Director of Adult Education & Alternative Instruction

Director Of Adult Education & Alternative Education

The Director of Adult Education & Alternative Education supports the Dean of Transfer & Adult Education in coordinating and administering adult education and literacy programs. This position oversees the daily operations of the Alternative High School Learning Center and assists in managing all high school programs offered by the College.

Essential Duties Or Responsibilities

The essential duties and primary responsibilities below are intended to describe the general requirements of this job and are not intended to be an exhaustive statement of duties. Other related duties which may be required by the Dean of Transfer & Adult Ed (duties that may not be specifically listed in the class specification or position description, but are generally within the occupational series and responsibility level associated with the employee's class of work).

Program Leadership and Administration

• Responsible for coordinating all of Adult Education grant activities.
• Develops the Area Planning Council and serves as Chair.
• Creates and implements policies and procedures for the high school programs.
• Writes the adult education grant, develops program budgets, and maintains administrative files.

Program Coordination and Operations

• Promotes curriculum development, registration, and supervision of the summer school and after-school programs, textbooks, and materials.
• Coordinates the Bridge/Transition programs for adult education students.
• Coordinate student intake and registration for high school programs.
• Assist in the development of curriculum for high school programs.
• Work with the testing center and testing agencies to ensure a positive testing experience for High School Equivalency exams.

Student Support and Engagement

• Maintain contact with parents of students.
• Supervise and monitor student activities while on campus.
• Supervise and monitor the behavior and progress of students and make recommendations regarding retention in the program.
• Providing social work services improves student attendance, interventions to assist students, referral assistance, and retention strategies.

Data Management, Reporting, and Compliance

• Coordinate the collection and reporting of student grades.
• Maintain and coordinate the reporting of student attendance.
• Serve as designated ADA Coordinator for adult education programs.

Outreach, Recruitment, and Professional Responsibilities

• Visit local high schools and programs on a regular basis.
• Identify, recruit, and assess potential adult education and literacy students.
• Coordinate with public relations on outreach activities, flier distribution, and community meetings for potential adult education classes.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in education or related field.
• Experience in alternative education programs.

Preferred:

• Experience teaching in multi-level classes and developing curriculum.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Strong knowledge of adult education principles, alternative instruction methods, and relevant regulatory compliance, including ADA requirements.
• Proven ability to write and manage grants, develop program budgets, and maintain detailed administrative records.
• Excellent leadership and supervisory skills to oversee program staff and monitor student progress and behavior.
• Skill in coordinating program activities, including student intake, registration, curriculum development, and testing processes.
• Ability to develop and implement policies, procedures, and outreach initiatives that enhance program effectiveness and student retention.
• Commitment to continuous professional development and ability to represent the institution in external professional settings.

Required Supplemental Documentation

Please submit the following documents with your application. Your application will not be considered complete and will not advance if one or more of these documents is missing:

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Official Transcripts

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Shawnee Community College is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse environment for all employees and students. We uphold the principles of equal employment opportunity and prohibit discrimination based on race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

We believe that a diverse workforce enhances our educational mission and enriches the community. As such, we actively encourage applications from individuals of diverse backgrounds and experiences. Our hiring practices are designed to ensure that all qualified candidates receive fair consideration, and we strive to create an environment where everyone can thrive.

Artificial Intelligence Statement

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Benefits

Retirement

State Universities Retirement System (SURS) 8% pretax

1.45% Medicare Tax

1% SURS Retirees Group Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Blue Cross Blue Shield 80% of the individual premium is paid by the College. Employees can add family coverage at their own cost. The effective date of insurance coverage for an employee is the first day of the month following 30 days of eligible employment . (Example: if an employee starts work February 15, his/her coverage would begin April 1. Payroll deductions for the insurance would begin March 15 and 31 as the premium is due and payable on April 1)

Dental Insurance

Delta Dental available for minimal cost per pay period for Employee and family

Vision Insurance

VSP available for minimal cost per pay period for Employee and family

Life Insurance

The College pays the premium for a $15,000 life insurance policy on all full-time employees.

Payroll

Paid twice a month (15th and last working day). The college encourages the use of direct deposit.

Tuition Waiver? With written approval of the College President, the tuition and fees for SCC courses shall be waived for full-time employees, their spouses, and their dependent children under the age of 24 living in the household of the eligible employee. The books are loaned out at no charge through the SCC Bookstore.

Staff Paid Leave - Faculty Paid Leave

Sick Days -18 days per fiscal year (pro-rated based on hire date) - Sick Days -16 days per fiscal year

Funeral Leave -2 days per fiscal year - Funeral Leave -2 days for Funeral Leave

Personal Leave -3 days per fiscal year - Personal Leave -4 days per fiscal year

Vacation Days -12 days for the first year. For each continued employment, 1 additional day is added per year up to a maximum of 20 days. (Given in hour increments accrued each month based on years of service)

Holidays

Martin Luther King's Birthday

President's Day

Good Friday

Memorial Day

Juneteenth

Independence Day

Labor Day

Columbus Day

Veterans Day

Day Before Thanksgiving Through Day After Thanksgiving

Christmas Eve Through New Year's Day

Workdays*

Monday Friday 7:45 a.m. 4:15 p.m.

*By the nature of some positions, additional work hours may be necessary during the evening hours and/or on weekends.