Adult Education Program Manager (1312)
Job Description
The Manager, Adult Education & Workforce Programs is a program leader responsible for strategic oversight, integration, and performance of adult education and workforce development initiatives. This role bridges instructional excellence (ESL, ABE, HSE/GED), workforce and employer engagement, and grant-funded program administration. The Manager leads cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality, compliant, and outcomes-driven services that advance student persistence, credential attainment, and employment outcomes.
This position is ideal for an experienced administrator and adult educator with demonstrated expertise in ESL and GED instruction, workforce development, employer engagement, and grant writing. The Manager applies adult learning theory, continuous quality improvement (CQI), and data-driven decision-making to scale impact across multiple funding streams and community sites.
Essential Functions
- Provide strategic leadership and daily oversight of Adult Education & Literacy (AEL) programs, including ESL, GED/HSE, digital literacy, and workforce-integrated services.
- Supervise instructional staff and ensure high-quality curriculum, assessment integrity, and evidence-based teaching practices.
- Oversee program design, implementation, performance management, and continuous improvement across multiple sites.
- Oversee data systems (TEAMS, Salesforce, LMS) and use performance metrics to drive results.
- Build and maintain strong partnerships with employers, workforce boards, colleges, and community stakeholders.
- Integrate work-based learning, IET models, and career pathway alignment into academic programming.
- Manage grants, budgets, compliance, and reporting in accordance with federal, state, and funder requirements.
- Monitor data systems and use performance metrics to drive strategy, accountability, and outcomes.
- Represent Adult Education in leadership settings and model equity-centered, culturally competent leadership.
- Lead and support grant writing, proposal development, and budget planning for public and philanthropic funding.
- Oversee grant compliance, deliverables, reporting, and budget management.
- Collaborate with finance and development teams to ensure fiscal integrity and track performance outcomes.
PREFERRED/ REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
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Bachelor's Degree |
in Social Work, Psychology, Education, Sociology or related field |
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Work Experience
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1-3 years |
Minimum of (3) years working with Adult Education program |
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1-3 years |
Minimum of (1) year of social services experience |
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Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
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Demonstrates resourcefulness with problem solving |
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Knowledgeable with the Communicative Approach |
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Participatory Methodology/Popular Education |
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Strategies, and Processes to Deliver Goal-Driven Instruction for Adult Learners |
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Commitment to the mission of BakerRipley |
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Ability to work as a team member with volunteers and paid staff |
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Self-directed with the ability to work under stressful situations |
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Multi task oriented and flexible |
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Sensitivity and understanding in dealing with people |
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Very knowledgeable with Adult Education initiatives and holistic approaches to teach adult learners facing low literacy levels |
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Knowledgeable implementing adult education programs mandated by federal and state regulations |
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Able to work flexible hours including evening and weekends, depending Adult Education class schedule |
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Maintain awareness of current English language conventions |
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Excellent oral and written skills |
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Excellent interpersonal skills and successful experience working in teams |
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Service connection experience helpful |
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COMPUTER PROFICIENCY: • Proficient in use of Windows, Excel, MS Word |
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LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS: • Bilingual preferred |
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Licenses and Certifications
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Texas Teaching Certificate |
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BEST Plus (Oral and Literacy) certifications assessment |
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TABE assessment certification |
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ICA –Integrating Career Awareness certification |
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TEAMS- Texas Education Assessment Management System |
Upon Hire |
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PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS
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BakerRipley is an equal opportunity employer/program. We do not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or any status protected by federal, state, or local laws. We are committed to complying with all federal, state, and local laws providing equal employment opportunities, and all other employment laws. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request for persons with disabilities.