Learning for Life Program Coordinator

NC Community Colleges; North Carolina; On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

NC Community Colleges is seeking a Learning for Life Program Coordinator to lead the development, coordination, and growth of personal interest and lifelong learning programs in Union County. You will oversee course creation, instructor recruitment, compliance, and community outreach to meet local educational needs.

Reporting to the Vice President of Career and Workforce Development, you will manage budgets, scheduling, registrations, and program outcomes while partnering with departments and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in education, business, recreation management, communications, or closely related field.
• Two (2) years of experience in program coordination, continuing education, event management, recreation programming, or a comparable field.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to communicate with diverse audiences.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and familiarity with student registration and/or data management systems.
• Experience with budget management and financial record-keeping.

Responsibilities

• Research community interests and market trends to identify opportunities for new personal interest and lifelong learning courses.
• Design course offerings across diverse topics (arts, wellness, technology, culinary, professional skills).
• Establish course pricing structures to ensure programs are self-sustaining.
• Collaborate with academic departments, community organizations, and local businesses for co-sponsorship and cross-promotion.
• Regularly evaluate and refresh the course catalog to remove underperforming offerings and introduce timely programming.
• Manage all administrative functions of the personal interest program (scheduling, registration, enrollment tracking, reporting).
• Maintain records including rosters, instructor contracts, revenue, expenditures, and program outcomes.
• Prepare and monitor program budgets; generate financial reports for program health.
• Coordinate with marketing to promote courses via print, digital, social media, and community channels.
• Utilize student information and registration systems to manage course listings and enrollment data.
• Instructor Recruitment & Management: identify, recruit, vet instructors; negotiate agreements; onboard and support instructors; evaluate performance.
• Compliance & Quality Assurance: ensure compliance with regulations; maintain knowledge of NCCCS policies; document instructor eligibility; plan and manage summer camps; promote programs; manage camp registration and safety procedures; evaluate programs annually.

Skills

Project management

Verbal and written communication

Data management

Budget awareness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in education, business, recreation management, communications, or closely related field

Master’s degree in related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Student information / registration systems

Job description

Commensurate with education and experience

Job Reports To

Vice President of Career and Workforce Development

Job Category

Professional

Application Period

Opens: 11/12/2026

Closes: 12/31/2026

Target Start Date

01/04/2027

Expected Work Hours

40 hours per week

Employment Type

Full-Time

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in education, business, recreation management, communications, or a closely related field


• Two (2) years of experience in program coordination, continuing education, event management, recreation programming, or a comparable field


• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment


• Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to communicate effectively with diverse audiences


• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and familiarity with student registration and/or data management systems


• Experience with or knowledge of budget management and financial record-keeping

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a related field


• Experience working in a community college or higher education environment


• Prior experience coordinating non-credit, continuing education, or community education programming


• Familiarity with North Carolina Community College System ( NCCCS ) policies and non-credit reporting requirements


• Experience managing youth camps or working with minor-age participants in a supervised setting


• Bilingual or multilingual abilities reflecting the demographics of the service area

Job Description

Job Description

The Learning for Life Program Coordinator is a full-time position located primarily in Union County. Under the direction of the Vice President of Career and Workforce Development, the Learning for Life Program Coordinator is responsible for the development, coordination, and growth of the College’s personal interest and lifelong learning programs. This position leads all aspects of programming from course creation and instructor recruitment to compliance oversight and community outreach with a focus on offering learning experiences that enrich and respond to the needs of the college service area.

Comprehensive Benefits Package to include health insurance with the NC State Health Plan for Teachers and State Employees, retirement benefits through the NC Retirement System, Paid Time Off, and a supplemental benefits cafeteria plan.

Job Duties

• Research community interests and market trends to identify opportunities for new personal interest and lifelong learning courses


• Design course offerings across diverse topic areas including arts, wellness, technology, culinary, professional skills, and other areas of community interest


• Establish course pricing structures that ensure programs are self-supporting and financially sustainable


• Collaborate with academic departments, community organizations, and local businesses to identify co-sponsorship and cross-promotion opportunities


• Regularly evaluate and refresh the course catalog to eliminate underperforming offerings and introduce timely, relevant programming


• Manage all administrative functions of the personal interest program, including scheduling, registration, enrollment tracking, and reporting


• Maintain accurate records including, but not limited to course rosters, instructor contracts, revenue, expenditures, and program outcomes


• Prepare and monitor program budgets; generate financial reports to demonstrate self-sufficiency and program health


• Coordinate with marketing and communications staff to promote courses through print, digital, social media, and community channels


• Utilize the College’s student information and registration systems to manage course listings and enrollment data

Instructor Recruitment & Management

• Identify, recruit, and vet qualified instructors from the community, industry, and professional networks for all personal interest courses


• Negotiate and process instructor agreements, stipends, and contracts in accordance with college policies


• Onboard and provide ongoing support to personal interest instructors, including guidance on college procedures, classroom resources, and student engagement


• Evaluate instructor performance through course feedback, observation, and enrollment data; make recommendations for continuation or improvement

Compliance & Quality Assurance

• Ensure all personal interest programs comply with applicable local, state, and federal regulations, including those governing non-credit/continuing education


• Maintain up to date knowledge of state community college board policies and guidelines related to personal interest and non-credit programming


• Coordinate with HR and Institutional Excellence staff to document instructor eligibility


• Plan, coordinate, and manage all college-sponsored summer camps


• Coordinate with deans and department chairs to schedule summer camps and secure instructors


• Coordinate with marketing and communications staff to promote courses through print, digital, social media, and community channels


• Manage camp registration, parental communications, and emergency procedures in compliance with applicable regulations


• Evaluate camp programs annually and implement improvements based on participant and family feedback

Community Engagement & Program Growth

• Serve as the college’s primary liaison for personal interest programming to community groups, civic organizations, local businesses, and government agencies


• Conduct needs assessments, surveys, and focus groups to gauge community interest and guide program development


• Represent the personal interest program at college events, community fairs, and public outreach activities


• Build and maintain partnerships that support program expansion, scholarship opportunities, or sponsored programming for underserved populations


• Respond promptly and professionally to inquiries from prospective students, instructors, community partners, and the public


• Actively participate in college committees and activities


• Actively participate in grant prospecting, authoring, editing, evaluation, and reporting


• Demonstrate a high level of professionalism, innovation, collaboration, and institutional commitment in all actions


• Other duties as assigned