Job Reference Number: 04171616   

Position: Dean of Adult Basic Education and Workplace Literacy

Duties and Responsibilities:

Secures grants to support literacy programs; oversees all fiscal expenditures and manages program budgets; hires and trains staff; supervises project directors at all literacy program sites; supervises BCC’s GED Chief Examiner; develops and coordinates curriculum and materials for adult education and assesses and incorporates new and best practices; ensures quality of instruction and support services; collaborates with local Workforce Investment Boards, area School Departments, Department of Transitional Assistance, and other agencies for referrals and resource support; represents the College on external and statewide committees, addressing literacy issues; provides input regarding student recruitment efforts and supports student enrichment and job readiness activities; prepares monthly reports and statistical data required by funding agencies; assures accurate program records, including testing and evaluation data..

Qualifications:

Required:
Master’s degree in related area; substantial progressive experience teaching adults in an Adult Basic Education setting; knowledge of and demonstrated ability in Adult Basic Education curriculum development and professional development; proficiency in oral and written expression; demonstrated ability in grant writing; knowledge of area educational delivery systems; experience in developing collaborative relationships; personnel supervision and program evaluation experience; extensive fiscal operations and budget management skills; willingness to work flexible hours; travel.

Preferred:
not listed

Supervision Required: Reports to assigned Vice President.

Supervision Exercised: ABE and Workplace Literacy Staff

Position Status: : Non-Unit, full-time, partially grant-funded position with benefits.

Salary: Commensurate with qualifications and experience

Screening will begin with résumés received by May 15, 2009.

Bristol Community College is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination and affirmative action in its education programs, activities and employment practices. In an effort to improve ethnic diversity, Bristol Community College encourages minorities and women to apply. Accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges.

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