Adult Education Coordinator (ADM3056)

The Adult Education Coordinator will plan, organize, and provide direct oversight of the day-to-day operations of the Adult Education Program for the college, including GED testing and ESL opportunities. The Adult Education (AE) Coordinator will manage/develop AE curricula, conduct assessments and evaluate and track program participation as well as program outcomes, maintain close working relationships with community and state agencies, coordinate facilities for the program, oversee AE staff, secure/monitor grant funds, and prepare/maintain an annual budget. This position reports to the Vice President of Academic Affairs.

RESPONSIBILTIES:

Essential Functions –

• Provide leadership in implementing AE goals and objectives at local, regional, and state levels; prepare, review, and analyze periodic reports to evaluate program effectiveness
• Write and secure grant funding for adult education program; oversee required financial program reports; continue seeking additional program resources and support
• Track and evaluate program satisfaction, program outcomes, and program reporting requirements; maintain federal/state datebases/documentation and submit required reports
• Maintain close working relationships with community and state agencies, businesses, and labor organizations who represent a diverse workforce, secondary institutions, and other community groups to publicize and market AE program; attend state AE meetings
• Work with appropriate HutchCC staff/departments to successfully transition various student populations to college level coursework/programs
• Recruit, directly supervise/mentor, and monitor performance of qualified AE instructors and staff
• Coordinate staff development and program improvement training and activities, including regular staff meetings
• Oversee the Transition Coach work concerning academic advisement, assessments, and transition planning/referral services, assisting with student recruitment/retention/completion
• Develop/manage curricula for AE, GED, and ESL instructional programming
• Develop and oversee AE annual budget, monitoring expenses and revenue for program financial accountability
• Coordinate annual GED recognition ceremony when timing is appropriate
• Arrive on time for work, attend work regularly, and successfully complete the responsibilities of the position
• Comply with HutchCC policies, procedures, and practices

Secondary -

• Perform other responsibilities as assigned by the Vice President of Academic Affairs.

QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Baccalaureate degree in adult education, teacher education, or related field with three years teaching/learning experience, preferably in higher education (master’s preferred).
• Administrative experience in grant writing, budget preparation/management, data entry, and supervision of staff.
• Understanding of federal/state regulations for grant-funded programs.

• Ability to plan, revise, and update curricula in collaboration with instructional staff.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective professional relationships with students, staff, faculty, community partners, and other HutchCC stakeholders in a student-centered environment.
• Excellent oral/written communication, organizational/planning, and analytic skills.
• Computer-literate with skills in word processing, spreadsheets, and related software applications.

• Ability to work independently and efficiently, with attention to detail and accurately follow written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to manage interpersonal conflict situations requiring tact, diplomacy and discretion.
• Ability to participate as a team member, understand/interpret rules/regulations, and adjust to change with a positive attitude.
• Ability to travel to other service-area communities to work with AE program staff and students.

• Proven people-skills and able to develop effective working relationships with school personnel as well as students
• Strong written/oral communication and listening skills as well as organizational, decision-making, problem-solving, interpersonal skills
• Experience maintaining confidentiality of sensitive information
• Demonstrated proficiency with computer applications such as Word, Excel, Outlook.
• Visual acuity to view a computer terminal; appropriate judgment, tact, and courtesy in difficult situations; ability to understand words and respond effectively/appropriately.

• Mental requirements include ability to learn and comprehend basic instructions about the position.
• Physical and mental qualifications must be performed with or without a reasonable accommodation. The qualifications listed are guidelines for selection purposes; alternative qualifications may be substituted if sufficient to perform the duties.

SALARY and STATUS:

The salary is commensurate with qualifications as determined by HutchCC administration.  This full-time administrative staff position is 12-months annual, benefit eligible, exempt, and at-will.  This is a continuing long-term grant funded position.