Employer
Rowan-Cabarrus Community College
Job Location
North Campus, Salisbury, NC
Salary Grade
starts at $62,988.68
Benefits
Yes
Job Category
Executive/Administrative/Managerial
Application Period
Opens: 10/27/2025
Closes: 12/19/2025
Target Start Date
01/05/2026
Expected Work Hours
Office setting with occasional evening and weekend hours to accommodate adult learners and campus events. Local travel is required for outreach, student engagement, and partnership development, with occasional Statewide conferences.
Employment Type
Full-Time
Minimum Qualifications
- Master’s degree or equivalent work experience in Higher Education, Student Affairs, Adult Education, Counseling, or related field.
- Program management experience with strong ties to community and workforce development agencies, including veteran services, and working and adult learner support services.
- Minimum- 3 years of supervision experience.
- Proven experience with data analysis and student information systems.
Preferred Qualifications
- 5 years of supervision experience in higher education leadership or workforce, with demonstrated success in adult learner engagement and support.
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
- Bilingual or multilingual abilities.
- Familiarity with online and hybrid learning environments.
- Experience with grant writing and program funding.
Position Description
Rowan-Cabarrus Community College is building a strong reputation as a regional leader in supporting the success of working and adult learners. We believe that education should meet students where they are—whether they’re balancing work, family, or returning to school after years away. Our vision is to empower working adults with flexible, career-focused pathways that lead to economic mobility and personal growth. Join us in shaping a college experience that transforms lives and strengthens communities.
The Director of Adult Learner & Student Engagement provides strategic leadership to enhance the academic, personal, and professional success of adult learners while overseeing larger student engagement initiatives across the campus. The Director leads targeted efforts to attract and retain adult learners, expanding access to higher education. This role contributes to enhancing access, retention, and completion rates for working adults and returning learners while ensuring the provision of co-curricular campus and community activities to enhance the student experience. The Director will work with various college stakeholders to ensure that adult learners receive tailored support services and programming that meet their unique needs and life conditions.
The Director of Adult Learner & Student Engagement also leads and supports a team of two campus activity coordinators, who are responsible for student involvement and programming.
How to Apply
please use the link provided to apply:
https://rcccjobs.com/postings/22405
problems? Go to https://rcccjobs.com and search by title.
Contact Info
hr@rccc.edu