CBE Academic Program Specialist

Des Moines Area Community College; Ankeny (IA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Des Moines Area Community College is seeking a CBE Academic Program Specialist to coordinate the CBE processes that affect enrollment, recruitment, communication, and marketing. You will work with DMACC staff and faculty and with state and federal agencies to provide coordinated processes of communication and documentation.

Responsibilities include advising CBE students through all phases of academic and career planning, coordinating support services, maintaining case notes and documentation,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree is required.
• Two years of advising, recruitment, promotions, admissions, or related experience in an educational setting (Master’s degree in Student Affairs, Higher Education, Counseling, Academic Advising, or a related field can substitute for one year of experience).
• Knowledge of current college education and student services procedures and practices.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing and to prepare and deliver public presentations.
• Ability to plan, organize, and manage time.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain a professional working relationship with a wide variety of individuals from varied backgrounds.
• Knowledge of current software applications.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the CBE processes which affect enrollment, recruitment, communication, and marketing.
• Work with DMACC staff and faculty and state and federal agencies to provide coordinated processes of communication and documentation.
• Assist CBE students in all phases of academic and career planning, including program and course information, scheduling, registration, and graduation requirements.
• Coordinate and refer students with specific learning needs regarding the identification and utilization of support services to assist in student success.
• Maintain regular contact with CBE students to provide guidance, advice, and determine appropriate services to assist students in achieving their goals.
• Provide case management for students including case notes and all other necessary documentation and electronic case updates including enrollment, and application forms, employment plans, educational plans, and registrations.
• Coordinate wrap around services to include plans and documentation of student success.
• Assist students in identifying goals and developing career pathways in order to achieve successful transitions to post-secondary education, training, and/or employment.
• Develop and/or implement program tools or other guides to assist students.
• Manage CBE program capacity.
• Maintain any program tools or other guides aimed at assisting students in the CBE program.
• Coordinate CBE district-wide activities related to recruitment efforts and the development and implementation of existing and future initiatives, with a focus on enrolling students in credit and non-credit programming.
• Monitor course offerings to ensure access to students in the CBE environment.
• Collect and maintain benchmark CBE course retention and work with staff and faculty to ensure student success in CBE at DMACC.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Two years of advising, recruitment, promotions, admissions, or related experience in an educational setting

Job description

Position Information

Job Title

Job Title CBE Academic Program Specialist

Campus

Job Number

Job Number 27-A09

Employment Date

Employment Date January 6, 2027

Job Category

Job Category Administrative/Professional Positions

Application & Position Contact Information

Human Resources at [phone] or [e-mail] for information concerning the application process. Jennifer Foster at [phone] or [e-mail] for information concerning the position or your status once the position has closed.

Salary Information

Starting salary: $59,992-$65,286
The salary of the finalist(s) selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training. The starting salary range represents the College’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.
Pay Grade: AJ

Job Summary

Coordinate the CBE processes which affect enrollment, recruitment, communication, and marketing. Work with DMACC staff and faculty & state and federal agencies to provide coordinated processes of communication and documentation.

Essential Functions

Assist CBE students in all phases of academic and career planning, including program and course information, scheduling, registration, and graduation requirements. Coordinate and refer students with specific learning needs regarding the identification and utilization of support services to assist in student success. Maintain regular contact with CBE students to provide guidance, advice, and determine appropriate services to assist students in achieving their goals.

Provide case management for students including case notes and all other necessary documentation and electronic case updates including, but not limited to, enrollment, and application forms, employment plans, educational plans, and registrations. Coordinate wrap around services to include plans and documentation of student success. Assist students in identifying goals and developing career pathways in order to achieve successful transitions to post-secondary education, training, and/or employment.

Develop and/or implement program tools or other guides to assist students. Manage CBE program capacity. Maintain any program tools or other guides aimed at assisting students in the CBE program.

