Senior Director, Adult Literacy and Language Education

Company Description

**Applicants must submit a both a resume and a cover letter to be considered for this position.**

The Center for Applied Linguistics (CAL) is a nonprofit organization promoting access, equity and mutual understanding for linguistically and culturally diverse people around the world.

CAL’s mission is to promote language learning and cultural understanding by serving as a trusted source for research, resources, and policy analysis. Through its work, CAL seeks solutions to issues involving language and culture as they relate to access and equity in education and society around the globe.

CAL is located in Washington, D.C. For this position, the employee may choose to work in their preferred combination of in person at the D.C. office in a hoteling capacity, or remotely (up to 100% remote). CAL does not compensate or reimburse candidates for relocation expenses. This position is not open to candidates residing in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Texas, California, or the U.S. Territories.

Job Description

The Senior Director, Adult Literacy and Language Education, is responsible for strengthening existing and developing new adult language programs and activities as an integral part of CAL's global mission and development plan across all domains of program activities. The Director provides overall leadership for CAL's work in the linguistic activities of adults, particularly those who are non-native speakers of English, including education and assessment, as well as improving access to communications and information. The Senior Director pursues initiatives with partner organizations and state and federal agencies, as well as initiating projects that build on and expand CAL's existing strengths, to increase CAL's involvement and visibility in the adult language and communication arena.

Essential Functions

•  Manage all aspects of CAL’s Adult language education portfolio, including assessment and PD.
• Direct CAL’s English for Heritage Language Speakers (EHLS) program, and other ongoing Adult Language projects.
• Lead CAL’s work in developing and implementing professional development services for adult language education.
• Manage and supervise staff and contractors for CAL’s EHLS program, BEST assessment program, and adult education PD.
• Collaborate and coordinate work with the VP for Programs and Development, and with CAL Directors in business development, including sponsored research proposals, and delivery of service activities.
• Support CAL’s efforts to advance new and innovative techniques to expand the Adult Literacy and Language Education area.
• Work collaboratively across the organization to expand CAL’s portfolio of contracts, grants, expertise, technical assistance services, experience, and reputation.
• Plan and manage the financial performance of the ALLE (3300) and BEST (3200) accounts in contract and grant portfolios.
• Monitor external and internal environment for development of new market segments.
• Collaborate with Communications, on communication activities and marketing campaigns for services offered.
• Represent the program area to clients, senior management, and external policy, research and development communities, including academia, the federal government, policy makers, and trade organizations.
• Lead/direct the scope and execution of projects.
• Manage and mentor project teams.
• Participate in the organization’s budget processes to develop and review quarterly financial and activity reports to ensure that expenses are consistent with the approved budget and programmatic activities.
• Participate and contribute to the Extended Leadership Team functions and activities.
• Communicate with potential state, district and school contacts about the provision of CAL services.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

• Master’s degree from an accredited college or university, in a related field, with ten (10) years of relevant experience required, or
• Doctorate degree from an accredited college or university, in a related field, is preferred.
• Minimum of six (6) to ten (10) years of experience including a minimum of five (5) years of program management and supervisory experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge/background/experience in adult language and literacy education.

Any equivalent combination of education and experience determined to be acceptable.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities 

• Experience in Adult Learning, Adult ESL Education or related fields. 
• Experience in large-scale language assessment or related fields. 
• Experience delivering publications and presentations on adult ESL education or related fields. 
• Experience in managing a t