Director of Adult Education Position Available In Copiah, Mississippi

Director of Adult Education 4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars 1028 Jc Redd Dr, Wesson, MS 39191

SUMMARY:

The Director of Adult Education provides program leadership and direction; plans, develops, implements, and evaluates all aspects of the areas of Adult Education, High School Equivalency, and Dropout Recovery. The Director of Adult Education reports to the Dean of Career, Technical, and Workforce Education.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This position supervises and provides direction to staff engaged in Adult Education. Implements university and department policies. Conducts performance evaluations that are timely and constructive. Handles discipline and termination of employees as needed and in accordance with college policy.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Establishes and maintains effective teaching and learning practices program-wide Initiates and facilitates change for continuous program improvement Understands, interprets, and assures compliance with applicable federal and state laws and regulations Initiates program planning, develops goals, and plans for meeting objectives Establishes procedures for collecting, documenting, and reporting data, and ensures accountability Communicates regularly with staff and involves them in planning through a variety of formal and informal means Analyzes program data regularly in order to develop partnerships, create strategic plans, and make data-informed decisions Monitors and manages student learning and performance through data Coordinates activities of instructional staff to ensure effective and efficient program operation Manages fiscal resources and reports financial information Prepares and monitors all aspects of the budget Monitors contract compliance and cooperative agreements Builds partnerships to enhance the availability, quality, and delivery of services Recruits and retains students to meet local and state performance goals Ensures the use of technology resources by all instructors to engage in ongoing professional development and lifelong learning Assesses personal strengths and weaknesses of staff as a basis for developing a professional development plan Performs other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS

Master’s degree in Education, Educational Administration, Management, or a related field from a regionally accredited institution. Three (3) years of full-time experience working in adult education. Adult Education is a program of academic and education services below the postsecondary level that assists adults who have not obtained high school diplomas in reading, writing, and speaking in English and performing mathematics or other activities necessary for the attainment of a secondary school diploma or recognized equivalent; transitioning to post-secondary education or training; and obtain employment Previous supervisory experience. Knowledge of program development, grants management, and fiscal program management.

PREFERRED JOB REQUIREMENTS

Previous experience leading an adult education program in a college setting, including program scheduling, hiring and management of employees, grants writing, project management, and budget management. Previous experience with program management/administration, education, and/or workforce development. Previous experience developing and executing/directing federal program grants and other grants.

ENVIRONMENT AND DEMANDS

The work environment is an office setting with moderate noise. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

CONTACT INFORMATION

Please direct questions concerning this job announcement to: Dr. Sharolyn Magee Dean of Career and Technical Education 601-643-8323 sharolyn.magee@colin.edu