Adult Basic Education (ABE) Program Manager

Location: Frederick Abisi Adult Education Center

Position Overview

The Adult Basic Education (ABE) Program Manager supports the daily operations of the Adult Education program by overseeing administrative functions, ensuring compliance with the Lowell Public Schools and DESE/ACLS requirements, managing program resources, and coordinating with staff and community partners. The position supports program planning, fiscal management, personnel processes, data reporting, and special events while promoting a positive learning environment and advancing the program's mission.

The Program Manager may also serve as the High School Equivalency (HSE) Chief Examiner, ensuring all HSE testing activities comply with state and testing vendor policies and procedures.

Key Responsibilities

• Support and promote the mission, vision, and culture of the Adult Education
• Ensure compliance with DESE/ACLS regulations, reporting requirements, and grant deliverables.
• Prepare and submit required DESE reports and assist in responding to Requests for Proposals (RFPs).
• Assist with grant budget management and fiscal monitoring in collaboration with the Lowell Public Schools Grants
• Coordinate personnel processes with Human Resources and Information
• Oversee purchasing, inventory, contracts, program supplies, and technology
• Administer and manage instructional software licenses and user accounts (e.g., Zoom, Ellii, IXL, LACES).
• Manage program data and generate reports to support continuous improvement and informed decision-making.
• Support program monitoring visits and grant compliance
• Support and assist with school events, including graduation, field trips, orientations, and community outreach
• Support satellite program locations by coordinating materials and operational
• Supervise interns and other assigned
• Organize staff meetings and maintain program records, directories, and emergency preparedness
• Build and maintain collaborative relationships with community
• Coordinate program communications with students and

• Support and promote the mission, vision, and culture of the Adult Education
• Ensure compliance with DESE/ACLS regulations, reporting requirements, and grant deliverables.
• Prepare and submit required DESE reports and assist in responding to Requests for Proposals (RFPs).
• Assist with grant budget management and fiscal monitoring in collaboration with the Lowell Public Schools Grants
• Coordinate personnel processes with Human Resources and Information
• Oversee purchasing, inventory, contracts, program supplies, and technology
• Administer and manage instructional software licenses and user accounts (e.g., Zoom, Ellii, IXL, LACES).
• Manage program data and generate reports to support continuous improvement and informed decision-making.
• Support program monitoring visits and grant compliance
• Support and assist with school events, including graduation, field trips, orientations, and community outreach
• Support satellite program locations by coordinating materials and operational
• Supervise interns and other assigned
• Organize staff meetings and maintain program records, directories, and emergency preparedness
• Build and maintain collaborative relationships with community
• Coordinate program communications with students and

High School Equivalency (HSE) Chief Examiner Responsibilities (if assigned)

• Serve as the HSE Chief Examiner in accordance with DESE and testing vendor requirements.
• Ensure the security, integrity, and confidentiality of all HSE testing materials and testing operations.
• Schedule, coordinate, and oversee HSE testing
• Train, supervise, and support HSE test administrators and
• Maintain accurate testing records and submit required
• Ensure compliance with all testing policies, procedures, and
• Serve as the primary liaison with DESE and HSE testing vendors regarding testing operations.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Adult

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree
• Experience with DESE systems, including LACES and
• Experience working with diverse adult learners from varied linguistic and cultural backgrounds.
• Strong organizational, communication, interpersonal, and project management
• Strong analytical, data management, and technology
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google
• Ability to work independently and
• Bilingual (English/Spanish or English/Portuguese)

Reports to: Director of Adult Education

Terms of Employment: Full-time, 52-week position, 35 hours per week

Salary: $72,800 annually (Grant-funded)

Effective Date: Upon hire