Assistant Director of Performance

About the role

The Adult Education and Literacy (AEL) program provides free virtual and face-to-face classroom instruction to eligible Missouri citizens in various subjects including Reading, Language, Mathematics, English Language Competency, Workplace Literacy, Digital Literacy, Civics, and Citizenship. Certified instructors teach all classes. Adult students receive preparation for Missouri's High School Equivalency exam (HiSET® or GED®) integrated with career-specific workforce training. English learners become literate in the English language while learning the responsibilities of citizenship and workforce preparation.

Responsibilities

• Ensure quality data reporting to the U.S. Department of Education for Adult Education and Literacy (AEL) required performance outcomes.
• Aid in the implementation of accountability systems that measure the performance of AEL programs.
• Act as a liaison between the management information system vendor and local adult education programs regarding data issues.
• Supervise specialty areas assigned by the coordinator, such as monitoring of local programs and professional development for local AEL teachers.
• Provide effective communication to local AEL programs on planning and implementation of AEL activities and services in the form of technical assistance/guidance.
• Create and analyze data reports as needed by local AEL programs or AEL staff.
• Assist the Coordinator in implementing federal/state policies and procedures relating to the operation of the AEL program.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with other state AEL staff, local school officials, community colleges, local community-based organizations, civic leaders, business industry, and social services groups.
• Demonstrate regular, reliable, and engaged attendance.
• Perform other related work as assigned.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in education, administration, or a closely related field.
• OR Four years of successful professional work experience in the field of grant monitoring, performance reporting, administration, education, or training.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Must be able to lift 25 pounds. COMPUTER SKILLS: Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and Literacy, Adult & Community Education System (LACES) REQUIRED TRAVEL: This position requires frequent travel in-state or out-of-state.