Academic Coordinator Contract Part Time

Benefits:

• Paid time off
• Free food & snacks
• Training & development

The Academic Coordinator is responsible for overseeing the academic planning, coordination, and implementation of education programs at Inspire Education Academy. This includes managing the day-to-day academic operations, supporting instructional staff, ensuring student progress, and helping to implement high-quality learning experiences in adult education, career readiness, and high school completion.

As a key team member, the Academic Coordinator ensures curriculum alignment, provides instructional support, and collaborates with the Programs Coordinator, Social Work Team, and Part-Time Instructors to foster a supportive learning environment that promotes student achievement and program success.

Program & Instructional Oversight

• Coordinate instructional schedules, staffing, and class coverage.
• Monitor curriculum implementation across Alabama Career Essentials (ACE), ACT WorkKeys, Financial Literacy, and High School Diploma tracks (Penn Foster).
• Provide academic coaching and professional development to instructional staff.
• Ensure instructional materials and assessments align with program standards and learner needs.

Student Progress & Support

• Oversee academic assessments and ensure appropriate placement and pacing.
• Monitor student performance, completion rates, and goal progression; intervene as necessary.
• Collaborate with the team to create Individualized Learning Plans (ILPs) for each student.
• Lead student orientation sessions and academic progress meetings.

Data Management & Compliance

• Maintain accurate academic records, reports, and documentation for internal tracking and grant reporting.
• Analyze academic data to identify trends, gaps, and opportunities for program improvement.
• Support the development of reports related to academic progress and program outcomes.

Program Coordination & Communication

• Serve as the liaison between instructors, students, program staff, and external partners regarding academic matters.
• Coordinate academic-related logistics such as testing schedules, classroom needs, and resource distribution.
• Support student referrals to career pathways, High School Diploma prep, trades, or employment services in collaboration with CCDN partners.

Quality Assurance & Evaluation

• Conduct classroom observations and provide constructive feedback to instructors.
• Implement academic quality improvement strategies based on evaluation and feedback.
• Stay current with best practices in adult education, trauma-informed learning, and workforce development.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Adult Learning, Workforce Development, Social Services, or a related field required.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in adult education, academic coordination, or program management.
• Familiarity with Penn Foster, ACT WorkKeys, ACE, and career readiness programs preferred.

Skills & Competencies:

• Strong leadership, organizational, and project management skills.
• Proven ability to motivate adult learners and support nontraditional student success.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work across multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience with data tracking, academic reporting, and digital learning platforms.
• Knowledge of adult learning theories, trauma-informed practices, and culturally responsive teaching.

Benefits Package

1. Paid Time Off (PTO) – 7 Weeks Annually

CCDN provides a generous and structured paid vacation schedule totaling 7 weeks per year, aligned with the organization's calendar and program needs. The designated vacation periods are as follows:

• Spring Break: 1 week in March/April (as scheduled)
• Early Summer Break: 1st week of June
• Mid-Summer Break: 1st week of July
• Thanksgiving Break: Last 2 weeks of November
• Holiday/Winter Break: Last 2 weeks of December