Adult Education Coordinator/Basic Literacy

CHESS•Santa Fe, NM

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Adult Education Coordinator/Basic Literacy coordinates the operations of assigned SFCC Adult Education (AE) programming. Develops and implements strategies to enhance program effectiveness, ensuring compliance with educational standards and regulations. Coordinates activities and programming for the Literacy Volunteers of Santa Fe(LVSF)/AE Basic Literacy tutoring program. This position has limited supervision of others as it pertains to specific program components. This is a Fixed-Term (TERM) position therefore continuous employment is contingent upon further position funding and/or need.

Requirements

Knowledge of adult literacy education, including curriculum design, assessment, and instructional strategies for diverse learners.
Knowledge of grant writing and nonprofit program management, including budgeting, reporting, and compliance requirements.
Knowledge of community outreach and partnership development with agencies, schools, and organizations.
Knowledge of data management and analysis for program planning, evaluation, and reporting.
Knowledge of applicable state and federal regulations related to adult education and accommodations.
Strong written and verbal communication skills for grants, reports, and public presentations.
Skill in data analysis and reporting to support program and organizational decision-making.
Skill in program and project coordination, including registration, instruction, and professional development activities.
Skill in collaboration and relationship-building with staff, partners, volunteers, and community stakeholders.
Proficiency in the use of databases, office software, and social media platforms
Ability to plan, implement, and evaluate literacy programs and student learning outcomes.
Ability to recruit, train, and supervise volunteers and instructional support staff
Ability to work effectively with adults with limited literacy or special learning needs.
Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and maintain accurate program documentation and site agreements.
Bachelor's degree in Education, Adult Literacy, or a related field.
Two (2) years of adult education related experience.
Equivalent related experience may be substituted for education on a year for year basis.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with diverse at-risk students, especially those with learning differences or disabilities.
Bilingual (English/Spanish).

Responsibilities

Collaborates with staff in grant writing activities, departmental planning, and reporting, needs assessments, surveys, and state evaluations.
Maintains database accuracy and conducts data analysis for essential program content in conjunction with department managers and the data analyst.
Addresses issues and mandates from state agencies and coordinates with school districts, city, and state officials.
Coordinates the registration process to enroll students into literacy program.
Supervises and evaluates volunteer tutors to provide basic literacy and math tutoring to adults performing at or below the sixth grade level.
Serves on hiring panels, task forces, specific teams, and committees
Conducts ongoing public awareness and community outreach campaigns.
Represents the literacy program at civic groups, on radio/TV programs, and at other public events.
Produces and distributes departmental publicity materials
Updates website and social media platforms.
Develops new funding sources and assists the department in preparing, recommending, and managing overall non-profit program budget and individual grant budgets.
Writes quarterly, mid-year, and annual reports for non-profit grant funders.
Facilitates and plans for faculty, volunteer tutor, and staff professional development.
Negotiates site agreements with off-site locations.
Offers guidance and assistance to instructors in supporting students with special needs.
Provides expertise on best practices in adult literacy education, including knowledge of strategies for teaching students with learning differences or disabilities.
Plans and evaluates the structure and design of program classes or tutoring sessions.
Coordinates the development of curriculum and syllabi.
Defines and measures learning outcomes and organizes program components, including intake, orientation, instruction, and assessment.
Tracks student learning progression and accomplishment of goals for transitioning to other programs of study or jobs.
Recruits, initiates, and maintains new and existing community partnerships, reaching out to them to recruit students in need of basic literacy tutoring services.
Collaborates with SFCC Adult and Career Education (ACE) coordinator to recruit and offer complimentary and transitional services to students in need.
Reviews and orders appropriate classroom materials, software, and instructor resource materials.
Reviews initial screenings on students for learning disabilities.
Refers students for further diagnostic testing and placement.
Advises students and instructors on individualized educational plans (IEPs) and accommodations.
Supervises and evaluates volunteer tutors to provide basic literacy and math tutoring to adults performing at or below the sixth grade level.
Serves on hiring panels, task forces, specific teams, and committees.