Regional Immigrant Education Director

World Relief; Darien (IL); Hybrid; USD 88,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Employee discount program

Job summary

World Relief seeks a Regional Adult Education Director to provide strategic leadership for immigrant and refugee education programs across Chicagoland. You will oversee English language acquisition, workforce preparation, and Bridge/ICAPS pathways, guiding a team of managers, coordinators, and instructors.

You will build cross‑departmental collaboration, ensure program quality and compliance, and manage multiple grants while advancing digital literacy and student support services.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in TESOL, training & development, instructional design, higher education, education administration, non-profit administration, or related field.
• Experience in coaching and supervising staff as well as program/project management.
• Strong computer skills: Word and Excel or equivalent, basic skills with PowerPoint or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Embody the mission, vision, and values of World Relief as a leader and example for staff, volunteers, clients, churches, and community partners.
• Serve on the Chicagoland Leadership Team and contribute to regional planning and ministry effectiveness.
• Develop and execute a strategic vision for the Chicagoland Adult Education program with measurable goals and KPIs.
• Oversee program budgets and ensure grant objectives are met while maintaining compliance.
• Lead staff development, performance management, and professional growth opportunities.

Skills

Staff supervision

Grant writing

Budget planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in TESOL / related field

Master's degree preferred in TESOL / related field

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

World Relief seeks a Regional Adult Education Director to provide strategic leadership for immigrant and refugee education programs across Chicagoland. You will oversee English language acquisition, workforce preparation, and Bridge/ICAPS pathways, guiding a team of managers, coordinators, and instructors.

You will build cross‑departmental collaboration, ensure program quality and compliance, and manage multiple grants while advancing digital literacy and student support services.