Director of College and Career Readiness and Basic Skills

Minimum Qualifications: Education/Skills

Required: Bachelor's Degree in Education, Adult and Community College Education, Counseling or other related field. Experience

Required: One year of experience in the development, delivery, coordination, assessment, or support of adult education programs and services, OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred Qualifications: Education/Skills

Preferred: Master's degree in Education, Adult and Community College Education, Counseling, or a related field. Experience working in College and Career Readiness (CCR), Basic Skills, Adult Education, or a closely related program area. Experience with student assessment and testing procedures, program documentation, data management, and maintaining accurate student records. Knowledge of applicable policies, procedures, and reporting requirements associated with CCR/Basic Skills programs.

Experience: PreferredExperience in a community college setting, preferably within College and Career Readiness (CCR), Basic Skills, adult education, or literacy programs. Experience coordinating student services and program operations, including student assessment and testing, retention, records management, data collection and reporting, grant-related documentation, and compliance requirements. Supervisory, program coordination, or demonstrated leadership experience preferred.

Position Description: SUMMARYDirect, coordinate, supervise and evaluate all functions of the Basic Skills programs, Adult High School (AHS), High School Equivalency (HSE), English as a Second Language (ESL), Adult Basic Education (ABE) to ensure that standards for program integrity and accountability are being met. Investigate, develop and implement Basic Skills curriculum and programs. Train and/or provide training to Basic Skills staff. Prepare and monitor budgets which includes seeking alternate funding sources through grants. Maintain inventory of instructional materials and equipment. Provide oversight in the utilization of the Comprehensive Adult Students Assessment System (CASAS). This position reports directly to the Associate Vice President of Continuing Education.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: This list is meant to be representative, not exhaustive. Incumbents may not perform all the duties listed, while in other cases, related duties may also be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities the ability to perform the essential functions. Attend regional, state and national workshops to gain program information and for professional growth as required by the supervisor. Lead, direct, supervise and support faculty and staff in the CCR and Basic Skills Department. Direct or initiate all personnel actions including hiring, annual personnel performance evaluations, etc. Provide classroom instruction as necessary. Develop Basic Skills curriculum and programs to serve the community needs. Prepare and submit the annual Basic Skills Program Plan, necessary reports and manage program budgets. Conduct initial placement interviews, process student transfers from public schools and serve as counselor and advisor for ABE, HSE, AHS, and ESL students. Ensure program integrity and accountability in accordance with State mandates and James Sprunt Community College standards, policies and procedures. Audit classes for accountability and relevance to the Basic Skills program mission. Visit off-campus classes at least once monthly. Supervise the maintenance of records and the preparation of a variety of reports and analyses. Plan training of new instructors in the use of appropriate assessment instruments and selection of instructional materials. Provide oversight of in-service training for instructors. Provide oversight of monitoring classes to ensure that standards for program integrity and accountability are being met. Maintain overall inventory of instructional materials, approve orders for materials and ensure records of materials checked in/out by instructors are maintained. Establish recruiting and retention objectives and establish an overall CCR/Basic Skills recruiting and retention plan. Coordinate on-site basic skills programs with business and industry. Ability to research, apply and implement innovative grant opportunities. Possess computer/technology competencies as appropriate to position. Work with NC Works and other community stakeholders. Maintain security of personal computer access. Perform other professional or job-related duties as assigned. Serve on college committees as requested by the supervisorPHYSICAL DEMANDS:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities the ability to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must regularly (periodically) lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to focus. Requires extensive local travel.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in indoor conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. This position description covers the most essential functions and duties associated with this position. Other duties may be assigned by the President or appropriate supervisor personnel. The College reserves the right to alter duties, responsibilities, conditions, working hours, and job title as necessaryNOTICE OF NON-DISCRIMINATIONJames Sprunt Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The College prohibits discrimination against any person (including staff, faculty or student body) on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, genetic information, or age. If you need accommodations please contact 910-296-2400.Address 133 James Sprunt Dr. PO BOX 398 Kenansville, North Carolina, 28349