The Senior Director, Adult Literacy and Language Education, is responsible for strengthening existing and developing new adult language programs and activities as an integral part of CAL's global mission and development plan across all domains of program activities.
Requirements
- Manage all aspects of CAL’s Adult language education portfolio, including assessment and PD.
- Direct CAL’s English for Heritage Language Speakers (EHLS) program, and other ongoing Adult Language projects.
- Lead CAL’s work in developing and implementing professional development services for adult language education.
- Manage and supervise staff and contractors for CAL’s EHLS program, BEST assessment program, and adult education PD.
- Collaborate and coordinate work with the VP for Programs and Development, and with CAL Directors in business development, including sponsored research proposals, and delivery of service activities.
- Support CAL’s efforts to advance new and innovative techniques to expand the Adult Literacy and Language Education area.
- Work collaboratively across the organization to expand CAL’s portfolio of contracts, grants, expertise, technical assistance services, experience, and reputation.
- Plan and manage the financial performance of the ALLE (3300) and BEST (3200) accounts in contract and grant portfolios.
- Monitor external and internal environment for development of new market segments.
- Collaborate with Communications, on communication activities and marketing campaigns for services offered.
- Represent the program area to clients, senior management, and external policy, research and development communities, including academia, the federal government, policy makers, and trade organizations.
- Lead/direct the scope and execution of projects.
- Manage and mentor project teams.
- Participate in the organization’s budget processes to develop and review quarterly financial and activity reports to ensure that expenses are consistent with the approved budget and programmatic activities.
- Participate and contribute to the Extended Leadership Team functions and activities.
- Communicate with potential state, district and school contacts about the provision of CAL services.
Benefits
- Generous Paid Time Off
- 401k Matching
- Retirement Plan
- Tuition Reimbursement
