Director of College and Career Readiness and Skills

James Sprunt Community College

133 James Sprunt Drive, Kenansville, NC

Executive/Administrative/Managerial

Opens:

Closes: 12/31/2026

Full-time

Education/Skills
Required: Bachelor’s Degree in Education, Adult and Community College Education, Counseling or other related field.

Experience
Required:One year of experience in the development, delivery, coordination, assessment, or support of adult education programs and services, OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Education/Skills

Preferred:Master’s degree in Education, Adult and Community College Education, Counseling, or a related field. Experience working in College and Career Readiness (CCR), Basic Skills, Adult Education, or a closely related program area. Experience with student assessment and testing procedures, program documentation, data management, and maintaining accurate student records. Knowledge of applicable policies, procedures, and reporting requirements associated with CCR/Basic Skills programs.

Experience

Preferred
:
Experience in a community college setting, preferably within College and Career Readiness (CCR), Basic Skills, adult education, or literacy programs. Experience coordinating student services and program operations, including student assessment and testing, retention, records management, data collection and reporting, grant-related documentation, and compliance requirements. Supervisory, program coordination, or demonstrated leadership experience preferred.

Direct, coordinate, supervise and evaluate all functions of the Basic Skills programs, Adult High School (AHS), High School Equivalency (HSE), English as a Second Language (ESL), Adult Basic Education (ABE) to ensure that standards for program integrity and accountability are being met. Investigate, develop and implement Basic Skills curriculum and programs. Train and/or provide training to Basic Skills staff. Prepare and monitor budgets which includes seeking alternate funding sources through grants.

Maintain inventory of instructional materials and equipment. Provide oversight in the utilization of the Comprehensive Adult Students Assessment System (CASAS). This position reports directly to the Associate Vice President of Continuing Education.

This list is meant to be representative, not exhaustive. Incumbents may not perform all the duties listed, while in other cases, related duties may also be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities the ability to perform the essential functions.

• Attend regional, state and national workshops to gain program information and for professional growth as required by the supervisor.
• Lead, direct, supervise and support faculty and staff in the CCR and Basic Skills Department.
• Direct or initiate all personnel actions including hiring, annual personnel performance evaluations, etc.
• Provide classroom instruction as necessary.
• Develop Basic Skills curriculum and programs to serve the community needs.
• Prepare and submit the annual Basic Skills Program Plan, necessary reports and manage program budgets.
• Conduct initial placement interviews, process student transfers from public schools and serve as counselor and advisor for ABE, HSE, AHS, and ESL students.
• Ensure program integrity and accountability in accordance with State mandates and James Sprunt Community College standards, policies and procedures.
• Audit classes for accountability and relevance to the Basic Skills program mission.
• Visit off-campus classes…