Director Adult Education & Literacy Services
Job Description
Full job description
Department
Workforce Partnerships
Position Category
Staff - NonClassified
About CCRI
Job Summary
Responsible for providing opportunities for adult learners to access a variety of non-credit literacy services both on- site and through contracts with community based organizations; responsible for creating and monitoring competitive grant proposals for adult education programs with the goal of enhancing CCRI’s role as the vendor of choice; responsible for assisting the Executive Director of Adult Education and Multi-Language Programs and the Vice President of Workforce Development in achieving the goals and objectives of the Division.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Leadership, management, supervision, and administration of all Adult Basic Education Services within the college, including non-credit ESL programming, GED preparation classes and test site(s), Advantage, non-credit developmental courses, contractual agreements with community-based organizations and other projects that may arise. Monitoring of all existing grant budgets and attention to revenue and expenditures required
- Serve as CCRI’s representative in the adult education community, including (but not limited to) RIDE’s Professional Development Center, the Workforce Literacy Collaborative, and other state-wide initiatives that may arise
- Maintain proactive and productive relationships with all applicable external entities to ensure their maximum awareness of the role and services of the Division for Workforce Partnerships Such entities include state/local government agencies, community-based organizations, educational institutions, and others as appropriate
- Establish contractual agreements with CBO’s (Community Based Organizations) and other education service providers and the College
- Oversee research, write, submit, development and implementation of grant programs and special projects that relate to Adult Basic Education
- Manage day-to-day operations (including program development, faculty/instructor/staff hiring, curriculum, evaluation and professional development) of grant and fee-based programs that relate to Adult Basic Education and other special projects that may arise
- Manage department budgets, compile data, analyze information, track students into college and careers, and evaluate programs and staff
- Manage GED testing site(s); ensure compliance with all state and national testing regulations
- Ensure the highest possible level of quality and responsiveness in all Workforce Partnership programs, including community outreach, internal/external communications, grants status reporting (RIDE, SNAP), etc.), proposals, training, customer services, and all other applicable processes and functions
- Maintain contacts, processes, and activities to ensure maximum continual awareness of community needs, potential funding sources, and opportunities for Workforce Partnership services
- Work with Vice President, Assistant Dean for Student Success, Academic Affairs, Student Affairs and other related departments to develop non-credit developmental courses and to maximize student success opportunities
- Maintain efficient and effective coordination and communication with all College staff and faculty resources
- Demonstrate a commitment to the philosophy and mission of a comprehensive community college
- Work collaboratively with others in a diverse and inclusive environment
- Other job-related duties and assignments may be requested by the supervisor
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree
- Minimum of three years’ experience working with adult learners
- Proficiency in the use of technology and applications in an educational environment
- Excellent communication skills
- Outstanding presentation and interpersonal skills
Competencies and Desired Qualifications
N/A
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