Summary

Provide leadership and supervision of the development, promotion, implementation and evaluation of Adult Basic Education programs including adult basic skills, GED preparation, English as a Second Language (ESL), Functional Workforce literacy, and other programs as appropriate.

Description

Program Manager – Adult Basic Education 
Community Education
Full Time Postion 1.0 FTE
Starting Nov 4, 2024

Job Summary:
Provide leadership and supervision of the development, promotion, implementation and evaluation of Adult Basic Education programs including adult basic skills, GED preparation, English as a Second Language (ESL), Functional Workforce literacy, and other programs as appropriate. 

Education/Certification Requirement:
Bachelor’s degree in Adult Education or related field.
Valid MN driver's license without restrictions.

Experience:
Three (3) years of experience in adult education, program development, grant writing, and/or administration is preferred. 
Valid MN teaching license is preferred.
Bilingual is preferred.

Essential Skills Required to Perform the Work:

  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Excellent interpersonal relationship skills.
  • Knowledge of best practices in adult education and ESL.
  • Skilled in problem analysis, data collection and problem solving.
  • Ability to make decisions and act within the district and program policies, procedures and guidelines.
  • Ability to plan and implement promotional programs.
  • Proficient in creating and maintaining budgets.
  • Ability to work as a team member.
  • Ability to make formal presentations and effectively present information and respond to questions from administrators, teachers, other district employees, students, and the general public.
  • Ability to organize, direct and administer programs and personnel.
  • Excellent computer skills.