College and Career Readiness Coordinator (HSE and Literacy) Position Available In Jackson, North Carolina
Tallo's Job Summary: The College and Career Readiness Coordinator (HSE and Literacy) is a full-time, non-exempt staff position responsible for recruiting, hiring, training, and supporting instructors, managing student enrollment, retention, and completion data, and advocating for High School Equivalency and Basic Skills/Literacy opportunities. The role requires a Bachelor's degree with one year of professional experience in an education setting, with a preference for a Master's degree in adult education or related field and supervisory experience. The coordinator must have managerial skills, be proficient in using computers and software for instruction, and be familiar with the North Carolina Community College system. This position involves regular travel within the service area and occasional overnight travel for professional development and training.
Job Description
- Statement of Primary Purpose
- Recruitment, enrollment, and retention of students and instructors, classroom instruction and management, and curriculum development in the College and Career Readiness department with emphasis on the High School Equivalency program. Advocate with community partners for High School Equivalency and Basic Skills/Literacy opportunities. Manage student enrollment, retention, and completion data.
- Classification
- Professional, Full-time, non-exempt Staff
- Essential Functions and Responsibilities
- Work with community partners and advocate for College and Career Readiness programs with emphasis on High School Equivalency (HSE) and Basic Skills/Literacy opportunities
- Recruit, hire, train, and support instructors. Facilitate interviews, class visits, and instructor orientations and coaching
- Lead orientation sessions for incoming College and Career Readiness students
- Assist in student recruitment, orientation, retention and advising
- Administer standardized tests to students
- Manage and monitor student registration, testing, and progress data
- Organize data for annual and local reports. Use Literacy Education Information System
- LEIS
- data reports for post testing, National Reporting System for Adult Education (NRS) scores, attendance, and other data resources
- Plan and present faculty/staff training and development activities
- Visit classes regularly to provide instructor supervision and provide written feedback and coaching
- Provide classroom instruction and management in HSE or Basic Skills/Literacy classes, up to 10 hours per week
- Recommend and assist with updates to curriculum, instructional materials, and educational equipment
- Prepare part time instructor payroll in a timely, accurate manner
- Review class rosters and student attendance sheets for accuracy and approve after instructor submission
- Enter online attendance for the Adult High School program
- Develop and maintain a professional network in the CCR and HSE field
- Connect with local and state partners to develop opportunities for new programs and revise existing program offerings and curricula to maintain currency and support effective student outcomes.
- Additional Duties and Responsibilities
- Respond in a timely manner to all student and colleague requests
- Attend and assist with departmental functions such as graduation ceremonies, advisory committee meetings, and professional development for instructors
- Collaborate with the college public relations to publicize the College and Career Readiness enrollment opportunities and student success stories
- Participate in regular training and professional development
- Troubleshoot paperwork, data entry, and electronic problems to support instructors and students
- Administer student pre-testing and post-testing
- Serve on college committees
- Perform data entry as needed.
- Minimum Qualifications
- Education
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Required:
Bachelor’s degree with one year of professional experience in an education setting.
Preferred:
Master’s degree in adult education or related field and one year of supervisory experience in related field.
- Knowledge and Skills
- Managerial background preferred; experience in adult education or literacy education preferred. Ability to use computers and software to support instruction and supervision, including learning management system, word processing, e-mail, Internet, and student information database. Familiarity with North Carolina Community College system and Basic Skills/Literacy programs.
- Physical Demands
- Ability to multitask and perform in an environment with a high level of activity.
- Licensing Requirement
- Valid NC Driver’s License
- Working Conditions and Environment
- Travel as necessary, typically within the service area, to teach, supervise, and support day nd evening classes. Occasional overnight travel for professional development and training.
- Equipment Operation
- Working knowledge of office equipment and ability to operate multiple educational software programs.
- This position description covers the most essential functions and duties associated with this position. Other duties may be assigned by the President or appropriate supervisory personnel. The College reserves the right to alter duties, responsibilities, conditions, working hours, and job title as necessary.
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