Director of Andrews Center
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Working Title Director of Andrews Center
Position Status Full Time
Department Andrews Technical Center
General Summary The Director will serve as the primary Community Engagement Leader for Odessa College in Andrews, Seminole, and surrounding communities, actively engaging with community members, businesses, school districts, civic organizations, and workforce partners to identify needs and develop collaborative solutions and educational opportunities. The Director will build and maintain strong community partnerships and serve as a primary representative of Odessa College throughout the region. The Director will coordinate with OC faculty, staff, and administration to develop and expand credit and non-credit course offerings, workforce training, and other educational opportunities that respond to identified community and workforce needs. The Director will demonstrate a strong understanding of business, workforce, and community needs and the ability to create an environment supportive of student success.
Specific Position Duties
Accept, process, and approve applications for admission, including
readmission, dual credit and early admission.
Assist with dual credit registration and other student development
activities at the Andrews and Seminole Centers.
Serve as the primary Community Engagement Leader for Odessa College in
Andrews, Seminole, and surrounding communities.
Build and maintain strong relationships with community members,
businesses, school districts, workforce organizations, civic
organizations, governmental entities, and other community partners.
Regularly engage with community members and stakeholders to identify
educational, workforce, training, and other community needs and
communicate those needs to appropriate OC departments and leadership.
Collaborate with OC faculty, staff, administration, businesses, and
community partners to develop courses, programs, training opportunities,
and services that address identified community and workforce needs.
Serve as the primary Odessa College contact for community engagement
efforts in Seminole and surrounding communities.
Represent Odessa College at community meetings, business meetings, civic
organizations, school functions, community events, and other activities to
strengthen relationships and increase awareness of OC programs and
services.
Identify opportunities to expand Odessa College's presence, enrollment,
partnerships, and educational offerings throughout the communities served.
Advise and assist the Vice President for Instruction in setting and
achieving the goals of the Andrews and Seminole Center programs.
Supervise the daily operation of the Andrews Center.
Recruit, develop, plan, and promote credit and non-credit offerings at the
Andrews and Seminole Centers based on student, community, and workforce
needs.
Provide academic advisement and other counseling services to students
enrolled in credit and non-credit classes.
Facilitate the growth and development of Dual Credit offerings for Andrews
and Seminole ISD.
Assist with orientation, testing, registration, and other student
development activities at the Andrews and Seminole Centers.
Assist faculty and students with the exchange of information concerning
the various educational programs at the Andrews and Seminole Centers.
Plan and monitor a budget for the Andrews Center.
Plan, supervise, and report all budget matters related to the Andrews
Center to the Vice President for Instruction.
Provide and assist students with applications for financial aid, helping
students seek, obtain, and make the best use of all available financial
resources.
Assist in the development of the Andrews and Seminole Centers by pursuing
new sources of support in the private and public sectors and developing
strategic partnerships.
Work closely with department chairs when planning each semester's course
master schedule to ensure offerings align with student, community, and
workforce needs.
Monitor community and workforce trends and communicate emerging
educational and training needs and opportunities to OC leadership.
Develop and maintain partnerships that support enrollment, workforce
development, student success, and the growth of Odessa College in the
communities served.
Seek opportunities to collaborate with local employers and community
organizations to create pathways to education, workforce training,
credentials, and employment.
Evaluate the effectiveness of community engagement efforts and use
feedback from community partners to improve programs, services, and
outreach.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree required.
Some understanding of workforce education, continuing education programs,
community college programs, and/or community engagement.
Strong interpersonal communication, relationship-building, and writing
skills.
Demonstrated ability to engage with community stakeholders and develop
collaborative partnerships.
Ability to produce effectively under tight deadlines on multiple projects.
Industrious, self-motivated, productive, team-player attitude.
A commitment to excellence in instruction and student success.
An enthusiasm for learning and the ability to motivate others to learn.
Preferred Qualifications
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Posting Detail Information
Posting Number P00581P
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