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Director for Adult Education ServicesPhalen Leadership Academies • Indianapolis, IN, US
Director for Adult Education Services

Director for Adult Education Services

Phalen Leadership Academies • Indianapolis, IN, US
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Home - Skilled US Why SKILLED US - Skilled US About SkilledUS :

  • Skilled US is a community-rooted, entrepreneurial nonprofit that transforms lives by connecting education to family-sustaining careers.
  • From our brick-and-mortar adult education campus on the east side of Indianapolis, we deliver rigorous instruction, industry-aligned training, and holistic wraparound support so learners can start, restart, or advance meaningful careers.

We are boldly student-first and relentlessly responsive to labor-market demand, guided every day by our values :

  • Students First, Respect, Determination, Continuous Improvement, and Gratitude.
  • We move with urgency, partner deeply with employers and schools, and measure success by our learners’ long-term outcomes.

    • Position Summary :

  • The Director of Adult Education (Indiana) is the on-the-ground leader accountable for day-to-day delivery and outcomes across Adult Education and High School career training.
  • This role manages a team of Student Advocates, Career Readiness Advisors, instructors, and support staff; ensures high-quality instruction and services; and meets performance targets tied to WIOA Title II, SNAP E&T, and related public / private awards.
  • The Director oversees execution from enrollment through completion, placement, and retention with accurate, on-time data and documentation.
  • If you thrive in fast-paced environments, love solving complex problems, and know how to lead teams to ambitious goals.
  • You balance compliance with creativity and can translate grant requirements into actionable, student-focused programming.
  • Key Responsibilities Strategic Program Leadership Own the vision and execution of all high school and adult education career-based workforce training offerings.
  • Lead program design and delivery with an eye toward measurable outcomes, equity, and innovation.
  • Quickly adapt and lead the team through new grant opportunities, seamlessly integrating changing requirements.
  • Lead annual planning, continuous improvement cycles, and program expansion initiatives.   Operational Excellence & Compliance Ensure all programs meet or exceed performance targets.
  • Build systems to track student progress, grant deliverables, and compliance milestones.
  • Mastery level in reporting that leverages tools like Salesforce and Canva to manage performance, communicate across teams, and drive real-time decision-making.   Employer & Student-Centered Focus Lead a student-first approach to program operations, ensuring all services are relevant, trauma-informed, and rooted in real-world career outcomes.
  • Collaborate with employer partners to align curriculum with market needs and host meaningful hiring events.
  • Serve as a key connector between learners and career opportunities, fueling our mission to turn education into employment.   Team Development & Coaching Recruit, manage, and inspire a high-performing team of educators, trainers, and success coaches.
  • Foster a fast-moving, feedback-rich culture of accountability and growth.
  • Design onboarding, training, and evaluation systems to drive performance and retention.
  • Community & Partner Engagement Build and maintain deep partnerships with training partners, community-based organizations, and local employers.
  • Work closely with enrollment and outreach teams to drive awareness, recruitment, and engagement.
  • Represent Skilled US at events and public forums as a leading voice for adult learners.

    • What You Bring Education & Certification Required :

  • Bachelor’s degree in Education, Workforce Development, Public Administration, Business, Social Work, or a related field.
  • Minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible experience in managing and directing grant and state and federally funded programs, adult education, or workforce training initiatives.

    • Preferred :

  • Master’s degree in a relevant discipline (e.g., Adult Education, Educational Leadership, Public Policy, or Nonprofit Management).

    • Experience in managing the following program types :

  • WIOA Title I & II Program Administration SNAP E&T  YouthBuild Trauma-Informed Education or DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) leadership Highly Valued : Proficiency in :   Salesforce, Mogli, SmartSheets, and all Google Office Tools Learning Management Systems (Canvas or equivalent) Business Intelligence and Data Analytics Tools focused on Program Management.

    • Work Schedule & Availability :

  • This is an in-person leadership role at our physical campus in Indianapolis.
  • Occasional evening / weekend flexibility may be needed to meet student or partner needs.

    • Organization Overview :

  • Skilled US is a free workforce development program that supports adults striving to learn and earn more.
  • We believe that every student is unique, and our approach begins with understanding each student’s motivations.
  • Join us at Skilled US and become part of a community that celebrates your success every step of the way.
  • We are more than a training provider; we are a family committed to your growth and success.

    • Compensation and benefits :

  • A base hourly rate that is competitively aligned to the market.
  • Monthly professional development opportunities PLA is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.  We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristics as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.    Please read carefully.
  • Phalen Leadership Academies (PLA) is an equal opportunity employer.
  • PLA does not discriminate in employment on account of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, age, sex (including sexual harassment), sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, military status or unfavorable discharge from military service.
  • By completing this application you understand that neither the completion of this application nor any other part of my consideration for employment establishes any obligation for PLA to hire me.
  • If hired, I understand that either PLA or I can terminate my employment at any time and for any reason, with or without cause and without prior notice.
  • I understand that no representative of PLA has the authority to make any assurance to the contrary.

    • You attest by applying to this position that you have given PLA true and complete information on this application.

  • No requested information has been concealed.
  • I authorize PLA to contact references provided for employment reference checks.
  • If any information I have provided is untrue, or if I have concealed material information, I understand that this will constitute cause for the denial of employment or immediate dismissal.
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