Adult Learning Center Site Manager F/T

The Learning Center Site Manager, under the direct supervision of the Manager of Operations, Adult Learning Centers, is responsible for maintaining the quality of adult education services, leading the instructional and support team, the daily operations of the Adult Learning Center as well as the fostering and maintaining a collaborative relationship within the Learning Center’s community. The Learning Center is a dynamic adult education facility that provides education and resources for adult new readers and writers, speakers of other languages, pre-HSE/HSE students and integrated training and education classes.

Responsibilities

• Train, motivate, lead, and foster a collaborative teamwork environment and evaluate Learning Center and program staff including, literacy advisor, office associate, volunteers, and other assigned staff
• Recruit, train, and collaborate with literacy advisor to support volunteers 
• Knowledge of adult learning practices for all adult reading levels (0-12), able to model and lead instructional groups
• Managing and coordinating adult education programs and ensure program standards, targets, and community needs are being met and/or exceeded
• Build annual goals and performance targets for site and programs; grow enrollment, retention, and other program outcomes annually
• Monitor progress of groups and classes onsite and offsite by conducting periodic observations/visits and provide feedback for evaluation and program improvement
• Lead and be an active participant in the recruitment efforts, intake, registration, orientation, assessments, student placements, and ensure students receive a quality experience
• Coordinate and implement expanded technology training classes and other workshops of interest to students and community members
• Conduct student and program assessments to ensure continuous improvement and maintain student files and program audit documents
• Ensure quality delivery of services and targets are being met
• Represent BPL Adult Learning Center in citywide and statewide meetings
• Compile and review various reports to ensure site and programs are meeting program quality monitoring goals and benchmarks; ensure overall data management of site and programs
• Develop and maintain a comprehensive collection of educational materials that includes books, appropriate online resources, and other multi-media material
• Foster community partner relationships, coordinate outreach activities and interact with other providers to promote Adult Learning Center programming
• Work with volunteers, advisors, and others in the department to ensure curriculum is meeting student and program needs
• Complete a personal and staff professional development plan annually; help with staff development training as necessary
• Collaborate on departmental and institutional projects, committees, and initiatives when appropriate (such as GED examiner, etc.)
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• BA Degree in Education, or related field
• At least four years experience in Adult Education;
• Two years of experience working in a supervisory capacity over a site and/or programs in Adult Education or related field
• Success with leading an instructional team, meeting program targets, and fostering relationships in the community experience is a plus;
• Knowledge of the proposal and grant funding process; some project and/or grant management experience preferred;
• Computer literate in Microsoft Office & other computer applications;
• Excellent communication & interpersonal skills.
•  As with all appointments and promotions, staff will be required to work evenings & weekends to better serve community needs. 

Schedule:
Mon/Wed/Fri 9:15-5:00
Tues/Thurs 12:45-8:00
Saturdays 9:45-2:15 (2x month)
Schedule is subject to change based on programming needs.

This position is in the Bargaining Unit. The salary for this position is $70,990.74.
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