Responsibilities include:
- Train, motivate, lead, and foster a collaborative teamwork environment and evaluate Learning Center and program staff including, literacy advisor, office associate, instructors, volunteers, and other assigned staff
- Knowledge of adult learning practices for all adult reading levels (0-12)
- 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
- Oversee 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
- Manage grants or aspects of program grants to ensure quality delivery of services and targets are being met
- Participate in proposal and grant writing processes to secure additional funding
- Oversee Center’s budget and spending as well as grant and gift funds when applicable; assist with grant and budget reports when requested
- Represent BPL and Adult Learning 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
- Coordinate outreach activities and interact with other providers and partners
- Work with instructors, 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
- 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.
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