Director, Adult Education

About South Florida State College:

South Florida State College is an open-access, higher education institution dedicated to providing a learning-centered environment through quality programs, training, and services. Working in partnership with organizations and communities, the college provides leadership and a comprehensive range of opportunities for the educational, cultural, and economic development of the service district.

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Job Description:

Full-time, year-round, partially grant-funded position to coordinate ABE, GED, and ESOL. 

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Manages the activities of the Adult Education Department, which include the ABE, GED, and ESOL programs.
2. Coordinates the data gathering and timely reporting of performance data, acting as the department's liaison with institutional effectiveness and assessment functions and staff.
3. Studies and reacts to the needs of the community in relation to the stated objectives for the ABE, GED, and ESOL programs and initiates courses/programs, including online offerings when applicable.
4. Oversees the development of class schedules and courses/programs, including those offered online, for ABE, GED, and ESOL. 
5. Evaluates the performance of each course/program in meeting stated objectives and maintains responsibility for continuous quality improvement.
6. Monitors the use of appropriate curriculum throughout the programs.
7. Facilitates annual performance reporting for the Adult General Education (AGE) grant. 
8. Oversees the GED testing approval/waiver process.
9. Develops and strengthens pathways that help ABE, GED and ESOL students transition into career and technical education programs.
10. Supervises and evaluates performance of departmental faculty and staff, providing mentoring, guidance, and assistance as needed. 
11. Assists in formulating the budgets for all programs under immediate supervision, in cooperation with the Dean, Applied Sciences and Technologies. 
12. Oversees the technological needs of the department including equipment procurement and distribution. 
13. Participates in professional development activities including workshops, conferences, and membership in professional organizations. 
14. Maintains knowledge of State of Florida GED and high school graduation regulations.
15. Acts as a Campus Security Authority (CSA)/responsible person for Title IX and Clery Act compliance. Must participate in all required CSA/responsible person training.
16. Responsible for coordinating, documenting, and implementing all unit action planning, outcomes assessment, and institutional effectiveness efforts within the scope of administrative supervision.
17. Monitors and promotes progress toward meeting the College's goals and objectives.
18. Acts in accordance with local, state, and federal laws/regulations as well as College policies and procedures.
19. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

Educational:  Master's degree from an institutionally accredited organization required.

Experiential:  Minimum of five (5) years of experience in adult education, K-12, or higher education required. Supervisory experience preferred. Experience working with Banner or other similar educational software system preferred.

Additional Information:

Classification:  Professional Staff, Level III

Reports To:  Dean, Applied Sciences and Technologies

Supervises: ABE, GED, and ESOL faculty and staff

Posting Date:  November 4, 2026

Starting Annual Salary Range:  $70,000 - $75,000

Application review begins:  December 4, 2026

SOUTH FLORIDA STATE COLLEGE IS AN EQUAL ACCESS/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY INSTITUTION

Applicants with disabilities who need assistance in the application or hiring process should contact: Human Resources, 863-784-7132, or send written request to:

South Florida State College
ATTN: Director, Human Resources
EA/EO & ADA Officer
600 West College Drive
Avon Park, FL 33825

Application Instructions:

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