Community Education Manager

Community Education Manager

Salary

$60,000.00 - $80,000.00 Annually

Location

Orchard Ridge Campus (Farmington Hills)

Job Type

Management Staff Non-Exempt

Job Number

202620038

Division

Economic & Workforce Dev Svcs

Opening Date

07/20/2026

Closing Date

8/2/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Shift Days/Hours

Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 5pm

• Description
• Benefits
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Summary of Purpose

The Community Education Manager develops, implements, and is responsible for non-credit educational programs and outreach initiatives designed to provide accessible programs, resources and classes that inspire life-long learning, foster curiosity and enrich the community. The role builds partnerships with local organizations, manages programming and ensures that educational offerings align with organizational goals and community interests and needs. This position is expected to work in a multi-cultural and diverse working environment.

Typical Duties

This description is intended to indicate the types of duties and responsibilities requested of the employee assigned this title. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities that may be required:

1. Identifies community programming of high interest and potential; hires and assigns Casual Instructors; ensures contract compliance.

2. Supervises staff; develops project budgets; designs and monitors program reporting and accounting processes.

3. Ensure content is inclusive, accessible and aligned with best practices.

4. Coordinate promotional efforts with Marketing and Communications team.

5. Coordinate schedules and assignments with Community Education team, coordinating internally across departments.

6. Track participation, outcomes and impact metrics to evaluate impact and potential areas of growth.

7. Use data to improve programs, efficiency and demonstrate value.

8. Make recommendations on future programming and geographic areas of expansion.

9. Performs other related duties, as assigned.

10. Ability to work additional hours, as needed.

Knowledge and Skills Required

• Knowledge of community engagement and programming with proven experience
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to build partnerships and engage diverse communities
• Commitment to customer service and teamwork
• Data analysis and reporting skills
• Leadership and team management abilities
• Program planning and project management expertise
• Excellent verbal and written skills
• Skills in organization

Minimum Education and Experience

EDUCATION: Bachelor's degree in Business, Higher Education, Adult and Continuing Education, or other related field.

EXPERIENCE: Three (3) years of experience in community programming, adult education, employee training, or higher education.

We are excited to have you consider Oakland Community College (OCC) as your employer of choice!

OCC strives to provide valuable and empowering services not only to our students, but also to our employees.

See below the benefits offered by the College under the benefit types: full-time and part-time

Full-Time Positions for the Following Employee Groups:

Classified, Exempt (Non-union), Faculty, Maintenance, Operating Engineers, Public Safety, Teamsters

Benefit Effective Date: First of the month after date of hire

Medical

• Multiple PPO medical plans with prescription coverage to choose from; Plans provided by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan (BCBSM)

• Free preventive services on every plan

• Health Savings Account (HSA) available with the High Deductible medical plans

• BCBSM through the Western Michigan Health Insurance Pool (WMHIP) medical is offered to all employment groups

• There is a $2,000 prorated Medical Opt Out stipend with proof of other applicable medical coverage

Dental

• Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan (BCBSM) plan provided by the College, no payroll deductions

Vision

• NVA (National Vision Administrators) plan provided by the College, no payroll deductions

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

• Health Care, Limited Purpose, Dependent Care, and Adoption FSAs are available

Life Insurance

• The College provides $120,000 of coverage (portion is subject to taxation), no payroll deductions

Disability

• 70% of wages provided for Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

Retirement

• College employees are part of the Michigan Public School Employees Retirement System (MPSERS) provided by the Michigan Office of Retirement Services (ORS)
• The Exempt, Faculty, and Teamsters employee groups can elect the Optional Retirement Plan (ORP) provided by TIAA; opting out of MPSERS

Voluntary Retirement Accounts

• Employees can open and contribute via payroll deduction into 403(b) and/or 457(b) voluntary retirement accounts provided by TIAA

Voluntary Benefits

• Employees can elect voluntary benefits of optional life insurance (for self, spouse, and/or children), cancer protection, pet insurance, legal & ID shield, long term and/or critical care during annual open enrollment in November

Tuition

• OCC tuition waiver program for employees and their dependents
• Employees may take Non-OCC classes using the tuition reimbursement program

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Employees have a free resource to assist with a wide-range of needs, including counseling sessions

Employee Group: Classified Part-Time

Benefit Effective Date: First of the month after date of hire

Part-time Classified employees are offered the opportunity to have medical, dental, vision at the full monthly premium; life insurance is also available at a nominal cost. Participation requires that benefit costs be taken via payroll deduction.

Medical

• Multiple PPO medical plans with prescription coverage to choose from; Plans provided by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan (BCBSM)

• Free preventive services on every plan

• Health Savings Account (HSA) available with the High Deductible medical plans

• BCBSM through the Western Michigan Health Insurance Pool (WMHIP) medical is offered to all employment groups

Dental

• Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan (BCBSM) plan that has free in-network preventive services including two annual cleanings

Vision

• NVA (National Vision Administrators) plan that includes annual examinations with participating providers

Life Insurance

• Employees can choose to have a life insurance policy of $10,000 or $20,000

Retirement

• College employees are part of the Michigan Public School Employees Retirement System (MPSERS) provided by the Michigan Office of Retirement Services (ORS)

Voluntary Retirement Accounts

• Employees can open and contribute, via payroll deduction, into 403(b) and/or 457(b) voluntary retirement accounts provided by TIAA

Tuition

• OCC tuition waiver program for employees and their dependents
• Employees may take Non-OCC classes using the tuition reimbursement program

Employee Group: Adjunct Faculty, Part-time Hourly (Non-union), and Casual Instructors*

Retirement

• College employees are part of the Michigan Public School Employees Retirement System (MPSERS) provided by the Michigan Office of Retirement Services (ORS)

Voluntary Retirement Accounts

• Employees can open and contribute, via payroll deduction, into 403(b) and/or 457(b) voluntary retirement accounts provided by TIAA

Tuition

• OCC tuition reimbursement program available for Adjunct Employees
• Edustaff employees are not eligible for OCC benefits.

Contact Information: hr@oaklandcc.edu

01

Do you have a minimum of three (3) years of experience in community programming, adult education, employee training, or higher education.

• Yes
• No

02

Do you have a Bachelor's degree or in Business, Higher Education, Adult and Continuing Education, or other related field?

• Yes
• No

03

What is your expected salary? Please note our salary range as listed in the job posting.

Required Question

Employer Oakland Community College Office Of Human Resources

Address 2900 Featherstone Rd.

Auburn Hills, Michigan, 48326

Phone 248-341-2022

Website https://www.oaklandcc.edu/