Executive Director College and Career Readiness at Central Piedmont Community College – Charlotte, North Carolina

The Executive Director of College & Career Readiness (CCR) provides strategic and innovative leadership to ensure adult learners in Career and College Readiness programs achieve measurable academic progress, earn state and federally recognized credentials, and transition successfully into postsecondary education, workforce training, and/or employment in accordance with the Adult Education and Family Literacy Act (Title II) of the Workforce Innovation & Opportunity Act (WIOA).

Leadership, Vision, and Compliance

· Leads the following functions across multiple campuses:

o Adult Basic Education (ABE)

o Adult Highschool/High School Equivalency (HSE)

o English as a Second Language (ESL)

o Integrated Education & Training (IET)

o Integrated English Literacy and Civics Education (IELCE)

o Independence and Literacy Education for Adults with Disabilities (I-LEAD)

· Ensures compliance with federal and state regulatory guidelines as well as North Carolina Community College System (NCCCS) and institutional policies.

· Ensures performance measures meet federal, NCCCS and institutional expectations and reports are accurate and submitted on time.

· Sets a vision and standards and builds relationships that promote a positive, collaborative culture where each member of the CCR team feels valued.

Program Quality and Development

· Leads the design, implementation, and evaluation of high-quality adult education in each of the program areas

· Monitors and ensures evidence-based best practices are embedded into all CCR programing including scheduling, pedagogy and instructional delivery in partnership with CCR leaders.

· Ensures the accuracy, compliance, instructional alignment and seamless integration of NRS-approved standardized testing and HiSET testing.

· Expands career opportunities for CCR students that assist them in transitioning to college and/or employment and ensure these programs are customized to meet the needs of adult students.

Program Effectiveness

· Develops, administers and evaluates a CCR strategic plan that directly aligns with federal, state and NCCCS requirements and the mission and strategic priorities of the institution.

· Oversees a reporting system that provides real-time data for faculty and staff to use for ongoing program improvement.

· Ensures data and evidence are used for decision making and to evaluate program effectiveness.

· In collaboration with Directors, develop policies and procedures for assigned program areas that ensure students experience excellent service and smooth transitions between departments.

· Develops and manage annual budgets and monitor expenditures. Forecast and recommend allocations/reallocations and seek external funding sources to support and expand programs and services.

· Participates in marketing to internal and external audiences; oversee the development and updating of CCR’s website and promotional materials.

· Works closely with Academic Affairs deans and associate deans in developing academic and occupational training options for CCR students.

· Advises students on instructional, administrative and grievance matters; reviews and recommends approval of student petitions.

· Recruits, hires, supervises, evaluates and oversees the professional development and training of directors, supervisors, and administrative staff

· Establishes and monitors employee performance; provides and/or coordinates staff training.

· Represent the college and division at meetings and on various city and county workforce development initiatives to expand collaboration and maximize resources.

· Stays current on the research and effective practices related to serving CCR students.

· Other duties as assigned.

• Master’s Degree from a regionally accredited institution
• Three years of experience teaching adults in a classroom setting
• Leadership experience working in adult literacy, basic skills, and/or other college and career readiness programs

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience administering educational programs in a community college setting
• Experience managing grant budgets; experience writing and/or managing grants.
• Experience supervising large teams of 30 or more in a multi-site setting.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Worker Characteristics:

• Working knowledge of the Adult Education and Family Literacy Act (Title II), Workforce Innovation & Opportunity Act (WIOA) and the related state and federal requirements and program performance measures.

• Proficiency in using the technologies and software required for effective management of the unit, such as electronic spreadsheets and student information systems.

• Demonstrated ability to analyze and correctly interpret data and use the results to make decisions.

• Excellent interpersonal skills with a demonstrated ability to foster communication, collaboration, accountability and trust among diverse populations.

• Demonstrated experience in creating, overseeing, and managing large budgets

• Demonstrated experience in creating and implementing strategic plans.

• Demonstrated experience in developing curricula.

• Excellent problem-solving ability.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills

• Excellent organizational and presentation skills.

• Demonstrated ability to provide excellent customer service.

Working Conditions:
Typical Office Environment