Community Education Program Coordinator

WORK SCHEDULE: Full-time - 7 hours per day (35 hours per week): 260 days per year.

REPORTS TO: Community Education Program Manager

CLASSIFICATION: ROPE, Regular; C-4-1

SALARY: $57,712 (entry level) - $67,484 (prorated based on hire date)
Based on the 2024-2026 Rochester Operations Professional Employees Work Unit Agreement

ROPE Work Unit Agreement 2024-2026

BENEFITS: Benefits available for regular positions working an average of 30 hours per week.
Contact Employee Services @ 507-328-4280 for detailed benefits information. Make sure to reference the exact job posting

If you have questions regarding a job posting, contact the Office of Human Resources @ 507-328-4270 or email embrennan@rochesterschools.org

JOB SUMMARY:

• Do college and training student intakes: evaluate tests, give student schedules, provide career pathway information, develop a personal education plan/timeline with students, make appropriate referrals to other agencies
• Explore and help design Career Pathways for grant implementation
• Discuss and help solve staff and student problems.
• Deal with a variety of unpredictable situations for the college & career department and also for the entire building in the absence of the Program Manager
• Develop policies, procedures and guidelines for the College & Career department
• Organize and facilitate meetings between college/training team members.
• Work with other Southeast Minnesota ABE programs
• Do orientations
• Communicate regularly with students and staff
• Collaborate and meet with community partners
• Responsible for post-testing college and training students
• Follow up meetings with students to discuss educational plan/timeline
• Provide technology support to students
• Responsible for improving and adjusting as needed the college and training program
• Develop with program manager class schedules for the year
• Monitor and maintain student database including student progress, test scores and achievements.
• Prepare reports and maintain spreadsheets
• Backup the front desk staff when needed
• Work with Panda to accommodate students with disabilities needs
• Monitor attendance
• Give presentations
• Perform other duties as assigned by program manager

QUALIFICATIONS:

• College degree or completed some college courses or at least 2 years working in Adult Education
• Experience working with historically underrepresented groups.

Commitment to Equity:
Rochester Public Schools is committed to diversifying its workforce to better reflect the community we serve.
We believe the practices used in recruiting, interviewing, hiring, supporting, and promoting staff must include and honor, at every level, those who represent the diverse identities of our schools and community.
https://www.rochesterschools.org/equity-statement

Common and Shared Accountabilities for All Positions
Employees of the Rochester Public School District #535 are expected to support the goals, model and promote an environment that is respectful for all, and work collaboratively with other staff to focus on the needs of the learner. A quality, customer focus that conveys a welcome attitude, an adaptability to change, and a desire for continuous improvement is also expected of all employees. In addition, staff are to respect confidential matters, encourage a safe and secure environment throughout the schools, and be dependable and accountable employees.