Associate Dean of Adult Education

Elgin Community College; Elgin (IL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 133,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Pension Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Professional Development

EAP

Job summary

Elgin Community College seeks an Associate Dean for Adult Education to lead ABE, ASE, and ESL programs. You will supervise faculty, coordinate curricula, and ensure program quality across multiple sites and online formats.

The role includes grant development, student recruitment, and partnerships with community agencies to expand opportunities for adult learners and align with state and institutional standards. Evening/weekend flexibility may be required.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in adult education, TESOL, or related field.
• Two years’ program coordination and supervision experience with staff/faculty evaluation/onboarding.
• Two years’ management experience with data interpretation, program implementation, and scheduling.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and supervision for Adult Education faculty and staff across multiple sites and online formats.
• Lead recruitment, onboarding, assessment, and retention efforts; guide educational pathways and referrals.
• Support grant development, implementation, and compliance; monitor objectives and outcomes.
• Develop partnerships with internal departments, workforce agencies, and community organizations to support learners.
• Lead curriculum development, assessment, and instructional quality for ABE/ASE/ESL programs.
• Plan division-wide events, professional conferences, and student transition initiatives.
• Analyze program performance and report data to support improvements and accreditation.

Skills

Master’s degree leadership

Program coordination

Staff evaluation

Grant writing

Data interpretation

Curriculum development

Flexible schedule

Education

Master’s in adult education/TESOL

Job description

About ECC:

Elgin Community College serves over 9,000 students at every stage of their educational journeys, including university transfer programs, career and technical education, continuing education classes, and adult basic education. As a community, we pride ourselves on nurturing a welcoming campus where every person—students, staff members, faculty members, and campus visitors—feels valued. The work of each ECC employee is central to the college’s mission, and as an employer, the college fosters a positive environment through professional challenges, excellent benefits, and opportunities for recognition and camaraderie.

Work Schedule:

Must be willing to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the department.

Rate of Pay:

This is a Full-Time Administrative position at grade 18, with an annual salary range of $99,836 to $133,115. The salary offer will be based on education and experience, in alignment with the College’s compensation philosophy and the current Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), if applicable.

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Life and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA, DCA, Commuter)
• Retirement Plans (Pension, 457b, 403b)
• Time Off with Pay
• Professional Development/Expense
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Sick Banks

FLSA Status:

Exempt

Grant Funded:

No

Job Summary:

The Associate Dean of Adult Education assists the Dean of Adult Education in the leadership, administration, and continuous improvement of Adult Basic Education (ABE), Adult Secondary Education (ASE), and English as a Second Language (ESL) programs. The position provides oversight of instructional operations, faculty supervision, curriculum development, program assessment, student success initiatives, and compliance with state, federal, and institutional requirements. The Associate Dean serves as a key leader in supporting high-quality educational opportunities for adult learners and advancing departmental strategic goals.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

1. Master’s degree in adult education, TESOL, or a related field Three years’ experience teaching in an adult education program
2. Two years’ program coordination and supervision experience, experience with staff/faculty evaluation and staff/faculty onboarding and training. Working with collective bargaining units preferred.
3. Two years’ management experience, experience with data interpretation, program implementation, and course scheduling preferred
4. Experience writing and implementing grants, familiarity with ICCB Adult Education & Literacy (or the equivalent) funding and policies
5. Extensive experience working with individuals from various educational, ethnic, and socio-economic backgrounds
6. Ability to problem-solve complex faculty, student, staff, and programmatic issues Strong understanding of best practices in teaching, learning, and assessment
7. Ability to work flexible schedule (including evenings and some weekends) when needed.

Desired Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

N/A

Essential Duties:

1. Provide leadership and supervision for Adult Education faculty and staff. Recruit, interview, hire, train, schedule, supervise, support, and evaluate full-time faculty, adjunct faculty, and staff. Coordinate faculty workload assignments, professional development activities, substitute coverage, and instructional staffing needs for programs serving approximately 3,000 students annually across multiple instructional sites and online delivery formats.
2. Lead student recruitment, onboarding, assessment, and retention efforts. Coordinate student orientations, communications, placement and assessment activities, and retention initiatives. Provide guidance to students regarding educational pathways and make referrals to appropriate college and community resources to address academic and non-academic barriers to success.
3. Support grant development, implementation, and compliance activities. Collaborate with Adult Education leadership in preparing grant applications, monitoring grant objectives, evaluating program outcomes, and ensuring compliance with applicable state, federal, and institutional requirements. Work with faculty and staff to support continuous program improvement and achievement of grant performance measures.
4. Develop and coordinate partnerships that support adult learner success. Collaborate with internal departments, workforce agencies, educational institutions, and community organizations to provide innovative programming, transition services, workforce pathway opportunities, and student support resources. Coordinate Integrated Career and Academic Preparation System (ICAPS) programming, Adult Education transitions initiatives, and referral partnerships.
5. Provide leadership for curriculum development, assessment, and instructional quality. Lead curriculum development and revision efforts for Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language programs. Manage annual course and program assessment processes; facilitate department meetings; review instructional materials, syllabi, office hours, and assessment documentation; and ensure compliance with institutional and regulatory standards.
6. Plan and coordinate division-wide events and special initiatives. Lead the planning, coordination, and implementation of major Adult Education events, including professional conferences, student transition programs, graduation ceremonies, faculty development activities, and other departmental initiatives that support student engagement and program visibility.
7. Analyze program performance and support strategic decision-making. Collect, interpret, and report program, assessment, enrollment, and student outcome data to identify trends, support accreditation and grant reporting requirements, and guide strategic improvements to programs and services.

Other Duties:

1. Perform other duties as assigned which pertain to the job description.

Physical Demands:

Light (up to 25 lbs occasionally or 10lbs frequently)

Visual Acuity:

Close visual acuity (e.g. computer, assembly)

Work Environment:

Moderate noise

Environmental Conditions:

Typical office or administrative

Current SSECCA Union Member Information:

The initial posting date for this position is 09/22/2026. Elgin Community College Support Staff Association (SSECCA) members that apply by 09/29/2026 and meet the posted minimum qualifications will receive full consideration.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

Elgin Community College does not discriminate, or tolerate discrimination, against any member of its community on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex/gender/gender identity, age, religion, disability, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local law in matters of admissions, employment, or in any aspect of the educational programs or activities it offers.

In addition, Elgin Community College provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to ensure equal access and equal opportunities with regard to employment practices, educational opportunities, and programs and services. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the College’s EEO/AA Officer. Determinations on request for a reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.