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Location : CVCC - Main Campus - 2602 College Drive, Phenix City, AL
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 2026-25
College/Division: CVCC-205631-Work Force - Development
Opening Date: 07/31/2026
Closing Date: 8/14/2026 11:59 PM Central
Campus Location: Chattahoochee Valley Community College
Position Summary
NOTE: CHATTAHOOCHEE VALLEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE OBSERVES EASTERN TIME.
Pursuant to Alabama Act. 2024-360 and the Alabama Community College Policy and Procedure 204.01, neither tenure nor non-probationary status may be attained in this position.
Under the general direction of the Associate Dean of Career and Technical Education and Workforce Training, the Executive Director of Workforce and Adult Education provides strategic leadership, administration, and oversight for the College's Adult Education and Workforce Development programs. The Executive Director is responsible for planning, developing, implementing, and evaluating programs that support workforce readiness, adult literacy, economic development, customized business and industry training and community engagement.
The Executive Director oversees personnel, budgets, grants, compliance, partnerships, and program operations while ensuring alignment with the College's mission, strategic priorities, and the goals of the Alabama Community College System. This position serves as the primary liaison with business and industry, workforce agencies, community organizations, governmental entities, and educational partners to expand educational and workforce opportunities throughout the College's service area.
Salary: Appropriate placement on Salary Schedule C, Rank 2: $84,020-$120,346, which is based on years of directly related full-time experience.
Applicant must meet the minimum qualifications as indicated on this vacancy notice and must submit a completed online application packet through the online application system by the deadline date in order to be considered for this position. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure his or her application packet is complete. Incomplete application packets will eliminate the possibility of an interview.
A complete application packet consists of the following:

• Online employment application
• Current resume
• Copies of all college transcripts showing your name and date degree conferred

Verification of experience (employment) will be required following the interview process and prior to first day of employment. Verification(s) must be provided by current and/or former employers to confirm that the applicant meets the minimum qualifications for the position and to determine the appropriate placement on the salary schedule. Verification documents must include the employee's job title, dates of employment, employment status (full time or part-time), and the signature of an authorized human resources representative or other authorized personnel official.
Completion of all sections of the online application is required. Application materials, including transcripts, must provide documentation that the applicant meets all minimum qualifications. Degrees must be posted on transcripts.
Unofficial transcripts are acceptable for application; however, official transcripts may be requested by the College prior to extension of an employment agreement to the successful candidate. Incomplete application packets will eliminate the possibility of an interview. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure his or her application packet is complete. Once submitted, all application materials become the property of CVCC. Only applications received during the period of the announcement will be considered. NO PHOTOS, please. Request for copies of application materials, including transcripts, will be denied by the College.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
1. Maintain regular and predictable attendance.
2. Provide strategic leadership and administrative oversight for the College's Adult Education and Workforce Training programs.
3. Develop and implement long-range plans and initiatives that support workforce development.
4. Direct the day-to-day operations of Adult Education and Workforce Development while promoting continuous program improvement and innovation.
5. Supervise, evaluate, and provide leadership for professional, instructional, and support personnel within Adult Education and Workforce Development.
6. Foster employee growth through mentoring, performance management, and professional development opportunities.
7. Develop, administer, and monitor departmental budgets and ensure sound fiscal stewardship in collaboration with the Business Office.
8. Develop, administer, and monitor federal, state, local, and private grants supporting Adult Education and Workforce Development initiatives.
9. Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, Alabama Community College System, grant, accreditation, and College policies and regulations.
10. Evaluate program effectiveness using performance data and implement strategies for continuous improvement and achievement of established performance measures.
11. Build and maintain collaborative partnerships with business and industry, workforce agencies, community organizations, governmental agencies, and non-profit organizations.
12. Serve as the College's liaison with Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) partners and other workforce development organizations.
13. Assess workforce and community needs and develop programs for business and industry.
14. Plan, coordinate, market, and evaluate customized workforce training programs for business and industry.
15. Develop and expand non-credit workforce training.
16. Oversee apprenticeships, work-based learning initiatives, incumbent worker training, career exploration activities, STEM camps and other workforce initiatives.
17. Coordinate Skills for Success and other workforce readiness programs that enhance employability and career advancement.
18. Recruit Adult Education students and support enrollment, retention, educational gains, credential attainment, postsecondary transition, and employment outcomes.
19. Promote Adult Education and Workforce Development programs through outreach, marketing, public presentations, community events, and strategic partnerships.
20. Conduct community needs assessments and establishes or expand instructional sites and services through the College's service area.
21. Coordinate student outcome tracking, data collection, performance reporting, and accountability measures required by funding agencies and the College.
22. Prepare comprehensive reports documenting program performance, grant outcomes, fiscal accountability, and institutional effectiveness.
23. Recruit qualified instructors, trainers, and consultants to support Adult Education and Workforce Training programs.
24. Participate in state, regional, and national professional organizations, conference, workshops, and advisory committees related to Adult Education and Workforce Training.
25. Serve on College committees and represent the College with local Chamber of Commerce, workforce councils, economic development organizations, and community partners.
26. Collaborate with academic and student services departments to strengthen career pathways, credential attainment, student success, and workforce alignment.
27. Advise the Associate Dean on strategic planning, policy development, resource allocation, and emerging workforce and Adult Education trends.
GENERAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Adhere to all policies and procedures set forth by the College.
2. Remain current in and enhance professional knowledge and skills through professional development and continuing education.
3. Interact with and serve a diverse student population in a courteous and friendly manner.
4. Adhere to College standards of professionalism and confidentiality, including courteous and friendly interaction with other CVCC employees.
5. Recruit potential students, both traditional and nontraditional, to the College.
6. Maintain appropriate work hours as outline in State and College policies and assigned by supervisor or dean.
7. Maintain confidentiality of identified sensitive information and of departmental information.
8. Represent the institution in a positive manner.
9. Participate in advance registration, regular registration, and schedule adjustment as assigned.
10. Serve on committee as assigned.
11. Participate in graduation and other College activities.
12. Participate in the College's planning process.
13. As a Campus Security Authority (CSA), report to the official or office designated by the institution to collect crime report information, such as the campus police or security department, those allegations of Clery Act crimes that the CSA concludes were made in good faith.
14. Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications

