Program Director, Adult Education Program

Located in the coastal community of Huntington Beach, Golden West College is regarded as one of the most beautiful campuses in Southern California. The college is highly regarded for academic quality and innovation. In its earliest years, the college was recognized for its pioneering leadership in designing learning-centered programs and services for its student body and continues that tradition to this day.

Golden West College (GWC) has an unwavering commitment to quality education; equitable outcomes; inclusive practices; and racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic diversity. Ideal candidates for all positions at our college share our devotion to educating and improving the lives of our representative students, employees, and community populations. Currently, our college enrolls approximately 11,000 students per term; 34.2% are Latinx, 31.8% are Asian, 22.4% are White, 1.8% are African American, 0.5% are Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, and 4.8% are multiracial.

GWC is an officially designated Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and an Asian American Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI). GWC engages in regular professional development opportunities and partnerships so that we can best serve disproportionately impacted groups. Activities and connections include GWC's partnership with student and employee involvement in organizations like Puente, Student Veterans, and Gay Lesbian Alternative Straight Alliance (GLASA);

a robust District Ally training program, including Undocu Ally (undocumented students), Safe Zone (LGBTQ), Vet Net (veterans), and Ability Ally; and other equity minded programs; and a full calendar of culturally responsive events.

D.E.I.A - Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility

At Golden West College we are committed to providing high quality education and equitable outcomes through inclusive practices that support and celebrate everyone. We welcome candidates that share our devotion to educating and improving the lives of our representative students, employees, and community populations. Please visit the links below to learn more information about GWC:

• Mission, Vison and Values
• GWC Strategic Plan 2025 - 2029 (Download PDF reader)
• GWC Employee-Student Demographics
• Student Equity and Achievement Program

The position has two primary responsibilities: developing and overseeing a dynamic noncredit program at GWC and coordinating with the District on grant reporting and requirements. The position is critical for Golden West College to develop the noncredit program and work with instructional areas to determine course offerings and identify faculty. The position manages multiple aspects of the noncredit/AEP and WIOA at Golden West College related to instruction and student services.

The position requires specialized and extensive knowledge in noncredit adult education and Adult Education Program (AEP) grant requirements, Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Education (WIOA) grant requirements, grant management, instructional program development and implementation, enrollment management, student services, and ability to collaborate and develop partnerships with internal and external stakeholders and organizations. This position plays a critical role in fulfilling AEP and WIOA requirements as a District and as part of the Coast Adult Education Consortium.

The position works collaboratively as part of the district-wide AEP and team.

Plans, organizes, directs, and coordinates adult education, noncredit, and related programs that meet program requirements. Establishes program goals along with curriculum and programs to serve targeted adult learner populations by working with a consortium of regional providers of adult education services.

The Director, Adult Education Program, is a mid-management position having reporting relationship to campus Vice Presidents of Instruction and, at the District level, to the Vice Chancellor of Educational Services and Technology. The Director will be accountable for developing, sustaining, and expanding all Adult Education and noncredit programs including, but not limited to,…