The Administrator will oversee the process of establishing pilot programs to demonstrate the provision of comprehensive family literacy services in a rural, non-center based system, including identifying pilot program participants, planing and producing summer institutes for community teams, managing the funding and technical assistance processes for the pilot programs, promoting pilot programs' work and accomplishments, and overseeing the evaluation of pilot programs. The Administrator will manage the process of exploring the establishment of a credentialing process that defines the knowledge, skills, and attributes needed by service providers in order to be effective partners in comprehensive family literacy service provision. The Administrator will implement the evaluation plan of the Vermont Family Literacy Initiative in conjunction with the Consortium members. Knowledge of general administrative practices, including budgeting and grant management. Knowledge of educational administration.
Normal office working conditions generally prevail.
Incumbent must be able to interact, work and deal with department staff, educators, social service providers, the business community, state, federal and local officials, as well as the general public. Evening and weekend work may be required. Considerable travel may be necessary for which an incumbent must possess private means of transportation. Three years at a professional level in education or program administration providing substantial experience in program management.