Assistant Director of Literacy – LCCC Donley Center

Summary

Responsible for directing grant-funded literacy programs as assigned by the director. Supervising staff assigned to these programs. Directly responsible to the Director of Literacy

This position is reviewed annually for continuation and is strictly contingent upon the receipt of necessary funding sources and contractual agreements.

• Counsels students as-needed, recommending modifications in instruction where appropriate.
• Aids teachers in meeting special needs of students. Prescribes appropriate methods and resources.
• Diagnoses and recommends students to progress from one education program to another.
• Monitors standardized testing for literacy programs.
• Maintains curriculum library and oversees program activity.
• Hires, evaluates and guides professional development of staff.
• Analyzes costs/revenues, makes recommendations for literacy and certain job training programs and presents reports for decision making.
• Accountable for all records/audit files and quality of program data.
• Manages literacy budgets for each line of grant funding.
• Cooperates with other administrators in developing new courses of instruction and grant projects.
• Diagnoses community training needs and develops programs.
• Leads continuous improvement process for department.
• Analyzes and uses data to adjust program structure and allocation of resources.
• Partners with internal and external departments/organizations to provide opportunities for literacy students and staff.
• Supports instructional and student success coach staff in job functions.
• Performs other duties as may be assigned.

Education

Certifications

Work Experience

• Two years’ experience in working with nontraditional students.
• Two years’ experience in program administration.

Knowledge. Skills. Abilities

• Demonstrated ability to exercise independent judgment and to work cooperatively in stressful situations.
• Must possess a high level of the following work skills and behaviors: teamwork/cooperation, initiative, customer service, and commitment to continuous professional growth in skills and knowledge.

Preferred

• Master’s degree from an accredited institution.
• Bilingual (Spanish)

This position is contingent upon grant funding.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear.  The employee may regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and distance vision.

Work Environment

The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate.

LCCC is an equal opportunity employer.

LCCC Internal candidates must apply within 15 days of posting.

To apply, please submit a cover letter, resume and unofficial transcript through our online application system at www.lccc.edu/jobs. 

• This position is reviewed annually for continuation and is strictly contingent upon the receipt of necessary funding sources and contractual agreements.
• Salary is restricted to above range and will not exceed the maximum of the range. Salary offers are non negotiable and offers are determined and are based upon related work experience submitted on resume. 
• Foreign degrees – must provide a US equivalency report of your degree credentials with your transcript, if not, your resume will not be accepted.

 Position open until filled.