CAL Classification: Program Director
Division/Program Area: Adult English Language Education
Hours Per Week: 35 hrs/wk (full-time)
Position Available: Immediately
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES
The Director of Adult English Language Education (AELE) serves as the Project Director for the English for Heritage Language Speakers (EHLS) Project, and also is responsible for strengthening existing and developing new adult English language education programs and activities as an integral part of CAL's global mission and development plan. The Director provides overall leadership for CAL's work in the education of adults who are non-native speakers of English, including those in postsecondary education, adult basic education, workplace training, and career and technical education programs in the United States. The Director pursues contracts and services with state and federal agencies, as well as initiating projects that build on and expand CAL's existing strengths, in order to increase CAL's involvement and visibility in the adult education arena.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
Division/Program Area: Adult English Language Education
Hours Per Week: 35 hrs/wk (full-time)
Position Available: Immediately
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES
The Director of Adult English Language Education (AELE) serves as the Project Director for the English for Heritage Language Speakers (EHLS) Project, and also is responsible for strengthening existing and developing new adult English language education programs and activities as an integral part of CAL's global mission and development plan. The Director provides overall leadership for CAL's work in the education of adults who are non-native speakers of English, including those in postsecondary education, adult basic education, workplace training, and career and technical education programs in the United States. The Director pursues contracts and services with state and federal agencies, as well as initiating projects that build on and expand CAL's existing strengths, in order to increase CAL's involvement and visibility in the adult education arena.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Lead the effort to strengthen and expand the work of CAL's Adult English Language Education area in cooperation with CAL’s senior leadership. These activities include business development, identifying funders, building and maintaining strong relationships with external and internal stakeholders, and developing proposal strategies with associated staffing.
- Monitor external and internal environment for development of new market segments.
- Develop marketing campaigns in coordination with CAL’s Communications Office for services offered.
- Work collaboratively across the organization to expand the organization's portfolio of contracts, grants, expertise, experience, and reputation.
- Lead/direct the scope and execution of the EHLS project.
- Plan and manage the financial performance of the AELE program area contracts, grants, and allocated overhead.
- Review and approve quarterly financial and activity reports to ensure that expenses are consistent with the annual budget and the programmatic activities.
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