Adult Education and Literacy Director **Northeast Iowa Community College** 1 Positions ID: 79936 Posted On 08/28/2025 **Job Overview** The Director of Adult Education will be responsible for managing the development and administration of adult education and literacy activities across the eight-county college district. This will include overseeing program delivery, performing grant management and fiscal duties, and developing and implementing developmental education programming that facilitates seamless transitions from adult literacy to workforce skill and/or college level learning. The supervisor will oversee the planning and monitoring of ABE, HSED, ESOL, IET, IELCE, and Brush-Up program activities throughout the district, ensuring that operations and outcomes meet grant compliance standards, and also promoting program effectiveness and quality control. In addition, the supervisor will coordinate with other district and campus programs, as well as support ongoing program evaluation and outcome research efforts. Develop and promote Adult Education and Literacy activities and opportunities district-wide throughout the college’s eight-county area. Coordinate programs in the areas of ABE, HSED, ESOL, and Brush-Up district-wide. Responsible for coordinating the development and implementation of the IELCE and IET (Integrated Education and Training) programs for ESL students interested in pursuing training and employment. Responsible for the development and supervision of Success Coordinator, AEL instructional personnel, teacher/technology trainers, and support staff district-wide. Develop and maintain budgets for federal, state, and private allocations that accurately reflect the activities of the AEL program. Keep useable fee compliance and budget monitoring. Coordinate and host HSED graduations. Implement all state/federal regulations for property and train staff in processes. Research grant opportunities that support the various areas of Adult Education and Literacy. Work collaboratively with the team to develop and implement training opportunities for instructors. Collaborate with instructors and Success Coordinator to collect, maintain, and provide data and other requested information to federal, state, and private funders that proves the quality of the college’s funded programs. Work with Institutional Effectiveness to assess the success of students in developmental education courses. Remain current in developmental education delivery formats. Coordinate with the college’s developmental education program to assure streamlined services. Work with academic deans and directors to design, implement, and assess the delivery of developmental education programming. Work to create a seamless transition from adult literacy/developmental education programming to the desired academic pathway. Attend state-required meetings and trainings. Participate in professional development of enhanced training to advance skills, knowledge, and abilities as they relate to position. Primary Contact 1725894511594 Nancy Creery , Human Resources Phone Phone Phone Fax creeryn@nicc.edu Email True True True **Job Details** Categories Education Location Peosta, IA Job Type Employee Full/Part Full Time Pay/Salary $57,300.00 Benefits Health Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Life Insurance Retirement Plan Paid Vacation Paid Sick Leave Paid Holidays Tuition Reimbursement **Qualifications** Education Bachelors Experience 2-5 Years Company ID 1180 Job REQ # \# Positions 1 Start Date 20250828 End Date 20251006 Featured Job 0 TH Ad 0 TH Comments **Similar Jobs** Assistant Director of Clinical Education- Physical Clarke University Adjunct Instructor in the Department of Natural an University of Dubuque Assistant or Associate Director of Transfer Admiss Loras College Director of Aviation Maintenance University of Dubuque Residence Hall Director University of Dubuque Assistant Dean of Students and Title IX Coordinato University of Wisconsin-Platteville Middle School Spring Musical Director Holy Family Catholic Schools Full-time Faculty in Computer Studies and Informat University of Dubuque Director of Workforce Innovation and Opportunity A Northeast Iowa Community College Director of Website Initiatives University of Dubuque **Share this Job** Northeast Iowa Community College **About the Company** Northeast Iowa Community College (NICC) serves the transfer, career and technical education needs of our region’s residents, businesses and industries in a district area that encompasses eight counties and approximately 5,000 sq. miles. More than 28,400 students enroll in Business and Community Solutions courses and academic certificate, diploma and degree programs every year. NICC offers associate’s degrees and general education courses that readily transfer to four-year colleges and universities, and state-of-the-art technology and lab areas that prepare students for high demand careers. The College has two primary campuses in Peosta and Calmar, and seven service locations in Cresco, Dubuque, Manchester, New Hampton, Oelwein and Waukon, that offer convenient amenities, services, educational resources and computer labs for students. As one of northeast Iowa’s largest employers, the College employs 680 faculty and staff members, and the average tenure of all part-time and full-time faculty is 12 years. At Northeast Iowa Community College, we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential pillars of academic excellence and community empowerment. We are committed to cultivating an environment where individuals from all walks of life feel respected, valued, and empowered to succeed.