SUMMARY
This position is responsible for organization, facilitation, supervision, and delivery of all academic courses/programs and student services to the current and/or potential student at the HCC Center in Wamego, Kansas.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

As a member of the Regional Instruction Team, the Director will:

• Develop a comprehensive regional schedule and implement a marketing plan and calendar of recruiting/registration events for the Wamego Center in conjunction with the HCC marketing and student services plans;

• Within the overall campus plan for assessing student learning outcomes, implement assessment activities for the Wamego Center;

• Work with the Academic Affairs office to plan and implement a calendar of faculty/staff development, training, and recognition events, and assist in presenting information sessions for the purpose of updating faculty and staff on policy changes and new program initiatives.

As a coordinator of individual regional instruction and services, the Director will:

• Submit proposals for new programs, courses, and instructional sites based upon identified needs within his/her region and suggest changes or deletions as appropriate;

• Coordinate registration events at each instructional site or for combined sites as appropriate, and ensure that all rosters, reports, forms, and payments are submitted according to HCC policies and deadlines;

• In coordination with the HCC Bookstore staff, manage textbook distribution for assigned sites.

Other related duties:

• Serve as liaison among students, faculty, community members, local Center staff, and regional staff; maintain positive, service-oriented relationships with area businesses, industry, schools, government agencies, and community groups;

• Offer scheduled and walk-in opportunities for placement, interest inventory, and aptitude testing for current and prospective students and advise students in selecting courses that apply to their degrees or career goals;

• Assist in the recruitment and selection of qualified adjunct faculty members within guidelines as established by the Human Resource Department; submit appropriate documents for faculty and staff payroll and reimbursements;

• In cooperation with local building personnel, ensure that the facilities where HCC classes are held are maintained in a clean and safe manner.

• Assist instructors with conduct violations in coordination with the Student Conduct and Compliance Officer.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Directly supervise office personnel, Academic Advisors, Adjunct Instructors, and any other employees assigned to the Wamego Center. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing and hiring according to guidelines set forth by the HCC Human Resource Manager; training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee must frequently talk or hear. The employee may occasionally be required to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds (books, instructional materials, etc.)

WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience
Bachelor's required; Master's preferred. Teaching or administrative experience at the community college level preferred. Computer literacy required.

Language Skills
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports and business correspondence. Must be able to communicate well both orally and in writing with students and other constituents of the College. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of students, employees, and the general public. Must participate as an integral part of the institution as a committee member, activity sponsor, or an institutional representative to promote the welfare of the college.

Mathematical Skills
Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

Reasoning Ability
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. Must have excellent organizing and coordinating ability. Must have good decision making abilities.

Other
Must be able to operate with a minimum of supervision. There is some flexibility in the work schedule, to be coordinated with the supervisor. Must be able to drive or otherwise travel frequently throughout the area. Must be service oriented and have a positive attitude toward students, faculty, administration and community people who interact with the College. Ability to retain composure under pressure. Must have a valid driver's license with no major infractions in the last five years.