Kellogg Community College

Director, Eastern Academic Center Position Title Director, Eastern Academic Center Position Type Full Time Classification Director 2 - Administration Department Regional Education - Eastern Academic Center Division Discipline Work Schedule This regular, full-time support staff position will work Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, with flexible and/or extended hours as needed. Position Summary The Director of the Eastern Academic Center (EAC) is responsible for the leadership, advocacy for, and direct oversight of a regional academic center located 27 miles east of the main campus in accordance with the mission and vision of the College. Accountable for the delivery of on-site academic programs and services, instructional support, financial integrity, and peripheral activities designed to meet the needs of local community partners, economic development initiatives, and individual learners. A Center Director must have networking skills and a knowledge of all campus divisions and units within the division. The Center Director is responsible for knowing the pulse of the community and their educational needs, while also representing the institution at local functions as the liaison for the College. The Eastern Academic Center of Kellogg Community College is located in Albion, Michigan, a community of approximately 7,200 people. Leisure activities, natural resources, rich cultural heritage, and learning opportunities provide a foundation for residents. Located along the I-94 interstate, Albion is within 30 minutes of Battle Creek, 60 minutes of Kalamazoo and Lansing, and within 90 minutes of Grand Rapids, Ann Arbor, and Detroit. KCC Equity Statement At Kellogg Community College, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment where we foster respect for others and our differences, support cultural understanding, demonstrate ethical behavior and champion social justice. We will accomplish this by: • Deepening our understanding of diversity, equity and inclusion through learning, engagement with others and personal reflection; • Valuing the lived experiences and perspectives of others while nurturing and understanding the differences between us; • Rejecting all forms of prejudice, discrimination and racism; and • Advancing integrity, justice and civility among and between us. Physical Demands The job responsibilities are performed in an office area and presentation venues. Travel by car required. The job has intermittent periods during which continuous physical exertion is required, such as independent mobility between work areas, standing, sitting, stooping, bending, climbing, lifting material or equipment, some of which may be heavy or awkward (8 - 45 pounds). Typically requires regular use of one or more physical senses of medium intensity and long duration. Must meet reasonable deadlines, quotas or demands for accuracy, and may be involved in some mildly unpleasant situations. Minimum Qualifications • Bachelor's degree in Education, Business, Public Administration, Communications, Marketing or related field from an accredited college or university. • Computer literacy, counseling, advising, and leadership skills. • Three to five (3-5) years of experience in higher education, workforce development and/or economic development. Preferred but not Required • Master's degree (MA, MS, MBA) or equivalent in Higher Education, Business, Public Administration, or related from an accredited college or university. • Knowledge of community college curriculum and university transfer requirements. • Established business network in Calhoun County, Michigan, specifically in Albion, Battle Creek and/or Marshall. • Certified Business Services Professional designation. Proposed Salary According to the Kellogg Community College Hay Administrative Compensation program, the 2024-2025 annual salary range for a Director 2 position, $65,810 to $82,262 to start. Special Instructions to Applicants This posting is open to internal and external candidates. To be considered, all required materials must be submitted no later than Monday, March 10, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. EST, and it is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure all required materials are submitted by the closing date and time. Only online applications will be accepted - any paper applications will be rejected and returned to the applicant. As part of the interview process, applicants will be given a skills test. If you have questions regarding our online application process, please call 269 565-2074 or e-mail hr@kellogg.edu. To apply, visit https://apptrkr.com/6041258 Projected Hire Date External Posting Date 02/14/2025 External Closing Date 03/10/2025 External Closing Time 9:00 a.m. EST Internal Posting Date 02/14/2025 Internal Closing Date 03/10/2025 Job Duties Essential Function: COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT Description: • Detect gaps in programming and effect curriculum changes congruent with local needs. • Possess an understanding of all existing college programming as well as an understanding of student and employer/community needs. • Forecast future needs as well as plan, develop, and implement strategies to meet long-term needs is required. • Conduct needs assessments and advocate for college partnerships by acting as (or supporting) the