Director, Adult Education

Job Title Director, Adult Education Essential Job Functions Provide strategic leadership for the University's adult education programs, ensuring alignment with institutional priorities and adult learner needs. Oversee daily program operations, including supervising staff, coordinating schedules, and ensuring delivery of high-quality instructional and support services. Lead program planning and development to strengthen curriculum, instructional practices, and learner outcomes. Manage all grant activities, including preparing proposals, submitting required reports, and ensuring compliance with federal, state, and funder requirements. Develop and administer program budgets to ensure responsible fiscal management and effective resource allocation. Monitor program performance using data collection and analysis, and prepare quarterly reports for the Provost to inform strategic improvements. Build and maintain partnerships with workforce agencies, community organizations, and educational institutions to support program expansion and student success. Represent the program at local, state, and national meetings, conferences, and professional development activities. Implement recruitment, retention, and support strategies that promote equitable access and enhance adult learner success. Perform personnel management functions, including interviewing, hiring, evaluating, supervising, and coaching staff to sustain a productive, high-performing team. Conduct needs assessments to identify program gaps, guide improvement efforts, and inform resource allocation. Other related duties, as assigned.

Qualifications Education:

Master's degree in Adult Education, Education, Education Leadership, Public Administration, Workforce Development, or a closely related field. Doctoral degree in a related field, preferred.

Experience:

Minimum of (3) to five (5) years of progressive experience in adult education, workforce development, continuing education, or a related field. Five or more years of administrative leadership experience in adult education, preferred. Demonstrated experience in program administration, including planning, implementation, evaluation, and staff supervision. Experience with grant writing and grant management, including compliance and reporting. Experience and training in distance learning and online instruction. Experience in higher education or community-based adult learning environments is preferred. Proven success in developing new programs or expanding existing adult or workforce education initiatives is preferred.

Licenses/Certifications:

N/A Knowledge Skills and Abilities Comprehensive knowledge of adult education principles and practices, including adult learning theory, and high-impact instructional strategies. Knowledge of federal and state regulations governing adult education, including compliance, reporting, and accountability requirements. Understanding of grant management, budgeting processes, and resource allocation in educational settings. Knowledge of data collection and analysis methods to evaluate program outcomes, performance metrics, and continuous improvement strategies. Familiarity with community partnerships, workforce agencies, and educational support services that enhance adult learning. Strategic planning and program development skills with the ability to design, implement, and evaluate effective adult education programs. Exceptional communication skills, including written, verbal, and interpersonal communication, are needed for stakeholder engagement and grant development. Leadership and supervisory skills for managing staff, guiding teams, and fostering a collaborative, high-performance work environment. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to interpret data, assess program needs, and make informed decisions. Experience in using Student Information Systems (Banner, EAB Navigate 360, Slate, etc.) Budgeting and financial management skills, including experience with grant budgeting, monitoring expenditures, and ensuring fiscal accountability. Project management skills to oversee multiple program components, timelines, and deliverables. Ability to align program goals with institutional priorities and broader workforce development initiatives. Ability to build and maintain partnerships with community organizations, employers, and educational agencies to support program growth. Ability to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations, funder requirements, and reporting standards (e.g., FERPA, Title IX, Clery Act, etc.). Ability to adapt to evolving educational needs and implement innovative practices that support adult learner success. Ability to manage and analyze data systems to track outcomes, inform decision-making, and demonstrate program effectiveness. Ability to communicate effectively with diverse populations, including adult learners, faculty, administrators, and external partners.