Description

Posting Details

Position Information Position Number003905Position TitleContinuing Education Specialist III - 003905DivisionAcademic AffairsDepartment310400 - Ctr for Continuing Ed. & Conf. SerMinimum QualificationsBachelors degree in a related field from an accredited institution as approved and accepted by the University of South Alabama and three years of related professional experience. A master's degree in a related field may be substituted for one year of the required experience.Preferred QualificationsJob Description SummaryThe University of South Alabama's Center for Continuing Education is seeking to hire a Continuing Education Specialist III. Interested candidates should apply to be considered. Essential Functions These are the job duties required of the position.Essential Functions

• Develops, plans, and implements a variety of programs, including but not limited to, camps, conferences, educational programs, training, and community programs.
• Collaborates with internal and external stakeholders to create new initiatives based on labor market research, community needs assessment, grant and contract funding opportunities, and input from regional business/industry partners to cultivate a data-driven outcome culture.
• Coordinates all logistical aspects of camps, conferences, and/or programming including venue selection, scheduling, transportation, accommodations, catering, equipment, etc.
• Develops and maintains detailed event timelines and checklists.
• Evaluates program effectiveness and makes data-driven recommendations for improvements.
• Serves as a point of contact for clients, participants, and vendors.
• Handles inquiries, registrations and feedback promptly and professionally with specific, customized packaging, on-site credit/non-credit courses, seminars/workshops, or other appropriate delivery strategies.
• Recruits, hires, trains, and supervises camps, conference, and programming staff, including counselors, facilitators, lecturers, and volunteers.
• Negotiates contracts for terms and requirements such as pricing, times, dates, locations, instructors, credit or non-credit, etc.
• Travels to and attends meetings and events which will require working nights and weekends.
• Interacts in a professional manner with administrators, faculty, staff, students, and outside constituencies.
• Ensures compliance with applicable university, state, and federal regulations as well as health, safety and accessibility standards.
• Regular and prompt attendance.
• Ability to work schedule as defined and additional hours as required.
• Related duties as required.

Posting Information Number of Vacancies1Position End Date (if temporary)Job Open Date12/09/2025Job Close DateOpen Until FilledYesSpecial Instructions to ApplicantsWorking DaysMonday - FridayWorking Hours8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.Job LocationMain CampusFull-time or Part-TimeFull TimeRegular or TemporaryRegular

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Are you at least 18 years of age?
   • Yes
   • No
2. * Do you have a legal right to work in the United States?
   • Yes
   • No
3. * The University of South Alabama typically does not sponsor individuals for staff positions. Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status?
   • Yes
   • No
4. * What is the highest level of education you have completed?
   • Less than High School
   • High School Diploma or equivalent
   • Associates Degree
   • Bachelors Degree (or will obtain within 6 months)
   • Masters Degree (or will obtain within 6 months)
   • Terminal Degree (or will obtain within 6 months)
5. * How many years of related experience do you have?
   • Less than 1 year
   • Between 1 - 3 years
   • Between 3 - 5 years
   • Between 5 - 7 years
   • More than 7 years
6. * How did you hear about this position?
   • USA website
   • LinkedIn
   • Zip Recruiter
   • Indeed
   • HigherEd Jobs
   • Alabama Career Center / Alabama Works
   • Facebook
   • Word of mouth
   • Other

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

Optional Documents

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter

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