Program Developer

Program Developer
Continuing Education Computer & Technology Programs

Kirkwood is seeking Program Developer responsible for the development of new programs and events that match the demand of regional constituents for the program area of Computer and Technology programs. Will work closely with the Program Development and Operations Team in implementing long and short range program initiatives. Will be involved with needs-assessment, administration of program areas, program analysis/selection, program management, trends and research, new program development, and the procurement and negotiation with learning facilitators. Manages the customer base and is accountable for operating margin, course pricing, course offerings, registration and enrollment, and income. Also oversees the planning and maintenance of training lab facilities for computer and technology related programs.

Performance Expectations:
1. Be able and willing to represent the College in the most positive manner with prospective, former and current students, clients, suppliers and the community we serve.
2. Must be a self-motivated, energetic and creative individual with strong personal computer skills and proven success working within a team-based environment.
3. Must have excellent customer service, communication and promotional skills.
4. Must be able to work independently, accept responsibility with limited supervision, manage multiple tasks to completion, and work with frequent interruptions.
5. Must have strong organization skills and attention to detail.
6. Must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills.
7. Must possess excellent human relations skills.
8. Must have own transportation to travel to businesses and agencies, meet with College and community personnel and clients.
9. Be able to establish relationships within the College and the community that will further promote future opportunities for Computer Technology training programs.
REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor’s degree required. Must have minimum of three years full-time experience in an educational or business setting with experience in information technology/computer training, instructional design, networking, curriculum/program development, or computer technology. Two years experience in networking, internet technologies and advanced desktop/software programs, and troubleshooting required. Preference will given to candidates who have successfully completed the core assessments of the Skills Advantage WorkKeys Program.

Employment offer contingent upon satisfactory results on criminal background check.

To apply go to our website at www.kirkwood.edu/humanres to view complete job description and access electronic application or contact Human Resources, Kirkwood Community College, P. O. Box 2068, Cedar Rapids, IA 52406; (319) 398-5885. AA/EEO Employer.

Our Vision
Invent, develop and deliver learning solutions for the 21st century.

Kirkwood at a Glance
•The main campus covers 620 acres located on the southwest edge of Cedar Rapids, and serves Linn, Johnson, Benton, Cedar, Iowa, Jones and Washington counties.
•Offers more than 100 career and college transfer programs , plus an additional 4,000 non-credit courses from personal interest to workforce training.
•Is a member of the prestigious League for Innovation in the Community College, a consortium of 20 of the nation’s finest two-year colleges.
•Was fully accredited and certified by the Learning Resources Network (LERN), one of the first community colleges in the U.S. to earn that distinction.
•Ranks in the top 5 percent of two-year colleges in America based on the number of two-year degrees awarded.
•Earned accreditation from the Association of Collegiate Business Schools and programs for 12 business education programs - the only community college in the state to receive the honor.
•Extends education and information services throughout the service area via KCCK-FM, a listener-supported jazz, news and information station; KTS Cable TV network; and a growing number of distance learning and Internet offerings.
•Additional college centers throughout the service area provide college credit, continuing education and high school completion courses.
•Classes are taught on-site and delivered via interactive television over the Kirkwood Telecommunications System and the Iowa Communications Network.