Jitterbit is hiring a Senior Director, Adult Literacy and Language Education to provide overall leadership for CAL's global work in adult language activities. This role is central to strengthening existing programs and developing new initiatives that support our mission to improve access to communications and information for non-native English speakers.
What You'll Do
- Manage all aspects of CAL’s Adult language education portfolio, including assessment and professional development.
- Direct CAL’s English for Heritage Language Speakers (EHLS) program and other ongoing Adult Language projects.
- Lead CAL’s work in developing and implementing professional development services for adult language education.
- Manage and supervise staff and contractors for CAL’s EHLS program, BEST assessment program, and adult education professional development.
- Collaborate and coordinate work with the VP for Programs and Development and with CAL Directors on business development, sponsored research proposals, and service delivery.
- Support CAL’s efforts to advance new and innovative techniques to expand the Adult Literacy and Language Education area.
- Work collaboratively across the organization to expand CAL’s portfolio of contracts, grants, expertise, technical assistance services, experience, and reputation.
- Plan and manage the financial performance of the ALLE (3300) and BEST (3200) accounts in contract and grant portfolios.
- Monitor external and internal environments for the development of new market segments.
- Collaborate with Communications on marketing campaigns for services offered.
- Represent the program area to clients, senior management, and external policy, research, and development communities.
- Lead and direct the scope and execution of projects.
- Manage and mentor project teams.
- Participate in the organization’s budget processes to develop and review quarterly financial and activity reports.
- Participate in and contribute to the Extended Leadership Team functions and activities.
- Communicate with potential state, district, and school contacts about the provision of CAL services.
Team & Environment
You will collaborate and coordinate work with the VP for Programs and Development and with CAL Directors in this leadership role.
