Pay: $28.00 - $30.00 per hour
Job description:
Help Build the Future of Adult Education in Vermont
Vermont Adult Learning (VAL) is seeking a Finance and Administration Manager to help strengthen the financial and operational systems that support our statewide mission.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys combining financial analysis, organizational operations, and problem-solving in a mission-driven environment. Working closely with the Executive Director and our outsourced accounting partner, Charity CFO, you will play a key role in ensuring our organization operates efficiently while supporting more than 1,500 adult learners across Vermont each year.
If you're someone who enjoys improving systems, working collaboratively across teams, and using financial information to support organizational decision-making, we'd love to hear from you.
What You'll Do
As the Finance and Administration Manager, you will:
Oversee day-to-day financial and administrative operations
Coordinate purchasing, vendor management, invoicing, and billing processes
Monitor organizational budgets and prepare budget-to-actual analyses
Support grant budgeting, financial reporting, and compliance with state and federal funding requirements
Coordinate leases, insurance, and facility-related administrative functions
Develop financial dashboards, reports, and operational metrics for leadership
Partner with Charity CFO to ensure accurate financial records and reporting
Prepare financial information for leadership, board committees, and audits
Identify opportunities to improve financial processes and organizational efficiency
What We're Looking For
We're looking for someone who brings:
Three to five years of experience in finance, accounting, business administration, or operations management
Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills
Experience managing budgets, purchasing, accounts payable, invoicing, or financial reporting
Experience with nonprofit organizations, government funding, or grants is preferred
Strong Microsoft Excel and financial systems skills
Ability to communicate financial information clearly to both financial and non-financial staff
A collaborative, service-oriented approach and commitment to continuous improvement
A bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field is preferred.
Why Vermont Adult Learning?
At Vermont Adult Learning, we believe education changes lives. Every day, our team helps adult learners earn high school diplomas, improve English language skills, prepare for careers, enter college, and achieve personal goals.
As part of our One VAL strategic initiative, we're building stronger systems, investing in our people, and creating a more connected organization. This newly enhanced position offers the opportunity to help shape how financial operations support our mission for years to come.
Benefits
Vermont Adult Learning offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:
Health and dental insurance
Retirement plan with employer contribution
Generous paid time off
Paid holidays
Flexible work arrangements
Professional development opportunities
Meaningful work that makes a difference in communities across Vermont
Apply Today
If you're excited about combining finance, operations, and mission-driven work, we'd love to hear from you.
Vermont Adult Learning is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all employees.
Benefits:
403(b)
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Burlington, VT 05402
Read LessVermont Adult Learning is seeking a compassionate, organized, and community-minded professional to serve as a Center Coordinator in our Middlebury Learning Center. This is a dynamic role at the heart of our adult education program—supporting learners as they work toward high school completion, career readiness, and new opportunities. If you are energized by relationship-building, problem-solving, and making a direct impact in people’s lives, we invite you to join our mission-driven team.
Center Coordinator
Addison County, VT
Vermont Adult Learning Job Title: Center Coordinator
Employment Classification: Full Time Benefited (40 hours per week)
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt/Hourly
Pay Range: $24.00 per hour
Reports To: Addison County Regional Director
Primary Work Site: Middlebury Learning Center - one day per week remote.
Vermont Adult Learning: Vermont Adult Learning (VAL) is a private nonprofit and a member of Vermont’s Adult Education and Literacy System. Working closely with other nonprofits, state agencies, and schools, we serve seven of Vermont’s 14 counties. We provide instruction in basic academic skills, work readiness, and English language skills; high school completion and GED prep; and transition to college and career services. Our programs are free to Vermont residents, age 16 and older who want to obtain a high school diploma or the equivalent skills, or who want to learn English.
Purpose of the Job:
The Center Coordinator acts on behalf of the Regional Director in their absence from the Center. In this capacity, the Coordinator leads the Center staff to maintain the continuity of high-quality programs and services for adult learners, facilitates staff communication and deployment of resources, and makes decisions impacting Center performance.
In addition, the Center Coordinator provides outreach, recruitment, assessment, and goal setting for new and returning students, and supports them in demonstrating readiness for VAL services. The Coordinator serves as the initial point of contact for new students, listens to and develops a relationship with the student to understand their educational needs and objectives, and provides enrollment and onboarding services. Coordinators administer a variety of assessments to support students on their educational journey with VAL and beyond. They develop and maintain community partnerships as part of a fabric of coordinated services and referral networks and support students in accessing programs and services to meet their needs and goals.
The Center Coordinator works closely with the Regional Director and collaboratively with advisors and teachers in the Regional Learning Center and the greater VAL community.
Essential Functions + Responsibilities:
Center Coordination
Work closely with the Regional Director to ensure the smooth and efficient operation of the center, making decisions as needed to maintain effective operations in the Regional Director’s absence.
Conduct staff meetings, as needed.
