This job has Expired

lincoln_land_cc.jpg

Director, Adult Education & Literacy

Job Description

Quick Link

https://llcc.peopleadmin.com/postings/6545

Position Title

Director, Adult Education & Literacy

Full Time or Part Time

Full Time

Months Worked Per Year

12

Hours Worked Per Week

40

Work Schedule

Monday – Friday 8AM-5PM

Remote Work Availability

No

Job Description Summary

LLCC is seeking a Director to play a key role in our Adult Education & Literacy program’s success! The Director will supervise administration of the College’s Adult Education and Literacy program inclusive of Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, High School Equivalency preparation, English as a Second Language, bridge and career pathway programs, and literacy programming. Additionally, the Director will write grants, manage budgets, monitor data input, comply with all grant requirements, and provide opportunity and access for adult education students to post-secondary and workforce training.

As a staff member at LLCC, you can look forward to 22 paid holidays a year, including 2 weeks at the end of the calendar year and one week in March for mid-semester break; 12 Fridays off in the summer; and 2 personal days, 15 sick days, and 20 vacation days per year. LLCC staff, their spouse and qualified dependent children are eligible to use the tuition waiver on credited courses. LLCC is a positive, team-oriented environment supportive of staff development. Experience success at LLCC! View all the benefits our employees have on our website.

This is a grant-funded position. Funding for this position has been secured through June 30, 2024. Salary will be commensurate with education and experience and is likely to be between $63,305 and $83,981 per year with an excellent benefits package. The person hired into this position will be placed within this range based on education, training, experience, and skills. 

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree
  • Three years experience in an academic setting
  • Five years demonstrated supervisory experience
  • Demonstrated experience in grant research, writing and management
  • Knowledge of personnel and budget management, marketing, sales and promotions, regulatory requirements
  • Demonstrated experience with adult education programming, related grant programs, and local/state/federal regulations pertaining to adult education
  • Demonstrated written and oral communication skills, teamwork, problem solving and conflict resolution
  • Demonstrated ability to develop and manage strategic planning efforts

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background check and drug-screen.

LLCC strives to create an inclusive workplace and environment for our students, faculty, and staff. We are seeking applicants from all backgrounds and experiences to ensure we create a diverse workforce and learning environment.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Master’s degree in higher education administration, adult education, or related area

Position Salary

Salary will be commensurate with education and experience and is likely to be between $63,305 and $83,981 per year with an excellent benefits package.

Open Date

04/13/2023

Open Until Filled

Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants

This position will be open until filled; however, applications must be received by Sunday, May 7, 2023 to be considered during the initial review window.

Transcripts are required for this position and should be uploaded to your application along with a cover letter and resume. Photocopies of transcripts are acceptable to be uploaded. Please redact (black out) any personal information such as age, gender and Social Security Number from your transcripts or other documents you intend to share with us before you upload them to your application.

If you do not have transcripts to upload at the time of submission, please mail them to the address below and instead upload a Word document as your transcripts that indicates you will have transcripts sent directly to us. Please contact the Human Resources office at 217-786-2752 if you have any questions.

Lincoln Land Community College
ATTN: Human Resources
P.O. Box 19256
Springfield, IL 62794

Description of Job Duty

Collaborate with Director of Grant Development and Finance Office staff to create and manage multiple grant budgets to support Adult Education programming.

Essential Duty?

Yes

Description of Job Duty

Hire, supervise and evaluate staff and instructors. Facilitate instructor orientations and onboarding.

Essential Duty?

Yes

Description of Job Duty

Oversee program and curriculum development, implementation and evaluation throughout LLCC’s district.

Essential Duty?

Yes

Description of Job Duty

Support the Director of Grant Development in the research, writing, submission and reporting of grant proposals and follow-up reports.

Essential Duty?

Yes

Description of Job Duty

Develop schedule of classes for main campus, outreach centers, and community partner locations.

Essential Duty?

Yes

Description of Job Duty

Provide, monitor and track professional development opportunities for department staff and instructors.

Essential Duty?

Yes

Description of Job Duty

Develop, implement and evaluate curriculum for bridge and ICAPS/IET pathway programs aligned to state content standards and post-secondary education/CTE programs.

Essential Duty?

Yes

Description of Job Duty

Participate in all activities required under the Workforce Innovation & Opportunity Act (WIOA).

Essential Duty?

Yes

Description of Job Duty

Facilitate and monitor office operational processes and procedures to ensure efficiency, effectiveness and compliance.

Essential Duty?

Yes

Description of Job Duty

Maintain relationships and oversee collaboration with other College departments to ensure the development and effectiveness of student retention and transition strategies.





Essential Duty?

Yes

Description of Job Duty

Develop and nurture community partner relationships to expand access to Adult Education programs and services throughout the district.



Essential Duty?

No

Description of Job Duty

Keep abreast of new regulatory and instructional developments and best practices via networking and involvement on local, state and regional committees and professional organizations.


Essential Duty?

Yes

Description of Job Duty

In collaboration with Public Relations and Marketing and the Outreach Center staff, promote Adult Education throughout the college district.

Essential Duty?

No

Description of Job Duty

Assist in the college planning and assessment program by developing annual work unit objectives that impact long-range priority goals.

Essential Duty?

No

Description of Job Duty

Perform other duties as assigned.

Essential Duty?

No

Require Applicants to submit references for this position?

Yes

Minimum number of references

3

Maximum number of references

3

Applicant Special Instructions

Please provide the names of three people with whom you have worked or trained who have knowledge of your work-related abilities. Relatives are not acceptable references. These individuals will be sent an email (immediately after you submit your application) and be asked to answer a few brief questions about you. Please advise your references that the email will come from hr@llcc.edu.

*Please mention you saw this ad on AcademicJobs.*

Apply Now

Be Seen By Recruiters at the
Best Institutions

Create Your FREE Profile Now!