Dean of Adult Education

Dean of Adult Education 495435 On Site Elgin, IL, Illinois Adult Basic Education Center Full-Time Senior-Level Add to favorites View favorites

About ECC: Elgin Community College serves over 9,000 students at every stage of their educational journeys, including university transfer programs, career and technical education, continuing education classes, and adult basic education. As a community, we pride ourselves on nurturing a welcoming campus where every person-students, staff members, faculty members, and campus visitors-feels valued. The work of each ECC employee is central to the college's mission, and as an employer, the college fosters a positive environment through professional challenges, excellent benefits, and opportunities for recognition and camaraderie.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday Rate of Pay: This is a Full-Time Administrative position at grade 19, with an annual salary range of $116,138 to $154,851 The salary offer will be based on education and experience, in alignment with the College's compensation philosophy and the current Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), if applicable.

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance Life and Long-Term Disability Insurance Flexible Spending Account (FSA, DCA, Commuter) Retirement Plans (Pension, 457b, 403b) Time Off with Pay Professional Development/Expense Tuition Reimbursement Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Sick Banks

FLSA Status: Exempt Grant Funded: No

Job Summary: The Dean of Adult Education will provide academic and administrative leadership associated with the Adult Education Division, including the Hanover Park Education and Work Center. This includes developing and managing the divisional budget, hiring and evaluating full-time faculty, part-time faculty, and support staff, development and implementation of new programs and curriculum, and management of facilities. This position will maintain relationships with the president, vice presidents, other deans, board members, foundation board, faculty, administrative support staff, as well as, Illinois Community College Board, area planning council, government officials, and other educational and community institutions.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

1. Masters degree (MA) in Adult Education, TESOL, or related field. Two years in program management, including faculty and staff supervision.
2. Three years teaching experience in Adult Education.
3. Three years experience working with multiple funding sources.
4. Previous experience managing a large program of educationally, ethnically and socio-economically diverse individuals.
5. Experience implementing collective bargaining agreements and negotiating contracts.
6. Familiarity with ICCB Adult Education and Literacy policies and grant regulations.
7. Budget development and management experience.
8. Appreciation for and ability to work with individuals from many cultures and socio-economic backgrounds.
9. Respect for the teaching, learning and evaluation process.
10. Successful grant writing experience.
11. Strong understanding of student learning and assessment processes.
12. Ability to problem-solve faculty, staff, and student issues that escalate to the dean's level.
13. Available to work a flexible schedule and travel to local, regional and state meetings, workshops and conferences.

Desired Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

1. Doctoral degree.
2. Knowledge of state adult education funding.
3. Experience in an educational collective bargaining environment.
4. Community College experience.

Essential Duties:

1. Provide academic and administrative leadership for the Adult Basic Education (ABE), Adult Secondary Education (ASE), English as a Second Language (ESL) and Citizenship Programs at ECC and outreach locations, as well as the Hanover Park Education and Work Center. Combined, head count within these programs is approximately 3,500 annually.
2. Develop and implement academic plans for the division that align with the college's Strategic Plan and established goals. Develop, promote and deliver programs, supports and services to enhance student success.
3. Direct and oversee division operations, including budget planning and management, facilities management, student success and enrollment data analyses, class schedules, and faculty load and contracts.
4. Write and submit all annual grants and other required ICCB documents, over-see grant compliance and data collection, reporting procedures, e.g. Area Plan, GATA related documents, quarterly expenditure and data reports, etc.
5. Provide oversight and resolve issues for the Hanover Park Education and Work Center, and the Intensive English Program.
6. Represent ECC's adult education program by participating in local, regional, and state planning agencies such as the Area Planning Council, Adult Learning Resource Center Advisory Council and serve as a lead in the field via statewide activities.
7. Position has significant responsibility for representing program on numerous ECC committees, as the ABEC representative.
8. Hire, supervise, schedule, and evaluate faculty and staff.

Other Duties:

1. Perform other job-related duties as assigned which pertain to the job description.
2. Ability to work a flexible schedule which includes days/evenings/weekends as needed by the department.

Physical Demands: Sedentary (up to 10 lbs occasionally, sitting most of the time)

Visual Acuity: Close visual acuity (e.g. computer, assembly)

Work Environment: Quiet conditions

Environmental Conditions: Sedentary

Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.

Current SSECCA Union Member Information: The initial posting date for this position is 03/10/2026. Elgin Community College Support Staff Association (SSECCA) members that apply by 03/17/26 and meet the posted minimum qualifications will receive full consideration.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: Elgin Community College does not discriminate, or tolerate discrimination, against any member of its community on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex/gender/gender identity, age, religion, disability, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local law in matters of admissions, employment, or in any aspect of the educational programs or activities it offers. In addition, Elgin Community College provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to ensure equal access and equal opportunities with regard to employment practices, educational opportunities, and programs and services. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the College's EEO/AA Officer. Determinations on request for a reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.