designated liaison with community groups, committees, economic development agencies, task forces, etc. and provide (or obtain) official KCC representation for municipal and county-wide initiatives. • Build positive relationships with surrounding K-12 districts and local media, in coordination with other divisions. • Define and execute strategies to increase student enrollment in programs offered at the Eastern Academic Center (EAC). • Work directly with workforce development partners (such as Michigan Works Southwest, West Michigan Works, and the MEDC Talent Action Team) and career education advisory committees/councils/boards on regional initiatives (such as Advanced IT Solutions Consortium, Career Education Advisory Council, Southwest Michigan Healthcare Consortium). • Develop and manage existing relationships with corporate partners, identify educational needs of employers and their employees, and align with KCC program offerings. Essential Function: CURRICULAR & SERVICE DELIVERY Description: • Ensure an effective site schedule and delivery of this schedule by incorporating local community and student needs and enrollment trends into the long-term planning process. • Collaborate with academic departments to build and deliver a credit schedule each semester, depending on fluctuating enrollment trends. • On-site responsibility for functional support and instructional supervision, and the validity and reliability of scheduled offerings. • Coordinate with student services personnel (admissions, academic advising, registration, testing, financial aid, counseling, tutoring, business office, bookstore, etc.) for service delivery. • Provide coaching or academic advising where appropriate to students. Intervene with campus agencies when necessary. • Plan and execute engaging and informative advisory meetings according to college guidelines ensuring program curriculum is current and relevant for the workforce needs. • Provide service to the College through leadership and participation on a broad range of committees and workgroups. Essential Function: RESOURCE MANAGEMENT Description: • Create a safe and welcoming learning environment by supporting students, staff, and faculty in understanding policy and procedure. • Provide problem-solving, conflict resolution, development of responsible learners, and communication to security staff as necessary. • Demonstrate ability to listen, navigating interpretation of policy/procedure and advocate for students with unusual circumstances, if necessary. • Work with vendors to facilitate the purchase and installation of equipment; ensure appropriate and safe usage according to vendor recommendations, college policies and grant requirements. • Ensure equipment is maintained and in good working order. • Handle matters related to the physical plant (computer and science labs, industrial trades labs, heating and air systems, instructional technology, vendors, maintenance and contracted personnel, security procedures, etc.). • Troubleshoot systems and arrange classrooms. • Provide direct supervision and training of operating staff. • Work to best utilize available personnel and ensure appropriate staffing, being cognizant of faculty and staff union contracts. • Responsible for ensuring the effective delivery of instruction at the site by faculty; including problem-solving student and faculty issues, supporting adjunct faculty in learning & utilizing college systems, and assisting with adjunct faculty recommendations and evaluations. • Demonstrate effective interpersonal skills, solid critical thinking, listening skills and the ability to negotiate problems. • Utilize conflict resolution techniques and apply mutually beneficial strategies. • Implement and monitor annual budget, discretionary accounts, spending levels, and cost-effectiveness. • Provide local input in planning, budgeting, and staffing decisions, from the perspective of the EAC as well as regional stakeholders. • Manage processes and secure approval of the College's financial documents for purchases and reimbursements. • Assist in the design and implementation of local marketing with internal and external partners. Essential Function: PROGRAM STRATEGY & DEVELOPMENT Description: • Work in coordination with the Kellogg Community College Foundation, Student Affairs, and Communications and Advancement divisions to recommend and help implement strategies for improving partner program and recruitment of students. • Provide feedback to the Instructional Deans on community, corporate and local philanthropic organizations' needs regarding potential new programs, certificate offerings and training needs. • Research, develop, and support grant funded programs within the Workforce Development Department as assigned. • Collaborate with employers to develop and maintain viable work-based learning experiences, (Department of Labor (DOL) apprenticeships, job shadows, co-ops, internships) for students. • Work in partnership with employers to develop employer sponsored programs at the Regional Manufacturing Technology Center (RMTC) and the EAC, including addressing student learning outcomes, supervision, liability, and pre-access requirements. • Serve on internal and external project teams in support of attracting and retaining new growth projects, such as developing partnerships with the Blue Oval Battery Park-Michigan, Kellogg, etc.

