Lifelong Learning Programs Architect

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

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.