Adult Education Program Director

The Adult Education Program Director is to provide supervision of the Adult Education Program which includes the Adult Basic Education (ABE), General Educational Development (GED), and Adult Pre-Employment Program. Occasional travel will be required.

This position is funded through State grant monies and is subject to the availability of funds.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Manage the resources assigned to the Adult Education Program through preparation of:

- Annual Grant Application
- Budgeting
- Personnel Supervision
- Inventory Control
- Curriculum Development
- Inservice Training
- Recruitment and Retention Activities SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES Manage and supervise employees in the ABE/GED program. Is responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of these units. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include participating in the interviewing and hiring process established by the Human Resource Department, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work;

appraising performance; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience Master's Degree or higher in Adult Ed or related field preferred; and two or more years related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations Must possess a valid driver's license and a have a good driving record. Must possess and maintain a current Kansas Adult Education Association credential.

Language Skills Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports and business correspondence. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of students, customers, employees, and the general public. Must have the ability to convey knowledge to the students in an effective manner.

Mathematical Skills Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, proportions, and apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry to practical situations.

Reasoning Ability Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.