Adult Education Program Manager
Adult Education Program Manager
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Job Description
Job Title: Adult Education Program Manager
Reports to: Director of Family Literacy
Classification: Exempt
Supervisory Responsibilities: Adult Education Program Coordinator EveningProgram Assistant and Program Volunteer Teachers
Date: 06/2/2025
Our Mission: Grace Place puts faith into action providing pathways out of poverty by educating children and families.
Reports to: Director of Family Literacy
Classification: Exempt
Supervisory Responsibilities: Adult Education Program Coordinator EveningProgram Assistant and Program Volunteer Teachers
Date: 06/2/2025
Our Mission: Grace Place puts faith into action providing pathways out of poverty by educating children and families.
Summary/Objective:
The Manager of Adult Education will coordinate the implementation of Adult Education programming: English Language and Literacy (ELL) Citizenship Preparation Digital Literacy and Financial Literacy. Working collaboratively with the Director of Family Literacy and other program staff the Manager will ensure that the design development and implementation of Adult Education courses are reflective of high-quality programming and represent the mission and values of Grace Place.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Administration and Development: Assume primary responsibility for coordinating the implementation of high-quality effective Adult Education courses. Work collaboratively with course facilitators to support the provision of challenging and engaging classes with measurable outcomes for adults from a wide range of levels in English language and literacy skills. The Program Manager will oversee the coordination and management of the following:Family Literacy Bright Beginnings ESL coursesDaily Adult Education ESL small group classes
- Rosetta Stone English Language Computer Lab
- Annual Financial Literacy Workshop
- Other Adult Literacy Classes (i.e. Digital Literacy Citizenship Preparation)Facilitate partnerships with appropriate public and private agencies community groups and organizations that provide services to the students and accurate and thorough records needed for program administration and reporting.
- Oversee the logistical curriculum and material needs for Adult Education programming.
- Program inventory and ordering
- Program facilities and IT requests
- Direct support of program assistant and evening program assistant (i.e. annual performance review)
Adult Students:
- Coordinate the retention recruitment assessment (CASAS) and placement of students.
- Establish and maintain effective communication with students about student progress needs and Ed student communications
- All student and volunteer technical training for virtual classes
- Classroom formation (both returning and new classes)
- Oversee new student and returning student registrations
- Volunteer Teachers:
- Provide support needed to aid in the preparation and facilitation of dynamic Adult Education classes.
- Work collaboratively with volunteer teachers to help establish vibrant teacher-student relationships in order to foster strong commitment and retention of students and volunteer teachers.
- Maintain frequent contact with volunteer teachers to provide effective communication management and support.
- Adult Ed Volunteer communications Reminders about meetings check ins on classes general support
- Adult Ed volunteer hours management for virtual volunteers
Evaluation Outcomes Reporting and Funding:
- Coordinate the implementation of timely and effective evaluations and outcome reporting that demonstrate student progress and program impact.
- Oversee the entry of program inputs (i.e. attendance assessments etc.) into the organizations database.
- Implement any applicable Grace Place state county and grant-related policies and regulations.
- All CASAS assessment management
- Includes background work needed to assign students to the appropriate tests
- Running reports
- Assessments
- Troubleshooting
- Adult Ed ETO program supportAndAssist in the coordination and implementation of organization-wide Family Literacy Days.
- Performs any other duties or responsibilities as requested.
Qualifications:
Education:
- Bachelors degree preferably with emphasis in education TESOL or a related field.
Experience:
- At least three years of experience in a teaching administrative or managerial capacity in an organization that provides direct services to adult learners preferred.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
- Bi-lingual English and Spanish required.
- Demonstrated experience working with diverse cultures and populations and ability to communicate effectively preferred.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel use of the internet and basic computer skills sufficient to maintain program records and budgets generate publicity materials and communicate with parents volunteers partners and community.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and verbal and written communication skills.
- Commitment to the mission and core values of Grace Place.
- Demonstrated project management and planning skills.
- Possession of a valid Florida driver license.
- Current first aid and CPR certificates (can obtain within 90 days of employment).
- Willing to submit to Fingerprinting and Background Checks.
- Compliance with Good Moral Character as descried by DCF.
Additional Information:
As members of the Grace Place team we all value and support the Grace Place Vision Mission Faith Statement and Organizational Core Values.