Assist Regional Director with training new staff.
Assist in planning and setting up for graduation.
Maintain calendar and room schedule for center.
Work with VAL Administrative Support personnel to order and approve the purchase of supplies for students and the center, as needed.
Student Support
Develop a culture of student engagement and student-centered learning.
Run student review meetings in order to collaborate with instructors and advisor to problem -solve student barriers and challenges.
Refer students to other organizations + agencies as appropriate.
Reach out to students as necessary to support retention.
Plan and create opportunities for student engagement.
Advise GED Students
Works with students to develop an Adult Learning Plan (ALP) that addresses the needs + interests of the student.
Monitors and facilitates the students’ progress along their ALPs.
Works closely with VAL instructional team to ensure classes, tutoring, and other instruction meet the needs and goals of the students.
Enrollment and onboarding support
Explain VAL programs and offerings clearly to prospective students.
Guide students through enrollment, intake , and onboarding process.
Interview new students to determine their educational goals and objectives.
Administer assessments to new students to determine baseline educational achievement.
Maintenance of student data and records
Collect and enter all student data into Student Information System (SIS) and ensures student records are complete, accurate, and maintained regularly.
Run pertinent reports in student database to support operations.
Participate in Data Specialist training and all required data-related professional development offered by VAL and the VT AOE.
Maintain students’ educational files according to legal requirements and best practices.
Outreach and recruitment support
Work with the Regional Director to develop new and manage existing relationships with partner organizations.
Attend meetings for organizations to connect about services available in the community.
Assist with the development and implementation of outreach strategies.
Work with the Director of Development and Communication to create advertising materials and distribute to community partners and post in the community.
Attend occasional tabling opportunities at community events.
General
Provide basic, frontline customer service by responding to inquiries about VAL programs.
Maintain professional standards of confidentiality.
Participate in personal + professional development.
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications, Knowledge + Skills:
Bachelor's degree plus three years experience or similar combination of education and experience preferred. Experience preferred with at-promise students, alternative educational systems, and adult educational practice. Must possess strong interpersonal, oral, and written English communication skills to engage + listen to students. Requires competency in using office computer applications and databases to perform various administrative and communication tasks. Requires a creative thinker who is knowledgeable of and able to coordinate available community resources. Also requires the ability to work well independently and as part of a team. Strong organizational skills are necessary to complete administrative tasks. This position requires a commitment to racial equity, as well as other forms of educational equity around class, ability, language, gender and sexuality. Candidates should be excited to work with diverse students, especially students of color, English Language Learners, and LGBTQIA+ students.
Working Conditions + Environment:
This position requires in-person services at the Middlebury Learning Center, meeting with students in the community, and the ability to work remotely effectively and professionally. Occasional evening or weekend hours may also be required. Requires internet connectivity conducive to video conferencing; a valid driver's license, reliable personal transportation and/or access to public transportation. Mileage will be reimbursed.
Physical Demands:
This position requires the ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, reach, and use a computer for extended periods of time. The role may require moving between classrooms, offices, and community locations, as well as occasional lifting and carrying of materials weighing up to 20 pounds. The employee must be able to communicate effectively in person, by phone, and through virtual platforms. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.
Criminal Background Check and Mandated Reporting:
Vermont Adult Learning is committed to the safety of our students and staff. A confidential, national criminal records check as well as a check against the Vermont Child Abuse and Neglect Registry will be performed on all applicants offered employment. Continued employment is subject to the final determination reached based upon the results of these checks.
All Vermont Adult Learning staff are required to be familiar with Vermont’s Mandated Reporter law.
Benefits:
In addition to a competitive salary, Vermont Adult Learning offers the following excellent benefits – premiums are based upon employee’s work schedule:
Medical insurance, including family plans and employer contributions to a health reimbursement account (HRA)
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Long Term Disability, Life Insurance, and AD+D Insurance at no cost to employee. Voluntary Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance also available.
Health Care Flexible Spending Account (Employee contributions only)
Retirement plan with immediate vesting and employer discretionary match after 6 continuous months of service for employees with at least 500 hours of service during that period
Employee Assistance Program
Generous paid time off includes:
Combined Time Off (vacation, personal, and sick time) that increases with years of service
Two paid organizational closure weeks each year
12 paid holidays each year.
Parental Leave
TO APPLY: Candidates should send a cover letter and resume to: jhanley@vtadultlearning.org
Application Deadline: Open until position is filled
Vermont Adult Learning is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Vermont Adult Learning is seeking a creative, student-centered Adult Basic Education Instructor to join our supportive Brattleboro Learning Center team. This role is ideal for an educator who is passionate about helping adult learners build confidence and skills in math, science, and foundational academics while working toward meaningful personal, educational, and career goals. If you thrive in a flexible, relationship-based teaching environment where every student’s journey is unique, we invite you to bring your skills to our mission-driven organization.
