Job Title: PAE Assistant Director
Job Type: PAA, year-round (salaried, exempt position)
Salary Range: PAE Assistant Director, $96,933-$101,837
Remote/Hybrid/In-person only: In-person 
Term of employment: Locally funded. 
Overview: With a commitment to equitable learning and community engagement, Portland Adult Education (PAE) provides a diverse range of programs to help adults achieve their educational, professional, and personal goals. As the largest adult education provider in Maine, we serve 2,000 adult learners annually through our Academic and Workforce programs, and another 1,000 adults a year through our Enrichment programs. To learn more about PAE’s work and impact, visit portlandadulted.org.
As a team member at PAE, you will have the opportunity to work with a dynamic and supportive team of educators and administrators, and to make a positive impact on the lives of adult learners from all walks of life. Apply today and join a vibrant team dedicated to creating meaningful and transformative learning experiences.SUMMARY DESCRIPTION OF CLASSIFICATION: Assists the Executive Director in collaboration with the Dean of Instruction in providing leadership and on managing the adult education program including adult basic education, high school completion, college transition, enrichment and academic programs, career services including career advising, and other programs as deemed appropriate. In collaboration with the Executive Director, the Dean of Instruction, and other leadership-level staff, the Assistant Director will ensure curriculum standards are met, oversee staff, manage budgets, facilitate a transparent, equitable, and efficient operation of PAE, and act as an ambassador of Portland Adult Education. 
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:

• Assists in managing all aspects of the adult education program’s efforts to meet mission, vision and goals
• Collaborates with the Executive Director on school-wide operations and systems
• In collaboration with the Finance and Grants Coordinator, supports the Executive Director in monitoring program expenditures and revenues including grant and local funding sources
• Assists with preparing budgets
• In collaboration with the Executive Director and the Data and IT Coordinator, prepares federal, state, and grant-specific narrative reports
• In collaboration with the Executive Director and the school leadership, identifies potential funding sources and prepares proposals
• Assists with hiring, supervising and evaluating of personnel 
• In collaboration with the Executive Director and the Statewide NMRC Senior Coordinator, represents PAE in a variety of local, state, and national boards, committees, and forums 
• Seeks and develops business and community partnerships that further PAE’s mission
• Works with district staff to help meet the district’s mission, vision, and goals
• Works with the Executive Director and other staff to analyze, share and use school data to inform decision-making and develop and implement the school strategic plan
• Performs other related work as needed 

• Familiarity and knowledge of private, state, and federal grant applications and reporting procedures
• Thorough knowledge of Portland Adult Education (PAE) and Portland Public Schools (PPS) policies and procedures and state and federal regulations and laws
• Knowledge of adult learner curriculum development, instruction, school operations, adult student services, and career services
• Ability to motivate, encourage, and work with staff to ensure outstanding performance as well as good morale
• Excellent oral and written communication skills. Excellent people skills.

• Masters degree from an accredited college or university required
• Minimum of 3 years teaching experience and a minimum of 2 years administrative experience 
• Other combinations of applicable education, training, and experience which provide the knowledge, abilities, and skills necessary to perform effectively in the position may be considered

• Eligible to obtain Maine State Certification as an Assistant Director of Adult Education 

• 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.