Faculty, Adult Education GED Instructor and Special Project Manager

Job Summary

Adult Education GED Instructor and Special Project Manager. The role manages GED classroom instruction and Teen GED intakes, coordinates special projects such as marketing, graduation, assessments, and software usage, and provides instructional support and advising for adult education students.

• Develop and deliver multi-level Adult Education/GED instruction in classroom, lab, online, on‑campus, and off‑site settings, incorporating foundational academic skills and digital, financial, civics, and health literacy as appropriate.
• Create individualized learning plans using TABE scores, practice tests, and student progress data; monitor attendance, assessments, instructional hours, GED Ready exams, and GED completion requirements.
• Advise and support students through GED, WAGE, IET, and career service provider pathways, including referral for barrier removal and post‑graduation resources.
• Maintain accurate and timely student records in LACES, Connectable, Essential Education, , and related tracking spreadsheets; update GED progress, monthly/yearly records, graduate information, and required reporting data.
• Coordinate student testing processes (TABE, GED Ready, official GED, civics exams), score release communication with the state office, and student/parent progress updates.
• Assist students with accommodation requests for TABE, classroom instruction, and GED exams; provide accommodation updates and connect students with Arkansas Rehabilitation Services or other appropriate resources.
• Develop and implement recruitment and retention strategies, participate in recruiting events, maintain community resource networks, and support partnerships with WIOA Core Partners and other agencies.
• Manage Adult Education communications and outreach efforts, including social media content, graphics, flyers, videos, graduation invitations, and other promotional or student engagement materials.
• Oversee use and implementation of Essential Education, Aztec, Connectable, LACES, and related instructional or reporting systems; provide training and resources to instructors and staff on software, student tracking, attendance, and re‑TABE procedures.
• Complete required professional development and state‑mandated training in assessment, learning disabilities, literacy, LACES, Career Pathways, Career Service Provider services, WIOA initiatives, and other areas required by the Arkansas Department of Career Education.
• Complete additional duties as necessary to support the goals and objectives of the department and college.

• Bachelor's degree.
• Current Arkansas Department of Education Teacher Certificate.
• Adult Education endorsement within three years of being hired full‑time.

• Master's Degree.

• Knowledge of the organization and administration of various higher education academic and social programs.
• Knowledge of campus and community resources.
• Knowledge of state, federal, and campus rules, regulations, and requirements related to campus academic and social programs.
• Ability to coordinate the activities of campus academic and/or social programs.
• Ability to evaluate collected information and formulate recommendations.
• Ability to compile information into report form.

• Frequently: manipulate items with fingers, include keyboarding; sit; stand; walk.
• Constantly: hear; perform repetitive motion; talk.
• Require close visual acuity for tasks such as preparing and analyzing data, transcribing, viewing a computer terminal, extensive reading, or visual inspection at close distances.
• Work environment typically consists of a professional office setting with moderate noise level; lighting and temperature are controlled to remain comfortable.
• Occasional visits to storage rooms, conference spaces, or outdoor locations may be required.

NWACC is an equal‑opportunity employer. NWACC is an equal‑opportunity, affirmative action institution, and welcomes applications without regard to age, race, gender, national origin, disability, religion, marital or parental status, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sexual orientation, or gender identity. NWACC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, please see our EEO policy.