Director of College and Career Readiness and Basic Skills

James Sprunt Community College • Kenansville, NC

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Direct, coordinate, supervise and evaluate all functions of the Basic Skills programs, Adult High School (AHS), High School Equivalency (HSE), English as a Second Language (ESL), Adult Basic Education (ABE) to ensure that standards for program integrity and accountability are being met. Investigate, develop and implement Basic Skills curriculum and programs. Train and/or provide training to Basic Skills staff. Prepare and monitor budgets which includes seeking alternate funding sources through grants. Maintain inventory of instructional materials and equipment. Provide oversight in the utilization of the Comprehensive Adult Students Assessment System (CASAS).

Requirements

• Communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Use active listening skills.
• Be proactive, anticipate problems, and try to solve them independently.
• Be organized, with a flexible attitude.
• Be a team player.
• Demonstrate integrity (honesty, trustworthiness, high moral values).
• Ability to maintain confidentiality at all times.
• Ability to maintain a professional demeanor in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to show initiative and self-direction as well as communicate professionally across a variety of constituent groups.
• Proven ability to concurrently address issues of various levels of complexity.
• Bachelor's Degree in Education, Adult and Community College Education, Counseling or other related field.
• Experience working in College and Career Readiness (CCR), Basic Skills, Adult Education, or a closely related program area.
• Experience with student assessment and testing procedures, program documentation, data management, and maintaining accurate student records.
• Knowledge of applicable policies, procedures, and reporting requirements associated with CCR/Basic Skills programs.
• One year of experience in the development, delivery, coordination, assessment, or support of adult education programs and services, OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in Education, Adult and Community College Education, Counseling, or a related field.
• Experience in a community college setting, preferably within College and Career Readiness (CCR), Basic Skills, adult education, or literacy programs.
• Experience coordinating student services and program operations, including student assessment and testing, retention, records management, data collection and reporting, grant-related documentation, and compliance requirements.
• Supervisory, program coordination, or demonstrated leadership experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Attend regional, state and national workshops to gain program information and for professional growth as required by the supervisor.
• Lead, direct, supervise and support faculty and staff in the CCR and Basic Skills Department.
• Direct or initiate all personnel actions including hiring, annual personnel performance evaluations, etc.
• Provide classroom instruction as necessary.
• Develop Basic Skills curriculum and programs to serve the community needs.
• Prepare and submit the annual Basic Skills Program Plan, necessary reports and manage program budgets.
• Conduct initial placement interviews, process student transfers from public schools and serve as counselor and advisor for ABE, HSE, AHS, and ESL students.
• Ensure program integrity and accountability in accordance with State mandates and James Sprunt Community College standards, policies and procedures.
• Audit classes for accountability and relevance to the Basic Skills program mission.
• Visit off-campus classes at least once monthly.
• Supervise the maintenance of records and the preparation of a variety of reports and analyses.
• Plan training of new instructors in the use of appropriate assessment instruments and selection of instructional materials.
• Provide oversight of in-service training for instructors.
• Provide oversight of monitoring classes to ensure that standards for program integrity and accountability are being met.
• Maintain overall inventory of instructional materials, approve orders for materials and ensure records of materials checked in/out by instructors are maintained.
• Establish recruiting and retention objectives and establish an overall CCR/Basic Skills recruiting and retention plan.
• Coordinate on-site basic skills programs with business and industry.
• Ability to research, apply and implement innovative grant opportunities.
• Possess computer/technology competencies as appropriate to position.
• Work with NC Works and other community stakeholders.
• Maintain security of personal computer access.
• Perform other professional or job-related duties as assigned.
• Serve on college committees as requested by the supervisor.

Benefits

• Equal Opportunity Employer

What This Job Offers

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