Title: Program Planner, Continuing Education

Employee Classification: Professional F/T 52 Wks Unit  

Department: Workforce Solutions

Salary Range:  $55,838

Who we are:

We are not-for-profit:  St. Louis Community college (STLCC) is a non-profit institution dedicated to empowering students, expanding minds, and changing lives. Employees are committed to strengthening the St. Louis community with inclusive and transformative education.

We are a respected employer:  For 60 years, STLCC has served the St. Louis community, expanding to 4 main campuses, 2 education centers, 2 workforce training centers, and 5 centers of excellence. More than one-half of the households in St. Louis have at least one member who has taken classes at STLCC.

We make an impact in the community:  Through credit courses, continuing education, and workforce development programs, STLCC annually serves nearly 69,000 students.  More than 80% of career and technical graduates employed in their fields or continue their education at four-year institutions within six months of graduation.  STLCC sends more transfer students to Missouri’s four-year colleges/universities than anyone else.

We value Diversity, equity & inclusion:  STLCC is committed to fostering an atmosphere of appreciation for all people, regardless of race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or class.

What you get:

Benefits package [for full-time employees]:  STLCC offers one of the best benefit packages in the St. Louis area. As a STLCC employee you will have access to a 100% match on your contribution to retirement, two health insurance plans options that are no cost to the employee - including an HSA option, low-cost life insurance with a 3x salary benefit, and other low-cost benefits including dental, vision, AD&D, ST LT disability insurance.

Opportunity to grow:  Over half of our employees have served the college for more than 12 years, exploring different career paths and advancing to higher level positions.

Education & training opportunities: STLCC offers tuition waivers for employees [full-time and part-time] + their dependents.  Full-time employees can take advantage of tuition reimbursement for other institutions after just 6 months of service, and an annual professional development allotment.

Work/life balance:  Full-time STLCC employees have access to a generous time off package, including holidays, vacation, personal days, medical leave, and other leave options. Our holiday schedule even includes a paid winter holiday at the end of the calendar year.

Commitment to wellness:  STLCC HR boasts a dedicated health and wellness specialist who is enthusiastic about creating a culture of wellness throughout the College. With access to college wellness vendors, employees are educated, motivated, and rewarded for healthy behaviors. STLCC employees and anyone living in their household also have access to an employee assistance program (EAP) that can help them with virtually any life need.

The basics of this position:

Performs duties necessary to plan and coordinate Continuing Education classes, programs and activities including strategic development, implementation, promotion and evaluation. Serves all campuses, satellite locations and area partners, including businesses, organization, school districts, community centers and churches.

What you'll do:

• • Coordinates the processes of course preparation (from development to implementation) and instructor preparation (from hiring to classroom). Assesses course selection, coordination of facilities, organization, production and distribution of class schedules.
  • Evaluates enrollment and makes decisions regarding class status (continuation, cancellation and rescheduling).
  • Participates directly in marketing and logistical coordination for courses offered, which includes active participation in marketing efforts with the goal of increasing program awareness, fiscal accountability, and student enrollment.
  • Addresses and resolves issues pertaining to programs including instructor, student, facilities and staffing to ensure quality customer service and student retention.
  • Cultivates relationships and serves as a liaison between campuses, community and Continuing Education to ensure clear communication and development of quality programming to meet the needs of diverse markets.
  • Recruits, selects and hires instruction staff for courses; evaluates and ensures instructors are in compliance with college policies and procedures.
  • Schedules and/or arranges for appropriate facilities for courses, seminars, and workshops both on and off campus; negotiates arrangement with off-campus sites.

Education, experience, and other requirements:

• Associate’s Degree and seven (7) years of relevant full-time experience
• Bachelor’s Degree and five (5) years of relevant full-time experience
• Master’s Degree and three (3) years of relevant full-time experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

N/A