• Master's degree from a regionally accredited college or university in administration, education, business, or a related field.
• Three (3) years of full-time administrative/management experience
• Supervisory experience.
• Classroom teaching experience
• Self-motivated with demonstrated leadership and management skills
• High degree of workplace professionalism
• Strong work ethic and ability to work independently
• Effective oral and written communication skills; proficiency in the English language

Application Procedures/Additional Information
All correspondence with applicants regarding this search process will be sent via email.
Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications indicated on this vacancy announcement and must submit a complete application packet via the online application process by the deadline in order to be considered. PLEASE DO NOT UPLOAD PHOTOS.
The online application link is found on the employment page of the College's website at: ht/andath
Applicants who fail to submit all required information will be disqualified. Only applications received during the period of this announcement will be considered. The College will not incur the cost of the applicant's interview expenses. Applicants desiring reasonable accommodations for the interview are encouraged to request such accommodations when contacted for an interview appointment.
The College reserves the right to fill the position within one year of the stated anticipated starting date or not to fill the position due to budgetary or operational considerations. Further, the College reserves the right to fill more than one position in the same job classification should another vacancy occur during the search process.
All male applicants between the ages of 18-26 must provide proof of Selective Service Registration.
In accordance with Alabama Community College System policy and guidelines, the applicant selected for employment will be required to sign a consent form for a criminal background check. Employment will be contingent upon receipt of a clearance notification from the criminal background check. In the event a conviction for a felony or any crime involving moral turpitude is found, the procedures established for the Board of Trustees policy concerning criminal background checks will be followed.
Chattahoochee Valley Community College (CVCCC) is an active participant in the Employment Eligibility Verification (E-Verify) which electronically confirms an employee's eligibility to work in the United States as required by the Department of Homeland Security. Applicants hired by CVCC will be subject to the E-Verify process pursuant to Act. No. 2011-535.
CVCC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the official policy of the Alabama Community College System that no person shall on the grounds of race, color, disability, gender, religion, creed, national origin, or age, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program, activity, or employment. CVCC will make reasonable accommodations for qualified candidates or employees. CVCC reserves the right to withdraw this job announcement at any time prior to the awarding.
Sick Leave
All regular full-time non-instructional staff earns one day of sick leave which is the equivalent of 8 hours of sick leave per month. Unused sick leave is rolled over to the following year. Upon retirement, employees are allowed to convert unused sick time into service time for the purpose of retirement. Further retirement benefits may be found on this page under Alabama Teacher's Retirement.
8 hours per month
(may accumulate an unlimited number)
Annual Leave
All regular full-time non-instructional staff earn annual leave per month. A complete description of leave benefits can be found with the Human Resources office.
0-4 years 8 hours per month
5-9 years 10 hours per month
10-14 years 12 hours per month
15-19 years 14 hours per month
20+ 16 hours per month
(may accumulate up to 480 hours)
Personal Leave
All regular full-time non-instructional staff earns up to two (2) regularly scheduled workdays of personal leave per leave year.
Unused Personal Leave converts to sick leave if not used.
(converts to sick leave at the end of August each year if not used)
Professional Leave
Up to 10 days a year of professional development leave with pay may be granted by the President.
Holidays
New Year's Day
Martin Luther King/Robert E. Lee Birthday
National Memorial Day
Juneteenth
Independence Day
Labor Day
Veterans Day
Thanksgiving Day
Day after Thanksgiving Day
Christmas Eve
Christmas Day
16 (5 locally assigned)
Contracted Work Days
260
Retirement
The TRS was established in 1939 to provide benefits to qualified persons employed by state-supported educational institutions. Responsibility for the management and administration of the TRS is vested in its Board of Control. The Boards of Control elect the Secretary-Treasurer who