POSITION: Director, Hyannis Center & ACCCESS Program

Human Resources Office Phone (508)362-2131 Ext. 4306/4307 Fax (508)375-4014

VACANCY NOTICE

DATE: September 22, 2015

POSITION: Director, Hyannis Center & ACCCESS Program Grant and College Funded Full-time, Non-Unit Position

SUPERVISION: Reports to the Dean of Arts and Humanities

GENERAL STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Director manages all academic activities of the Hyannis Center and the ACCCESS Adult Basic Education (ABE) Program. The Hyannis Center provides a convenient location for ABE, job readiness training, workforce education, credit and non-credit College classes and community events. The ACCCESS Program is the state funded ABE and ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) program for Cape Cod. The Director is responsible for providing educational leadership to ensure a standards-based, high quality program that succeeds in preparing students for college and career readiness and achieving the goals of the Massachusetts Strategic Framework for Adult Basic Education; planning and coordinating all program components, implementing program objectives, acting as liaison with other College departments, outside agencies and service providers and assuring program quality.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:

1. Develops and supervises all Department of Elementary and Post-Secondary Education (DESE) funded programs and grants at the Hyannis Center and other locations in collaboration with appropriate College staff. 2. Promotes and maintains Center and program policies in conjunction with College staff and funding agencies. 3. Maintains a close relationship with the West Barnstable College campus and program advisory boards. Acts as a liaison for the College with local, state and federal entities as appropriate. 4. Coordinates public relations and program development with the personnel on the West Barnstable Campus. 5. Develops curriculum and ensures its alignment with the standards and benchmarks in the Massachusetts ABE Curriculum Frameworks for English Language Arts (ELA), Mathematics/Numeracy, College and Career Readiness Standards for Adult Education, and English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) in compliance with the CALC, PACT, and Adult Career Pathways Grants. 6. Ensures that curriculum incorporates student goals, is contextualized to real-life issues of interest and concern to students, is aligned with assessments, and is designed to move students toward their next instructional level or to exit the program and take their next steps along a career or college pathway. 7. Hires and supervises teaching staff that meets professional standards in the areas of mathematics/numeracy, English for Speakers of Other Languages, reading, and writing. 8. Monitors the quality of lesson plans, ensures that all teachers use the prescribed curriculum, and that current and appropriate learning technologies are incorporated into curriculum and instruction. 9. Supervises and evaluates staff including classroom observation (minimally annually) and provides written feedback and follow up. 10. Engages in local collaborations and partnerships to enlist community resources to support students' progression to post-secondary education, job training and/or employment leading to family sustaining wages. 11. Provides fiscal oversight and ensures that expenditures are allowable and appropriate and that allocated funds are available throughout the fiscal year. 12. Monitors student progress as required by the grants. 13. Assures compliance with enrollment, attendance and budgetary record keeping and other related data requirements. 14. Makes timely reports to the College administration and funding sources. 15. Collaborates with College personnel on college initiatives as appropriate. 16. Attends College meetings and serves on committees as appropriate. 17. Administers MCCC and AFSCME contracts. 18. Fosters collegial relationships in a collaborative team setting. 19. Manages Hyannis Center building. 20. Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Master’s degree in education or related field. 2. Proven experience in program management including experience with developing and managing budgets. 3. Three (3) years of experience in Adult Basic Education (ABE) programs. 4. Classroom teaching experience. 5. Ability to work with diverse adult populations and multi-cultural students. 6. Successful experience in grant writing and reporting. 7. Demonstrated ability to work in a collaborative team model. 8. Demonstrated experience in curriculum development and assessment of student learning for adult and ESOL students. 9. Supervisory experience. 10. Effective interpersonal and oral and written communication skills. 11. Effective organizational skills. 12. Competence using Microsoft Office Suite, data base systems, and electronic reporting tools. 13. Ability to work a flexible schedule including some evenings. 14. Must have or be eligible for valid MA driver’s license.

ADDITIONAL PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Knowledge of the area educational and social service delivery systems. 2. Ability to use MDESE data collection systems (e.g. SMARTT/COGNOS). 3. Bilingual ability in Portuguese and/or Spanish. COMPENSATION: $65,000-$70,000 annual salary (dependent upon education and experience) supported by Grant (ACCCESS and Adult Career Pathways) and College funds. Full-time, Non-Unit position including participation in a comprehensive employee benefits program.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: October 12, 2015

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Interested candidates must apply online by visiting: http://capecod.interviewexchange.com/candapply.jsp? JOBID=64047. The online application instructions include directions for uploading a cover letter (which should address the minimum qualifications of the position) and a resume. Please note that candidates invited to interview for the position will be asked to provide three (3) current professional letters of reference as well as copies of transcripts.

Please visit our website at www.capecod.edu for information on Cape Cod Community College.

This appointment is subject to grant funding and the 2016 budget appropriation.

Appointment subject to SORI (Sex Offender Registry Information), a publicly-accessible Massachusetts CORI (Criminal Offender Record Information) and national background check.

Cape Cod Community College is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer. We encourage applications from individuals who will enrich and contribute to the cultural and ethnic diversity of our College. Cape Cod Community College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, age, veteran status, genetic information or sexual orientation in its programs and activities as required by Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and other applicable statutes and College policies. Cape Cod Community College prohibits sexual harassment, including sexual violence. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Rehabilitation Act and related statutes and regulations: Douglas Terry, Coordinator of Disability Services, South Building Rm. 222, (508) 362-2131 x4337. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding Affirmative Action, non-discrimination policies, and Title IX compliance/sexual harassment: Assistant Vice President, Human Resources, Victor C. Santos, Nickerson Administration Building, (508)362-2131 x4307. Inquiries concerning the application of anti-discrimination laws may be referred to the Affirmative Action Coordinator and Title IX Coordinator, Coordinator of Disability Services, the Massachusetts Commission against Discrimination or the United States Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights.