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About Learning Works

What is Learning Works?

Learning Works is Vermont's adult education and literacy system. There are 10 Learning Works Centers, providing adult education and literacy services around the state.

With consistent curricula and student transcripts across the 10 Centers, a learner who moves from Burlington to Brattleboro enjoys a seamless transition from one Center to another. By providing easier access to the system, Learning Works removes some of the barriers to participation and helps more people succeed.

Learners are expected to study for at least four hours per week for at least two months, most often in a group or class environment.

What do Learning Works services cost?

The Centers provide free literacy services and job training to people over 16 who are not otherwise enrolled in school. Most services are free. Centers may charge fees to serve young learners and people who are enrolled in school or to deliver services at the worksite.

The Department of Education expects that as many as one-third of all adult learners served by Learning Works will transition to post-secondary education and training. At least one-half of learners are expected to develop literacy skills, including computer skills, which help them obtain, retain or improve employment.

Job Openings

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Available Position with Vermont Adult Learning: Regional Manager, Rutland Learning Center.

Vermont Adult Learning, the private non-profit statewide provider of adult education and literacy services, seeks a leader to work collaboratively with a diverse team to provide innovative and creative solutions in the delivery of comprehensive adult education and job-readiness programs from the Learning Works Center located in Rutland, Vermont.

The Regional Managers responsibilities include: leading a staff of 15; planning, organizing and directing Center services; ensuring quality and oversight of regional services; supporting organization wide initiatives and efforts.

The successful candidate will have a proven record in staff, program and budgetary management; strong oral and written communication skills; knowledge and experience in adult education and grant administration. Bachelors Degree, 3-5 years management experience required; Masters degree preferred and experience working in non-profit setting. Full-time position, competitive salary, comprehensive benefit package.

Resume Deadline: Monday April 28, 2008

Please send Letter of Interest, Resume and list of Business References:

By mail to:

Search Committee

Vermont Adult Learning

60 South Main Street

Waterbury , VT 05676

Electronically to:

acorbin@vtadultlearning.org

Vermont Adult Learning is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Description

Vermont Adult Learning Job Title: Regional Manager

Employment Classification: Full Time

Primary Work Site: Rutland Learning Center

Reports To: Director of Center Operations

Purpose of the Job: The Regional Manager plans, organizes, directs and staffs the educational services provided by Vermont Adult Learning at the Center. The Regional Manager is responsible for oversight and quality of all program activities within each region and supports organization-wide initiatives and efforts. This position demands a commitment to exceptional performance as well as working successfully within a team environment.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities:

Interviews, hires, supervises, trains and develops local direct service staff

Assures compliance with organizational policies and procedures.

Conducts disciplinary actions when necessary in consultation with Director of Center Operations and Human Resource Manager.

Plans leads and facilitates program planning and evaluation

Develops, with staff input, action plans to meet organizational outcomes, monitors results

Ensures consistency and quality of instruction.

Develops site budget and monitors financial performance against established budget in conjunction with Director of Finance and Administration

Develops and maintains effective partnerships in the community to maximize services provided.

Focuses efforts and attention on achieving program / center goals & objectives

Ensures consistency and quality of instruction / tasks performed

Maintains professional standards of confidentiality.

Participates in professional development program.

Qualifications, Knowledge& Skills

Possesses knowledge of adult education and literacy instruction

Prepares and manages the Learning Center budget

Possesses supervisory and team building skills

Requires strong skills in the appropriate use of information technology

Develops community partnerships and facilitates the coordination of services

Communicates effectively in English both verbally & in writing.

Bachelors Degree plus 3 to 5 years of program management or equivalent combination of education and experience.

A Masters Degree in an appropriate field coupled with relevant work experience is desirable

Experience working in a non-profit setting preferred

Working Conditions & Environment: Some travel within the state will be required. Personal, reliable transportation with a valid drivers license is required. Requires working occasionally evenings or weekends.

This is an Exempt, Salaried position.

Background Check: A confidential, national criminal records check will be performed on all applicants offered employment. Continued employment is subject to the final determination reached based on the results of the check.

Benefits: A comprehensive benefits package is provided

Starting Salary Range: Grade 11: $37,440 - $43,056

Last update: 7-17-07

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