SUMMARY
The Director serves as the senior on-site leader and strategic steward of the KCK Community Education, Health and Wellness Center, a multi-partner, community-focused facility operated in collaboration with Kansas City Kansas Community College (KCKCC), Swope Health, and CommunityAmerica Credit Union (CACU). This role provides leadership and oversight of the Center’s daily operations, programs, and partnerships. The Director supervises on-site staff, coordinates cross-organizational activities, and facilitates collaboration among condominium association partners to ensure seamless service delivery.
The Director advances the Center’s mission by strengthening community engagement and integrating educational, health, financial wellness, and workforce initiatives that expand access and opportunity for residents of downtown Kansas City, Kansas.
POSITION DESCRIPTION
Facility Operations & Site Leadership (70%)
- Provide leadership and oversight for the daily operations of the CEHWC facility.
- Supervise assigned staff and direct the work of staff and service providers delivering programs and services.
- Manage facility maintenance scheduling, space utilization, and operational logistics to ensure efficient use of shared space.
- Oversee all fire, life, safety, and physical security systems, including inspections and compliance, in partnership with service vendors.
- Oversee centralized shipping and receiving for all partners.
- Ensure completion and quality of work performed by facilities management, custodial, and maintenance vendors.
- Manage service contracts supporting CEHWC operations.
- Maintain a safe, welcoming, and professional environment that supports high-quality programming.
- Ensure compliance with KCK CEHWC Condominium Association and KCKCC policies, procedures, and applicable regulations.
Partnership & Interagency Collaboration (20%)
- Serve as the College’s primary on-site liaison with partner organizations and stakeholders.
- Participate in condominium association governance related to shared facility operations and planning.
- Facilitate collaboration among education, health, financial wellness, and community partners.
- Address tenant inquiries and concerns while maintaining strong partner relationships.
- Collaborate with partner organizations’ internal teams, including facilities, IT, and security personnel.
Fiscal & Administrative Oversight (10%)
- Provide strategic oversight of the Center’s operational budget in alignment with CEHWC Condominium Association and KCKCC policies.
- Lead planning, reporting, and continuous improvement efforts.
- Perform additional duties as assigned by the KCKCC Executive Director of Facility Services.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
- Leadership & Operational Management: Ability to oversee facility operations, direct staff, and manage a multi-use community service environment.
- Partnership Development: Ability to establish and maintain collaborative relationships with community organizations, public agencies, and institutional partners.
- Strategic Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to facilitate collaboration across multiple organizations.
- Organizational & Project Management: Ability to manage multiple priorities, lead complex activities, and meet deadlines.
- Inclusive Practices: Commitment to fostering a welcoming environment for students, partners, and community members.
- Technology Proficiency: Working knowledge of Microsoft Office 365 and related productivity tools.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in business administration, public administration, health administration, community development, or related field.
- At least three (3) years of progressively responsible leadership or management experience related to community-based programs, education, health services, facility operations, or partnership development.
- At least one (1) year of experience supervising staff or overseeing cross-functional programs or initiatives.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience working in a higher education environment, with preference given to community college or university settings.
- At least five (5) years of experience collaborating with healthcare, financial services, or community-based organizations to plan, implement, and support integrated services, including community education, workforce development, or wellness programs.
- At least three (3) years of experience supervising staff and overseeing cross-functional programs or initiatives.
WORKING CONDITIONS
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, talk, hear, walk, and sit. The employee may occasionally push or lift items. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
WORK SCHEDULE
This is a full-time, on-site position with regular business hours from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM (CT), Monday through Friday. This position is on call 24/7 and requires flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and special events as needed.
To Apply
Visit www.kckcc.edu and click on CAREERSfor a list of available positions.
- Read the job announcement carefully, noting the initial screening date, minimum qualifications, and required information. Note that information contained in your application materials will be used to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications for the position. Make sure you complete/submit all required documents.
- If the position lists a required transcript (during the application process), unofficial transcripts may be submitted. However, please note that upon selection for hire, you will be required to submit official transcripts.
- Ensure that your transcripts show that a degree was awarded or conferred if you state that it is your highest level of education completed. If you certify your level of education and it cannot be verified from your transcript(s), your application may not be referred to the selection committee.
- Foreign degrees are acceptable provided they have been translated and/or shown to have equivalency to a United States: Associate, Bachelor, Master, or Doctorate level degree.
- Documentation verifying completion of a degree, coursework within a discipline, or other educational criteria should be electronically attached (uploaded) to your application.
- Three (3) professional references with phone numbers and email addresses are required.
- A college selection committee is responsible for application review and interviews. The hiring manager will choose the final candidate(s) to be hired.
- Successful completion of a background check on all people recommended for employment is required. Individual hiring departments may elect to administer pre-employment tests relevant to essential job functions as part of the applicant selection/hiring process.
***This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by their supervisor. This job description may be revised as additional duties and responsibilities are developed.
KCKCC is an Equal Opportunity Employer