ADULT EDUCATION COORDINATOR (PART TIME)
OLIVE-HARVEY COLLEGE
Olive-Harvey College is seeking a part-time Adult Education Coordinator to monitor the day-to-day operations of the Adult Basic Education (ABE), General Educational Development (GED), and English as a Second Language (ESL) programs offered at various locations throughout the City. Availability to work during the day is required.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Performs site management functions for off-campus sites, which include room selection, meeting with site janitorial and security staff to ensure cleanliness and safety, and other related duties.
- Monitors classroom attendance and enrollment with respect to student and Adult Educator attendance. Identifies substitutes for the Adult Educators in case of absences.
- Distributes classroom materials including textbooks and audio-visual materials and ensures that items are maintained and kept in good condition.
- Prepares class lists based on enrollment data and distributes to the appropriate personnel.
- Observes classes and the instructional and non-instructional responsibilities of Adult Educators to ensure adherence to the curriculum guides and appropriate teaching methods. Reports findings to supervisor.
- Meets with Adult Educators to discuss student progress and to assist in the development of lesson plans, syllabi, classroom objectives, student transition levels, transfers, and other issues.
- Coordinates, advises, and assists with multiple registration periods.
- Troubleshoots and resolves problems with students, registration, classroom instruction, program sites, and other areas as they arise.
- Interprets test results and prepares documentation to move students to next level of instruction.
- Oversees data collection and analysis at assigned sites to comply with mandatory District and State reporting requirements. Assists the Adult Education Managers in preparing reports on collected data.
- Prepares monthly, quarterly, and annual reports on program activities as required.
- Performs other duties as needed.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Completion of a Master’s Degree in Elementary or Secondary Education, English or a related field is required, supplemented by two to three years of experience teaching in an Adult Education or English as a Second Language program; or an equivalent combination of training and experience is required.
- Availability to work during the day is required.
- Proven organizational skills.
- Previous experience in developing lesson plans and syllabi.
- Ability to coordinate instruction and support services for Adult Educators and students.
- Ability to use computers to perform work activities.
- Ability to work with staff at all levels in the organization, students, and the community.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
This position is represented by the Local 3506 AFSCME
Standard hours of operation: Monday through Thursday from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Fridays from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and Saturdays from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Work hours will be assigned based on departmental needs, within the coordinator operational hours.
We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.
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TBD