Adult Education and Literacy Manager

South Suburban College
South Holland, IL

The Adult Education Manager serves as the primary administrator overseeing both the GED and ESL programs. This role combines duties formerly held by two separate managerial positions. The manager ensures instructional quality, compliance with grant requirements. supervision of part-time faculty. and coordination of academic schedules across all locations (main campus, offsite locations, and virtual platforms). ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
•Develop. implement and evaluate GED and ESL program structures, goals, and schedules.
•Supervise, coach. and evaluate part.-time GED and ESL instructors and support staff.
•Coordinate testing schedules. classroom placement, and student transitions.
•Maintain compliance with ICCB guidelines, DAISI reporting. and grant objectives.
•Collaborate with community partners and internal departments for student referrals, transitions, and wraparound services.
•Manage instructional materials and resources. including textbooks and technology platforms.
•Support curriculum development and implementation aligned to College and Career Readiness Standards.
•Monitor attendance. outcomes. and student retention data; respond with interventions.
•Lead orientation sessions and professional development initiatives.


•Bachelor's Degree and five years of work experience in Adult Education.
•Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
•Must have a valid driver's license.
•CASAS trained in administering and evaluating standardized assessments to
determine student placement, monitor progress, and document measurable skill gains (MSGs).
•Certified through the Institute to Credential Resource Specialists for Special
Learning Needs.
•Certified Instructor and Certified Evidence-Based Reading Instructor (EBRI).
•Knowledgeable in federal and state assessment protocols with proven accuracy in test administration, scoring, and adherence to post-testing timelines.
•Proficient in the Career Coach module.
•Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
•Ability to work with ABE/ ASE instructors and other Adult Education staff.
•Ability to supervise staff, and able to take direction from the Director of Adult
Education.
•Possess initiative and willingness to accept responsibility.
•Must successfully pass a criminal background check.Preferred Qualifications:
Bilingual

This is a regular full-time Grant Staff position for 40 hours a week, 52 weeks a year. . The annual salary is $65,000 in addition to the following employee benefits: • $15,600 Annual Flexible Health Benefit: • 10 Vacation, 12 Medical and 3 Personal Days Earned within First Year of Employment • 16 Holidays, 5 Winter break days, 4-Day Summer Workweek.
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