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Davidson-Davie Community College is an award-winning institution that is committed to being a welcoming campus community that reflects and enacts the values of diversity, equity and inclusion to ensure student learning and success. We seek candidates who will not only enhance our representational diversity but whose research, teaching, and community engagement efforts contribute to diverse, equitable, and inclusive learning and working environments for our students, staff, and faculty. Our goal is to identify individuals who will assist in our mission, so that everyone has the opportunity to succeed at Davidson-Davie Community College.
Our benefits and other resources make it possible to excel both professionally and personally. We are a dynamic community that supports and celebrates the success of our students, faculty and staff.    The future is here!

What you'll do on a typical day

Description:  The Senior Director, College and Career Readiness (CCR) is a full time 12 month position responsible for leadership and direction of all CCR programs and activities.  In addition to supervision of programs, the Senior Director will be responsible for budgeting, evaluation, planning and day to day operations within CCR.  Regular collaboration with curriculum and continuing education faculty and staff will be critical to building successful opportunities for CCR students to transition to credential attainment opportunities beyond CCR. The Senior Director will be based at the Lexington Campus but will have responsibilities at various other locations.  The Senior Director will be responsible for overall supervision of high school equivalency programs, Adult Basic Ed,Occupational Network,  English as a Second Language, and the NextGen program.  The Senior Director reports to the Associate Vice President, Academic Programs and Services.

Essential Job Functions:

• Direct, supervise and evaluate all CCR functions and programs in a way that incorporates continuous improvement
• Lead staff in preparing applications for funding including all funding acquired through the North Carolina Community College System 
• Maintain current knowledge of adult education practices in order to provide leadership in developing professional learning activities for staff and oversee performance management
• Provide leadership for development, preparation and submission of internal and external reports
• Provide leadership for recruitment, retention and transition planning for CCR students
• Monitor performance metrics and guide staff in development, implementation and assessment of improvement plans as necessary
• Manage budget and resources in a way that ensures delivery of high quality educational experiences that meet the needs of students and the community
• Build and maintain relationships with community partners
• Collaborate with curriculum and continuing education faculty and staff and other campus resources to ensure career exploration opportunities and seamless transition for students
• Provide guidance to staff and faculty in handling student issues according to DDCC policy and practice
• Serve as the primary point of contact for CCR with the North Carolina Community College System Office including attendance at meetings and training sessions

• Maintain a high level of sensitivity, understanding, and respect for a diverse academic environment, inclusive of students, faculty, and staff of varying social, economic, cultural, ideological, and ethnic backgrounds
• Supports the mission, vision, and values of the College and attends College events and meetings