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Join Our Team at Tallahassee State College Adult Education Director of Professional Development Tallahassee State College (TSC), recently recognized as one of the Most Promising Places to Work in Community Colleges (2025), one of the Nation’s Best and Brightest Companies to Work For® (2025), and a Great Colleges to Work For® (2025), is excited to announce a   full-time ,   grant-funded   opening for the position of   P 12059   -   Adult Education Director of Professional Development   with   Florida Department of   Education and Workforce Development . We are looking for someone who shares our commitment to fostering a vibrant workplace community. What   You’ll   Do The Statewide Director leads the development and implementation of a statewide professional development plan aligned with WIOA RFPs and supports execution of Florida’s WIOA Unified State Plan in partnership with the Department of Education. The role provides strategic direction, oversight, and accountability for adult education professional development across state agencies, school districts, colleges, and other providers. Additionally, the Director works with the Adult Education Bureau Chief to improve data quality and program performance,   ensures   alignment between local and statewide goals, and   builds   strong local partnerships to enhance program delivery. The position also develops targeted professional development opportunities to drive outcomes and supervises a coordinator overseeing provider performance and training initiatives. D ay-to-day ,   you’ll   be responsible for : • Implementing the professional development and performance aspects of the Adult Education State Unified Plan and WIOA RFP. • Ensuring local providers are implementing Adult Education best practices in teaching and learning   in accordance with   state and federal guidelines. • Providing technical   assistance   to local providers on implementing and carrying out best practices in teaching and learning across all Adult Education programs, while overseeing professional development programs, services, and activities in partnership with providers. • Implementing all aspects associated with teaching and learning for the Adult Education State Plan and ensuring local providers are applying English Literacy and Civics Education practices in alignment with state and federal guidelines. • Providing technical   assistance   to local providers on implementing and carrying out English Literacy and Civics Education professional development, teaching and learning, programs, services, and activities. • Serving as the primary contact for the Adult Education Services Bureau on all matters related to professional development, teaching, and learning, while supervising a coordinator supporting the administration and implementation of adult education professional development programs and services under federal and state Adult Education Acts and related initiatives. • C ollaborating with the Bureau Chief and adult education staff on special projects requiring advanced Microsoft Word and Excel skills, including utilizing mail merge functionality to streamline document processing. • Orchestrating the Integrated Education and Training (IET)   program   review, approval, and implementation process. • Consulting with Adult Education program providers   regarding   necessary revisions to IET Programs of Study. • Overseeing alignment of Adult Education standards with the Florida Benchmarks for Excellent Student Thinking (B.E.S.T.) standards. • Training and mentoring colleagues to strengthen Adult Education and English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) content knowledge as needed. • Developing statewide policies   impacting   the implementation of Adult Education programs. • Supervising the implementation of critical leadership initiatives as directed by FDOE leadership. • Performing related duties as assigned. • Communicating and consulting with colleagues across content areas to ensure consistent and reliable exchange of knowledge and   expertise . • Maintaining regular attendance as an essential function of the position . Wh o   We’re   Looking For We’re seeking a candidate who brings not only technical   expertise   but also a passion for education and student success. Our ideal candidate will have: •   A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university. • Master's   in education leadership or policy, program evaluation, public policy or administration, or  related  field . • Minimum of five years' experience in a related field with experience conducting or managing research and/or evaluation projects. What   We Offer We   offer   more   than just a   competitive   salary   of   $78,700.00 .   When you join the team at TSC,   you’ll   also enjoy : • Comprehensive   State of Florida benefits , including   retirement through   the   Florida Retirement System. • Opportunities for p rofessional development. • A  generous   leave policy ,   including   11 federally paid   holidays . • Tuition   waivers   and   tuition reimbursement   programs for continuous learning. • Free access to TSC   athletic s , fine arts,   and   performing a rt s   events. Please visit the College's   Benefits   site to see the full list of benefits and opportunities . A Little About Us Established in 1966, Tallahassee State College   is dedicated to providing   high-quality educational opportunities for students from Leon, Gadsden, and Wakulla counties, as well as from throughout the state, nation, and abroad. TSC offers a wide range of academic and workforce training programs, including associate degrees, bachelor’s degrees, and in-demand certifications.   Consistently ranked as one of the top colleges in the nation, our vision is to be recognized as your  College of Choice .