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Director Adult Education & Literacy Services

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Community College of Rhode Island

Location: Providence, Rhode Island
Category: Senior / Executive Management
Date Posted: May 20, 2025
Application Deadline: Open until filled

Job Description

Full job description

Department

Workforce Partnerships

Position Category

Staff - NonClassified

About CCRI

Job Summary

Responsible for providing opportunities for adult learners to access a variety of non-credit literacy services both on- site and through contracts with community based organizations; responsible for creating and monitoring competitive grant proposals for adult education programs with the goal of enhancing CCRIs role as the vendor of choice; responsible for assisting the Executive Director of Adult Education and Multi-Language Programs and the Vice President of Workforce Development in achieving the goals and objectives of the Division.

Duties and Responsibilities

Leadership, management, supervision, and administration of all Adult Basic Education Services within the college, including non-credit ESL programming, GED preparation classes and test site(s), Advantage, non-credit developmental courses, contractual agreements with community-based organizations and other projects that may arise. Monitoring of all existing grant budgets and attention to revenue and expenditures required
Serve as CCRIs representative in the adult education community, including (but not limited to) RIDEs Professional Development Center, the Workforce Literacy Collaborative, and other state-wide initiatives that may arise
Maintain proactive and productive relationships with all applicable external entities to ensure their maximum awareness of the role and services of the Division for Workforce Partnerships Such entities include state/local government agencies, community-based organizations, educational institutions, and others as appropriate
Establish contractual agreements with CBOs (Community Based Organizations) and other education service providers and the College
Oversee research, write, submit, development and implementation of grant programs and special projects that relate to Adult Basic Education
Manage day-to-day operations (including program development, faculty/instructor/staff hiring, curriculum, evaluation and professional development) of grant and fee-based programs that relate to Adult Basic Education and other special projects that may arise
Manage department budgets, compile data, analyze information, track students into college and careers, and evaluate programs and staff
Manage GED testing site(s); ensure compliance with all state and national testing regulations
Ensure the highest possible level of quality and responsiveness in all Workforce Partnership programs, including community outreach, internal/external communications, grants status reporting (RIDE, SNAP), etc.), proposals, training, customer services, and all other applicable processes and functions
Maintain contacts, processes, and activities to ensure maximum continual awareness of community needs, potential funding sources, and opportunities for Workforce Partnership services
Work with Vice President, Assistant Dean for Student Success, Academic Affairs, Student Affairs and other related departments to develop non-credit developmental courses and to maximize student success opportunities
Maintain efficient and effective coordination and communication with all College staff and faculty resources
Demonstrate a commitment to the philosophy and mission of a comprehensive community college
Work collaboratively with others in a diverse and inclusive environment
Other job-related duties and assignments may be requested by the supervisor

Minimum Requirements

Bachelors Degree
Minimum of three years experience working with adult learners
Proficiency in the use of technology and applications in an educational environment
Excellent communication skills
Outstanding presentation and interpersonal skills

Competencies and Desired Qualifications

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