Learning for Life Program Coordinator

South Piedmont Community College; North Carolina; On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement benefits

Paid Time Off

Supplemental benefits cafeteria plan

Job summary

South Piedmont Community College seeks a Learning for Life Program Coordinator to develop and grow personal interest and lifelong learning programs in Union County. You will manage course creation, instructor recruitment, budgeting, and compliance while coordinating with marketing, academic departments, and community partners.

The role involves designing diverse course offerings, setting pricing, and maintaining accurate records and reporting.

Qualifications

• Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to communicate effectively with diverse audiences
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; familiarity with student registration and/or data management systems
• Experience with or knowledge of budget management and financial record-keeping
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Bachelor’s degree in education, business, recreation management, communications, or a related field

Responsibilities

• 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 for co-sponsorship and cross-promotion
• Regularly evaluate and refresh the course catalog and manage all administrative functions of the personal interest program
• Prepare and monitor program budgets and generate financial reports
• Coordinate with marketing and communications staff to promote courses
• Utilize the College’s student information and registration systems to manage course listings and enrollment data
• Identify, recruit, and vet qualified instructors from the community, industry, and professional networks
• Negotiate and process instructor agreements, stipends, and contracts
• Onboard and support instructors and evaluate performance based on feedback and enrollment data
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations for non-credit programming
• Coordinate with HR and Institutional Excellence to document instructor eligibility
• Plan and manage college-sponsored summer camps and related activities
• Represent the program at college events and in community outreach
• Respond to inquiries from prospective students, instructors, and community partners

Skills

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Data management systems

Budget management

Education

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

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.

• 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

Required 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

Special Conditions Eligibility Summary

South Piedmont Community College provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees based on job related criteria without reference to race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, disability, genetic information, or any other legally protected classification. Applicants are requested to complete questions at the end of the online application process that are strictly voluntary. Answers to these questions will not be provided to the hiring manager, selection committee, or any other employees of South Piedmont other than the Human Resources Office. The Human Resources Office uses this information to maintain accurate confidential records on the composition of each applicant pool. If you require accommodation due to a disability in order to complete the application process, please make your request to the Human Resources Office.