Director, Colvin Center

Le Moyne College • Syracuse, NY

10h • Onsite

About The Position

The Ruth Colvin Center Director develops and guides the Center’s mission of empowering adults through accessible, high-quality literacy instruction that opens pathways to further education, meaningful employment, and participation in civic and community life. The Director advances the long-term vision of helping adults read, write, and communicate with confidence and leads the Center in serving linguistically and culturally diverse populations and adults with literacy challenges.

The Center offers learner-centered programming in foundational skills, English language acquisition, workforce readiness, and digital literacy through classes, small-group learning, one-on-one tutoring, and remote GED instruction. It also connects learners with college pathways, workforce training, community organizations, and social supports. The Director oversees student services, instructors, administration, budget, facilities, and community relationships, and provides instruction or tutoring as a substitute or backup when needed. The role is full-time, 12 months per year, on campus, and may include evening and weekend hours based on operational needs.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in adult education, nonprofit management, or a related field; an equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
• At least 3–5 years of managerial experience in adult literacy education or a similarly focused nonprofit organization.
• Demonstrated commitment to understanding and responding to adult learners’ needs, especially in Adult Basic Education (ABE).
• Experience teaching literacy to English language learners and understanding the communication needs of culturally and linguistically diverse learners.
• Ability to work on campus in a face-to-face academic environment; evening and weekend hours may be required based on operational needs.

Responsibilities

• Direct student services, including student recruitment, waitlist management, intake, assessment, data collection, and personalized learning plans.
• Oversee instruction by selecting curricula, purchasing instructional materials, maintaining learning areas and facilities, and teaching or tutoring as a substitute or backup instructor when necessary.
• Monitor student progress through learning data and oversight of student learning plans; manage support services that help students overcome barriers such as transportation, child care, and work schedules.
• Develop ways for students to be active stakeholders in the Center.
• Recruit instructors in collaboration with community referral organizations and develop related marketing and outreach materials as needed.
• Design and facilitate instructor application and intake processes, assess volunteer viability, collect scheduling and interest information, and organize instructor schedules.
• Provide initial and ongoing instructor training, professional development, support, supervision, and evaluation.
• Continuously monitor and assess the scope and effectiveness of services; make decisions about staffing, curriculum, and the Center’s direction; and recommend program changes to Bosch Academy leadership.
• Oversee the Center’s budget, order supplies, and maintain learning areas and technological equipment.
• Prepare and submit an annual report to Bosch Academy leadership and other interested parties.
• Build and maintain relationships with community organizations, volunteers, students, literacy providers, and state and national literacy organizations.
• Update and maintain the Center’s web and social media presence, promote the Center through personal and media contacts, and plan and facilitate public relations events and publicity campaigns.
• Speak with donors and community members and maintain effective relationships with students, volunteers, donors, and other stakeholders, in person or through technology.
• Provide additional administrative support as needed and stay current with literacy education trends and research through professional development.
• Demonstrate Le Moyne’s mission-based competencies and fulfill institutional expectations regarding digital literacy, cura personalis, cura apostolica, attendance, required meetings and training, policies, safety, and ongoing professional development.

Benefits

• 403(b) retirement contribution with 9.5% employer match
• Tuition coverage
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance options
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Partially employer-funded Health Savings Accounts
• Employer-paid basic life and AD&D insurance
• Employer-paid short- and long-term disability insurance
• Supplemental life and AD&D insurance
• Voluntary legal, critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident, and pet insurance
• 12 paid holidays
• Generous time off package

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director