26-27 Workforce Program Administrator

About the role

The Workforce Administrator will provide school-wide support services to students, educators and staff in the continued implementation and expansion of the Workforce Program. The Workforce Administrator must be committed to adult academic excellence and have demonstrated capability as a dynamic instructional leader, administrator and coach. This position requires excellent communication skills and the ability to build consensus, work collaboratively with other administrators and staff, students and the community-at-large. The Program Administrator for the Workforce Program serves as an instructional coach and integral member of the SCALE leadership team.

Responsibilities

• Oversees, assists in hires, trains, and evaluates Workforce department staff; manages learning programs for adult learners.
• Develops adult education curriculum aligned with DESE guidelines, CCRSAE standards, and ELA frameworks.
• Directs student recruitment and builds employer partnerships for internships, work-based learning, and job placements.
• Manages department budgets, materials, and grant proposals (local, state, federal); oversees LACES assessment data reporting.
• Designs, adapts, and updates adult workforce curricula to align with College and Career Readiness Standards for Adult Education (CCRSAE) and DESE’s ELA Curriculum Frameworks.
• Identifies professional development needs for instructional staff; plans, conducts, and coordinates PD sessions to improve teaching methods across the workforce department.
• Oversees administration of required DESE standardized assessments (such as MAPT, STAR, or HiSET) and collaborates with the LACES data administrator to produce annual progress reports.
• Proactively