Coordinator of Adult Education; part-time, grant-funded

Position Information

Job Title: Coordinator of Adult Education (part-time, grant-funded)

Department: Adult Basic Education

Work Location: ALL SITES

Duties: Under the direction of the Dean/Assistant Dean, the part‑time, grant‑funded Coordinator of Adult Education is responsible for coordinating the Adult Ed/Illinois High School Diploma (IHSD) program, classes, and curriculum. In collaboration with the Manager of Outreach and ESL and specialists, the Coordinator ensures Adult Ed/IHSD curricula comply with ICCB and content standards and oversees modification and approval through the college and ICCB curriculum committees.

The Coordinator also oversees orientation content and delivery, assists with recruitment, retention, registration, and assessment of Adult Ed/IHSD students, supervises teachers and support staff, and develops instruction improvement plans in compliance with ICCB guidelines.

• Coordinate the development and implementation of innovative curriculum for Adult Ed/IHSD classes in compliance with ICCB and content standards.
• Approve modifications and innovations on new curriculum, course outlines, and lesson plans through the department, college, and ICCB.
• Collaborate with specialists and Manager of Outreach and ESL on curriculum and teaching needs of Adult Ed/IHSD teachers.
• Organize and facilitate Adult Ed/IHSD student assessment, orientation, registration, class schedules, and student recognition and graduation ceremonies, including the IHSD graduation.
• Develop detailed lesson plans aligned with curriculum scope and sequence for use by other Adult Ed/IHSD instructors.
• Identify and cultivate non‑credit transition and contextualized learning classes with Specialists and Coordinators.
• Facilitate recruitment and placement of students for transition and contextualized learning opportunities, including bridge and accelerated learning opportunities.
• Coordinate teaching of pilot Adult Ed/IHSD classes according to program innovation and curriculum development needs.
• Assist Coordinators and Specialists with collection and interpretation of data for reporting and program needs.
• Review textbook, software, and technology tools to determine most appropriate materials for curriculum and classes.
• Provide coordination and leadership in the development and implementation of learning activities for instructors to improve program instruction and comply with ICCB guidelines.
• Make recommendations on staff, equipment, and material needs for the program.
• Hire, train, assign classes, supervise, observe, and evaluate Adult Ed/IHSD teachers.
• Assign substitute teachers as needed.
• Coordinate internal and external relationships to advertise, promote, and expand the Adult Ed/IHSD program, including scholarship offerings, high school connections, education fairs/conferences, and other community stakeholders.
• Monitor, review, validate, and evaluate progress and quality of work by staff performing assigned tasks.
• Other duties as assigned.

Bachelor's degree in education or related field required.

Master's degree preferred.

Minimum of four (4) years teaching and/or administrative experience involving adult learners is required.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

Ideal candidate possesses effective organizational skills, ability to supervise different levels of staff, excellent oral and written communication skills (group presentation), ability to work well with adult learners, demonstrates respect, maintains confidentiality, effective instructional/administrative skills, ability to coordinate curriculum development/implementation, acceptable computer/technology skills, and a valid driver's license.

Part Time

General

Hours:

Monday/Wednesday 9:00am-3:00pm
Thursday 8:00am-4:00pm
Hours may be adjusted.

$29.31-$31.00/hour

Hourly

This is a non‑benefit eligible part‑time position; pro‑rated paid leave hours may be available based on hours worked after a waiting period.

01/05/2026