Center Director - Towanda
Company: Lackawanna College
Location: Athens
Posted on: February 24, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description LACKAWANNA COLLEGE HAS BEEN
VOTED ONE OF THE “BEST PLACES TO WORK IN PA” FOR 2014, 2015, 2016,
2017, 2019, 2020, 2023, 2024 and 2025! Lackawanna College is a
private, accredited college serving the people of Northeastern
Pennsylvania. Our main campus is located in downtown Scranton, and
our footprint includes 10 satellite centers in Northeastern
Pennsylvania! Our mission is to provide a quality education to all
persons who seek to improve their lives and better the communities
in which they live. We provide our students with a direct path to a
bachelor’s degree, associate degree, or one of many different
professional certifications. Additionally, our Continuing Education
department helps put the people of Northeastern Pennsylvania back
to work with modern career skills. Lackawanna is also one of the
most cost-efficient regional higher education institutions. If our
mission inspires you, and you are willing to go the extra mile to
help our students succeed, please feel free to apply for this or
future employment opportunities for which you meet the minimum
qualifications. Please know that only the candidates who meet the
minimum qualifications can be considered, and only those selected
for interviews will be contacted by a college representative. No
phone calls, please. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES AND OBJECTIVES: The
Center Director supervises and administers all programs, services
and activities at the Center. This role continuously evaluates
program offerings to ensure the programs are fiscally responsible
and meet the needs and demands of the surrounding community. The
Director is responsible for ensuring the Center is compliant with
all federal, state, institutional and accreditation guidelines and
regulations. The Center Director directly manages and supports all
staff assigned to the Center and is responsible for the performance
management and hiring of the employees in those positions.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Supervises daily enrollment, academic and
continuing education operations, including admissions, financial
aid, advising, registration, billing processes, etc. In cooperation
with the Student Accounts department, monitors individual student
accounts to ensure all payments are up to date. Works with the
Director of Admissions and the Student Affairs department to
develop and implement Center retention plan for all students.
Hires, supervises, evaluates and provides leadership to Center
staff. Recruits, hires and supports the adjunct faculty staff and
continuing education instructors. Works with the Director of
Admissions to develop the Center’s budget, and monitors to ensure
Center remains profitable and compliant with approved spending
guidelines. Coordinates with the Academic Dean and Director of
Continuing Education to create the course schedules (fall, spring,
etc.) for degree programs and Continuing Education courses and work
collaboratively with program directors for the specialty programs.
Develops and implements the Center’s marketing plan while working
collaboratively with the College Advancement team. Develops and
markets new continuing education programs and works cooperatively
with Continuing Education and other departments, as required. Works
with and participates in area economic and workforce development
agencies, chamber of commerce’s, social service agencies and other
groups and organizations whose mission intersects with the
College’s mission. Upholds the policies and procedures of the
College. Prepares and submits various reports of enrollment,
retention and student activities, upon request. Provides classroom
instruction as required (i.e. College 101, Capstone, other courses
qualified to teach). Provides staff development training in all
processes of the Center for staff and faculty. Supports the
college’s Development/Fundraising activities. Leads the
departmental or unit level planning process in alignment with the
Institutional Strategic Plan, being sure to meaningfully engage
staff members in each step of the process and facilitate the
assignment of ownership for each activity related to the
departmental plans and ensure that tasks are carried out as
expected. Collaborates with other departmental heads to ensure that
overlapping or related initiatives are coordinated. Participates in
the Institutional Strategic Planning process as requested. Assesses
achievement of departmental plans annually, formally report results
to supervisor, and participate in the college wide review of
departmental plans as requested. Other duties and responsibilities
as assigned. KEY COMPETENCIES: Excellent communication and
organizational skills. Demonstrated leadership ability. Strong
collaboration skills. Strong analytical, problem-solving and
conflict-resolution skills. Ability to multi-task. Solid computer
skills. Proven ability to work with a diverse population.
Willingness to work as part of a team to contribute to success of
center. Excellent interpersonal skills. Capacity to represent the
College in a public setting in a professional manner. Knowledge of
educational recruiting and marketing. EXPERIENCE: Five (5) years of
Educational or Business management experience is required.
Experience in the Higher Education, sales and marketing field
preferred. Experience working with people from all age groups and
with various economic, educational, and ethnic backgrounds
preferred. EDUCATION: Bachelor’s Degree in Education, Business or
related field required. Master’s Degree preferred. Applications
will only be accepted via online method. Deadline for applications,
March 6, 2026. No phone calls, please.
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&jobId=561233&lang=en_US&source=CC2 In compliance with
Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Title VII of the
Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of
1973, and all other applicable non-discrimination laws, Lackawanna
College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color,
religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, age,
disability, veteran’s status, or genetic information in its
educational programs and activities, admissions, and with regard to
employment. Lackawanna College is an accredited, private,
non-profit educational institution providing opportunities for
career and personal development within selected associates degree,
certificate and continuing education program.
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