Director of Adult Education Programs

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

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.