Associate Executive Director of RAEN

Job Description

The Associate Executive Director of the Capital North Regional Adult Education Network (RAEN) is a full-time, 12-month, grant-funded, unrepresented position responsible for supporting the Executive Director in leading and administering a comprehensive staff development network for adult education professionals. The RAEN, funded by the New York State Education Department's ACCES-Adult Education Programs and Policy (ACCES-AEPP), provides critical technical assistance and professional development to adult education programs to ensure compliance with federal and state mandates under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Title II and Section 223.

This role is housed within the Workforce Development & Community Education (WFD&CE) Division and plays a key role in advancing adult education excellence across the Capital North region of New York State.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Assist in managing training staff across multiple event locations and formats.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Executive Director to provide technical assistance to programs which enables funded programs to meet National Reporting System (NRS) and state specific performance benchmarks and provide the appropriate professional development to meet WIOA initiatives for: Professional Development that Supports Instruction in College and Career Readiness Standards, NYSED CareerKits; and Adult Basic Education; English Language Literacy; and High School Equivalency (HSE) Preparation. Network Building. Technical Assistance to Raise National Reporting System (NRS/state) Performance and HSE Preparation Outcomes. Data Management and Accountability Training. Develop and Manage Capital North RAEN website. Digital Literacy and Employment Preparation Education (EPE) Distance Education. Learning Disability Awareness. Infrastructure and Communications. Literacy Zones and HSE Networking.
• Positively contribute to the continuation of collaborative working relationships with funding agencies, expand partnerships with other SUNY colleges, community-based organizations and employers.
• Assist in the management of training events on campus and at other locations across the catchment area.
• Assist with recruitment, supervision, and support of training staff.
• Maintain compliance with ACCES-AEPP guidelines by ensuring timely submission of reports and accurate data management.
• Stand in for the Executive Director as needed, including during overlapping events.
• Provide timely reports and maintain data currency as required through the RAEN contract.
• Represent the College and conduct outreach within the community and the region by attending meetings and networking activities.
• Provide support in ensuring the accuracy and currency of web page.
• Additional programmatic/financial/administrative duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 3 years of professional experience in general education, adult education, or BOCES system
• Organizational skills and attention to detail to support complex projects
• Ability to build, sustain and nurture collaborative relationships
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Solid technology skills in desktop and web-based applications
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in an adult education and professional programs
• Experience planning training events and conferences