Manager of Adult Education, Adult Learning Center

Job Description

Manager of Adult Education, Adult Learning Center

Non-Unit Professional position, 37.5 hours/week

Campus Location: Danvers

SALARY: Salary range $75,000.00 - $83,000.00. The offered salary will be commensurate with experience and education but will not exceed the stated range. Full time benefited employees at North Shore Community College are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package offered through the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Click HERE for a highlight of these benefits.

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GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:

The Manager of Adult Education provides high-level leadership, strategic oversight, and administrative direction for all adult education and workforce readiness programming under the College's DESE Adult Basic Education (ABE) portfolio. This role ensures program alignment with institutional goals, state and federal regulations, and community workforce needs. The Manager is responsible for program development, fiscal management, grants administration, data compliance, and cross-sector partnerships while supervising and evaluating ABE program staff and supporting educational transitions for adult learners.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Lead the design, implementation, and evaluation of adult education programs (e.g., ESOL, HSE, Distance Learning, MassSTEP, and TechRise).
• Supervise and evaluate ABE program coordinators, instructional staff, advisors, and administrative support personnel.
• Develop and oversee program budgets and expenditures; approve purchase requisitions and ensure proper fiscal controls.
• Direct the use of DESE's LACES system and other reporting tools to ensure timely and accurate reporting to DESE and other funders in collaboration with program coordinators.
• Oversee intake, enrollment, orientation, and transition strategies for adult learners.
• Serve as the College's primary liaison to the Massachusetts DESE ABE office, regional workforce boards, WIOA partners, and community-based organizations.
• Represent the College on regional and statewide ABE planning committees and coalitions.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Dean of Postsecondary Transition

Job Requirements:

• Master's degree in Adult Education, Educational Leadership, Higher Education Administration, Business Administration, Human Services, Organizational Leadership, Public Administration, Psychology/Counseling, or related field required.
• Minimum of three (3) years in a supervisory or management role.
• Minimum of five (5) years of progressively experience in preparing, managing, and reporting on state and federal grants.
• Knowledge of Adult Basic Education and culturally responsive teaching practices.
• Experience supporting college and career pathway development for adult learners.
• Candidates will be required to pass a CORI/SORI and/or National background check as a condition of employment.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Demonstrated experience with leading union employees.
• Experience in conducting staff and instructor performance evaluations and developing performance improvement plans (PIPs) when necessary.
• Demonstrated experience with program design and compliance with ABE/ESOL.
• Experienced with data interpretation and generating KPIs.
• Experience building partnerships with community organizations, workforce agencies, and higher education institutions.

Working Conditions and Expectations

This position operates in a professional office environment and requires regular travel between campuses and partner locations. The manager will collaborate closely with internal departments and external partners to support program initiatives. Some evening and weekend hours may be required to meet project or partnership needs.