Director of Adult Education

Looking for a leadership role where your work truly matters? This grant-funded leadership opportunity allows you to lead Adult Education and WIOA-funded programs that support adult learners on their path to success and strengthen workforce readiness. Through thoughtful leadership and strong partnerships with dedicated professionals and community organizations, you’ll help turn education into opportunity and create meaningful impact beyond the classroom.

If purpose-driven work motivates you, we encourage you to apply.

• Serves Students. Oversee management of the primary Adult Education grant and related grants. Lead assessment, development, implementation, and evaluation of ADEAES grant proposals. Direct budget planning, monitoring, and management for all grant allocations, ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal guidelines. Monitor program progress, maintain records, and manage data to support compliance and track outcomes. Coordinate class and program scheduling, purchasing, and operations to maximize efficiency.
  
  Maintain program databases and prepare financial and performance reports for ADE, the Dean of Regional Centers and Adult Education, and the AWC Office of Institutional Effectiveness and Grants. Maintain knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and policies related to the WIOA System.
• Oversee all student support processes for the program operations, including recruitment, intake, advising, orientation, assessment, registration, placement, and ongoing tracking. Develop, implement, and monitor procedures to support student success and ensure compliance with grant requirements. Coordinate staff training and certification, provide guidance on student support strategies, and maintain accurate records to track progress and outcomes. Evaluate program processes, identify areas for improvement, and implement solutions to enhance student engagement, retention, and achievement.
• Support and participate in strategic planning initiatives and perform other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's Degree AND 3 years of experience in one (or a combination) of the following areas: community outreach, working with marginalized populations, case management, advising or counseling, education, or teaching.
• 3 years' of experience in teaching elementary, secondary, post-secondary, and/or adult education.
• Demonstrated work experience in leading effective teams.

• Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card and pass-related background check
• Ability to obtain and hold an Arizona Adult Education Teaching Certificate
• Arizona Driver's License or Equivalent

$52,598- $55,754 per year, depending on experience.

• San Luis Learning Center
• Exempt

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Paid holidays
• Arizona State Retirement System
• Tuition-free classes for full-time employees and dependents
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Date:
January 29, 2026

The first review of applications date begin on February 9, 2026. Applications submitted after the first review date may not be considered for the position. This position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.

• Completed Application
• Resume or Curriculum Vitae (no more than 3 pages)
• Cover Letter
• Unofficial Transcripts

• The statements in this posting describe the general nature, level, and type of work performed by the individual(s) assigned to this classification and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, demands, and skills required of personnel so classified.
• The institution and its designated representatives reserve the right to add, delete, or modify any and/or all provisions of this description at any time as needed without notice.

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