Monday to Friday, with occasional evening commitments required.
UNIVERISAL CORE COMPETENCIES:
Advocate for Continual Improvement- empowering each other to identify opportunities for excellence.
Collaborate with Mutual Accountability- working with a willingness to take ownership and account for our actions.
Champion Service- anticipating needs and creating a welcoming, diverse, and inclusive environment.
Perseverance- a commitment to excellence even in the face of adversity or delay in achieving success.
Lead- regardless of title, through positive influence.
DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
Regular and consistent attendance at the regional center and campus meetings where applicable.
Manage professional relationships with local high schools, appropriate business, agency, and community organizations and individuals within the Kirkwood Regional Center service area.
Hire, supervise, support, and conduct performance appraisal for Center staff and adjunct instructors.
Manage college credit programming and schedule building for the Regional Center.
Serve as budget officer for Regional Center and related programming: manage budget allocations and authorize/approve expenditures.
Collaborate with all facility departments, including: grounds, maintenance, custodial, security, and risk management.
Manage student services for regional center students such as: student advising, student orientation, enrollment, student development, student life, ADA Case Management, financial aid, and career development.
Collaborate with all academic and student service departments.
Provide general oversight of the Kirkwood Regional Center Partnership and its coordinating council.
Develop and implement department goals and monitor their achievement.
Ensure proper facilities, equipment, and materials to meet the needs of the instructional programs.
Assist in formulating and implementing marketing and communication plans.
Collaborate with Dean of Students to facilitate student discipline issues.
Collaborate with the Workplace Learning Connection for outreach to partnering school districts.
Serve as an active member of the community, especially education-related boards and committees.
Serve on college committees; participate in training and professional development opportunities.
Visit classrooms with ongoing support and growth of students and faculty.
Coordinate facility events and tours.
Perform other related work duties as assigned.
PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS:
Be able and willing to represent the College in the most positive manner with prospective, former and current students, clients, suppliers and the community we serve.
Must be a self-motivated, energetic and creative with proven leadership, planning, and project management skills.
Be able to manage multi-faceted projects from start to finish with little oversight.
Express oneself clearly and effectively in oral and written form.
Must have own transportation to travel to other Kirkwood facilities, businesses and agencies to meet with college and community personnel and clients in Linn County.
Above average knowledge of personal computers, general office equipment and educational media equipment.
Assume responsibility; deal effectively with problems and exercise independent judgment when making decisions while upholding Kirkwood and other program policies, procedures and compliance requirements.
Establish and maintain good working relationships with colleagues, staff, administrators, clients and general public.
Possess strong human relations skills. Ability to get along with diverse populations.
Possess knowledge of career trends and essential employment skills that assist the department in meeting the needs of the current and future work force.
Possess excellent conceptual and planning skills and be able to relate well with other professional educators within the college and at partner high schools.
Welcome, value, and nurture people of all backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences, as well as support and promote an environment that accepts differences.
The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the essential job duties/responsibilities and performance expectations of the job, which should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned.
Position involves working in an office setting. Occasional (10-33%) standing, pushing, pulling and grasping. Frequent (34-66%) reaching and viewing a computer and other types of close visual work. Constant (67-100%) sitting, walking, repetitive motion, talking and hearing.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Master's degree from an accredited institution of higher education.
Must have a minimum of five years successful full-time related work experience in an educational setting.
Demonstrated leadership experience in education.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS, LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, OR REGISTRATIONS:
Master's degree in Education or Higher Education from an accredited institution of higher education.
Prior teaching experience at the secondary or post-secondary level.
Experience working in higher education.
Knowledge of Senior Year Plus and experience working with concurrent enrollment.
EEO/AA STATEMENT: It is the policy of Kirkwood Community College not to discriminate in its programs, activities, or employment on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, creed, religion, and actual or potential family, parental or marital status. If you have questions or complaints related to compliance with this policy, please contact the Vice President, Human Resources and Institutional Effectiveness, 6301 Kirkwood Blvd. SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404, 319-398-5572, equity@kirkwood.edu, or the Director of the Office for Civil Rights U.S. Department of Education, John C. Kluczynski Federal Building, 230 S. Dearborn Street, 37th Floor, Chicago, IL 60604-7204, Telephone: (312) 730-1560 Facsimile: (312) 730-1576, TDD 800-877-8339 Email: OCR.Chicago@ed.gov. WHY KIRKWOOD: Kirkwood Community College prides itself on fostering a diverse workforce and values unique perspectives throughout its campus community. The college is a convenient, innovative, visionary educational leader striving to remain affordable and accessible. With more than 140 majors and programs, Kirkwood boasts 16,000 annual college-credit students while maintaining one of the lowest tuitions in the state. All degree-seeking students are eligible for federal financial aid and the college offers more than $3 million in scholarships each year to students from all walks of life. Review of applications will continue until the position is filled.
At Kirkwood Community College, we are focused on success. Whether you are a prospective student or parent, an employer or simply someone who cares about the growth and vitality of eastern Iowa—you have an energetic, committed partner with us at Kirkwood. Since the mid-1960s our graduates have worked, raised families and prospered in this area. More than 70,000 of these grads have applied their academic degrees to work in a host of fields. Tens of thousands more have enjoyed life-enriching experiences through our Continuing Education programs. As our college has grown, so have the tools and facilities to meet the changing needs of our Creative Corridor. A key part of that growth in service is our network of regional centers. Kirkwood employees have long set the standard for innovative talent, visionary spirit and overall excellence in their work. Being part of Kirkwood means being part of a deep commitment to the success of every student, every day.
