District Director-Instruction (Adult Education)

The Adult Education (AE) Department provides District-wide management oversight and policy direction for Adult Education programs, services, and initiatives offered across the colleges, working to achieve performance goals focused on increasing the number and proportion of ABE/ASE/ESL students who advance to and succeed in college-level courses. 

The AE Department and its leadership ensure that adult students have clear pathways to succeed and accomplish their goals. The department provides basic educational programs that help adults become literate, learn English as a second language (ESL), obtain an Illinois High School Diploma and gains the knowledge, skills and guidance necessary to transition into college and career programs.

PRIMARY OBJECTIVE

Reporting to the Vice Chancellor of Adult Education, the District Director-Instruction (Adult Education) provides strategic leadership and oversight for the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of districtwide instructional systems and processes to ensure consistent delivery of high-quality adult education programs across all campuses. 

The District Director cultivates and strengthens partnerships with college Deans and senior administrators that will support the ongoing development of adult education instruction, support services, and transition programs to successfully prepare adult learners for continuing education and employment.   Performs related duties as required.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Instructional Leadership and Program Development

• Provides strategic leadership and collaborates with college Senior Deans, Associate Deans, and Program Managers across campuses to provide quality instruction that leads to increased student success through program completion, transitions into credit and career programs, and level gains. Responsibilities include:
  • Promoting collaboration among colleges and departments to enhance instruction and improve the student learning experience while working with college administrators to ensure appropriate staffing levels, training & development, and student supports are in place to promote student success. 
  • Gathering and analyzing data on student outcomes (such as retention, completion, measurable skill gains) to inform reporting, program evaluation and continuous improvement efforts. 
  • Supervising and directing Curriculum Specialists within the Adult Education District Office instructional team, as well as facilitating ongoing collaboration between Curriculum Specialists and campus Adult Education administrators to support instructional implementation and program improvement.

Curriculum and Instructional Development

• Assists in the design and development of standardized curriculum, lesson plans, and syllabi for high quality instruction that comply with standards established by the Office of Career, Technical, and Adult Education (OCTAE), ICCB, National Reporting Standards (NRS) and CCC 
• Manages administrative and operational responsibilities for Curriculum Specialists, including review and approval of timesheets, telework requests, and workload assignments.
• Manages the posting, selection process, and notification of Adult Educators selected to serve as course developers for the following term. Provides ADED Brightspace Course Template and Rubric Training for course developers each term.
• Creates and oversees the use of the project hour tracking tools related to course development activities.
• Provides strategic direction, in collaboration with Adult Education leadership and Curriculum Specialists, for the development, revision, and implementation of districtwide adult education curriculum, instructional materials, and assessment frameworks.

Professional Development

• Leads staff in the creation and execution of Professional Development (PD) related training activities based on identified AE program and staff needs, including developing and maintaining a PD Guide for use by Adult Educators and administrators
• Oversees and maintain the CCC Adult Education Professional Development Calendar as well as the collection of PD attendance records.
• Supports college staff to ensure Adult Education Instructors attend scheduled PD sessions and that they meet annual PD requirements in compliance with Illinois Community College Board (ICCB) and CCC standards, as well as tracking completion of required Standards Proficient Instructor Training.

Instructional Evaluation

• Provides training for Adult Education Deans and Managers on the effective use of the evaluation process, conducts Evaluation Orientations for Adult Educators, and assists in tracking the completion of Adult Educator evaluations by campuses.
• Creates, updates, and monitors results of the Professional Development Evaluation completed by Adult Educators each term.
• Periodically collaborates with Adult Education leadership to review and update the evaluation tools as needed.

Compliance, Reporting, and Grants

• Ensures instructional programs comply with ICCB policies, grant requirements, and district standards.
• Generates high-quality proposals, narratives, applications, work plans and supporting documents in response to solicitations consistent with all policies and procedures of City Colleges of Chicago, and the requirements and guidelines of the funding agencies.
• Reports on progress related to instructional plans and initiatives as part of the annual planning process.
• Collaborates on the development and submission of new Adult Education courses for ICCB approval.
• Implements processes to ensure student testing - including the CASAS, High School Equivalency Exams, College Credit Entrance Exams, and other leveled assessments is conducted in accordance with ICCB requirements.
• Maintains records and submits reports related to grant opportunities and program compliance.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS

Reports To                       Vice Chancellor, Adult Education 

Direct Supervision          Adult Education Curriculum Specialists

QUALIFICATIONS

• Master's degree from an accredited college or university, preferably in Education, Adult Education, TESOL, or a related field. 
• Minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in higher education, including experience as an administrator, project manager, or educator/faculty member.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered at the discretion of management. 
• Experience administering Adult Education programs with demonstrated success in achieving positive outcomes for adult learners is highly desirable
• Experience developing and facilitating professional development for educators and/or staff. 
• Experience using Brightspace or another Learning Management System (LMS)
• Experience supervising staff or leading cross-functional teams desirable
• Knowledge of current trends, evidence-based practices, and innovations in Adult Education program planning and Curriculum Design
• Knowledge of management principles, strategic planning, program planning, and curriculum development
• Knowledge of ICCB regulations and CCC policies impacting Adult Education curriculum and assessments preferred
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills. 
• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities 
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong project management skills, including planning, execution, and monitoring of complex initiatives
• Ability to implement systems and follow-up processes to ensure accountability and continuous improvement
• Ability to work effectively within a culturally diverse environment as well as within a complex academic organization 
• Ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues across administrative and academic units and to work both independently and as part of a team
• Ability to travel to CCC campuses district wide 
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams) 

$92,866 - $95,000

Offered salary will be determined by the applicant’s education, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as other factors such as internal equity. 

Benefits information is found at https://www.ccc.edu/departments/Benefits/ 

WE OFFER: Excellent health and welfare benefit package and long-term savings and investment programs including 403(b) & 457(b) Investment Plans and a pension plan with the State University Retirement System (SURS) Plan. Generous vacation, holiday, personal and sick days, and tuition reimbursement. For a more detailed overview of benefits, please visit the benefits page of our website.

We are an equal opportunity an affirmative action employer.

Chicago residency is required for all full-time employees within 6 months of hire.

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