Regional Director, Rutland Learning Center - Vermont Adult Learning

• Do you have a passion for non-traditional learning pathways, adult learners, and career readiness?
• Do you have experience in leading a team of educators, coordinators, and advisors in serving at-promise students?
• Do you have demonstrated experience with fiscal management and leading a team to achieve organizational goals?

About us:

Vermont Adult Learning (VAL)’s mission is to create an innovative, inclusive, and equitable learning environment that provides personalized opportunities for education and career development for Vermont residents by building relationships, strengthening communities, and fostering lifelong learning. We are a private non-profit serving Vermont's adult students, ages 16+, and helping them to achieve their career and learning goals. VAL is a member of the AELN, Vermont Adult Education and Literacy Network, in partnership with the Vt Agency of Education. VAL operates physical learning centers in 7 of Vermont's 14 counties, as well as an Online Learning Center.

About the job:

The Regional Director works onsite at the regional learning center in Rutland, and is the community representative for VAL in the Rutland county region. The regional director will lead a team of 6 full-time direct reports plus a small adjunct staff in serving an annual roster of 200+ students, 20% of whom are English Language Learners, to VAL's service level expectations. They will actively contribute to advancing organizational goals as a member of the VAL Leadership Team of directors and executives, and will build and nurture relationships between VAL, local schools and guidance counselors, and other community organizations. The regional director is charged with managing the center's $500k budget and expenses, ensuring program success, and can act as a senior advisor for advancing student progress.

About you:

This role requires in-person work at the Learning Center. We're in search of a dedicated team leader who is confident in a hybrid learning environment, an expert in team dynamics, and a creative problem-solver ready to roll up their sleeves and make a difference in Vermont communities. Master's degree is a plus, and can be replaced with 5+ years of relevant experience in educational settings. You'll get our attention if you have a deep connection to the Rutland county community and the ability to leverage those connections to advance learning opportunities for adult learners. Enthusiasm for working with LGBTQ+ students is a requirement of this role.

Benefits:

VAL offers generous paid time off and a leadership philosophy dedicated to work-life balance and positive work culture.

Our benefits package also includes:

• medical
• dental
• vision
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer match
• employer sponsored life insurance
• EAP (employee assistance program) free to VAL employees and anyone living in their household.

Is this the move you've been waiting for? Come join us, where Learning Lasts a Lifetime!

This position is open immediately and until filled.

Comprehensive job description will be available soon at our Careers page, https://vtadultlearning.org/about-us/#careers.

To apply, please submit resume and cover letter to Talent@vtadultlearning.org .