ADULT BASIC EDUCATION COORDINATOR

General Summary

Under the general supervision of the Library & Community Services Manager, the Adult Basic Education (ABE) Coordinator will oversee the Adult Basic Education program’s operations. The Coordinator will manage all facets of the ABE program: structure and growth, day-to-day operations, funding, volunteer and student management.

This is a part-time, specially funded position with a two-year duration. Continuation of this position after this period will be determined according to effectiveness, impact, and funding.

Essential Job Functions

• Work directly with the Library & Community Services Manager, Region 6, ABE students and volunteers, Texas Workforce, BVCOG, and any future partner organizations/agencies to provide ABE classes (e.g. GED, ESL, and digital skills instruction)
• Serve and assist prospective and enrolled students with a positive and proactive attitude
• Train, supervise, and evaluate the performance of ABE volunteer staff
• Assist with community outreach to develop and grow the Adult Basic Education program
• Coordinate the development, implementation, evaluation, and supervision of ABE program goals, objectives, classes, and activities
• Keep statistics on the number of classes, programs, and participants enrolled in any of the adult basic education programs
• Teach HPWML-run ABE classes e.g. Computer Skills Clinic, as needed
• Establish and maintain class and program rosters
• Keep abreast of current information in the field of adult basic education. Attend workshops, webinars, seminars, and conferences as recommended by the department head
• Research and work with the other library staff to secure grant funds for library efforts and to renew funds for this position.
• Collaborate with community partners to develop and maintain additional community lead programs (e.g. the Burleson County Jail library branch)
• Circulate materials in the Burleson County Jail library branch
• Perform other related duties as assigned; have an understanding of the most basic daily tasks of the library (e.g. circulation, issuing library cards, manning telephone and/or electronic service requests)
• Become proficient in the use of all classroom software

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Bachelor's degree required.

Experience in education and/or social work preferred.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Excellent verbal, written, and organizational communication skills
• Ability to make independent decisions with good judgement
• Possess basic proficiency and a willingness to improve on skills including but not limited to (Microsoft 365, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook software programs)
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work; and ability to create a “team” environment by maintaining a positive attitude, enthusiasm, and willingness to learn
• Attends work on a regular and consistent basis
• Performs other duties as assigned

Physical Demands

The work is light and includes exerting up to 20 pounds occasionally to 10 pounds of force to move objects and following physical abilities: balancing, climbing crawling, crouching, grasping, handling, hearing, kneeling, lifting, mental acuity, pulling pushing, reaching, speaking, talking, visual acuity, and walking.

Work Environment

The work is typically performed in a dynamic, collaborative environment that requires smooth adaptation and flexibility to changing goals, priorities, and needs. Some evenings and weekends are required for meetings, events, and programs. This position works on-site, with limited at home abilities available with approval only.