Manager, Benefits and Employee Relations Kellogg Community College Posting Information External Posting Number: 20130537P Position Number: PO.MGRBER.HR.24 Position Title: Manager, Benefits and Employee Relations Position Type: Administration Classification: Manager 1 - Administration Department: Human Resources Work Schedule This regular, full-time, administrative position will work Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with extended days as needed by the College. RESPONSIBILITIES include but are not limited to the following See job duties below. Position Summary The position will be responsible for managing the College’s health and ancillary benefits. Work with the CHRO on annual strategies and bid process, managing day-to-day issues regarding benefit plans, invoice processing and coordinating the benefit advisory team’s annual institutional recommendations. Position provides data analysis and communicates benefit updates and changes to employees. As part of leave benefits management, coordinate FMLA processing and ADA accommodation requests. In addition, the position will be responsible for leveraging and coordinating vendor offerings and internal training resources while also facilitating sessions on professional development. Work with the CHRO and HR Director to manage projects and or participate in development of various HR programs as they arise. Serve as Title VII, IX, EEO, harassment, and employee relations investigator for the College. In addition, the HR Manager will leverage and coordinate vendor offerings and internal training resources while also facilitating sessions on professional development. Working with the CHRO and HR Director, they will help develop and manage impactful projects and HR programs that shape our workplace and institutional culture. Check us out! Elevate your HR career by being a driving force in engaging and meaningful work in a positive team environment. Kellogg Community College is located in Battle Creek, Michigan, a community of approximately 54,000 people. Leisure activities, natural resources and learning opportunities provide a foundation for residents. Located along the I-94 interstate, Battle Creek is within 30 minutes of Kalamazoo, 60 minutes of Lansing and Grand Rapids and within three hours of Detroit, Chicago and Indianapolis. KCC Equity Statement At Kellogg Community College, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment where we foster respect for others and our differences, support cultural understanding, demonstrate ethical behavior and champion social justice. We will accomplish this by: • Deepening our understanding of diversity, equity and inclusion through learning, engagement with others and personal reflection; • Valuing the lived experiences and perspectives of others while nurturing and understanding the differences between us; • Rejecting all forms of prejudice, discrimination and racism; and • Advancing integrity, justice and civility among and between us. Physical Demands The job responsibilities are performed in an office area and presentation venues. Travel by car required. The job has intermittent periods during which continuous physical exertion is required, such as independent mobility between work areas, standing, sitting, stooping, bending, climbing, lifting material or equipment, some of which may be heavy or awkward (8 – 45 pounds). Typically requires regular use of one or more physical senses of medium intensity and long duration. Must meet reasonable deadlines, quotas or demands for accuracy, and may be involved in some mildly unpleasant situations. Minimum Qualifications 1. Associate’s degree in human resources, business, or related field, obtained from an accredited college or university AND five or more (5+) years of related experience PLUS industry-specific certification (SHRM, CEBS, HRCI) OR Bachelor’s degree AND three or more (3+) years of related experience. 2. Demonstrated supervisory experience. 3. Three (3) or more years of demonstrated experience in human resources, employee benefits, employee relations, and/or other related field, with at least one (1+) of those years in benefits administration. 4. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint. Preferred but not Required 1. Master’s degree or higher in human resources or related field, obtained from an accredited college or university. 2. SHRM or equivalent certification. 