The Executive Director College and Career Readiness position is located on the Central Campus. The successful candidate will plan, organize and direct the academic and administrative activities of the College and Career Readiness Area.  The anticipated start date is July 2021. 

Department Overview:

The College and Career Readiness area offers high school equivalency (GED and HiSET), Adult High School, English as a Second Language, Special Learning Needs, and career-infused programming in compliance with the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA).

General Function:

Plans, organizes and directs the academic and administrative activities of high school equivalency (GEDand HiSET), Adult High School, English as a Second Language, Special Learning Needs, and career- infused programming in compliance with the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA); coordinates with other college divisions and offices and collaborates with community agencies and groups to deliver instructional programs, facilitate leadership, and generally improve communities in Charlotte Mecklenburg.

Characteristics Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Creates a positive working environment for all levels of CCR by overseeing, developing, and

implementing a collaborative work culture that values and encourages input from all CCR faculty,

staff, and administration.

2. Uses data to evaluate the effectiveness of the programs and for making decisions regarding

implementation and assessment of new strategies.

3. Participates in the planning, development, administration, and evaluation of the CCR strategic plan as well as policies and procedures for assigned program areas.

4. Works closely with the CCR Directors in monitoring, overseeing and coordinating the development and delivery of instructional courses and programs that result in meeting or exceeding state and federal performance benchmarks.

5. Provides ongoing representation of CCR and Central Piedmont at NCCCS CCR meetings and on various city and county workforce development initiatives to expand collaboration and maximize resources

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6. Participates in the development and administration of budgets. Monitors and manages

expenditures. Forecasts and recommends additional funds for staffing, equipment, material and

supplies. Seeks external funding sources to support and expand programs and services.

7. Ensures a continual focus and capacity to expand career-infused programs for CCR students that assist them in transitioning to college and/or employment.

8. Promotes alignment and expansion of CCR’s advising program to better serve the needs of adult learners with barriers to employment.

9. Participates in marketing of instructional programs and services to internal and external audiences. Oversees development and updating of CCR’s website and promotional materials.

10. Builds relationships within Central Piedmont departments to align and strengthen the role of CCR in college operations. Works closely with Academic Affairs deans and associate deans in

developing occupational training options for lower-functioning adult learners.

11. Ensures state and federal performance measure reports are submitted correctly and in a timely manner. Oversees a reporting system that provides real-time data for faculty and staff to use for ongoing program improvement.

12. Oversees assessment policies and procedures including NRS-approved standardized testing and HiSET testing.

13. Develops and serves on a variety of ad hoc committees and task forces.

14. Establishes and monitors employee performance objectives; provides and/or coordinates staff training.

15. Maintains an effective working knowledge of technologies, including electronic spreadsheets, data collection, interpretation and reporting, and internet/intranet capabilities.

16. Advises students on instructional, administrative and grievance matters; reviews and recommends approval of student petitions.

17. Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Characteristics:

·         Understanding of budget principles and procedures. Knowledge of institutional policies

·         Knowledge of programs and services offered at the college

·         Ability to formulate strategies, goals and implementation plans

·         Ability to develop curricula

·         Ability to analyze and solve problems

·         Excellent oral and written communication skills

·         Excellent organizational and presentation skills. Ability to conduct statistical research and evaluation, Leadership skills

·         Ability to work with individuals from diverse backgrounds