Regional Program Manager – Adult Education
Job Description
Eastern Shore Community College is a member of the Virginia Community College System. The College serves the residents of Accomack County and Northampton County as a two-year institution of higher learning. Operating under policies established by the State Board for Community Colleges and the Eastern Shore Community College Board, the college is financed primarily with state funds, supplemented by contributions from the two counties and the Eastern Shore Community College Foundation.
The Regional Adult Education Program Manager (RPM) shall be responsible for the management of adult basic education, adult secondary education, English literacy programs, and Integrated Education and Training programs within the region, including budgets, in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Adult Education and Family Literacy Act, Title II of WIOA and the procedures outlined in the Operational Guidance Manual for Virginia Adult Education and Literacy Programs and the Virginia Department of Education Career, Technical, and Adult Education’s Adult Education Program Manager Responsibilities Manual. The agencies that have entered into the regional MOU have agreed to function as a unified adult education program. This is a grant funded position and is contingent upon grant funds. The RPM shall be an employee of the lead agency (Eastern Shore Community College) and is subject to local personnel policies and procedures, including annual evaluations. Regional Adult Education Programs are integrated within ESCC’s Workforce Development Services, and the RPM reports to the Director of Workforce Development.
- Integration of program management and instructional standards into curricula and classroom instruction
- Workforce development activities to include the implementation and expansion of Integrated Education and Training programs.
- Transition of adult learners to postsecondary education or employment
- Leadership for implementation of WIOA Title II
- Continuous program improvement, including efforts to meet or exceed state and federal performance targets
- Use of data for program improvement
- Use of technology as a management and instructional tool
9. The manager shall complete monthly fiscal reports, track all grant budgets and submit quarterly reimbursements using the OMEGA reimbursement process through VDOE.
May be required to perform other duties as assigned. May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.
- Ability to plan, organize, and direct a comprehensive education program for adults in multiple jurisdictions
- Excellent leadership and supervisory skills
- Experience in all aspects of project management including identifying performance outcomes, recruiting and supervising instructors, evaluating instruction and implementing program improvement
- Computer skills to include word-processing, spreadsheet and/or database management skills
- Demonstrated ability to work with diverse academic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds of students, faculty, staff, and community stakeholders
- Demonstrated understanding of and belief in the comprehensive mission of community colleges
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with clients, local program managers, the community, and administrative staff
- Experience in administration or instruction of Adult Basic Education and English as a Second Language programs
- Experience in writing and administration of grants
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Master’s Degree in Education or Education Administration
- Demonstrated experience as an Adult Education Regional Program Manager or other division-level educational administrative professional
- Demonstrated experience in goal setting and strategic planning for local and regional programs
- Demonstrated budget management experience and competency
- Knowledge of the organization and communication channels of school divisions and the Virginia Department of Education Office of Adult Education and Literacy
- Ability to develop and administer regional budgets, policies and programs
- Demonstrated ability to integrate creative solutions in the administration and leadership of a complex educational organization
The selected candidate’s offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background investigation, which may include: fingerprint checks, local agency checks, employment verification, verification of education, credit checks (relevant to employment). Additionally, selected candidates may be required to complete the Commonwealth’s Statement of Economic Interest. For more information, please follow this link: http://ethics.dls.virginia.gov/
The Virginia Community College System, an EEO employer, welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds and recognizes the benefits of a diverse workforce. Therefore, the VCCS is committed to providing a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. Employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications. We prohibit discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, mental or physical disabilities, political affiliation, veteran status, gender identity, or other non-merit factors.
The VCCS is an EOE and Affirmative Action Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Acts (ADA and ADAAA), VCCS will provide, if requested, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing and selection processes.
VCCS uses E-Verify to check employee eligibility to work in the United States. You will be required to complete an I-9 form and provide documentation of your identity for employment purposes.
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