Regional Director, Adult Education & Immigrant Pathways

Wr; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Employee discount program

Job summary

World Relief in the Chicago area seeks a Regional Adult Education Director to provide strategic leadership for immigrant and refugee learning across Chicagoland (DuPage, Aurora, and Chicago).

The role directs English language acquisition, workforce preparation, citizenship services, Bridge and ICAPS pathways, and digital learning, while guiding staff and sustaining grants from federal, state, and private sources.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in TESOL, education administration, or related field.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• Experience leading adult education or workforce programs.
• Strong budget and grant management skills.
• Christian alignment with World Relief values.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and oversight for adult education programs.
• Lead grant proposals, reporting, and budget management.
• Supervise managers and staff, ensuring program quality and compliance.
• Collaborate with employers and partners to expand pathways.
• Represent World Relief in regional education and workforce networks.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Program governance

Staff development

Grant management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in TESOL or related field

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

World Relief in the Chicago area seeks a Regional Adult Education Director to provide strategic leadership for immigrant and refugee learning across Chicagoland (DuPage, Aurora, and Chicago).

The role directs English language acquisition, workforce preparation, citizenship services, Bridge and ICAPS pathways, and digital learning, while guiding staff and sustaining grants from federal, state, and private sources.