Harper College
Responsibilities
Responsible for the development, coordination, and day-to-day oversight of a portfolio of Continuing Professional Education (CPE) training workshops, courses, and programs in in-demand career fields such as health care, technology, business, logistics, public administration, and transportation.
Directs the daily activities of program vocational lecturers as they relate to classes and training workshops; promotes programs through email and phone inquiries, information sessions, community events, and digital and traditional marketing venues.
Maintains day-to-day operations for a portfolio of on-site, online, and hybrid workshops and programs including course development, implementation, technology and classroom needs, participant support, and reporting.
Develops and maintains reports for student enrollment, completion, and job placement.
Develops the CPE schedule of courses following Harper College timelines for three semesters per academic year (summer, fall, and spring), including planning, budgeting, hiring instructors, and logistics.
Directs the daily activities of program vocational lecturers and works with them to continually improve offerings and student outcomes.
Continues to grow the coordinator portfolio with relevant, in-demand programming and phases out programs that no longer serve the college community, including identification and development of programs that provide industry credentialing.
Conducts regular assessments and research on program quality and effectiveness through surveys, market data, classroom observation, enrollment reports, financial reports, and alignment with institutional mission, values, strategy, guidelines, and policies.
Collaborates with multiple departments to ensure program success, including Academic Advising, Marketing, Admissions and Outreach, Academic Divisions, Chairs and Coordinators to develop, maintain, and promote CPE offerings.
Provides program participants with information about funding through the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA), internal and external grants and scholarships, and payment plans; seeks funding opportunities to support student success and program development.
Writes and maintains accurate information and recordkeeping for promotional venues, funding processes, grant reporting, and student success outcomes; records and updates key processes in the departmental standard operating procedure (SOP) guide.
Reports on the program portfolio (enrollment and updates) in team meetings and one-on-one meetings on a schedule determined by the manager of CPE.
Coordinates credentialing exams for CPE program participants and provides information, training verification, and badging for students as needed.
Identifies and maintains community partnerships to develop, promote, and implement quality programming.
Keeps educational partner contracts current and ensures they are delivered according to established requirements; ensures deadlines are met regarding recertification for designated programs (e.g., Illinois state-regulated industries).
Keeps informed about all CPE offerings to fully represent the department and stays aware of current trends in the represented industries.
Uses college processes to ensure students have a positive experience at every phase of their training with CPE, including registration, course completion, and ongoing communications.
Performs related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Minimum Acceptable Qualifications
Education:
Bachelor’s degree in education, business, public administration, computer science, communications, counseling, health care, or related field is required. Master’s degree preferred.
Experience:
A minimum of two years of experience in facilitating or coordinating training programs for adults. Evidence of strong organizational, communication, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
About Us We are Harper College…the college in your community. The College was established by referendum in 1965 and opened September 1967. It is named for Dr. William Rainey Harper, a pioneer in the junior college movement in the United States and the first president of the University of Chicago. Harper College is now one of the nation’s premier community colleges and one of the largest, serving approximately 29,000 students annually in Chicago’s northwest suburbs. The College’s academic programs prepare students for rewarding careers and for transfer to four-year universities. Harper offers associate degree and certification programs, advanced career programs, workforce training, professional development, continuing education classes, accelerated degree options for adults and developmental education programs.
At Harper College, we are committed to fair and equitable compensation for all employees. In compliance with Illinois state law, we prioritize transparency in salary information. Our salary ranges reflect our dedication to attracting and retaining top talent while ensuring equitable pay practices. We encourage open discussions about compensation and invite you to reach out with any questions you may have regarding salary details. Harper College typically offers compensation up to the median market rate for this position. We aim to ensure our pay is competitive while aligning with both the role’s requirements and the candidate’s experience. To review all benefit information visit us at: https://www.harpercollege.edu/about/directory/hr/index.phpAbout
The Team: The Career and Technical Programs provide programs of study that involve a multiyear sequence of courses that integrate core academic knowledge with technical and occupational knowledge to provide students with a pathway to postsecondary education and careers.
