Adult Education Program Director

HIGHLAND COMMUNITY COLLEGE • Atchison, KS

1d • $55,000 - $65,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Adult Education Program Director supervises the Adult Education Program, which includes Adult Basic Education (ABE), General Educational Development (GED), and the Adult Pre-Employment Program. The position manages program resources through annual grant application preparation, budgeting, personnel supervision, inventory control, curriculum development, in-service training, and recruitment and retention activities. Occasional travel is required. The position is funded through state grant monies and is subject to the availability of funds.

The Director manages and supervises employees in the ABE/GED program and is responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of these units. In accordance with organizational policies and applicable laws, supervisory duties include participating in interviewing and hiring, training employees, planning and assigning work, directing work, appraising performance, addressing complaints, and resolving problems.

Requirements

• Two or more years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must possess a valid driver's license and have a good driving record.
• Must possess and maintain a current Kansas Adult Education Association credential.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
• Ability to write reports and business correspondence and present information effectively to groups of students, customers, employees, and the general public.
• Ability to convey knowledge to students effectively.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts involving fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions, and apply basic algebra and geometry to practical situations.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to interpret a variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with abstract and concrete variables.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree or higher in Adult Education or a related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the Adult Education Program, including ABE, GED, and the Adult Pre-Employment Program.
• Manage program resources through preparation of the annual grant application and budgeting.
• Supervise personnel and manage inventory control.
• Develop curriculum and conduct in-service training.
• Conduct recruitment and retention activities.
• Manage and supervise employees in the ABE/GED program and direct, coordinate, and evaluate these units.
• Participate in interviewing and hiring; train employees; plan, assign, and direct work; appraise performance; address complaints; and resolve problems.
• Travel occasionally.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: No Education Listed