Adult Literacy Education Manager, Post-Secondary Pathways
Adult Literacy Education Manager, Post-Secondary Pathways
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Description
Position Title
Adult Literacy Education Manager Post-Secondary Pathways
Department
PSP
Site/Location
337 Alexander Avenue Bronx NY 10454
FLSA-Classification
Exempt
Salary
60K - 65k
Reports To
Director of Post-Secondary Pathways
Date
Immediate
JOB DESCRIPTION Summary/ Objective
East Side House Settlement (ESH) is a community resource in the South Bronx. We believe education is the key that enables all people to create economic and civic opportunities for themselves their families and the communities. ESHs Workforce Development programs align with our mission by providing high quality youth and adult programs and services within community centers. ESHs Workforce Development programs feature training education career advancement services financial empowerment services and community building programming.
The Adult Literacy Education Manager will work under the supervision of the Director of PSP to develop oversee and manage Adult Literacy Programs. These services will complement and directly feed into workforce development and career advancement services provided throughout the organization.
Essential Functions:
Under the supervision of the Director of PSP the Adult Literacy Education Manager will be responsible for but not limited to the following:
- Serve as the Program Manager of Adult Education Programs responsible for the day-to-day operation of adult education services in accordance with funder guidelines
- Recruit hire and directly supervise instructors interns and other relevant support staff.
- Conduct quarterly evaluations meet regularly with staff to review Adult Literacy program data and outcomes
- Oversee Adult Literacy Instructors in curriculum development and implementation
- Responsible for facilitating HSE level instruction as needed by program
- Serve as a substitute instructor on an as needed basis in the temporary absence of ABE instructor
- Oversee collaborative efforts towards achieving goals as set forth in the Years 1-3 Performance-Based Milestones Chart (subject to change)
- Provide connections to onsite and offsite education services across a variety of sectors; partnerships would be developed with training organizations colleges and adult education providers.
- Promote access to and completion of affordable two-year and four-year college degree programs such as those offered at the City University of New York (CUNY).
- Leverage and develop partnerships with other organizations for occupational training for in-demand occupations leading to industry-recognized credentials
- Coordinate recruitment efforts and oversee orientation sessions for new PSP students and potential students.
- Assist with the scheduling of GED testing for participants develop and maintain referral systems with GED Testing sites
- Be willing to become licensed in area of certification as required by program and lead trainings to certify staff and/or participants.
- Assist with facilitating inter-agency and inter-program communication collaborate with other ESH programs.
- Use diversified marketing strategies to reach a wide range of students taking into consideration the varying demographics needs work experience skills education levels and career interests of students.
- Utilize DYCD Portal Salesforce and other PMS to effectively document case notes and regularly track participant progress.
- Serve as a member of a Program Improvement Team (PIT) that will meet regularly to assess and review program data and recommend changes
- Other duties as assigned by supervisor.
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Qualifications
Required Education and Experience
- Minimum Bachelors Degree required and minimum of 5 years experience in a similar position.
- Experience working adult learners and the community served by East Side House Settlement.
- Strong computer skills and technological experience including Microsoft Office (Word Teams etc.) Google Suite (Google Classroom Docs and Sheets) and similar programs
- Demonstrated supervisory experience and leadership skills with a focus on execution and results with ability to mentor staff to achieve higher levels of performance
- Exhibits good judgment and analytical skills required to anticipate organizational advancement
- Strong written and verbal communication skills: a persuasive passionate and effective communicator with excellent public speaking skills and ability to communicate and interact comfortably with a range of stakeholders (staff partners funders); a compelling spokesperson on behalf of the organization mission and vision
- Exhibits high integrity and demonstrates the ability to be valued and respected by community professionals civic leaders corporations foundations and government officials
- Possesses strong organizational leadership and project management skills able to oversee and handle multiple projects and tasks simultaneously
- Maintain strong relationship with all stakeholders including prospective employers strategic partners organization leadership funders community leaders
Clearance
Will be fingerprinted prior to employment by the New York City Department of Health and/or by the New York City Department of Education.
Supervisory Responsibility
Yes
Work Environment
This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers phones photocopiers filing cabinets and fax machines.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. This is largely a sedentary role; however some filing is required. This would require the ability to lift files open filing cabinets and bend or stand on a stool as necessary.
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday 9:00 a.m. to 5 p.m. Workdays/hours subject to change based on ESHs needs.
Remote Work
This position is eligible for remote work with prior approval from supervisor
Travel
Site visits to various programs in Bronx and Manhattan.
AAP/EEO Statement
ESH encourages people with disabilities minorities veterans and women to apply. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Unclear
