Director Adult Basic Skills

Position Details Position Information Position Title Director Adult Basic Skills Classification Title Administrator Position Number B263PD Grade Level D1 Starting Wage/Salary $82,000-$90,000 plus exceptional benefits Close Date 05/24/2026 Open Until Filled No Open Until Filled Notes Position Type/Employee Class Administrative Faculty Status Not applicable FTE 1.0 Contract Months 12.0 Overtime Eligible Exempt Location Bend Hybrid Remote Work Eligible? Yes but no COCC position is fully remote. Hybrid/Remote possibilities to be determined by the supervisor/department and discussed during interview process. Exceptional COCC Benefits Summary TO VIEW BENEFITS & PERKS Primary Purpose The Director of Adult Basic Skills (ABS) provides leadership and administrative oversight for the ABS and English Language Learner (ELL) programs, including the High School Equivalency Program (HEP). The Director leads a team of instructors and staff in achieving program objectives, meeting state and federal performance-based funding targets, and ensuring compliance with WIOA Title II grant requirements. The Director works to align and integrate ABS programming with college systems and departments, builds partnerships with external workforce and community organizations, and fosters an environment that supports student success and progression toward educational and career goals. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Program Leadership Lead and supervise the ABS team, including all instructors and staff. Responsibilities include team development, vision and goal setting, staff meetings and retreats, and hiring, evaluation, and training. Attend Higher Education Coordinating Commission (HECC) trainings and coordination meetings; ensure compliance with Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Title II grant requirements. Lead ABS instructors and staff in achieving program objectives, implementing Oregon Adult College and Career Readiness Standards (OACCRS), and meeting or exceeding accountability targets. Provide programmatic oversight of the High School Equivalency Program (HEP), including federal grant compliance and performance; supervise the HEP Director and coordinate with HEP staff. Gather, input, and review data for program improvement; submit quarterly data and budget reports to the HECC ABS team. Oversee and direct assessment of the ABS program, using results to inform continuous improvement and strategic decision-making to meet the College’s accreditation standards. Establish and maintain a regular instructor evaluation process for ABS instructors, ensuring consistency, equity, and alignment with college standards. Collaborate with the Career Pathways program to facilitate and develop Bridge and Integrated Education and Training (IET) courses. Align and integrate ABS programming with college systems, processes, and pathways to support student transitions and institutional coherence. Connect and establish partnerships with external organizations including WorkSource, COIC, local school districts, and other community and workforce development partners. Maintain safeguards around confidential and/or sensitive files, documents, and assessments. Student Success and Retention Provide oversight of orientations for ABS and English Language Learner (ELL) students, including testing, placement, and enrollment processes. Guide students in navigating ABS/ELL registration, scholarship forms, and available resources, as needed. Monitor student progress and retention through attendance records, assessments, and credential completion data. Coordinate participation with College programs and departments to support student success. Additional Responsibilities Perform other essential functions as assigned that support the overall objectives of the position. Department Specific This position may be eligible to work remotely at the discretion of the supervisor. No position is 100% remote. Remote Work Agreement required. Remote Work Agreements are a privilege, not an expectation of employment. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Individuals must possess these knowledge, ski