Position Announcement: Arkansas Adult Learning Resource Center Director

Position Announcement: Arkansas Adult Learning Resource Center Director

Primary Function: To plan, develop and administer all activities performed by the Arkansas Adult Learning Resource Center (AALRC).

Specific Responsibilities:

• Submit and manage all AALRC budgets.

• Supervise AALRC staff.

• Serve on the Arkansas Adult Education Advisory Council.

• Serve on other state or national committees as assigned.

• Prepare reports as required.

• Attend and conduct workshops, conferences, and meetings as required.

• Provide assistance and support to the Arkansas Department of Workforce Education, Adult Education Section, and the Arkansas Literacy Councils, Inc.

• Schedule meetings and maintain interaction with the AALRC Advisory Committee.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Responsible to the Deputy Director, Arkansas Department of Workforce Education for job performance.

Minimum requirements:

• Graduate degree in education (Doctorate Preferred);
• 3 years of experience in management within adult education/literacy or related field;
• Demonstrated ability of excellent written and oral communication skills;
• Ability to participate effectively in work-groups on national and state levels;
• Ability to incorporate principles of lifelong learning.

Salary: Negotiable, commensurate with qualifications and experience. (Contracted on a yearly basis contingent upon funding from the Arkansas Department of Workforce Education and external grants)

Application Procedure: Submit a current resume and cover letter to: Garland Hankins, Deputy Director, Arkansas Department of Workforce Education, Adult Education Section, 409 Shall Street, Room 166, Little Rock, AR 72202-2729. Applications must be received no later than 4:30 p.m., Friday, May 14, 2001; however, the position will remain open until filled.