Adult Learning Center Site Manager - Brooklyn Public Library : Job Details

Brooklyn Public Library?(BPL) is one of the nations largest library systems and amongNew York Citys most democratic institutions. As a leader in developing modern 21st-century libraries, we provide resources to support personal advancement, foster civic literacy, and strengthen the fabric of community among the more than 2.7 million individuals who call Brooklyn home. BPL provide nearly 60,000 free programs a year with writers, thinkers, artists, and educatorsfrom around the corner and around the world.?And we give patrons?millions of opportunities to enjoy one of lifes greatest satisfactions: the joy of a good book.

The Learning Center Site Manager, under the direct supervision of the Manager of Operations, Adult Learning Centers, is responsible for maintaining the quality of adult education services, leading the instructional and support team, the daily operations of the Adult Learning Center as well as the fostering and maintain a collaborative relationship within the Learning Centers community. The Learning Center is a dynamic adult education facility that provides education and resources for adult new readers and writers, speakers of other languages, pre-HSE/HSE students and integrated training and education classes.

• Train, motivate, lead, and foster a collaborative teamwork environment and evaluate Learning Center and program staff including, literacy advisor, office associate, instructors, volunteers, and other assigned staff
• Knowledge of adult learning practices for all adult reading levels (0-12)
• Managing and coordinating adult education programs and ensure program standards, targets, and community needs are being met and/or exceeded
• Build annual goals and performance targets for site and programs; grow enrollment, retention, and other program outcomes annually
• Monitor progress of groups and classes onsite and offsite by conducting periodic observations/visits and provide feedback for evaluation and program improvement
• Lead the recruitment efforts, intake, registration, orientation, assessments, student placements, and ensure students receive a quality experience
• Coordinate and implement expanded technology training classes and other workshops of interest to students and community members
• Conduct student and program assessments to ensure continuous improvement and maintain student files and program audit documents
• Ensure quality delivery of services and targets are being met
• Coordinate site programming from special gift funds when applicable
• Compile and review various reports to ensure site and programs are meeting program quality monitoring goals and benchmarks; ensure overall data management of site and programs
• Work collaboratively with the Literacy Advisor, develop and maintain a comprehensive collection of educational materials that includes books, appropriate online resources, and other multi-media material
• Coordinate outreach activities and interact with other providers and partners; and maintain a robust partner referral list for participants
• Work with instructors, advisors, and others in the department to ensure curriculum is meeting student and program needs
• Complete a personal and staff professional development plan annually; help with staff development training as necessary
• Collaborate on departmental and institutional projects, committees, and initiatives when appropriate
• Perform other duties as assigned

• BA Degree in Education, or related field
• At least four years experience in Adult Education;
• Two years of experience working in a supervisory capacity over a site and/or programs in Adult Education or related field
• Success with leading an instructional team, meeting program targets, and fostering relationships in the community experience is a plus;
• Knowledge of effectively leading instructional team staff, volunteers and providing services for adult learners in the Bedford-Stuyvesant community
• Computer literate in Microsoft Office & other computer applications;
• Excellent communication & interpersonal skills.

As with all appointments and promotions, staff will be required to work evenings & weekends to better serve community needs. (Minimum of two Saturdays a month and two evenings a week)

Work Schedule:

Mon/Wed/Fri 9:15-5:00

T/TH 12:45-8:00

Sat 9:45-2:15

The salary for this position is $68,923. This position is in the Bargaining Unit.