3. Experience with employee investigations. Proposed Salary According to the Kellogg Community College Hay Administrative Compensation program, the 2024-2025 annual salary range for a Manager 1 position, $60,240 to $75,303 to start. Special Instructions to Applicants To be considered, all required materials must be submitted no later than Wednesday, July 3, 2024, at 9:00 a.m. EST, and it is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure all required materials are submitted by the closing date and time. Only online applications will be accepted – any paper applications will be rejected and returned to the applicant. As part of the interview process, applicants will be given a skills test. If you have questions regarding our online application process, please call 269 565-2074 or e-mail hr@kellogg.edu. Projected Hire Date: External Posting Date: 06/11/2024 External Closing Date: 07/03/2024 External Closing Time: 9:00 a.m. EST Internal Posting Date: 06/11/2024 Internal Closing Date: 07/03/2024 Job Duties Essential Function: BENEFIT COORDINATION AND ACCOMMODATIONS Description • Manage College’s heath and ancillary benefits. • Work with CHRO on annual strategies and bid process: - Coordinate the employee advisory team. - Ensure alignment with external vendors. - Coordinate internal communication and changes related to benefit plan changes. • Work with HR staff to ensure effective benefit change and implementation processes are in place, including monitoring and effectiveness. • Proactively research, identify and propose ongoing improvements to benefit plans for employees as well as quality and program efficiency for the College. • Administer FMLA and ADA in compliance with current institutional, state and federal regulations, laws and policies, including medical accommodation requests. • Work with employees to support the interactive process and ensure compliance, equitable processes and communication that ensures employees’ rights are upheld. • Collaborate with facilities and information services as needed to provide ergonomic reviews and recommend appropriate interventions. • Work with Finance Director and payroll specialist to ensure the continued compliance with ACA, year-end reporting and regulatory requirements. Essential Function: EMPLOYEE RELATIONS AND INVESTIGATIONS Description • Conduct EEO, harassment or other labor investigations. • Serve as a Title IX and EEO Investigator. • Ensure compliance with regulatory and legal requirements and maintain files accordingly to documentation requirements. • Provide recommendations on training and development in these areas and ensure proactive communications to employees regarding rights and processes. • Help define collaborative processes and tools. • Work with Chief HR Officer, Title IX Coordinators, EDI Committee and Public Safety to identify and actively move employees’ understanding of equity. • Collaborate on programming, tactics and measures HR can utilize to support this College-wide effort. Essential Function: DEPARTMENT STRATEGIC PLANNING Description • Work with CHRO and HR Director to manage projects and or participate in development of various HR programs, as they arise. • Develop information and implement activities that optimize the impact on department environment. • Work with other HR staff, leaders and interested employee committees and organizations to ensure buy-in, participation and alignment with needs. • Ensure programs have measurement, tracking and improvement. Essential Function: TALENT MANAGEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT Description • Organize, plan and coordinate professional development programming for College employees, primarily for those performing non-instructional functions. • Work with CHRO and senior leadership to identify and assess future and current training needs through job analysis, success planning and annual performance evaluations. • Review and select training materials from a variety of vendors. • Deploy a variety of training methods. • Research opportunities for ongoing development. Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). 1. * Please check the educational achievement and experience below that best describes your qualifications. • Associate degree or higher in human resources, business, or related field, obtained from an accredited college or university AND five or more (5+) years of related experience PLUS industry-specific certification (SHRM, CEBS, HRCI). • Bachelor’s degree or higher in human resources, business, or related field, obtained from an accredited college or university AND three or more (3+) years of related experience. • Neither option applies. 2. * Please briefly describe your experience related to benefits administration. (Open Ended Question) 3. * Please describe your experience in a professional supervisory role, including years and level of responsibility. (Open Ended Question) 4. * In which area(s) do you have technical working knowledge? • ADA/Accommodations • Benefits Administration • Collective Bargaining • Compensation • EEO • Employee Relations/Investigations • Employment/Labor Law • FMLA • HRIS • Title IX • Training and Development • None of the above 5. * How did you hear about this position? • Albion Recorder • Battle Creek Shopper • CareerBuilder • Chronicle of Higher Ed • Coldwater Daily Reporter • Glassdoor • Hastings Reminder • HigherEdJobs.com • Indeed • Inside Higher Ed • Internal Source • KCC Website • LinkedIn • Marshall Advisor • Michigan Works • Mlive • Other (please specify below) 6. If other, please specify (Open Ended Question) Applicant Documents Required Documents 1. Resume 2. Cover Letter 3. Unofficial Transcripts Optional Documents 1. Professional Certification 2. Other Certifications 3. Other Document