Job Details

Director Adult Basic Skills

Position Number: 7144819
Location: Bend, OR
Position Type: Adult and Continuing Education Programs

Director Adult Basic Skills

Position Number: B263PD
Starting Wage/Salary: $82,000-$90,000 plus exceptional benefits
Close Date: 05/24/2026

Primary Purpose:

The Director of Adult Basic Skills (ABS) provides leadership and administrative oversight for the ABS and English Language Learner (ELL) programs, including the High School Equivalency Program (HEP). The Director leads a team of instructors and staff in achieving program objectives, meeting state and federal performance-based funding targets, and ensuring compliance with WIOA Title II grant requirements. The Director works to align and integrate ABS programming with college systems and departments, builds partnerships with external workforce and community organizations, and fosters an environment that supports student success and progression toward educational and career goals.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Program Leadership

Lead and supervise the ABS team, including all instructors and staff. Responsibilities include team development, vision and goal setting, staff meetings and retreats, and hiring, evaluation, and training.
Attend Higher Education Coordinating Commission (HECC) trainings and coordination meetings; ensure compliance with Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Title II grant requirements.
Lead ABS instructors and staff in achieving program objectives, implementing Oregon Adult College and Career Readiness Standards (OACCRS), and meeting or exceeding accountability targets.
Provide programmatic oversight of the High School Equivalency Program (HEP), including federal grant compliance and performance; supervise the HEP Director and coordinate with HEP staff.
Gather, input, and review data for program improvement; submit quarterly data and budget reports to the HECC ABS team.
Oversee and direct assessment of the ABS program, using results to inform continuous improvement and strategic decision-making to meet the Colleges accreditation standards.
Establish and maintain a regular instructor evaluation process for ABS instructors, ensuring consistency, equity, and alignment with college standards.
Collaborate with the Career Pathways program to facilitate and develop Bridge and Integrated Education and Training (IET) courses.
Align and integrate ABS programming with college systems, processes, and pathways to support student transitions and institutional coherence.
Connect and establish partnerships with external organizations including WorkSource, COIC, local school districts, and other community and workforce development partners.
Maintain safeguards around confidential and/or sensitive files, documents, and assessments.

Student Success and Retention

Provide oversight of orientations for ABS and English Language Learner (ELL) students, including testing, placement, and enrollment processes.
Guide students in navigating ABS/ELL registration, scholarship forms, and available resources, as needed.
Monitor student progress and retention through attendance records, assessments, and credential completion data.
Coordinate participation with College programs and departments to support student success.

Additional Responsibilities

Perform other essential functions as assigned that support the overall objectives of the position.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Individuals must possess these knowledge, skills and abilities or be able to explain and demonstrate that the individual can perform the duties and responsibilities of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of skills and abilities. The individual is expected to follow College work rules and policies.

Ability to develop knowledge of COCC degree requirements and of Title II program expectations.
Ability to learn CASAS test proctoring and TOPSpro database entry and reports.
Ability to develop strong working relationships with people from different cultural, ethnic, and socio-economic backgrounds.
Skills in listening, interpersonal, and culturally respectful communication (oral and written) skills.
Computer skills in writing reports, preparing curriculum, maintaining databases, and designing presentations.
Ability to manage conflicts within and/or between groups and to work in a team environment.
Ability to meet deadlines, set work priorities, and manage workload.
Ability to work independently and to use good judgment with respect to priorities and deadlines.
Demonstrated flexibility to adjust to change.
Ability to adhere to federal grant guidelines and student privacy requirements.
Ability to learn and promote Oregon Career & College Readiness Standards.
Ability to work with software programs and database systems, which include the Microsoft. Office Suite, email, basic desktop publishing, and modern office equipment.

Minimum Requirements:

Masters degree in education or a related field.
Three (3) years of experience in an instructional setting.
One-year supervisory experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience

Experience in academic leadership and team building,
Compliance with grant or performance-based standards

To apply, visit https://jobs.cocc.edu/postings/11960

The goal of Central Oregon Community College is to provide an atmosphere that encourages our faculty, staff and students to realize their full potential. In support of this goal, it is the policy of Central Oregon Community College that there will be no discrimination or harassment on the basis of age, disability, sex, marital status, national origin, ethnicity, color, race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, citizenship status, veteran or military status, pregnancy or any other classes protected under federal and state statutes in any education program, activities or employment. Persons with questions about this statement should contact Human Resources at 541.383.7216 or the Vice President for Student Affairs at 541.383.7211.

This policy covers nondiscrimination in both employment and access to educational opportunities. When brought to the attention of the appropriate parties, any such actions will be promptly and equitably responded to according to the process outlined in general procedures sections N-1, N-2, or N-3.

In support of COCCs EEO statement, bilingual fluency in English and Spanish is considered a plus, along with experience working in a diverse multicultural setting.