Adult Education Program Coordinator F/T

Adult Education & Workforce Development Program Coordinator at Mercy Center
Reports to: Director of Adult Education & Workforce Development
Hours: 40 hours per week, 2 late nights & Saturdays required while classes are in session
Position Purpose: Coordinate Saturday ESL program, provide administrative services for the department and other direct services to program participants.

Essential Functions:

• Teach classes, both as an assigned instructor and as a substitute, as needed.
• Assist with teacher schedules, timesheets and general operations for the smooth running of classes
• Recruit paid and volunteer teachers
• Assist in arranging and leading monthly staff development sessions, including sessions on various instruction methods and enriched learning in classroom settings
• Conduct intakes, recruitment, testing and teaching activities
• Provide overall administrative support for the department, including daily database entry in multiple systems, preparation of records and reports; and maintenance of hard copy and electronic filing systems
• Respond to in-person and telephone inquiries about the department and classes from prospective and current program participants, staff, and the public
• Assist with resolving issues raised by program participants
• Assist with conducting staff development sessions including logistics and content preparation
• Interact with funders; assist with site visits
• Participate in program meetings and trainings
• Participate in Mercy Center staff meetings and other organization-wide meetings and activities
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor

Qualifications:

• BA/BS degree and a minimum of 4 years in ESOL experience
• Bilingual Spanish/ French or Arabic
• experience in intake, recruitment, testing and extensive teaching activities in previous positions
• Excellent computer skills, with knowledge of Capricorn and ETO databases a plus
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to multitask and use self-initiative

Physical Requirements and Work Environment:

• Works in standard office conditions (at a desk and computer) and in classroom settings
• Works in more than one work site, with travel between the two required.

 
Qualifications

• BA; MA degree in TESOL strongly preferred

 
Please send resume and cover letter to:  [email protected]
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