Director for Adult Development & Literacy Programs
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Director for Adult Development & Literacy Programs

Harford Community College

Job Location : Bel Air,MD, USA

Posted on : 2025-08-21T07:15:40Z

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Position Information

Position Title Director for Adult Development & Literacy Programs

Posting Category Full-Time Staff

Starting salary range $77,668 - $100,969

Faculty Position (if applicable)

About Harford Community College

Harford Community College (HCC) has been a vital part of Harford County since 1957. As a mid-sized, comprehensive institution, we're committed to delivering high-quality education and cultural enrichment to our community. Our mission is to provide relevant, accessible education and training that connects individuals to opportunities in an ever-evolving world. As an Achieving the Dream institution, HCC is part of a national network dedicated to enhancing student success in community colleges. To learn more about our vision and values, visit our website ( .

Affirmative Action and Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Harford Community College is committed to the principles of Affirmative Action and Equal Employment Opportunity. It is the policy of Harford Community College not to discriminate against applicants on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law with regard to any employment practices. HCC is an EEO and ADA/ADAA employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

Benefits

Excellent benefits package, including 2 weeks paid college break, 15 days of sick leave, 23 days paid vacation and 3 personal leave days. Eligible for health, vision and dental benefits, flexible spending accounts, identity theft plan, and legal benefit plan. Receive paid basic life & long-term disability insurance; employee paid supplemental life insurance available . Participation is required in mandatory retirement plan & two optional retirement plans are available (403b with match after 1 year & 457b). Tuition waiver for HCC classes and tuition reimbursement are also available!

Job Description

The purpose of this position is to direct and supervise adult developmental and literacy programs, including student intake, assessment, placement, instruction, and instructor professional development for Adult Basic Education, English as a Second Language, and GED courses, a job readiness program, clerical support, and the operation of Pearson Vue Testing Center. This is accomplished by supervising staff; administering federal and state grants and contracts; preparing and managing budgets; coordinating, scheduling, marketing, and supervising continuing education and training courses; and evaluating program effectiveness and student learning outcomes.

Employees of Harford Community College, including instructors for online and virtual courses, must be residents of Maryland or the contiguous states of Delaware, Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia or the District of Columbia; non-residents are expected to relocate to meet this requirement.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States, as the College does not offer Visa sponsorship for this position

Required Education

Bachelors Degree

Required Experience

A minimum of five years of related experience in adult education, including at least one year of experience in grant and budget development and management, and one year of direct supervisory experience.

Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

  • Demonstrated experience in grant and budget development and management

  • Strong instructional leadership skills

  • Experience with data collection, analysis, and assessment

  • Ability to work effectively with diverse and underserved populations

  • Excellent team management and interpersonal skills

Preferred Qualifications

  • Masters degree or above

  • Experience teaching or coordinating GED courses and / or English as a Second Language courses

  • Bilingual

Hours per Week 40 - 100%

General Weekly Work Schedule

Monday - Friday, with occasional evenings and weekends.

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number 2025-062FSFA

Number of Vacancies 1

Open Date

Close Date 09/02/2025

Open Until Filled No

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

  • *Are you currently a resident of Maryland or the contiguous states of Delaware, Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia or the District of Columbia, OR are you willing to relocate?

  • Yes

  • No

  • *Will you require sponsorship to work in the United States from Harford Community College?

  • No, I will not require sponsorship from Harford Community College

  • Yes, I will require sponsorship from Harford Community College

  • *Do you have a minimum of 5 years of working experience in Adult Literacy Education and Development or a related field?

  • No

  • Yes

  • *How many years of experience do you have managing grants and budgets?

  • Less than 1 year experience

  • 1 year of experience

  • 2 years of experience

  • 3 or more years of experience

  • *Please provide details on your direct supervisory experience. If no experience, enter N/A(Open Ended Question)

  • Documents Needed to Apply

    Required Documents

  • Resume

  • Cover Letter

  • Transcript- Bachelor's

  • Optional Documents

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