Job description

The position of the Director of Education and Programs is responsible to lead the growth of our transformative programming. The Director of Program and Services oversees overall program development, administration, grant-writing, and supervision of all the programs offered at AEC sites. The Director of Education and Programs supervises full time and part-time staff and may include interns. This position develops and manages the implementation of programs, including curriculum assessments.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: The following duties are not inclusive of all responsibilities and the incumbent may perform other duties as assigned by the President & CEO:

SERVICE DELIVERY & SUPERVISION:

• Oversee the development and execution of educational and workforce programming and curriculum content consistent with the AEC’s mission and program goals.
• Ensure the development of appropriate curriculum plans. Foster the educational experience via hands-on developmentally appropriate and highly interactive methods, which are also consistent with AEL academic standards.
• Develop procedures and policies for the safe and effective operation of the overall programs.
• Hire and supervise instructional and program. Provide performance evaluation and feedback for all program staff.
• Orient and train staff to program, highlighting process and learning. Plan and lead regular meetings with staff.
• Monitor and manage professional development and curriculum support workshops opportunities for program staff on best practices and AEL, TWC and HGAC updates and be available to facilitate activities with learners, build relationships, and provide referrals and support.

EO MANAGEMENT & COMPLIANCE

• With the support of the President & CEO, monitor CEO and evaluate compliance with equal opportunity laws, guidelines, and policies to ensure that AEC’s practices, programs, and operations give equal opportunity without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability to stakeholders.
• With the support of the President & CEO, investigate practices or alleged violations of laws to document and correct discriminatory factors.
• Prepare reports related to investigations of equal opportunity complaints.
• Meet with persons involved in equal opportunity complaints to arbitrate and settle disputes.
• Prepare reports of selection, survey, or other statistics and recommendations for corrective action.

RECRUITMENT & OUTREACH, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT:

• Develop and oversee the learner recruitment plan along with The Education Coordinator
• Facilitate partnerships with appropriate public and private agencies that provide services to students and families to broaden the impact and reach of AEC’s services and help position AEC as a community resource.
• Participate and assign appropriate staff to in local and state committees or meetings related to adult literacy and workforce programs, as necessary.
• Oversee the development of the program’s Advisory Council comprised of representatives of the independent school districts, alumni, community partners, and learners.REPORTING, ADMINISTRATION, EVALUATION:
• Establish a system for evaluating programs and content to measure satisfaction.
• Establish performance standards for all personnel to ensure all targets are met.
• Develop and maintain records needed for programs
• Monitor program budget and assist to secure donations and funding for the program as needed.
• Perform other duties assigned.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum of Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in Education or related
• Minimum three-year experience working in adult literacy. Teaching experience and management required.
• Proven experience in management and compliance.
• Experience with education, workforce, and business.
• Experience working with staff or teams, curriculum development, and familiarity with adult education.
• A demonstrated ability to lead and energize multi-disciplinary work teams.
• Completion of background screenings.
• Excellent communication skills, including computer and interpersonal skills.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to a normal office environment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk to hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and smell. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 20-25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

TRAVEL:

• This position requires travel to sites, meetings, trainings, in-services, and conferences.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $55,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• Day shift

Work Location: One location

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