Program Director, Adult Education Program

CCCD is a public, multi-campus community college district serving Orange County, California. Established in 1947, CCCD has a rich history of providing accessible, high-quality education and training to students from diverse backgrounds. The district encompasses three comprehensive colleges, Coastline Community College, Golden West College, and Orange Coast College, and serves over 50,000 students annually through its various programs and services. CCCD is committed to student success and provides students with opportunities to explore their interests, develop their skills, and achieve their goals through a wide range of academic and vocational programs, support services, and co-curricular activities. With a strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, CCCD is dedicated to creating a supportive and inclusive environment for all students, employees, and members of the community. About Coastline College Coastline College, established in 1976 as the nation’s first campus-free college, has evolved from a “college beyond walls” into a leader in online, competency-based, correspondence, and in-person education. Coastline College serves a diverse student population of approximately 19,361 students across multiple instructional modalities, including online and in person formats. In the 2024–25 academic year, the College awarded 1,225 degrees and 610 certificates while achieving strong end of term retention and course success rates. As a designated Hispanic Serving Institution and Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution, Coastline College reflects the vibrant diversity of the region and affirms its ongoing commitment to equity, access, and student success. About the Role The position requires specialized and extensive knowledge in noncredit adult education and Adult Education Program (AEP) grant requirements, Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Education (WIOA) grant requirements, grant management, instructional program development and implementation, enrollment management, student services, and ability to collaborate and develop partnerships with internal and external stakeholders and organizations. This position plays a critical role in fulfilling AEP and WIOA requirements as a District and as part of the Coast Adult Education Consortium. The position works collaboratively as part of the district-wide AEP and team. The position is critical for Coastline College to develop the noncredit program and work with instructional areas to determine course offerings and identify faculty. The position manages multiple aspects of the noncredit/AEP and WIOA at Coastline College related to instruction and student services. This position is 100% funded by the AEP grant. Summary Plans, organizes, directs, and coordinates adult education, noncredit, and related programs that meet program requirements. Establishes program goals and works with faculty to encourage the development of curriculum and programs to serve targeted adult learner populations by working with a consortium of regional providers of adult education services. Distinguishing Career Features The Director, Adult Education Program, is a mid-management position having reporting relationship to campus Vice Presidents of Instruction and, at the District level, to the Vice Chancellor of Educational Services and Technology. The Director will be accountable for developing, sustaining, and expanding all Adult Education and noncredit programs including, but not limited to, career technical education, apprenticeship, high school diploma and GED, English language learning, citizenship, adults with disabilities, and older adults. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Works with and participates in the development of plans for the Coast Adult Education Consortium members to implement a comprehensive program by integrating member programs and services and facilitating transitions into postsecondary education and to the workforce. Recommends strategies and goals, and develops and implements annual plans for the Adult Education Program (AEP). Ensures consistency of plans with the AEP requirements and other college and District plans and monitors implementation to ensure the evaluation of their effectiveness. Works with, assists and coordinates with the other Adult Education Directors and District office staff in terms of grant activities and reports. Provides leadership for continuous planning and implementation for expanding programs and services consistent with the AEP objectives. Regularly attends the meetings of the Coast Adult Education Consortium. Establishes standards of service delivery, specific goals, and performance measures. Supervises, advises, trains, motivates, and assists program employees to accomplish established goals in order to provide and improve all aspects of the program for the community consistent with approved plans and provides high quality of service. Provides leadership for the development and implementation of career preparation and college readiness (enhanced) noncredit courses and certificates consistent with the AEP defined program areas. Directs and oversees adult education noncredit instructional programs. Develops class schedules and site selection to maximize student access. In collaboration with other administrators, assigns personnel, monitors enrollment and class size, and determines continuation or cancellation of classes based on enrollment and cost considerations. Recommends course offerings based on community needs, funds, instructor availability and consistent with AEP objectives. Organizes, attends, or chairs a variety of administrative and staff meetings, as required. Serves on college and District committees and special projects, as assigned. Works cooperatively and provides leadership as a member of the administrative leadership team, consistent with the mission and functions of the college and District. Coordinates programs and services, as appropriate, with other District and college personnel. Supports and coordinates activities and projects between faculty and representatives of local adult education schools, continuation schools, regional occupational programs, and the local community for AEP defined programs. Develops marketing strategies and methods to promote the Coast Adult Education Consortium programs and services, including, but not limited to, presentations at businesses, schools, and agencies within the community. Oversees a marketing plan for adult education programs, develops marketing strategies and methods to promote courses and programs. Oversees and collaborates with advertising and marketing services to conduct needs assessments, enhance visibility of programs, and recruit students. Develops, facilitates, and attends applicable events and activities. Maintains current knowledge of instructional theories and new technologies pertinent to assigned projects; learns and applies emerging technologies and advances (e.g., computer software applications) as necessary to perform duties in an efficient, organized, and timely manner. Maintains up-to-date knowledge and skills related to pertinent legislation, emerging trends in adult education, and the duties and responsibilities of the position. Develops and monitors budgets and maximizes financial resources. Supervises the administration of projects funded by AEP and other contracts, agreements, and grants. Directs the preparation and maintenance of detailed and comprehensive records, reports and files related to the consortium personnel, facilities and activities; ensures the collection, recording and reporting of required enrollment and performance data. Collaborates with Research and Institutional Effectiveness to plan, collect, and assess data to support college program review and state reporting requirements. Works with college and District personnel to prepare and submit timely and accurate reports to meet state and federal requirements. Performs other related duties as assigned that support the objective of the position. Required to abide by all District policies and procedures including Board Policy 3050 – Code of Professional Ethics. Education and Experience This position typically requires a Master’s degree and two years of experience managing grant or categorically funded programs and three years of management experience. Or, any combination of education and experience which would provide the required equivalent qualifications for the position. Please refer to full job posting for specifics regarding the position, minimum and preferred qualifications. #J-18808-Ljbffr