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TITLE III PROGRAM DIRECTOR

(GRANT FUNDED POSITION)

Number of Openings:           1

Employee Classification:      Exempt, Professional

Institution:                             Cleveland State Community College

Department:                          President’s Division

Reports to:                             President

Campus Location:                Cleveland, TN

Salary Range:                        $85,000 - $95,000- *Five (5) Year Grant Funded Position

Moving Allowance:               N/A

 

Cleveland State Community College is a comprehensive, two-year post-secondary institution, located in Cleveland, Tennessee. Cleveland State is committed to providing open access and quality education to all students. A Tennessee Board of Regents institution, Cleveland State is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC). At Cleveland State, our mission is to build strong minds, careers and communities through exceptional teaching and learning, workforce development and service. We wish to hire individuals with similar values who can help us accomplish those goals.

 

JOB SUMMARY

Reporting to the President of the College the Title III Program Director will lead the implementation of the Work for All Students in Accelerated Programs (Work ASAP) initiative, which is the focus of the college’s Title III grant received in October 2024.  Work ASAP is a five-year project funded by the U.S. Department of Education’s Strengthening Institutions Program, and this position is grant-funded.

The Program Director will oversee all elements of the Work ASAP initiative, including the development of strategic partnerships with industry, the coordination of program development for new and innovative academic programs, the expansion of workforce and adult education programs, and the creation of a collegewide badging system expanding noncredit to credit pathways and prior learning assessments to serve adult students better.  The Program Director will work with college leadership to ensure successful implementation of the Work ASAP program.

 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Project Management and Oversight (30%):

• Provide leadership for the initiative and work with college leadership across a variety of disciplines to accomplish the benchmarks established within the Work ASAP project.
• Manage project budgets and reporting duties, coordinating records with the college's Business Office and Grants Director to ensure compliance with US DOE regulations.
• Serve as supervisor for the Program Coordinator position (also funded by the grant), and work closely with the Program Coordinator to recruit adult and working students to the college.

Partnership and Program Development: (25%):

• Form, develop, and strengthen strategic partnerships across a variety of sectors, including industrial, nonprofit, secondary, and postsecondary organizations.
• Work with college leadership to identify and create new accelerated and hybrid programs that will meet regional workforce needs and be attractive options for working students.
• Collaborate with Industry Partners, Academic Affairs, Workforce, and Student Affairs to establish noncredit to credit pathways and create Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) badging opportunities for students with industry certifications, trainings, and documented skills.

Workforce Development and Expansion (20%):

• Support the expansion of workforce trainings throughout the college's five-county service region of Bradley, McMinn, Meigs, Monroe, and Polk counties by working closely with industry partners, Workforce Development, and Adult Education.
• Oversee the implementation of a badging software to facilitate the creation of noncredit to credit pathways and create PLA opportunities for prospective students.

Marketing and Recruiting (20%):

• Provide leadership and vision for marketing and recruiting efforts related to Work ASAP; identify relevant strategies and collaborate on the creation of project materials.
• Represent the college and program in a professional manner, maintaining a high level of visibility and availability to internal and external stakeholders to ensure project success.

Non-Essential Functions (5%)

• Serve on various college committees as appropriate.
• Participate in professional development activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, attentive to detail, flexible, and manage stressful situations.
• Possess strong interpersonal communication skills and maintain focus with job responsibilities.
• Ability to work with a variety of individuals in various age groups and ethnic backgrounds.
• Willingness to work extended and flexible hours during certain periods of the year.
• Proficient oral and written communication skills and strong organizational skills.
• Demonstrated experience in providing high-quality customer service to diverse groups, including students, faculty, and staff.
• Ability to handle inquiries and issues professionally and empathetically.

EQUIPMENT

Work activities routinely involve the use of personal computers, printers, scanners, and presentation equipment.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS / QUALIFICIATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution.
• Minimum of three years of experience leading initiatives in academics, workforce development, or related areas.
• Project management skills, including budgeting, organization, record-keeping, benchmarking, assessment, and tracking of outcomes.
• Knowledge of academic programs, workforce development trainings, accelerated and hybrid programs, competency-based education, and prior learning assessments.
• Demonstrated experience and skills in managing strategic partnerships.
• Ability to work with leadership across multiple divisions at the college.
• Excellent communication skills: writing, reading, speaking, listening.
• Adaptability in a high-pressure, deadline-sensitive environment.

JOB LOCATION

The main campus of Cleveland State Community College in Cleveland, Tennessee, is the primary workplace. Occasional travel to off-campus instructional sites within the college’s five-county service area may be required.

 

 

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Applicants may be subject to a background and credit check.

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Cleveland State offers a comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to the following:

Insurance: Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability (long and short term), FSA/HSA
Wellness Incentive Program (if enrolled in health)
Educational Assistance: Fee Waiver, Spouse/Dependent Discounts, Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Assistance Program
Longevity Pay
Retirement Options: State of TN Pension (TCRS), 401a, 401k with $50 match, 403b, and 457
14 Paid Holidays/Year
Sick and Annual Leave
Sick Leave Bank
State Employee Discount Program with over 900 merchants

If you are interested, click on the link to apply. 

Applications can be assured full consideration if submitted by January 28, 2025. 

 

 

Human Resources Office
Cleveland State Community College
Telephone: 423-478-6203; FAX: 423-478-6257
email: mdarnell01@clevelandstatecc.edu
website: www.clevelandstatecc.edu

Cleveland State Community College does not discriminate against
students, employees, or applicants for admission or employment on the basis of
race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender
identity/expression, disability, age, status as a protected veteran, genetic
information, or any other legally protected class with respect to all
employment, programs and activities sponsored by Cleveland State Community
College. Cleveland State Community College's policy on nondiscrimination
can be found at: 

https://www.clevelandstatecc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/7_04_00_00-Discrimination-and-Harassment-2.pdf