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Start Your Online Application Now<https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.applitrack.com%2Fhastingsisd%2FOnlineApp%2FJobPostings%2FView.asp%3FAppliTrackJobId%3D1651&data=05%7C02%7Cscsu-edpost%40stcloudstate.edu%7Cbbf67a245be94eac236d08dc4a6edd21%7C5011c7c60ab446ab9ef4fae74a921a7f%7C0%7C0%7C638467087216947683%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=pcgNyVDHhl3HvhTrD8WEJySXc%2BuAmX3v4NU8xUb0Bzc%3D&reserved=0> 1.0 FTE (full-time 12 months per year) Bargaining Unit: Unaffiliated FLSA: Exempt Compensation and Benefits: Per the Terms and Conditions for Unaffiliated Staff SENIOR CENTER PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES * Plans and organizes social, educational, recreational, health and social service programs for the District adult population ages 50 and over, including: * Conducting needs assessments * Researching trends in best practices pertaining to aging * Meeting with Community Ed Advisory Committee to obtain input and direction related to changes or additions to programs/services * Developing procedures and policies to govern senior activities. * Recruits, trains, and supervises senior volunteers assisting with running the senior programs and facilities. * Maintains the calendar of events. * Plans, coordinates, and escorts adults on various tours including: * Identification of tours of interest * Making reservations and arrangements for events * Secures transportation ADULT EDUCATION PROGRAMS * Develops programs to meet the lifelong learning needs of District residents * Monitors enrollment, registration, and payment procedures for all program areas. * Schedules sites used for programming * Evaluates class/program effectiveness and participant satisfaction * Prepares program summaries and reports * Recruits, hires, and gathers participant evaluation for all class instructors * Assigns staff as needed for programming * Meets with instructors and provides professional development as needed0 * Maintains instructor manual for enrichment instructors and other staff * Processes and approves timesheets for staff in program areas PROMOTIONAL AND INFORMATIONAL ACTIVITIES * Creates monthly newsletters to communicate and promote programs, events, and activities * Prepares materials for the Community Education brochure * Creates and updates the senior resource directory * Participates in radio station spots to promote programs * Provides information to seniors regarding referrals and other community resources available to meet needs FINANCIAL OVERSIGHT * Administers and oversees the fiscal operations of the senior program including: * Securing funds and maintaining program activity account balances * Purchasing and ordering equipment, furniture, and supplies and approving payment of program purchases * Creating monthly financial (expenditure and revenue) reports * Processes payments for vendors and maintains financial records for trips/tours * Conducts fundraising activities SPECIAL PROJECTS * Represents Community Education at District and community committees * Attend meetings, workshops, and training sessions to maintain knowledge in areas related to position. * Stays abreast of changing laws and requirements related to work. * Performs other job-related duties as requested or assigned. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES * Ability to create/maintain accurate records and tracking systems. * Conflict management and mediation skills. * Demonstrated ability to transfer information into easily understood documents. * Demonstrated attention to detail. * Ability to manage multiple tasks and changing priorities. * Skill to manage staff in a collaborative, team environment, including effective delegation skill and ability to provide clear direction and support to others, in order to meet expectations from various stakeholders. * Knowledge of continuous improvement model and the ability to apply such standards, utilizing and setting benchmarks in order to improve the quality and efficiencies of department operations. * Knowledge of established policies, protocols and procedures, particularly related to facilities use, scheduling and fees, and the ability to ensure compliance with same. * Knowledge of public relations theories and techniques in promoting, advertising, and informing the public or programs and services * Knowledge of community resources and organizations * Understanding of the trends, developments, needs, and issues faced by seniors * Knowledge of the theories, philosophies, and approaches to senior programming, evaluation, and implementation * Knowledge of facility usage issues and scheduling concepts, * Highly developed written and verbal communication and interaction skills. * Ability to affect positive public relations and reinforce such activities on a local site and District-wide basis. * Excellent recruitment and selection skills and the ability to clearly characterize District and site expectations. * Knowledge and ability to anticipate the skill profiles and new learning required to provide the expected level of service in programming. * Demonstrated exceptional customer service skills including outstanding conflict resolution, responsiveness and follow through. * Knowledge of purchasing practices, procedures, and regulations. EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS* * Bachelor's degree in Community Education, Social Work, Human Services or related field related to gerontology * Valid MN Driver&#8217;s license or evidence of equivalent mobility. EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS* * Minimum of one year experience directly related to working with seniors. * Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the District may find appropriate and acceptable. 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