Community Organizer jobs in Waco, TX

GENERAL POSITION DESCRIPTION :

The Coordinator creates, plans, directs, and reviews courses offered to all community members under the community programs aspect of continuing education.

Additionally, courses and curriculum development are executed with a clear understanding of sound theoretical perspective as well as with innovation to meet the ever-changing needs of learners.

The coordinator must work with a multi-faceted approach promoting programs that serve our community members, collaborating with a varied constituency while maintaining a motivating supervisory and leadership role.

This position receives general direction from the Director of Continuing Education, and exercises some support staff supervision.

NOTE : This is a security sensitive position and an appropriate background investigation will be made on applicants being strongly considered for this position.

SELECTION CRITERIA :

Attach a brief statement addressing how you acquired each of the following Knowledge, Skills and Abilities through your education, personal experience or previous employment.

Knowledge of : 1. Theoretically sound and research based educational decision-making and practices. 2. Educational organization and management.

3. Course and curriculum development. 4. Complex principles and practices of continuing and adult education, as well as K-12 education.

8. Marketing strategies. Skills in : 9. Clear and effective communication, both orally and in writing. 10. Collaboration with community members, organizations, as well as other college departments and programs.

11. Innovation in course and program development. Ability to : 12. Visualize and anticipate the needs of learners. 13. Create, organize, implement, and direct community programs courses.

14. Develop curriculum and courses to effectively meet the life-long learning needs of community members and a diverse learner population.

15. Analyze data to solve problems and make solid program decisions. 16. Interpret, apply, and propose college policy and procedures.

17. Promote community programs using a variety of communication tools, including TV, radio, public appearances, social and organizational networking, and social media.

18. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work. 19. Relate well to the county and community for varied programs and future planning.

20. Plan events at a high level for the branding of excellence of our college.

WORKING CONDITIONS :

Sedentary-Desk work; occasional field trips e.g. for college or program activities. Minimal Hazard / Exposure-Standard office setting.

At least minimal environmental controls are in place to assure health and comfort.

QUALIFICATIONS :

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS :

Education : Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university.

Experience : Five years of increasingly responsible experience in at least one of the following : adult education, higher education, continuing education, or an educational environment, management, marketing, communications, event planning, training development, program development, community programs, public relations, non-profit, or related fields.

APPLICATION INFORMATION :

Please feel free to contact this office regarding the status of your application. NOTE : Finalists may be asked to participate in an in-basket exercise.

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REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS :

• Online Employment Application
• Resume
• KSA Statement (See Selection Criteria above)
• Copies of College Transcripts

Last updated : 2024-03-23