This individual oversees and supervises the Business and Economic Development Center (BEDC), the Cogdell Learning Center (CLC), and Continuing Education Community Programs. The Cogdell Learning Center and its programming should be used to serve the needs of the neighborhoods surrounding the CLC. The CLC is located in the lowest income census tract in Midland.

Bachelor’s degree
Experience administering minority outreach programs
Experience serving the needs of first generation college students
Three years of supervisory experience
Computer and software skills
Communications and public relation skills
Reliable transportation to conduct travel between Midland College sites and different community locations
Must possess a valid Texas Driver License, good driving record, and be insurable on Midland College’s insurance policy

Master’s degree
Five years of supervisory experience

Facilitate the Cogdell Learning Center being a vibrant part of the community it serves
Supervise the BEDC, CLC, and Continuing Education Community Programs staff
Oversee the CLC’s Apply Texas and Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) services
Oversee the BEDC’s individualized business, credit, and home ownership counseling
Administer the BEDC, CLC and Continuing Education Community Programs departmental budgets
Coordinate community outreach efforts
Ensure client and student records are maintained in a confidential manner
Collaborate with entities and individuals interested in the economic development of the neighborhoods surrounding the CLC
Perform strategic planning for the BEDC, CLC, and Continuing Education Community Programs
Develop and submit the BEDC’s annual grant applications and reports to City of Midland
Administer the Bill Pace Cogdell Scholarship (BPCS)
Search for other funding sources for the BEDC, CLC, and Continuing Education Community Programs to include writing of grant proposals
Maintain a productive relationship with the BPCS Trustees
Conduct presentations on and off campus
Serve on committees and/or boards in the community
Oversee the CLC buildings, parking lots, and landscape
Lead the development and growth of Continuing Education Community Programs offered by Midland College
Support the Associate Director of Community Programs in delivering personal enrichment courses to serve the Midland College service area
Other duties as assigned

Frequently moves equipment or paperwork weighing up to 20 pounds
Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time
Use of manual dexterity
Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation
The person in this position frequently communicates with others; must be able to exchange accurate information
The person in this position needs to occasionally move or drive from office to other locations on and off campus
Office setting
Duties indoors and some outdoors
Ability to work extended hours and attend Midland College or community events

All Midland College positions are security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information. An employment offer is contingent on completion of a satisfactory criminal background investigation.

All documents must be electronically submitted through the Midland College Online Employment Services website to be considered. Incomplete or improperly submitted applications may be excluded from consideration. Documents that must be submitted online: Completed online application, resume, and transcripts. Unofficial transcripts will be accepted with application. NOTE: Official transcripts sent directly from the institution(s) attended to Midland College Human Resources are required within 30 days of hire (if applicable). 

If a specified closing date is not listed on the posting, there is a required minimum posting period of five business days. 

In its efforts to promote nondiscrimination and as required by law, Midland College does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, military status, genetic information, or on any other basis prohibited by law. Additionally, the College does not discriminate against an employee or applicant who acts to oppose such discrimination or participates in the investigation of a complaint related to a discriminatory employment practice. Employment decisions will be made on the basis of each applicant’s job qualifications, experience, and abilities.