Continuing Education Coordinator

Job Description

Job Description

LACKAWANNA COLLEGE HAS BEEN VOTED ONE OF THE

“BEST PLACES TO WORK IN PA” FOR 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2019, 2020, 2023 and 2024!

Lackawanna College is a private, accredited college serving the people of Northeastern Pennsylvania. Our main campus is located in downtown Scranton, and our footprint includes satellite centers in Covington Twp., Hawley, Hazleton, Sunbury, Towanda and Tunkhannock

Our mission is to provide a quality education to all persons who seek to improve their lives and better the communities in which they live. We provide our students with a direct path to a bachelor’s degree, associate degree, or one of many different professional certifications. Additionally, our Continuing Education department helps put the people of Northeastern Pennsylvania back to work with modern career skills. Lackawanna is also one of the most cost-efficient regional higher education institutions.

If our mission inspires you, and you are willing to go the extra mile to help our students succeed, please feel free to apply for this or future employment opportunities for which you meet the minimum qualifications. Please know that only the candidates who meet the minimum qualifications can be considered, and only those selected for interviews will be contacted by a college representative. No phone calls, please .

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS, PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES AND OBJECTIVES :

The Continuing Education Coordinator will develop, formulate, and administer all Continuing Education programs. He / She will also provide daily support for all Center Director and all Continuing Education programs. The position will also consist of teaching job training courses, along with academic advising, recruiting, enrolling, and tracking all other continuing education programs.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :

• Works with the Center Director to establish all Continuing Education related courses, programs, workshops, seminars, and customized training. Assist the center director in marketing and promoting both current and new Continuing Education courses.
• Assists in the developing, establishing and scheduling all Continuing Education training and programs for the local funding agencies. Presents above to Center Director quarterly.
• Assists the Center Director with recruiting, hiring, and training faculty of all Continuing Education courses. Act as a liaison between the Lake Region Center and the Continuing Education Department at Main Campus.
• Serves as liaison between college and potential students; area school districts, business and industry; workforce and economic development agencies.
• Supports local business and industry by identifying need and creating solutions through educational and contract training programs. Processes applications and transcripts for enrollment and verifies for completeness and accuracy, screen students for eligibility. Enter new inquiries and applications into Jenzabar system.
• Maintains constant interaction and follow-up with students and maintains all relevant record keeping and tracking.
• Teaches I Instructs job-training courses as needed.
• Partners with payroll to monitor the hours of part-time Continuing Education employees at the Lake Region Center.
• Supports local business and industry by identifying needs and creating solutions through educational and contract training programs. Assist TAA students in completing all forms and tracking materials.
• Provides financial advisement and assistance to continuing education students regarding the Careerlinks, loans, WIA, and / or other information related to finances.
• Provides Academic Advising, training students with variety of information resources including, but not limited to, college catalogs, courses / program selection guides, cost or payment plan information, and job opportunities.
• Partners with internal and external constituents.
• Performs all other duties assigned by the Center Director.

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Applications will only be accepted via online method by clicking the link below. Deadline for applications, November 9th, 2025. No phone calls, please.

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In compliance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and all other applicable non-discrimination laws, Lackawanna College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran’s status, or genetic information in its educational programs and activities, admissions, and with regard to employment.

Lackawanna College is an accredited, private, non-profit educational institution providing opportunities for career and personal development within selected associates degree, certificate and continuing education program.