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Posting Details
Position Information
Position Title
Assistant Director, Continuing Education - FT
Department
Workforce Solutions
Location
Lincoln
Job Category
Professional
Job Type
Full-Time Regular
Posting Number
02216
Position End Date
Position Summary Information
General Description of Position
Under the direction of the Senior Director of Continuing Education, the Assistant Director - Workforce Solutions is responsible for the strategic planning, development, and oversight of both credit and non-credit programs offered through the Continuing Education Division. This position ensures that all programs are responsive to current and emerging workforce needs through effective program design, implementation, promotion, and evaluation.
Key responsibilities include recruiting, hiring, and supervising instructors; developing training proposals and pricing models; managing program budgets; and marketing courses to the public. The Assistant Director actively monitors technology trends, participates in Workforce Leadership Team meetings, and collaborates with internal and external stakeholders to ensure programs remain relevant and aligned with regional workforce priorities. Additionally, the Assistant Director plays a key role in creating pathways that support transitions from non-credit to credit-bearing programs. This is a full-time, regular position.
Essential Functions
Develop, Improve, and Administer Education Offerings
Responsible for the development, implementation, promotion, evaluation, and continuous improvement of continuing education open to the public and some contract training for courses throughout southeast Nebraska. Attend Workforce Leadership Teams as assigned, and also represent the division at community and SCC credit program meetings. Assesses program and course needs through collaboration with college divisions, educational institutions, local businesses, community and professional organizations, and governmental agencies. Maintains all pertinent records for courses. Responsible for the development of program goals and objectives.
Supervision
Leads, supervises, evaluates, and hires staff, faculty, and speakers as required for the operation of the program. Establishes salaries and initiates payroll. Ensures completion of required personnel records.
Manage Program Budgets
Prepares, justifies, and controls the program budget with oversight of cost centers. Maintains program records and metrics to support financial activities. Provides year-end reports and budget information as needed.
Market Program Activities
Coordinates and cooperates with the College's Public Information, Continuing Education Division, and Career & Technical Division Program Directors and administrators to develop promotional materials, including brochures, flyers, a schedule of classes, web pages, social media announcements, and any special promotional materials.
Participate in the Division Management Team
Participates with the Senior Director, Continuing Education Directors, and Dean of Continuing Education to develop division goals and objectives, plan in-service programs for the division, evaluate and formulate division operating procedures and policies, and assess the overall performance of the division. Supervise division operations during assigned evening and weekend hours. Develop and maintain cooperative working relationships with all divisions and programs.
Professional Growth
Participates in professional conferences and meetings, relevant local, state, or national educational activities, and maintains relationships with professional counterparts and other institutions. Serve as an educational adviser for individuals and training and development personnel for community and business organizations, as requested.
Maintain Relationships with Professional Counterparts and Other Institutions.
Serve as an educational advisor for training and workforce development for community and business organizations, as requested.
Promote a Culture of Belonging
Support and promote an environment of belonging where all students, faculty members, and college employees feel welcomed, valued, and empowered to contribute. Foster a community where each individual and their varied perspectives enrich the educational experience and create a safe and respectful environment. Support the College's policies and programming related to access, fair employment, and equal opportunities for all.
Marginal Functions

1. Maintain inventory of program equipment.
2. Identify the availability of grants and similar sources of outside funding and assist with the collection of data for the Office of Resource Development.
3. Collaborate with assigned programs and Workforce Leadership Teams to promote and identify new Continuing Education course opportunities.
4. Participate in assigned college activities such as Career Fairs.
5. Collect and account for monies received by the division as required.
6. Appear at meetings and lunches or on television, radio, etc., as requested to promote Continuing Education opportunities.
7. Perform other related duties within the division/program as assigned.
8. May be required to perform associated duties, functions, or assignments in other divisions/programs/areas as required.
9. Perform other College functions and duties as assigned.
10. Must be able to work varied days, hours, shifts, locations, and campuses as required. Work schedules (hours/days/work location) are scheduled by Southeast Community College based on the needs of the College. Work hours, shifts, days, and work locations may vary depending on the needs of Southeast Community College and are subject to modification. Emergency or scheduled special activities may require hours outside of the regular workweek.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

1. Knowledge and experience in recruiting, screening, interviewing, hiring, supervising, and evaluating staff.
2. Ability to manage and monitor a budget using sound fiscal practices.
3. Ability to collaborate with trainers, presenters, and faculty in the development of course descriptions and curriculum.
4. Ability to plan, develop, coordinate, and schedule multiple training projects.
5. Ability to initiate, organize, and direct a group in activities such as budget preparation, needs assessment, new class development, planning committees, budget preparation, and other assigned activities.
6. Detail-oriented and organized with excellent follow-through.
7. Ability to prioritize competing tasks and deadlines and oversee complex projects or events.
8. Self-starter and team player.
9. Ability to communicate effectively in writing, in person, and on the phone.
10. Proficient in software applications (e.g., Microsoft Word, Excel), with the ability to use basic computer skills.
11. Ability to lift and carry up to (50) fifty pounds for short distances, and move tables, chairs, and media equipment.
12. The individual must possess the above skills and abilities or be able to explain and demonstrate that the individual can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of skills and abilities.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Bachelor's Degree in Business, Human Resources, or related field.
2. Two (2) years of relevant full-time experience.

OR

1. Associate's Degree plus four years of relevant full-time experience and two (2) years of experience in supervision or management.

Desired Qualifications

1. Bachelor's Degree in Business, Human Resources, or related field.
2. Work experience in the collaboration and coordination of and delivery of continuing education requirements for professionals in the workplace needing to develop or enhance their skills.
3. Administrative level work experience in adult education, continuing education, training and development, or educational quality improvement or oversight.
4. Experience in project management.
5. Marketing, promotion, education/outreach, and/or sales work experience.

Salary
$51,566 per year
Benefits
SCC BEN Dollars - Eligible Employees: Full-time status. Regular employees with an FTE of 0.75 or greater will be eligible for SCC Ben Dollars. All employees will be required to elect a health insurance option. If the cost of insurance coverage selected by an employee exceeds the SCC Ben Dollars available, all additional costs will be withheld from the employee's paycheck. Any SCC Ben Dollars that the employee does not elect to use for the purchase of dependent health and dental insurance will be paid to the employee in cash at $0.93 per $1.00 benefit dollar. All amounts paid are subject to withholding for income and employment taxes, but not subject to the College's contribution toward the Retirement Savings Plan - Group Retirement Account (GRA).
Schedule
Normal working hours for this full-time regular position are scheduled between 7:30 a.m. and 7:30 p.m., Monday through Thursday, and 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. on Friday, requiring a minimum of a 40-hour workweek, based on a 260-day work calendar. Scheduled special activities, emergencies, or temporary schedule changes may require hours outside of the regular workday or workweek.
Posting Detail Information
Please be advised that Southeast Community College will require a Criminal History Background Check prior to final offer.
Open Date
07/14/2026
Close Date
07/28/2026
Open Until Filled
No
Special Instructions to Applicants
If accommodation or assistance is needed to complete this application, contact Human Resources at 402-437-2553.
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https://southeast.peopleadmin.com/postings/12622