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Responsible for the development, coordination, and day-to-day oversight of a portfolio of Continuing Professional Education (CPE) training workshops, courses, and programs in in-demand career fields such as health care, technology, business, logistics, public administration, and transportation.
Directs the daily activities of program vocational lecturers as they relate to classes and training workshops; promotes programs through email and phone inquiries, information sessions, community events, and digital and traditional marketing venues.
Maintains day-to-day operations for a portfolio of on-site, online, and hybrid workshops and programs including course development, implementation, technology and classroom needs, participant support, and reporting.
Develops and maintains reports for student enrollment, completion, and job placement.
Develops the CPE schedule of courses following Harper College timelines for three semesters per academic year (summer, fall, and spring), including planning, budgeting, hiring instructors, and logistics.
Directs the daily activities of program vocational lecturers and works with them to continually improve offerings and student outcomes.
Continues to grow the coordinator portfolio with relevant, in-demand programming and phases out programs that no longer serve the college community, including identification and development of programs that provide industry credentialing.
Conducts regular assessments and research on program quality and effectiveness through surveys, market data, classroom observation, enrollment reports, financial reports, and alignment with institutional mission, values, strategy, guidelines, and policies.
Collaborates with multiple departments to ensure program success, including Academic Advising, Marketing, Admissions and Outreach, Academic Divisions, Chairs and Coordinators to develop, maintain, and promote CPE offerings.
Provides program participants with information about funding through the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA), internal and external grants and scholarships, and payment plans; seeks funding opportunities to support student success and program development.
Writes and maintains accurate information and recordkeeping for promotional venues, funding processes, grant reporting, and student success outcomes; records and updates key processes in the departmental standard operating procedure (SOP) guide.
Reports on the program portfolio (enrollment and updates) in team meetings and one-on-one meetings on a schedule determined by the manager of CPE.
Coordinates credentialing exams for CPE program participants and provides information, training verification, and badging for students as needed.
Identifies and maintains community partnerships to develop, promote, and implement quality programming.
Keeps educational partner contracts current and ensures they are delivered according to established requirements; ensures deadlines are met regarding recertification for designated programs (e.g., Illinois state-regulated industries).
Keeps informed about all CPE offerings to fully represent the department and stays aware of current trends in the represented industries.
Uses college processes to ensure students have a positive experience at every phase of their training with CPE, including registration, course completion, and ongoing communications.
Performs related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Minimum Acceptable Qualifications
Education:
Bachelor’s degree in education, business, public administration, computer science, communications, counseling, health care, or related field is required. Master’s degree preferred.
Experience:
A minimum of two years of experience in facilitating or coordinating training programs for adults. Evidence of strong organizational, communication, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
About Us We are Harper College…the college in your community. The College was established by referendum in 1965 and opened September 1967. It is named for Dr. William Rainey Harper, a pioneer in the junior college movement in the United States and the first president of the University of Chicago. Harper College is now one of the nation’s premier community colleges and one of the largest, serving approximately 29,000 students annually in Chicago’s northwest suburbs. The College’s academic programs prepare students for rewarding careers and for transfer to four-year universities. Harper offers associate degree and certification programs, advanced career programs, workforce training, professional development, continuing education classes, accelerated degree options for adults and developmental education programs.
At Harper College, we are committed to fair and equitable compensation for all employees. In compliance with Illinois state law, we prioritize transparency in salary information. Our salary ranges reflect our dedication to attracting and retaining top talent while ensuring equitable pay practices. We encourage open discussions about compensation and invite you to reach out with any questions you may have regarding salary details. Harper College typically offers compensation up to the median market rate for this position. We aim to ensure our pay is competitive while aligning with both the role’s requirements and the candidate’s experience. To review all benefit information visit us at: https://www.harpercollege.edu/about/directory/hr/index.phpAbout
The Team: The Career and Technical Programs provide programs of study that involve a multiyear sequence of courses that integrate core academic knowledge with technical and occupational knowledge to provide students with a pathway to postsecondary education and careers.
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