Adult Education Center Administrator

MERS / Missouri Goodwill Industries; Missouri; On-site; USD 70,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental and vision benefits

Life and AD&D insurance

Retirement plans with employer match (

PTO accrual 15 days

Paid holidays

Flexible schedules

Job summary

MERS Missouri Goodwill Industries is seeking an energetic School Administrator for the Cape Girardeau Excel Center. The role focuses on leading adult education, helping students earn a credit-bearing diploma, and transitioning learners into the workforce with sustainable wages.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree and Missouri administrator certification (K-12), at least one year of supervisory experience, and strong verbal and written skills to develop programs, partnerships, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited educational institution and Missouri Administrator certification K-12 (earned or eligible) required.
• At least 1 year of direct educational supervisory experience; five years preferred.
• Strong verbal and written skills; knowledge of Missouri high school diploma requirements preferred.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain a positive and productive school culture built on professionalism, trust, respect, relationships, communication, and collaboration for students and staff.
• Develop and implement programs, partnerships, activities, and objectives for staff and students aligned to the Employability Skills Framework.
• Effectively facilitate collaboration among different stakeholders, staff members, and outside partners to increase school enrollment and broaden industry-recognized training opportunities for students.
• Ensure adequate staffing by scheduling, hiring, supervising, and evaluating full-time and adjunct employees.
• Develop, implement, and utilize systems to track student progress, barrier removal, and staff performance.
• Cultivate community relationships that raise the program’s profile and grow into pathways for students to pursue their desired career pathway.
• Participate in agency-level and Goodwill Education Initiatives (GEI) network-level training programs and conferences.
• Implement agency policies related to Facilities, IT, Human Resources, and Business/Finance.
• Maintain organizational priorities while nimbly adapting to changing circumstances.
• Balance autonomy and accountability as a leader within the program model.
• Serve on the district leadership team to lead and grow The Excel Center program in Missouri.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Individual and family medical benefits for full-time employees working 30 or more hours per week.
• Individual and family dental and vision benefits on the first of the month following the hire date for employees working 20 or more hours week.
• Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance on the first of the month following the hire date for employees working 20 or more hours per week.
• 403(B) Retirement on date of hire for employees working 20 or more hours per week.
• 403(B) Retirement + Employer Match after one year of employment for employees working 20 or more hours per week.
• 401(A) Retirement on date of hire for employees working 20 or more hours per week.
• PTO Accrual up to 15 days based on hours worked.
• Paid holidays
• Flexible Schedules

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Leadership

Supervisory experience

Education

Bachelor's degree

Missouri Administrator certification K-12 (earned or eligible)

Job description

MERS Missouri Goodwill Industries is seeking an energetic School Administrator for the Cape Girardeau Excel Center. The role focuses on leading adult education, helping students earn a credit-bearing diploma, and transitioning learners into the workforce with sustainable wages.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree and Missouri administrator certification (K-12), at least one year of supervisory experience, and strong verbal and written skills to develop programs, partnerships, and