Coordinate CBE district-wide activities related to recruitment efforts and the development and implementation of existing and future initiatives, with a focus on enrolling students in credit and non-credit programming. Works collaboratively with Workforce Training Academy, Continuing Education, DMACC Business Resources, Secondary Programs, Academic Affairs, and other college programs and committees. Monitor course offerings to ensure access to students in the CBE environment.

Collect and maintain benchmark CBE course retention and work with staff and faculty to ensure student success in CBE at DMACC.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree.

Two years of advising, recruitment, promotions, admissions, or related experience in an educational setting (Master’s degree in Student Affairs, Higher Education, Counseling, Academic Advising, or a related field can substitute for one year of experience).

Knowledge of current college education and student services procedures and practices.

Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing and to prepare and deliver public presentations.

Ability to plan, organize, and manage time.

Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain a professional working relationship with a wide variety of individuals coming from varied backgrounds.

Knowledge of current software applications.

Desired Qualifications

Master’s degree.

Postsecondary education at a community college.

Knowledge of DMACC educational and student services procedures and practices. Work experience with an educational institution.

Work experience in Manufacturing, Engineering, Building Trades, or Transportation.

Physical Requirements

Constant:

• Sit

Occasional:

• Lift Floor to Waist < 10 lbs
• Carry < 10 lbs x 100 ft
• Push/pull horizontal 10 lbs x 18 in
• Lateral Pinch
• Forward reach
• Crouch
• Neck Flexion, Extension & Rotation
• Fine Motor Coordination
• Hand & Foot Coordination
• Stand
• Ability to be Mobile

Mobility accommodations will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis and determined by the essential functions of this position.

Physical Demand Category

Physical Demand Category Light

Post offer, Pre-Employment Physical Test

Post offer, Pre-Employment Physical Test N/A

Work Schedule

Monday-Friday, day hours.

Posting Date

Posting Date 10/13/2026

Deadline for Submitting Applications

Deadline for Submitting Applications 10/26/2026

Open Until Filled No

Must be legally eligible to work in the United States without employer sponsorship. Individuals with disabilities desiring a reasonable accommodation in the application process should notify Human Resources at [phone] or by email [e-mail] .

Des Moines Area Community College shall not engage in nor allow discrimination covered by law against any person, group or organization. This includes in its programs, activities, employment practices, or hiring practices, and harassment or discrimination based on race, color, national origin, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information (in employment) and actual or potential parental, family or marital status. Veteran status in educational programs, activities, employment practices, or admission procedures is also included to the extent covered by law.

Individuals who believe they have been discriminated against may file a complaint through the College Discrimination Complaint Procedure. Complaint forms may be obtained from the Executive Campus Dean’s office, the Executive Academic Deans’ office, the Judicial Officer, or the EEO /AA Officer, Human Resources https://www.dmacc.edu/hr/index.html .

ADA questions and concerns may be directed to the Section 504/ ADA Coordinator at 2006 S. Ankeny Blvd, Bldg 6, Ankeny, IA 50023, phone [phone], [e-mail] .

Questions or complaints about this policy may be directed to the Director of the Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, Cesar E. Chavez Memorial Building, 1244 Speer Boulevard, Suite 310, Denver, CO 80204-3582, Telephone: [phone], FAX : [phone], TDD 800-877-8339, Email: OCR [e-mail] .

Supplemental Questions

• * Describe your experience working with CTE programs.

  (Open Ended Question)

• * Describe competency based education and how it benefits students and employers.

  (Open Ended Question)

• * How did you learn about this job opening?
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  • The Chronicle of Higher Education
  • Inside Higher Ed
  • LinkedIn
  • Iowa Workforce Development
  • DMACC Website
  • DMACC Applicant Job Alert Email
  • Other
• * Have you completed the DMACC Employment Application (all personal information, educational history, employment history, and supplemental questions)?
  • Yes
  • No (If no, please return to the application and complete all additional information.)