Director of Adult Education

M.S.A.D #49 is seeking an Adult Education Director. Must demonstrate commitment to a positive learning environment, and achievment. Position open until suitable candidate is found.

Qualifications:

State Certification as an Adult and Community Education Director, Master’s Degree - Background in adult education theory and practices

Reports to:

Superintendent

Responsibilities

Programming

• Coordinate the delivery of adult education courses in the fall, spring and summer semester
• Keep abreast of trends in enrichment programming
• Solicit input from the community in the development of new offerings
• Develop curriculum in alignment with state and federal standards
• Develop schedules for teachers, room use, and testing
• Collaborate with UNET to deliver distance education for the University of Maine system
• Work with higher education and the business community to develop course offerings

Staff

• Oversee adult education program and clerical office staff
• Provide and coordinate professional development offerings for staff in accordance with annual professional development plan submitted to the state
• Guide and assist staff in implementing instructional strategies appropriate for adult learners

Publicity and Marketing

• Develop promotional materials including program brochures
• Solicit publicity for the program
• Maintain active web site with course and program information
• Provide updates on student success stories and program offerings

Fiscal Management

• Prepare and administer annual budgets
• Provide budget reports as required by state and federal grants
• Seek additional funding through grants, contracts, and collaborations to enhance the adult education program

Data Management

• Maintain student files in both paper and electronic format
• Act as local program administrator for the statewide student information system MaineSTARS
• Produce local and state reports based on student assessment data
• Use data to inform program decisions

Student Services

• Coordinate intake and registration of academic students
• Provide academic advising to students
• Plan annual graduation ceremony
• Maintain liaison with high school guidance for credit recovery for current LHS students

Duties

Other duties as Assigned