Director, Community Outreach & External Programs

Title: Director, Community Outreach & External Programs

Employee Classification: Professional 52 Wks Non-Unit

Department: Harrison Education Center

Salary Range: 78,031.00

Who We Are

We are not-for-profit: St. Louis Community college (STLCC) is a non-profit institution dedicated to empowering students, expanding minds, and changing lives. Employees are committed to strengthening the St. Louis community with inclusive and transformative education.

We are a respected employer: For 60 years, STLCC has served the St. Louis community, expanding to 4 main campuses, 2 education centers, 2 workforce training centers, and 5 centers of excellence. More than one-half of the households in St. Louis have at least one member who has taken classes at STLCC.

We make an impact in the community: Through credit courses, continuing education, and workforce development programs, STLCC annually serves nearly 69,000 students. More than 80% of career and technical graduates employed in their fields or continue their education at four-year institutions within six months of graduation. STLCC sends more transfer students to Missouri’s four-year colleges/universities than anyone else.

We value Diversity, equity & inclusion: STLCC is committed to fostering an atmosphere of appreciation for all people, regardless of race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or class.

What You Get

Benefits package [for full-time employees]: STLCC offers one of the best benefit packages in the St. Louis area. As a STLCC employee you will have access to a 100% match on your contribution to retirement, two health insurance plans options that are no cost to the employee - including an HSA option, low-cost life insurance with a 3x salary benefit, and other low-cost benefits including dental, vision, AD&D, ST LT disability insurance.

Opportunity to grow: Over half of our employees have served the college for more than 12 years, exploring different career paths and advancing to higher level positions.

Education & training opportunities: STLCC offers tuition waivers for employees [full-time and part-time] + their dependents. Full-time employees can take advantage of tuition reimbursement for other institutions after just 6 months of service, and an annual professional development allotment.

Work/life balance: Full-time STLCC employees have access to a generous time off package, including holidays, vacation, personal days, medical leave, and other leave options. Our holiday schedule even includes a paid winter holiday at the end of the calendar year.

Commitment to wellness: STLCC HR boasts a dedicated health and wellness specialist who is enthusiastic about creating a culture of wellness throughout the College. With access to college wellness vendors, employees are educated, motivated, and rewarded for healthy behaviors. STLCC employees and anyone living in their household also have access to an employee assistance program (EAP) that can help them with virtually any life need.

The Basics Of This Position

This position is responsible for enhancing STLCC’s visibility among external community constituents and connects these groups with our faculty/staff, programs, and resources. Performs duties necessary to direct the overall functioning of the Harrison Education Center. Serves as liaison between Center and Forest Park Campus: administers and oversees grants and partnerships for the Center and Forest Park campus. Supports business partnership opportunities and fundraising for the Center. Develops with Forest Park Deans and Department Chairs new and current program offerings. Performs normal supervisory functions.

What You'll Do

• Partners with Student Affairs and Academic Affairs to create a cohesive outreach and support system for students from underserved and underrepresented backgrounds that builds strong community connections and attracts the best and brightest minds.
• Provides oversight for the Center and off-site locations, including continuing education and academic coursework.
• Identifies and meets with potential constituents and contacts in government, business, industry, academia, and/ or the service community. Seeks out diverse partners for collaborative funding opportunities.
• Represents the College at various community and/ or business meetings; promote existing and new programs and/or policies.
• Prepares and compiles components of each grant/ proposal submission. Monitors and coordinates the administration of post-award grants/ proposals to ensure that budgeting and administrative policies, procedures, and agency requirements are being followed; manages administrative problems and/or budget changes occurring during the awarded granting period.
• Initiates long-term planning to identify demographic and technological trends and changes that will impact the community’s development. Forecasts and plans for future growth and development of the Center.
• Work in partnership to plan with Forest Park Deans, Department Chairs, and Discipline Area Program Coordinators the credit courses offered at the Center. Track enrollments each semester; interacts with department chairs regarding class cancellations; notify students of canceled classes and assist in adjusting their schedules.
• Seek and plans noncredit offerings at the Center in conjunction with Workforce Solutions.
• Provides budgetary oversight for Center needs.
• Plans, organizes, evaluates, and manages the day-to-day operations and activities of the HEC.
• Collaborates with the College’s Marketing and Communications Department to devise and implement a marketing plan and advertising campaign to increase public awareness and enhance the image and funding sources.
• Establishes relationships and assumes the role of liaison with community leaders, community and business organizations, and public agencies to determine the Center’s needs and stimulate interest in program offerings.
• Establishes and enforces operational policies and procedures.
• Collects, develops, and organizes information for dissemination to the community and business groups through various media, including radio, television, newspaper, magazines, social media platforms, podcasts, email, and Web pages.
• Coordinates and participates in collecting and analyzing data related to community needs and interests and center student success.
• Coordinates with other offices/divisions to schedule classes and workshops and provide appropriate support services to students participating in programs at the Center.
• Oversees the investigation and resolution of problems and complaints about the Center.
  
  

Education, Experience, And Other Requirements

• Master’s degree and five or more years of relevant full-time experience.
• Strong knowledge of grant funding policies, regulations, and procedures.
• Knowledge of the city of St. Louis area population and community organizations.