Personal Enrichment Coordinator

The Coordinator of Personal Enrichment Programs is responsible for overseeing the planning, coordination, and maintenance of designated Personal Enrichment classes. This role involves managing a diverse range of classes, including personal enrichment classes and summer camps. The Coordinator will collaborate with the Vice President of Transfer Excellence and Success to develop new programs, recruit instructors, and ensure the effective execution of classes.Minimum QualificationsAssociate degree or higher from a regionally accredited institution. Note: Degrees and hours must be from a college accredited by a United States Department of Education accepted accrediting agency, such as SACSCOC.Experience in developing and coordinating community education, continuing education, or personal enrichment programs, or experience collaborating with local businesses, organizations, or community groups to create and promote programs.Strong communication and organizational skills.Preferred Qualifications* Previous community college experience* A Bachelor's degree.Essential DutiesESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.Coordination of Classes:Coordinate personal enrichment classes and summer camps.Assist in the development of new programs and classes.Recruit, hire, and supervise part-time instructors for various classes.Orient new instructors to job responsibilities and college operations.Schedule and set up classes in the College's course management system, ensuring accurate record-keeping and timely submission of required paperwork.Coordinate and collaborate in the development of marketing strategies to promote available courses.Community Relations:Establish and maintain positive community relations with civic groups, businesses, and governmental agencies.Engage with area businesses and organizations to create classes.Be alert to public relations opportunities and use these to promote the college and the department.Budget and Resource Management:Assist administration in preparing and monitoring budgets for personal enrichment classes.Procure and manage supplies, textbooks, equipment, and instructional materials.Safeguard and maintain an accurate inventory of instructional equipment.Curriculum Development:Maintain, review, and update course descriptions, objectives, and outlines.Participate in departmental activities to revise and update programs.Contribute to the development of new courses.At Forsyth Tech we cultivate a culture of belonging where every member - students, staff, and faculty - are valued, respected, accepted and encouraged to use our true and authentic self and the voice of our unique characteristics and experiences.Physical DemandsThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.The employee will need to regularly operate and use computers, phones and other electronic equipment.The employee will frequently communicate with other employees and students and must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.The employee may remain in a stationary position for up to 75% of their shift.The employee may need to move around their office and / or campus to attend meetings / classes and to access files, machinery or other job related tools.The employee may need to lift and/or move equipment, tools or paperwork up to 25 pounds.The employee may need to position themselves by reaching, stooping, kneeling or crouching in order to adjust or collect equipment and/or suppliesSpecific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.