The Manager - ABECC Operations performs management level duties for complex educational, multifaceted programs comprising multiple functions and projects. Administers, supervises and manages educational, operational, and contractual services for the Adult Basic Education for College & Career (ABECC) Division. Provides leadership to staff in the functions and activities of the Division. Interprets policies and procedures, analyzes data, and produces reports. Serves as representative on committees, task forces, and working groups

About Adult Education:

For more than 50 years, Pima’s Adult Basic Education Division has served adult learners in Pima County with Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, English to Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL), Refugee Education, Rights and Responsibilities of Citizenship, Student Engagement, IBEST and Transition programming and services. Each year, thousands of adults are served at college campuses, in community locations, virtually/online, at the Pima County Jail, and primarily at three large learning centers.

ABECC and Pima Community College are committed to ensuring diversity, equity, and inclusion at all levels and in all programs and services. Pima’s Diversity Plan guides the ongoing work of Adult Basic Education where we aim to ensure that individuals of all races, ethnicities, gender identities, abilities, religious beliefs, and sexual orientations feel a sense of belonging and the ability to thrive. ABECC is proactive in seeking opportunities for employees to learn about and improve DEI for our students, staff, instructors, and community.

The work schedule for this position is flexible and may include working evenings and weekends.

Continued employment in the position is contingent upon continued funding through designated external sources.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Plans, develops, implements and administers programs and projects. Develops action plans and evaluates program goals, plans, operations, and funding needs
• Administers grants and monitors grant budgets. Analyzes, interprets, and applies local, state, and federal laws regarding grants
• Supervises employees; prioritizes and assigns work. Conducts performance evaluations and ensures staff training. Making hiring, termination, and disciplinary recommendations
• Develops, implements, and evaluates strategic program objectives, policies, and procedures; interprets and applies policies and procedures. Conducts research, compiles and analyzes program results, and prepares reports and recommendations
• Coordinates with departments division and college-wide to interpret and address federal regulations, college policies, and program needs
• Serves on committees and work groups to assist in planning and operational development as related to Adult Education. Provides recommendations and insight to assist in reaching goals and objectives
• Develops and maintains internal and external contracts; develops strategies and coordinates efforts to ensure program success and client satisfaction
• Performs all other duties and responsibilities as assigned or directed by the supervisor

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in a related field and
• Three to five years of related experience and
• One to three years prior leadership and supervisory experience with progressive levels of responsibility

or

• Any equivalent combination of certification, education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above

Preferred:

• Experience specifically in Adult Education program leadership, project management, data management and reporting, and grant/contract management

The ideal candidate will have the following knowledge, skills and abilities:

• Knowledge of and experience working with diverse adult learners including immigrants and refugees, adult basic education learners and HSE-seekers, and other adults seeking support with a variety of barriers to success in education and employment
• Skill in program development and process improvement
• Skill in verbal and written communication with the ability to explain technical concepts to audiences with a wide range of technical skills
• Skill in positive, productive, and flexible customer service
• Ability to apply analytical and critical thinking skills with the ability to solve problems, draw conclusions
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships within a diverse, multicultural, and student-friendly environment
• Demonstrate curiosity and humility in seeking to understand and empathize with diverse populations in an effort to encourage and design programming and services that foster diversity, equity, and inclusion
• Skill in people leadership, supervision, and evaluation
• Grant writing, management, and reporting; Preparation of complex reports and documents
• Interpretation and application of federal, state and local policies, procedures, laws, and regulations as they pertain to community colleges and adult education, grant administration and compliance
• Skill in organization, coordination, and management
• Skill in gathering, compiling, and analyzing data
• Computer software applicable to office environments