Program Developer

To advance the college’s mission, vision, principles, values and strategic initiatives through continuous improvement decisions.

An additional income between $182.50-$264.50 per paycheck (24 out of 26 paychecks a year) on top of the hourly wage depending on the health plan selected. 

Kirkwood offers a very competitive benefits package as well. https://www.kirkwood.edu/about-us/faculty-leadership/leadership-team/human-resources/benefits-forms

GENERAL JOB SUMMARY: 

The KTOS Program Developer is responsible for the oversight of training program development for business and industry, project management of those selected to assist in this process, and standardization of the Kirkwood Training Services training product model.   

UNIVERSAL CORE COMPETENCIES: 

• Advocate for Continual Improvement- empowering each other to identify opportunities for excellence.
• Collaborate with Mutual Accountability- working together with a willingness to take ownership and account for our actions. 
• Champion Service- anticipating needs and create a welcoming, diverse, and inclusive environment. 
• Perseverance- commitment to excellence even in the face of adversity or delay in achieving success. 
• Lead- regardless of title, through positive influence. 

• Select and manage subject matter experts for contracted training programs and new development programs.
• Supervise the on-going development of contract training programs that will provide value to business and industry in Kirkwood’s service region by:  1) identifying appropriate subject matter experts for development, and 2) managing project timelines, budgeting, and marketing.
• Provide assistance and support to the Program Directors by meeting with clients as needed to ascertain desired results for new programs requested for development.
• Develop and manage consortium programs. 
• Collaborate with the credit divisions to offer continuing education and contracted training classes to students, faculty and staff. 
• Work with the Continuing Education Program Director of Marketing, college Marketing Department, and KTOS Program Director of Operations to provide direction for program campaigns.
• Provide input with the Kirkwood Training Services and Continuing Education budget.
• Collaborate with Program Developers from the open enrollment side of the division to exchange ideas for future programming.
• Perform other related work duties as assigned.  

PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS:

• Be able and willing to represent the College in the most positive manner with prospective, former and current students, clients, suppliers and the community we serve.
• Must be self-motivated, energetic, and creative individual with strong personal computer skills and adult education experience, professional appearance, positive attitude, a team-player, and demonstrated leadership and organizational skills.
• Ability to communicate clearly, concisely, logically and coherently orally and in writing.
• Establish relationships within the community which will promote future opportunities for Kirkwood.
• Welcome, value, and nurture people of all backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences, as well as support and promote an environment that accepts differences.

The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the essential job duties/responsibilities and performance expectations of the job, which should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements.  Individuals may perform other duties as assigned.

LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, OR REGISTRATIONS REQUIRED: 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS, LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, OR REGISTRATIONS:

• National Career Readiness Certificate holders preferred
• Two years of experience in corporate training, education, instructional design, or marketing is strongly preferred. 

EEO AA/STATEMENT:

 Kirkwood Community College shall not engage in nor allow unlawful discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment. This includes all employment practices, hiring practices, and unwelcome harassment of applicants or employees based on race, color, national origin, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information or actual or potential parental, family, marital status or veteran status. If you have questions or complaints related to compliance with the policy, please contact the Vice President of Human Resources at Kirkwood Community College, 313 Kirkwood Hall, 6301 Kirkwood Blvd., SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404, Telephone: 319-398-5572,  Email: equity@Kirkwood.edu or the Director of the Office for Civil Rights U.S. Department of Education, Citigroup Center, 500 W. Madison St., Suite 1475, Chicago, IL 60661-7204, Telephone: 312-730-1560, Fax: 312-730-1576, Email: OCR.Chicago@ed.gov.

Salary : $54,600