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DIRECTOR, ADULT & NONCREDIT EDUCATION
DIRECTOR, ADULT & NONCREDIT EDUCATION
San Jose/Evergreen Community College District
Close/First Review Date: 06/08/2025
Work Location: San Jose City College
Position Description:
POSITION SUMMARY
The Director, Adult & Noncredit reports to the Vice President of Strategic Partnerships & Workforce at San Jose City College. This is a full time, 12 months per year, management position.
POSITION PURPOSE
Under the direction of a Vice President or assigned administrator, the Director of Adult and Noncredit Education plans, develops, directs and supervises the district wide Adult and Noncredit Education programs in coordination with all consortiums, organizations, agencies and other related entities for Adult Education. The position provides leadership for effective delivery of adult and non-credit education. The position ensures academic and student success services are provided for these special student population district and region wide; and ensures the programs conform to the California Adult Education Plan (CAEP).
NATURE and SCOPE
The Director of Adult and Noncredit Education provides leadership and vision for the colleges Adult and Noncredit Education in alignment with colleges mission, vision and values while fostering and creating an environment that meets the needs of students. This includes planning, implementing, and coordinating academic and student support programs in coordination with regional and CAEP.
KEY DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Provide leadership for district and regional implementation of quality instruction, student success, integrated planning, and the expansion of services to support the adult and non-credit educational needs of diverse populations.
2. Provide guidance and feedback for the development and implementation of CAEP required Three-Year Regional Plans and Annual Plans including program review consortiums, organizations, agencies and other related entities for Adult Education structure, budget planning, program improvement, and community relations.
3. Develop and implement annual and long term plans to promote adult and noncredit education. Coordinate all marketing, public relations, and other activities that support reaching annual goals.
4. Lead, contribute and support policies, initiatives, and strategies to enhance student access and success.
5. Develop and review non-credit programs and recommend changes to maintain relevance CAEP programs to meet student and community needs.
6. Work with all consortiums, organizations, agencies and other related entities for Adult Education adult school members, directors, campus administrators, faculty and staff for programs alignment from adult school to college level non-credit and credit programs.
7. Oversee non-credit course and program articulations and agreements with SBCAE adult schools and colleges.
8. Provide leadership in the development and maintenance of relevant adult and non-credit curriculum and support structures appropriate for the colleges and the regions adult and noncredit education missions.
9. Collaborate with instruction, student services and operations to provide integrated and quality services in the college and all consortiums, organizations, agencies and other related entities for Adult Education.
10. Develop, manage and monitor adult and noncredit program budget in consistence with CAEP administration, and all Governance Charter, and District policy and principals.
11. Develop or enhance community and business-related partnerships to determine needs for new courses and programs, create funding opportunities, and establish advisory committees as appropriate to enhance employability opportunities for students.
12. Recommend instructional and general policies, conduct meetings to facilitate planning and collegial decision-making, and keep staff informed about issues and projects for the overall non-credit instructional program.
13. Work with faculty and staff to assess students and continuously monitor their progress for success using appropriate data and research tools.
14. Identify and prioritize program needs, secure available funding, and strategically allocate and reallocate resources for adult and noncredit instruction.
15. Supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned staff; interview and participate in selecting employees; orient, train, counsel, and discipline personnel according to established policies and procedures.
16. Participate in the development of college and district strategic plans, and education and facilities master plan, and other assigned committees.
17. Prepare, coordinate, monitor budget, and administer external funding projects.
18. Maintain liaison with community organizations to keep programs current and consistent with community needs.
19. Perform other related duties as assigned.
EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS
Knowledge of:
1. California Education Code, Title V, and federal and state regulations applicable to community colleges and specifically those applicable to adult and noncredit education.
2. Instructional delivery modalities.
3. Development and evaluation of curriculum and programs.
4. Course articulation/alignment with credit courses and adult education courses.
5. Budget preparation and control.
6. Funding and budget methods and regulations regarding the use of funds.
7. Principles and practices of administration, supervision, and training.
8. Interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy.
9. District organization, operations, policies, mission, and objectives.
Skills and Abilities to:
1. Plan, organize, and direct community college educational programs.
2. Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with faculty and staff, students, and community members.
3. Work effectively with students, faculty, and staff from multi-cultural backgrounds and promote access, success, and equity.
4. Present a positive image of the college in the community.
5. Recruit, train, supervise, and evaluate personnel.
6. Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action.
7. Plan and organize work to meet schedules and timelines.
8. Understand the needs of noncredit instruction and student support services in the context of the overall instructional programs for the district and SBCAE to offer effective services to students.
9. Develop grants or special project applications.
The Director, Adult & Noncredit reports to the Vice President of Strategic Partnerships & Workforce at San Jose City College. This is a full time, 12 months per year, management position.
POSITION PURPOSE
Under the direction of a Vice President or assigned administrator, the Director of Adult and Noncredit Education plans, develops, directs and supervises the district wide Adult and Noncredit Education programs in coordination with all consortiums, organizations, agencies and other related entities for Adult Education. The position provides leadership for effective delivery of adult and non-credit education. The position ensures academic and student success services are provided for these special student population district and region wide; and ensures the programs conform to the California Adult Education Plan (CAEP).
NATURE and SCOPE
The Director of Adult and Noncredit Education provides leadership and vision for the colleges Adult and Noncredit Education in alignment with colleges mission, vision and values while fostering and creating an environment that meets the needs of students. This includes planning, implementing, and coordinating academic and student support programs in coordination with regional and CAEP.
