The Indiana Adult Education team (WIOA Title II), housed within the Indiana Department of Workforce Development, seeks an Assistant Director to lead team strategy, set state priorities, manage performance, and interpret federal and implement state and policy. Indiana Adult Education oversees all activity related to WIOA Title II that is legislated and funded at both a state and federal level. This position will be responsible for managing all policy, performance, reporting, and staff for this unit. The Assistant Director will serve as the primary liaison for sub-grantees as well as internal and external stakeholders. Salary:The salary for this position traditionally starts at $75,010.00 but may be commensurate with education and work experience. Use our Compensation Calculator to view the total compensation package. A Day in the Life: The essential functions of this role are as follows:Review and evaluate organizational effectiveness, goal determination, and strategic planning, etc., makes recommendations for improvement. Assist the Director with developing and coordinating plans and policies, resources, and mission as well as goals, vision and expectations of agency or program. Provide guidance to agencies and the public regarding applicable laws and rules. Supervise subordinate personnel including hiring, determining workload, and authorizing assignments, training, monitoring, and evaluating performance, and initiating corrective or disciplinary action. Assist with monitoring agency or program budget including revenues, expenditures, and budget projections. Communicate with news and other media and respond to media questions or requests in an appropriate public relations manner. Coordinate with other government officials on planning issues. Recruit, select, onboard, and train employees to ensure role responsibilities and expectations are clearly understood while providing opportunities to continue professional development. Set expectation, measure progress, provide ongoing feedback, and evaluate the performance of employees. Ensure work adheres to quality standards, deadlines, and proper procedures. The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time. This position is exempt from overtime compensation for additional work hours which may be required to complete essential functions or other assigned work. Exempt employees may work more than 75 hours in a pay period without additional compensation and must report a minimum of 75 hours per pay period of work hours and/or paid leave taken to receive their base biweekly salary. What You'll Need for Success: Individuals in this role should minimally be able to articulate or demonstrate the following:Extensive knowledge of agency and/or organizational program(s) and business practices. Extensive knowledge of State programs and resources, public policy, and program evaluation. Ability to develop and/or measure program outcomes. Ability to create and maintain strong working relationships with key public and private government and business leaders. Ability to identify problems, determine accuracy and relevance of information, and use sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives and to make recommendations. Ability to work with internal and external customers to assess needs, provide assistance, resolve problems, and satisfy expectations. Outstanding interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships, establish credibility, and influence leaders at all levels. Make logical, well-informed, and objective decisions. Ability to perceive the impact and implications of decisions. Ability to identify problems. Determine accuracy and relevance of information. Implement sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives and to make recommendations. Ability to assign work, set clear direction, and manage workflow. Ability to effectively provide feedback, guidance or corrective action to coach and develop employee skillsets. A degree is not required. Individuals should have the ability to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation. Supervisory Responsibilities/ Direct Reports: This role may provide direct supervision for one or more staff members.