Adult Education Coordinator

Examples of Duties
Required
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Bachelor’s degree with three (3) years of professional experience related to the standard duties as outlined. Bilingual in English and Spanish. Proficient with computers, Microsoft Office, and/or Google Workspace.
Preferred: Experience teaching or working in Adult Education and experience with grant management.
Equivalency: Any equivalent combination of education, training, and/or experience as approved by the Human Resources Department.
FLSA Status: Exempt
Grade: Six (6)
Salary: $54,007 - $58,733 DOE

Located in Carlsbad, New Mexico, Southeast New Mexico College (SENMC) is a newly independent public community college accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. A proud Hispanic Serving Institution, it awards certificates and associate degrees that serve the needs of its region and prepare students to transfer to programs at other colleges or universities. SENMC offers Early College and Dual Credit programs in collaboration with local high schools.
Southeast New Mexico College enjoys the strong support of its community, and has been awarded several grants, which include $11.7 million from the U.S. Department of Energy and several multimillion-dollar grants from the U.S. Department of Education for student support.
The college’s diverse employee pool includes 38 full-time faculty, 48 adjunct faculty, and 112 staff members. SENMC offers a generous benefits package which includes medical, dental, retirement, and college tuition reimbursement. More information on SENMC can be obtained from its website at (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

Under the supervision of the Adult Education Director, the Adult Education Coordinator will assist with all student interactions in the program in accordance with federal, state, and institutional policies and guidelines, and will provide administrative and operational support for all department initiatives, grant management, and community engagement activities. This includes working with students, part-time instructors, the Adult Education Director, office staff, the Workforce Department, and partner agencies to design, develop, and deliver high-quality Adult Education programming, student engagement, and career exploration.

• Assist with registration, student success orientation, pre- and post-testing, and student goal setting.
• Complete and maintain appropriate student registration, attendance, classroom schedules, and assessment records, and ensure timely submission.
• Maintain professional and academic competencies, participate in professional development activities, and learn and adhere to NMHED Adult Education policies and procedures.
• Prepare and compose professional correspondence, reports, grant narratives, and meeting materials for the Adult Education Director.
• Serve as a communication liaison between the Adult Education Director and industry partners, government agencies, and community stakeholders.
• Assist the Adult Education Director in promoting and improving the Adult Education program by representing the department in the community, college, and at state and national conferences.
• Maintain close working relationships with students, staff, college personnel, and partnering agencies.
• Enter data into departmental forms and databases, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Select, train, assign, and supervise student employees.
• Teach ESL (English as a Second Language) and HSE (High School Equivalency) classes as needed.
• Assist with campus and departmental events.
• Operate standard office equipment, including copiers, computers, and phones.
• Maintain a high level of confidentiality, professionalism, and discretion in accordance with FERPA requirements and college policies.
• Respond promptly to inquiries by…