KEY DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Provide leadership for district and regional implementation of quality instruction, student success, integrated planning, and the expansion of services to support the adult and non-credit educational needs of diverse populations.
2. Provide guidance and feedback for the development and implementation of CAEP required Three-Year Regional Plans and Annual Plans including program review consortiums, organizations, agencies and other related entities for Adult Education structure, budget planning, program improvement, and community relations.
3. Develop and implement annual and long term plans to promote adult and noncredit education. Coordinate all marketing, public relations, and other activities that support reaching annual goals.
4. Lead, contribute and support policies, initiatives, and strategies to enhance student access and success.
5. Develop and review non-credit programs and recommend changes to maintain relevance CAEP programs to meet student and community needs.
6. Work with all consortiums, organizations, agencies and other related entities for Adult Education adult school members, directors, campus administrators, faculty and staff for programs alignment from adult school to college level non-credit and credit programs.
7. Oversee non-credit course and program articulations and agreements with SBCAE adult schools and colleges.
8. Provide leadership in the development and maintenance of relevant adult and non-credit curriculum and support structures appropriate for the colleges and the regions adult and noncredit education missions.
9. Collaborate with instruction, student services and operations to provide integrated and quality services in the college and all consortiums, organizations, agencies and other related entities for Adult Education.
10. Develop, manage and monitor adult and noncredit program budget in consistence with CAEP administration, and all Governance Charter, and District policy and principals.
11. Develop or enhance community and business-related partnerships to determine needs for new courses and programs, create funding opportunities, and establish advisory committees as appropriate to enhance employability opportunities for students.
12. Recommend instructional and general policies, conduct meetings to facilitate planning and collegial decision-making, and keep staff informed about issues and projects for the overall non-credit instructional program.
13. Work with faculty and staff to assess students and continuously monitor their progress for success using appropriate data and research tools.
14. Identify and prioritize program needs, secure available funding, and strategically allocate and reallocate resources for adult and noncredit instruction.
15. Supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned staff; interview and participate in selecting employees; orient, train, counsel, and discipline personnel according to established policies and procedures.
16. Participate in the development of college and district strategic plans, and education and facilities master plan, and other assigned committees.
17. Prepare, coordinate, monitor budget, and administer external funding projects.
18. Maintain liaison with community organizations to keep programs current and consistent with community needs.
19. Perform other related duties as assigned.
EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS
Knowledge of:
1. California Education Code, Title V, and federal and state regulations applicable to community colleges and specifically those applicable to adult and noncredit education.
2. Instructional delivery modalities.
3. Development and evaluation of curriculum and programs.
4. Course articulation/alignment with credit courses and adult education courses.
5. Budget preparation and control.
6. Funding and budget methods and regulations regarding the use of funds.
7. Principles and practices of administration, supervision, and training.
8. Interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy.
9. District organization, operations, policies, mission, and objectives.
Skills and Abilities to:
1. Plan, organize, and direct community college educational programs.
2. Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with faculty and staff, students, and community members.
3. Work effectively with students, faculty, and staff from multi-cultural backgrounds and promote access, success, and equity.
4. Present a positive image of the college in the community.
5. Recruit, train, supervise, and evaluate personnel.
6. Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action.
7. Plan and organize work to meet schedules and timelines.
8. Understand the needs of noncredit instruction and student support services in the context of the overall instructional programs for the district and SBCAE to offer effective services to students.
9. Develop grants or special project applications.
Required Qualifications:
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
1. Bachelors degree in a discipline related to this administrative assignment.
2. One year of formal training, internship or leadership experience reasonably related to the administrative assignment.
3. Experience in noncredit curriculum in adult education.
4. Record of involvement in basic skills instruction.
1. Bachelors degree in a discipline related to this administrative assignment.
2. One year of formal training, internship or leadership experience reasonably related to the administrative assignment.
3. Experience in noncredit curriculum in adult education.
4. Record of involvement in basic skills instruction.
Desired Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications
1. Bilingual abilities, desirable.
1. Bilingual abilities, desirable.
Districts Diversity Requirements
Salary Range:
$152,097 - $184,875 Annual Salary (Range M26: Management 2024-2025). Salary Schedule. Starting salary placement is generally at Step 1.
Benefits:
Excellent fringe benefit package includes District paid medical, dental, vision, EAP (employee assistance plan) and life insurance for employee and eligible dependents, and income protection. Voluntary plans include supplemental life insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, 403b and 457 Deferred Compensation Accounts. Manager and Supervisor positions also include 22 vacation days, 20 holidays, 12 sick leave days and 6 administrative leave days per year.
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About San Jose/Evergreen Community College District
The District is represented by dedicated and talented employees who are passionate about providing our student population with the best educational experience possible. The District recognizes that cultural diversity in the academic environment promotes academic excellence; fosters cultural, racial and human understanding; provides positive roles models for all students, and creates an inclusive and supportive educational and work environment for its employees, students, and the community it serves.
As of fall 2017, with enrollment of approximately 18,500 per semester, and an extremely diverse student population (Hispanic/Latino 44%, Black/African-American 4%, Asian/Pacific Islander 32%, American Indian/Native American 0.5%, White/Caucasian 11%) attaining educational goals reflecting 45% - AA Degree and Transfer to a 4-Year College/ University, the Districts emphasis on student success makes it a recognized educational leader in the State.
The District encourages a diverse pool of applicants to serve as colleagues to an existing diverse group of managers, supervisors and confidential staff consisting of 29 % Hispanic/Latino, 13% Asian/Pacific Islander, 7% Black/African American, 23% White/Caucasian, and as well as encouraging applications from all qualified, outstanding applicants.
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