Adult Basic Education Instructor
Brattleboro, VT
Vermont Adult Learning Job Title: Adult Basic Education Instructor- Math/Science
Employment Classification: Part-time 32 hr/week; possible full-time by teaching additional remote or evening classes
Reports To: Windham Regional Director
Primary Work Site: Brattleboro Learning Center
Remote/In-person: This position requires working in the Brattleboro Learning Center, in a warm and supportive educational community.
Compensation: $23.00 - $24.00 per hour for part-time; $47,840 - $49,920 annually for full-time
Vermont Adult Learning: Vermont Adult Learning (VAL) is a private nonprofit and a member of Vermont’s Adult Education and Literacy System. Working closely with other nonprofits, state agencies, and schools, we serve seven of Vermont’s 14 counties. We provide instruction in basic academic skills, work readiness, and English language skills; Adult Diploma Program (ADP) and GED prep; and transition to college and career services. Our programs are free to Vermont residents, age 16 and older, who are not enrolled in a public school.
Purpose of the Job:
The Adult Basic Education (ABE) Math/Science Instructor teaches adult learners who want to enhance their foundational and high school-level academic skills in mathematics, science, health literacy, personal finance, digital literacy, and critical thinking. The ABE Instructor develops and instructs proficiency-based courses across various content areas to support students in achieving their goals, which may include improving math literacy, obtaining a high school diploma or equivalency, preparing for the workforce, or transitioning to postsecondary education. The instruction is centered on the needs and goals of learners, is culturally responsive, and aligns with state and federal adult education standards.
There may be opportunities to work additional hours remotely or in the evenings. To ensure quality services, VAL uses a weighted system to balance time for instruction, documentation, planning, meetings/committee work, and professional development.
Essential Functions + Responsibilities:
Provides high-quality individual and small group instruction, remotely and in-person, to VAL students.
Provides consistent learner-centered instruction in foundational and high school-level skills to support Vermont’s Adult Diploma Program, as well as GED prep and work readiness.
Teaches applied, academic, and interpersonal skills to adults.
Develops effective proficiency-based units and lessons and instructional materials.
Effectively teaches students with varied educational skills, backgrounds, and ages.
Completes required paperwork, other documentation, and data entry in a timely and accurate manner.
Addresses individualized educational needs in group instructional settings.
Focuses efforts and attention on achieving program goals and objectives.
Participates in statewide and organizational-level professional development.
Maintains professional standards of confidentiality.
Collaborates effectively with other teachers and staff in helping students realize their goals.
Qualifications, Knowledge + Skills:
A bachelor’s degree is required. Emphasis on education plus relevant teaching experience is preferred.
Teaching license preferred, but not required.
Experience designing units and lessons to meet established standards.
Experience with at-risk students and involvement with alternative educational systems preferred.
Demonstrated experience successfully supporting diverse students, including BIPOC students, English Language Learners, LGBTQIA+ students, and those experiencing the effects of poverty, homelessness, and single parenthood.
Experience teaching students with learning differences and other significant barriers to mainstream educational programs.
Willingness to teach project-based and problem-based classes and workshops.
Strong technology skills and the ability to leverage these skills to enhance student learning.
Able to utilize distance learning strategies related to videoconferences, collaborative projects, and accessing remote resources.
Must possess strong interpersonal, oral, and written English communication skills.
Requires the ability to work well independently and as part of a team.
Strong organizational skills and computer competency are needed for administrative tasks.
Working Conditions + Environment:
Will require working very occasional weekend and evening hours. Occasional travel will be required utilizing personal transportation. Requires reliable transportation with a valid driver’s license.
Long periods of sitting may be needed.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.
FLSA: Exempt / Salaried position
Compensation and Benefits: In addition to a competitive salary, Vermont Adult Learning offers the following excellent benefits:
Competitive Salary: $23.00 - $24.00 per hour for part-time; $47,840 - $49,920 annually for full-time
Comprehensive Benefits Package: Medical insurance and contributions to a health reimbursement account (HRA).
Long Term Disability, Life Insurance, and Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance are available at no cost to the employee.
Flexible Spending/Dependent Care Benefits
Retirement plan with immediate vesting and organization match of up to 4% after six months.
Generous paid time off includes:
Combined Time Off (vacation and sick time), starting at 4-5 weeks and increasing with years of service
11 paid holidays each year
Winter/summer shutdown periods
Criminal Background Check and Mandated Reporting: Vermont Adult Learning is committed to the safety of our students and staff. A confidential, national criminal records check, as well as a check against the Vermont Child Abuse and Neglect Registry, will be performed on all applicants offered employment. Continued employment is subject to the final determination reached based upon the results of these checks.
All Vermont Adult Learning staff are required to be familiar with Vermont’s Mandated Reporter law.
To apply, email resume and cover letter to jhanley@vtadultlearning.org
Vermont Adult Learning is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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