- Work Environment: Position requires working in numerous locations which include varied temperature noise level and other factors that may affect a persons working conditions while performing the job.
- Position Type and Expected Working Hours: Full-time regular exempt
- Physical Demands: Bending sitting and standing for long periods of time. May require lifting objects weighing up to 20 lbs. as needed.
Additional Eligibility Qualifications: Background check fingerprinting required.
Organizational Competencies: The following competencies are organizational in nature in that all Grace Place employees are expected to exhibit these competencies and will be part of the basis for their performance evaluation.
Work Ethic and Commitment: Extent to which the employee takes pride in his or her work and is dedicated and committed to excellence in personal goals and organizational mission. Extent to which a significant volume of quality work is performed efficiently in a specified period of time; employee is a peak performer with a high energy level.
Initiative and Problem Solving: Degree to which employee takes active steps to set and achieve tasks/goals on a timely basis. Is a self-starter and solution-seeker who possesses a sense of urgency and takes action with minimal instruction. Is able to identify issues/problems and possible solutions and is willing to act on the solutions.
Service Orientation: Extent to which the employee understands and exhibits behaviors that enhance and improve the experience of various stakeholders: students/families volunteers donors/supporters and community partners. Knows and acts upon what it takes to deliver value. Makes a genuine effort to listen to stakeholders and seeks to understand and resolve needs/issues.
Judgment and Decision Making: Ability to arrive at sound decisions in a timely manner with positive results. Understands and utilizes core values of organization and relevant policies and seeks appropriate guidance when needed.
Quality Care and Dependability: Extent to which work is accurate thorough and neat. Degree of reliability in performing tasks following instructions and meeting deadlines. Employee possesses the ability to produce reliable work without follow-up or inspection.
Teamwork and Interpersonal Relations: Extent to which employee is positive and projects a willing-to-please attitude cooperation and team spirit. Understands goals of the department as well as collaboration with other departments and is willing to accommodate the personnel tasks and situations involved in order to accomplish department and organizational goals. Consider employee relationships with other staff volunteers students/families and community partners.
Communication Skills (oral and written): Communicates effectively and accurately both orally and in writing with individuals and groups; presents ideas in an organized clear and concise manner; employs tact and discretion; listens well; offers appropriate feedback. Listens to others. Communicates with a clear message and is open to different perspectives. Ensures that the receiver hears and understands the message.
Job Knowledge and Technical Skills: Extent to which the employee possesses the practical and technical knowledge of duties functions work safety procedures policies and takes responsibility for reviewing and up-grading areas of expertise and development of new skills as needed.
Planning and Organizing: Level of effectiveness in planning and organizing daily work. Ability to achieve short- and long-range objectives. Assess organization of work and time management skills.
Professional Image: Extent to which the employee projects a professional image through appearance conduct and work areas.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
Grace Place values diversity in the workplace and among our partners and other stakeholders.
It is the policy of Grace Place to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants on the basis of experience training education and ability to do the available work without regard to race color religion sex national origin age disability marital status pregnancy veteran status sexual orientation gender identity genetic information or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. This policy relates to all phases of employment including but not limited to recruiting employment placement promotion transfer demotion reduction of workforce and termination rates of pay or other forms of compensation selection for training the use of all facilities and participation in all company sponsored employee activities. Provisions in applicable laws providing for bona fide occupational qualifications business necessity or age limitations will be adhered to by Grace Place where appropriate.
Employees and applicants shall not be subjected to harassment intimidation or any type of retaliation because they have (1) filed a complaint; (2) assisted or participated in an investigation compliance review hearing or any other activity related to the administration of any federal state or local law requiring equal employment opportunity; (3) opposed any act or practice made unlawful by any federal state or local law requiring equal opportunity; or (4) exercised any other legal right protected by federal state or local law requiring equal opportunity.
The above-mentioned policies shall be periodically brought to the attention of supervisors and shall be appropriately administered. It is the responsibility of each supervisor at Grace Place to ensure affirmative implementation of these policies to avoid any discrimination in employment. All employees are expected to recognize these policies and cooperate with their implementation. Violation of these policies could be considered a disciplinary offense.
Disclaimer: This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full Time
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