Adult Education Program Manager (1312)

BAKERRIPLEY•Houston, TX

About The Position

The Manager, Adult Education & Workforce Programs is a program leader responsible for strategic oversight, integration, and performance of adult education and workforce development initiatives. This role bridges instructional excellence (ESL, ABE, HSE/GED), workforce and employer engagement, and grant-funded program administration. The Manager leads cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality, compliant, and outcomes-driven services that advance student persistence, credential attainment, and employment outcomes. This position is ideal for an experienced administrator and adult educator with demonstrated expertise in ESL and GED instruction, workforce development, employer engagement, and grant writing. The Manager applies adult learning theory, continuous quality improvement (CQI), and data-driven decision-making to scale impact across multiple funding streams and community sites.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Education, Sociology or related field
Minimum of (3) years working with Adult Education program
Minimum of (1) year of social services experience
Demonstrates resourcefulness with problem solving
Knowledgeable with the Communicative Approach Participatory Methodology/Popular Education Strategies, and Processes to Deliver Goal-Driven Instruction for Adult Learners
Commitment to the mission of BakerRipley
Ability to work as a team member with volunteers and paid staff
Self-directed with the ability to work under stressful situations
Multi task oriented and flexible
Sensitivity and understanding in dealing with people
Very knowledgeable with Adult Education initiatives and holistic approaches to teach adult learners facing low literacy levels
Knowledgeable implementing adult education programs mandated by federal and state regulations
Able to work flexible hours including evening and weekends, depending Adult Education class schedule
Maintain awareness of current English language conventions
Excellent oral and written skills
Excellent interpersonal skills and successful experience working in teams
COMPUTER PROFICIENCY: • Proficient in use of Windows, Excel, MS Word
BEST Plus (Oral and Literacy) certifications assessment Upon Hire
TABE assessment certification Upon Hire
ICA –Integrating Career Awareness certification Upon Hire
TEAMS- Texas Education Assessment Management System Upon Hire

Nice To Haves

Texas Teaching Certificate Upon Hire
Service connection experience helpful
Bilingual preferred

Responsibilities

Provide strategic leadership and daily oversight of Adult Education & Literacy (AEL) programs, including ESL, GED/HSE, digital literacy, and workforce-integrated services.
Supervise instructional staff and ensure high-quality curriculum, assessment integrity, and evidence-based teaching practices.
Oversee program design, implementation, performance management, and continuous improvement across multiple sites.
Oversee data systems (TEAMS, Salesforce, LMS) and use performance metrics to drive results.
Build and maintain strong partnerships with employers, workforce boards, colleges, and community stakeholders.
Integrate work-based learning, IET models, and career pathway alignment into academic programming.
Manage grants, budgets, compliance, and reporting in accordance with federal, state, and funder requirements.
Monitor data systems and use performance metrics to drive strategy, accountability, and outcomes.
Represent Adult Education in leadership settings and model equity-centered, culturally competent leadership.
Lead and support grant writing, proposal development, and budget planning for public and philanthropic funding.
Oversee grant compliance, deliverables, reporting, and budget management.
Collaborate with finance and development teams to ensure fiscal integrity and track performance outcomes.