Adult Education Manager

Full-time Support Staff

Aurora Downtown Campus

Hybrid Option: Yes 

Join our dynamic team at Waubonsee Community College, where your career can flourish. We are committed to being an exceptional employer, offering a comprehensive benefits package with generous time off, low-cost medical, dental, and vision plans, and a secure pension plan through SURS. You’ll also enjoy 14 paid holidays, including winter and Thanksgiving breaks. Be part of a transformative institution, dedicated to making a positive impact in our community and the lives of our students. Your future starts here – join us today!

Waubonsee Community College is committed to hiring and retaining exceptional faculty and staff who are committed to the college’s culture of collaboration, professional growth and student success.

The Adult Education Manager provides leadership and strategic oversight to support the effective delivery of Adult Education programs. This role oversees key operational areas, including student enrollment, assessment, data and records management, as well as compliance with funder requirements and college policies. The Adult Education Manager also supports the recruitment, development, and evaluation of adjunct faculty, and provides direct supervision and leadership to Adult Education staff. In addition, the Manager represents the department on internal and external committees, working collaboratively to coordinate services and improve outcomes for Adult Education students.

Responsibilities

• The Dean for Adult & Workforce Education delegates authority to the Adult Education Manager to carry out the following responsibilities:
• Oversee and coordinate data collection, entry and reporting processes as mandated by ICCB guidelines and requirements.
• Oversee student engagement, recruitment, intake, orientation, and enrollment management with the goal of increasing student retention and outcomes.
• Support instructor onboarding, development, and evaluation by conducting faculty observations and leading regular professional development opportunities. 
• Monitor, interpret, and analyze data to make strategic recommendations to the Dean for Adult and Workforce Education for program planning and improvement.
• Work with Records and Registration to facilitate seamless registration processes for Adult Education students consistent with college polices and funder requirements.
• Evaluate program curriculum to ensure Adult Education department offers relevant and effective instruction in compliance with industry best practices, funder requirements, and college priorities. 
• Manage assessment policies and practices and delegate the coordination of assessment activities to the full-time assessment specialist.
• Identify new grant opportunities and assist with grant writing efforts to secure program funding.
• Maintain the security of student records, both physical and electronic.
• Develop and coordinate strategies in collaboration with internal and external partners to integrate systems of operations to support student success in transition programs.
• Train staff and faculty on the data reporting system for Adult Education grant activities.
• Serve as the designated ADA Coordinator for the Adult Education Division, evaluating students for accommodations within the Adult Education program and supporting students in their application for accommodations on high school equivalency exams. 
• Act as a program liaison with funders as well as employer and community partners.
• Supervise and evaluate the performance of program staff, including student workers.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s preferred.
• Minimum three years of administrative experience in Adult Education or similar program required.
• Strong analytical, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong data collection and interpretation skills.
• Experience working with grant funding.
• Demonstrated student focus, with passion for serving adults in attaining basic skills and high school equivalency credentials as well as encouraging adult learners’ continued pursuit of education and/or training. 
• Demonstrated ability to work well with employees at all levels of the organization as well as students and employer partners.
• Experience with ICCB grant data reporting system and Ellucian Banner (ERP) preferred.
• Experience in an educational setting and/or knowledge of Adult Education functions preferred.
• Understanding of the Family Educational Rights Privacy Act (FERPA) and the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) preferred.
• Available to work evenings as necessary.

Please attach the following documents when applying:

• Cover Letter-Yes 
• Resume-Yes 
• References-Yes (Can be provided at interview)
• Transcripts-Yes (Can be provided at interview)

Position Details

Req: 2111

Grant Funded: No 

Compensation Range: 81,413.00 – 101,766.00    

Compensation Type: Salaried  

Compensation: The pay for this position will be determined by your experience, education, and qualifications. 

Work Schedule: Varies 

Work Hours: 40

Testing:  No 

Targeted Hire Date: 6/15/2026

Benefits:  Click to See Benefits Page

Special Instructions: Transcripts and references may be attached at the time of application. Official transcripts are required to be submitted during the background check proces. 

EOE, including disability and veteran