Manager, Community Education Programs - (2026-2027) - Adult Education

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Job Title: Manager, Community Education Programs - (2026-2027) - Adult Education  and Requisition ID number: 104726

Close Date:  No established closing date;  open until filled

Organizational Unit:  Adult Basic Education (10000002) 

Site:  Citywide School Support (0002) 

FTE:  1.0 FTE, 40 Hours/Week @ 52 Weeks; this is based on full-time equivalency with 1.0 being full time

Union:  MAAS(43) 

Functional Area:  Administrative 

Salary Range:  101,481-126,736

Benefits:  Dental insurance | Health insurance | Vision insurance | Paid time off | HSA & FSA | Retirement plan

 

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Manager, Community Education, Adult Education Program

 

SUMMARY: Under general supervision, manage Community Education Adult Education Program and staff to provide a safe and healthy learning environment to meet the academic needs of over 2000 adult students daily; interpret, enforce and assure compliance with Federal, state, and local laws, and MPS regulations and policies.

 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS -- Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class. Employees are required to be in attendance and prepared to begin work at their assigned work location on the specified days and hours. Factors such as regular attendance at the job are not routinely listed in job descriptions, but are an essential function. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

· Manages Community Education, Adult Education Program to meet community needs and deliver high quality learning programs to over 2000 adults daily in MPS and partnership sites; assures MPS is in compliance with state and Federal regulations in order to provide a safe and healthy learning environment for MPS students and staff.

· Manages and empowers staff, creates program vision, develops priorities and continuous improvement planning process, delegates tasks and projects; and resolves workload and operational issues and holds staff accountable on progress toward reaching program goals.

· Provides training to MPS Adult Education staff on programs and policies, develops staff skills, and consistently provides coaching and feedback about performance.

· Oversees academic course offerings, curriculum development including career pathways, and instructional schedule in collaboration with Adult Education staff and community agencies.

· Directs marketing efforts to increase enrollment and heighten program awareness; acts as Adult Ed “champion” in community.

· Builds partnerships with Minneapolis agencies with similar missions including Minneapolis Workforce Center and other organizations serving adults.

· Maintains Adult Education Community Advisory Council to advise on program/consortium goals and strategies.

· Manages Minneapolis Adult Education Consortium and provide leadership and support to members.

· Monitors operations and assures the quality of the services and work products.

· Oversees the budget; forecasts revenue and identifies staffing needs; writes, reviews and/or approves grant applications, reports, purchases and payments, according to established accounting practices, district policies and state laws

· Represents Minneapolis Public Schools Community Education Adult Education on appropriate boards and committees.

· Continues Shared Leadership process to advance learner outcomes and maintain positive program culture.

· Researches and provides consultation on specific issues related to Adult Education; develops and presents reports on issues and solutions; coordinates with state and Federal regulatory agencies.

· Demonstrates courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with students, visitors, and MPS staff; acts in a manner that promotes a harmonious and effective workplace environment

· Maintains absolute confidentiality of work-related issues, records and MPS information.

· Willingness to occasionally work outside normal business hours and wor