Minimum Requirements

• This position requires an Associate's degree in Criminal Justice or related field of study and must be from an accredited institution.

Preferred Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice or related field of study and must be from an accredited institution is preferred for this position.

Primary Functions of Position

To plan, organize, supervise, and direct the instructional, and administrative activities of the program areas of responsibility. Ensures that the curriculum, workforce development and continuing education programs comply with the College and NCCCS standards, policies, and procedure as well as compliance with other state and national regulatory agencies. Reviews performance data and recommends corrective actions to improve low performing programs. Responsibility includes course scheduling, selection of supplies and equipment, recruitment and retention efforts of faculty and staff, mentorship of new personnel, evaluation of personnel, leadership in program reviews and development, outreach efforts and coordination with the Dean of Healthcare and Public Safety.

The Director of Law Enforcement and Prison Education is responsible for the operation of Curriculum and Continuing Education Law Enforcement Programs and the administrative responsibilities associated with the operation of the Prison Education Programs at Tabor Correctional Institution and Columbus Correctional Institution. In order to fulfill the objectives of this position, the Director performs the following functions:

Essential Duties:

• Participates in the development, planning, and implementation of goals and objectives for classes, laboratory training.

• Monitor programs for compliance as mandated by governing agencies and approval/accrediting agencies associated with Law, Criminal Justice, Basic Law Enforcement Training and Prison Education.

• Initiates and maintains written agreements between the college and participating agencies.

• Participates in the development, planning, and implementation of goals and objectives related to the assigned curriculum, workforce development and continuing education programs.

• Ensures that outreach, recruiting and retaining students are expectancies for faculty and staff in all departments.

• Coordinates the development of the course schedule for each semester for both curriculum, workforce development and continuing education programs. Maintains current graduation plans and syllabi for all courses under his/her direct supervision.

• Provides leadership for and oversight of the development, management, assessment, and quality improvement of the College’s curriculum, workforce development and continuing education programs and services based on local community and workforce needs that will ultimately benefit the College’s service area.

• Ensures accuracy of course catalog and program information and oversee revisions.

• Prioritizes equipment and software needs where applicable.

• Guides faculty in the development, assessment, implementation, revision, and systematic comprehensive program evaluation plan indicated by program/community need, trends in Law Enforcement and recommendations made by state boards and other accrediting agencies.

• Coordinates the college’s Continuing Education In-Service Law Enforcement and Prison Education Training Programs including scheduling of classes, preparation of contracts, class visitations, and course evaluations.

• Collaborates with key individuals and agencies to assess needs, plan yearly objectives, and design activities to meet objectives.

• Evaluates program efficiency and effectiveness through continuous review of appropriate program data.

• Coordinates program activities as they relate to other areas of the college

• Supervises in-service law enforcement, Tabor Correctional and Columbus Correctional Institution prison education personnel.

• Evaluates in-service law enforcement and Tabor Correctional and Columbus Correctional Institution prison education personnel.

• Manages fiscal procedures and expenditures according to college policies.

• Participates in professional development activities that enhance supervisory and/or instructional roles.

• Provides classroom instruction for in-service law enforcement training programs when necessary.

• Serves on numerous college committees and assumes leadership role when designated.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Personnel Management

• Recruits, selects, and orients part-time instructors in assigned areas.

• Leads and supervises instructors in assigned departments to ensure deadlines and curriculum, workforce development and continuing education requirements are met.

• Conducts peer observations and recommends professional development opportunities for both full and part-time faculty and staff.

• Conducts annual performance evaluations.

• Submits faculty and staff qualifications applications for approval.

• Ensures contracts for full-time and part-time faculty are approved prior to first day of class.

• Ensures the accuracy of pay roll for part time instructors and staff under his/her supervision.

• Manage any conflict within division or College; striving to find an amicable resolution.

Budget Management

• Recommends departmental needs for personnel, equipment, supplies, facilities, and other resources during the annual planning process.

• Maintains labs where applicable related to equipment and supplies, lab records preventative maintenance and purchase of supplies and parts and supervise lab technicians

Service to Students

• Maintains regular, appropriate, professional communication with students.

• Assists in the recruitment and retention efforts of the College.

• Advocates and provides motivation for students.

• Other Duties Specific to the Position

• Participates in discipline, departmental, divisional, and institutional meetings and other cocurricular activities of the College.

• Ensures effective and broad communication with area high schools and Law Enforcement partners.

• Attends scheduled meetings and coordinate meetings for program faculty/staff.

• Serves on and actively contributes to college committees as assigned

Application Procedures

The successful candidate must begin work by August 12, 2024. Salary dependent upon qualifications, experience, and labor market. Excellent references from previous employers must be furnished upon request.

A completed Southeastern Community College application (located on the SCC website), a resume, letter of interest addressing the position requirements and educational transcripts (unofficial copies of transcripts will be sufficient for the screening process, but official copies must be submitted prior to employment) must be submitted to the college Human Resources Office in order for applicants to be considered for this position. Review of applications will begin on July 29, 2024.

Applicants should send all documents and inquiries to the Human Resources Office, Southeastern Community College, P.O. Box 151, Whiteville, NC 28472. Telephone (910) 788-6310. www.sccnc.edu

NC Retirement System
The North Carolina Retirement System provides the foundation of retirement income for employees who have a career in public service. The mandatory contribution by an employee to help pay for the benefit is 6% each pay period.

To be eligible for retirement benefits the employee must contribute to the plan for at least five years to receive a monthly benefit at age 60. Employees who contribute for 20 years are eligible to receive benefits at age 50, and those contributing for 30 years are eligible to receive benefits at any age.

Employees hired on or after August 1, 2011, would need 5 or more years of vesting period for TSERS retirement benefit eligibility for vested deferred, early and service retirement. Retirement is based on a Defined Benefit Plan 401(a) where employee benefits are sorted out based on a formula using factors such as salary history and duration of employment. Investment risk and portfolio management are entirely under the control of the State Retirement Plan. There are also restrictions on when and how you can withdraw these funds without penalties.

Disability
Eligible employees are covered under the Disability Income Plan if they are (or become) a State teacher or State employee and they are in service and a member of the Teachers' and State Employees' Retirement System or a participant of the Optional Retirement Program.

Disability under the Plan is the mental or physical incapacity for the further performance of duty (the usual occupation) of a participant provided that such disability was not the result of terrorist activity, active participation in a riot, committing or attempting to commit a felony, or an intentional self-inflicted injury.
Benefits from the Plan are not available for a period of 60 continuous calendar days from the onset of disability. The 60-day waiting period is determined from the last actual day of service, the day of the disabling event if the disabling event occurred on a day other than a normal workday, or the day succeeding at least 365 calendar days after service as a State teacher or State employee, whichever is later.

The monthly short-term benefit will equal 50 percent of 1/12th of your annual base rate of compensation last payable to you prior to the beginning of the short-term benefit period (for teachers, annual base rate of compensation includes any local supplement or coaches supplement) plus 50 percent of 1/12th of your annual longevity payment, if any, to a maximum of $3,000 per month.

Long-term disability benefits are payable after the conclusion of the short-term disability period or after salary continuation payments cease, whichever is later. Benefits are payable for as long as you are permanently disabled, provided you meet the requirements described below.