[Hiring] Adult Education State Director @State of Wyoming

Role Description

The Wyoming Community College Commission is seeking an Adult Education State Director to provide executive leadership and oversight for the administration of the statewide adult education program. This role drives the strategic vision for adult foundational education, aligning programs with state and federal economic and educational goals. The Director is responsible for implementing system-wide improvements and collaborating with workforce boards, community organizations, and collegiate stakeholders to support seamless student transitions into higher education or employment.

Essential Functions

• Strategic Leadership & Program Development:
  • Steers the strategic vision, policy alignment, and systemic growth of Wyoming's adult education (AE) network.
  • Identifies statewide programming needs and designs targeted development strategies to enhance local initiatives.
  • Mentors program directors and improves performance.
  • Champions collaborations with postsecondary institutions, vocational rehabilitation, workforce development organizations, and Next Gen Sector Partnerships.
  • Manages public-facing communication and online learning environments.
  • Directs monthly director meetings and the annual state conference.
  • Compiles impact data and student success stories for policymakers.
• Regulatory Compliance & Data Analytics:
  • Manages data infrastructure and regulatory compliance for state and federal reporting benchmarks.
  • Utilizes specialized tracking software (LACES) to oversee student intake platforms and maintain longitudinal data metrics.
  • Executes data-matching workflows with the National Student Clearinghouse and the State Wage Interchange System (SWIS).
  • Authors the adult education section of the Unified State Plan.
  • Conducts biannual monitoring, desk audits, and data reviews of local providers.
  • Implements corrective action plans and issues targeted monitoring when compliance deficiencies are identified.
• Fiscal Management, Contracts & Grants:
  • Has fiscal oversight of state and federal subawards, ensuring financial integrity of the adult education funding lifecycle.
  • Conducts pre-award risk assessments on providers and calculates state funding formulas.
  • Issues formal Grant Award Notifications (GANs), contracts, and RFPs.
  • Manages monthly provider drawdown reconciliations and tracks mandatory cash and in-kind matches.
  • Monitors local carryover budgets and contributes to the agency's biennial budget development.
  • Negotiates state-level enterprise contracts with database vendors and workforce development associations.
• Workforce Integration and Credentialing:
  • Unifies statewide workforce systems, credentialing pipelines, and professional development programs.
  • Implements Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act Infrastructure policies.
  • Coordinates cross-training across core title programs to eliminate service duplication.
  • Tracks interagency referrals and partners with the Department of Workforce Services on Rapid Response efforts.
  • Administers the High School Equivalency Certificate (HSEC) program and authorizes testing centers.
  • Sets state administrative rules and processes underage waiver and medical accommodation requests.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of progressive experience in adult education, workforce development, or state-level administration.
• Master’s degree in adult education, higher education administration/leadership, educational leadership, or other related fields.
• Knowledge of adult learning theories and federal/state statutes for Adult Education.
• Knowledge of evaluating data and writing a narrative report of findings.
• Knowledge of database design techniques and maintaining a database system.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor's Degree (typically in Business)
• Experience: 0-3 years of progressive work experience (typically in Business) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Grants and Contracts Administration Specialist II
• OR Education & Experience Substitution: 4-6 years of progressive work experience (typically in Business) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Grants and Contracts Administration Specialist II
• Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: None

Necessary Special Requirements

• Occasional travel required.
• Candidates not located in Cheyenne will require regular travel to Cheyenne for meetings.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid vacation, sick leave, FMLA, and holidays.
• Retirement - Pension and 457B plans that help you build a secure future.
• Flexible schedules and work-life balance options.
• Meaningful work that makes a difference for Wyoming communities.