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.