Program Coordinator -Adult Community Learning Center (Part- Time) - Quinsigamond Community College

Quinsigamond Community College•Worcester, MA

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About The Position

General Statement The Program Coordinator is a member of a team of professionals involved in the development, implementation, and coordination of the mission and vision of Quinsigamond Community College's Adult Community Learning Center. The Program Coordinator is primarily responsible for overseeing the day-to-day program operation, providing onsite guidance and administrative support to staff and students.[CK1] The program consists of in person, remote, and distance learning classes. The coordinator directly supervises ESOL Instructors and GED/HiSET Instructors. This is a part-time (PT), Program Coordinator position; the position is funded through a grant from the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE). Supervision Received: The Program Coordinator reports directly to the Director of the Adult Community Learning Center. Supervision Exercised: The Program Coordinator directly supervises part-time ESOL & GED/HiSET instructors.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree and three (3) years' teaching experience in K-12, institute of higher education and/or adult education.
Previous supervisory experience.
Experience and skill using industry-standard computer applications, such as Microsoft Office (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.); proficiency, familiarity, and comfort with computers
Strong written and oral communication skills
Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills
Experience working with adults from diverse ethnic, racial, and linguistic groups in an adult education environment
Demonstrated experience working collaboratively and harmoniously with a team of professionals
Ability to work efficiently and effectively in a fast-paced working environment

Nice To Haves

Master's Degree
Bilingual
Supervisory experience in an Adult Education program
Experience working in a Public Adult Education program
Knowledge of Public Adult Education policies, assessments, and the state database (LACES)

Responsibilities

Directs, supervises, implements, monitors, and manages all aspects of the programming of the Adult Community Learning Center at QCC.
Hires, on-boards, supervises, and evaluates all Instructors.
Oversees and actively supports the ESOL Distance Learning program and/or the GED/HiSET Distance Learning program.
Actively plans, coordinates, and leads the educator effectiveness and professional standards for instructors.
Communicates program policies and procedures to staff to ensure they are executed efficiently and effectively.
Actively plans, coordinates, and leads all staff common planning and instructor meetings.
Attends professional development trainings that connect directly to program needs and communicates this information to staff.
Actively participates in Leadership Team meetings.
Assists Director in planning and coordinating program events.
Supports staff and students in accessing and using educational software (e.g., Aztec Software, Official HSE practice tests, Blackboard Ultra, etc.).
Actively support the teaching and learning process; practicing honesty and integrity in and out of the classroom; strive to create and support a student-centered environment while fostering academic innovation and excellence.
Remains current in knowledge of best practices, ACLS Policies and Indicators of Program Quality (IPQ's) in Adult Education.
Ensures that Adult Learning Theory best practices are followed and remains current in knowledge of resources available to adult learners.
Remains current in the Worcester area job market, as well as current job market trends. Knowledge of community-based resources for employment and training resources.
Work actively with other areas of the college to ensure a spirit of college wide collaboration, collegiality, civility, and teamwork. Respect the function of dissent in an academic institution while advancing a collegial atmosphere of campus collaboration.
Embrace the ideals of diversity and inclusiveness and support the equal rights of all people by advancing the understanding and appreciation of differences including age, race, gender, ability, religious convictions, socio-economic status, ethnic heritage, or sexual orientation.
Provide flexible, responsive and high quality service to all, be they students, community, or staff, and continuously assess processes and procedures and revise accordingly.
Perform other duties as assigned.