Director Adult Education & Literacy (AEL) - Grant Funded

Primary Location:

2800 E. Spring Creek Parkway, Plano, Texas, 75074

We are searching for candidates that meet the required qualifications and experience and are able to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.

Job Summary:

Provide guidance and successfully deploy all educational programs and activities as outlined in the Adult Education & Literacy (AEL) grant's goals and objectives. Serve as the single point of contact to the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) to effectively lead and be responsible for program oversight, service delivery, reporting, compliance and overall program and fiscal accountability.

**This is a 100% grant-funded position. Therefore, the continuation of the position is subject to continued external funding.**

Required Qualifications:

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• In collaboration with the grant’s leadership team, direct and communicate all AEL grant activities with faculty, staff, vendors, community partners, college leadership, and the Texas Workforce Commission. Supervise AEL grant-funded staff.
   
• Supervision of staff of 40+ to ensure required TWC professional development and grant deliverables.
   
• Liaison for 15+ community site locations in Collin and Rockwall County.
   
• Liaison for 10+ campus locations.
   
• Liaison for 17+ ISDs to interface with the grant.
   
• Responsible for accurate and timely reporting to state agencies and external stakeholders.
   
• Implement the activities supporting the mission, goals, and objectives of the AEL Grant.
   
• Assess business and community needs and ensure appropriate remote and on-site lab access through effective scheduling and planning.
   
• Create memorandums of understanding agreements and partnerships, provide monthly reporting, projections, project status and program plans. 
   
• Develop an effective marketing plan and work with grant staff, college leadership, peer partners, businesses, and non-profit organizations to recruit, attract, and engage underserved students and community populations for the AEL program.
   
• Oversee the development of standard operating procedures for participant intake, student support, retention, and reporting as part of the underserved population target strategy. 
   
• Coordinate the development of the curriculum and evaluate its effectiveness.
   
• Assist the grant staff and college partners in determining faculty professional development and training needs.
   
• Oversee the ongoing planning and evaluation of the AEL Program’s initiatives, detailing measurable outcomes.
   
• Build relationships with successful AEL programs across the state and develop strategies for deploying a best-in-class AEL Program at Collin College.

Supplemental Functions

• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Perform all duties and maintain all standards in accordance with college policies, procedures, and Core Values.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Knowledge of state and federal rules, regulations, laws, and statutes relating to grants 
Knowledge of AEL grant requirements and Guidelines for Instructional Programs in Workforce (GIPWE)
Knowledge of principles and practices of supervision 
Knowledge of effective grant management, including accepted accounting principles and terminology, and auditing principles and practices 
Knowledge of grant lifecycles and project management 
Organization and time management skills 
Computer and applicable software skills 
Analytical skills 
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing 
Ability to prioritize 
Ability to collaborate with outside agencies 

Physical Demands, Working Conditions and Physical Effort
Sedentary Work - Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, a negligible amount of force frequently, and/or constantly having to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met. Positions in this class typically require talking, hearing, seeing, grasping, standing, walking and repetitive motions. Relatively free from unpleasant environmental conditions or hazards. Office environment. Little physical effort required.

Requirements
Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution and three (3) years of related experience. Two (2) years of supervisory experience required.

**This position is Security Sensitive, therefore, candidates will be subject to a criminal background check.**

The above description is an overview of the job. It is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities of the job as duties and responsibilities may change with business needs. Collin College reserves the right to add, change, amend, or delete portions of this job description at any time, with or without notice. Reasonable accommodations may be made by Collin College in its discretion to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.​

Required & Preferred Qualifications (if applicable):

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of the positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description. Fair Labor Standards Act (exempt/non-exempt) is designated by position. The employer actively supports Americans with Disabilities Act and will consider reasonable accommodations.

***This is a Security Sensitive position. Therefore, candidates will be subject to a criminal background check.***

Compensation Type:

Salary

Employment Type:

Full time

Hiring Minimum

$68,825.00

Hiring Maximum

$86,031.50

Compensation is determined based on experience.

**Application submission deadline is 12am of the date listed.**

05/26/2026

Collin College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any characteristic protected by applicable law.