Community Education Adult and Family Program Coordinator

Adult Enrichment Coordinator

We strongly believe that diversity of experience contributes to a broader collective perspective that will consistently lead to a better school system and better results for all students. Coordinates Adult Enrichment, Adults with Disabilities, Family Programs, and provides support for Adults 55+ programming for District 197 Community Education, including development, marketing, and management.

Hours:

40 hours a week. Some flexibility in daily schedule. Occasional nights or weekends.

Work Year: 12 months Salary: $65,000

Position Requirements Include:

• Develop, implement, administer, and evaluate Adult Enrichment, Family, and Adult with Disabilities programs for District 197
• Develop marketing materials, including catalogs, to increase participation in programs
• Take photos and create social media content and posts to promote Community Education programs.
• Hire, supervise, and evaluate program staff and instructors
• Establish course fees and instructor salaries and contracts
• Develop and monitor program budgets
• Supervise and evaluate program staff
• Build partnerships and develop collaborative programs with diverse community groups, district staff, and community organizations to increase the participation of underserved groups in programs
• Complete reports on participation and programming as required
• Manage the financial operations of the adult programs, prepare vendor payments, and deposits
• Meet with Community Education managers in other districts to share ideas, resources, and concerns
• Serve as a member of the Community Education leadership team
• Provide periodic reports to the Community Education Director, Advisory Council, and School Boards on program areas as requested
• Work in collaboration and provide support to the Adults 55+ program
• Partner with the Adults 55+ Coordinator to deliver seamless programming
• Ability to work occasional nights or weekends
• Participate in appropriate professional activities
• Provide training to employees and volunteers around the area of program practices or expertise
• Perform other general duties as assigned

Work Requirements and Characteristics:

• Education/Certification/Licensure Requirement:
  Four-year college degree preferred.
• Ability to work independently while following established procedures and protocols
• Ability to problem solve, organize, and plan
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and a high degree of flexibility required
• Demonstrated time management skills and ability to multitask and prioritize work while paying attention to detail
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others
• Experience working with people of varied abilities and diverse economic, social, and cultural backgrounds
• Ability to excel in customer service
• Photography and content creation skills for social media promotion
• Ability to understand and follow data privacy rules
• Background in adult or Community Education programming preferred
• Strong public relations skills
• Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing
• Strong marketing and promotional skills using social media and print materials
• Commitment to equity
• Proficient in desktop publishing skills, Google suite, and Microsoft Office
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills
• Must have the ability and proven record of reporting to work on a regular and punctual basis

Machines, Tools, Equipment, Electronic Devices, and Software

Required:

• Operate computer, printer, photocopy machine, fax machine, iPad and other electronic or technological equipment required for the specific position
• Proficient in various software systems;
  Google Drive, Google Docs, Google Sheets, Google Meets, Word, and Excel.
• Proficient in the phone system
• Proficient or ability to learn and become proficient in registration software

Physical

Job Requirements:

• Frequent standing, walking, simple grasp, firm grasp, fine manipulation; feeling, talking, hearing & visual accommodation
• Occasional sitting, pushing, pulling, lifting, and carrying up to 20 lbs
• Energy to accomplish numerous tasks and processes
• Extended periods of sitting during meetings or deskwork
• Repetitive motion keyboarding activities
• Ability to travel between buildings, within the buildings, and work area

Mental

Job Requirements:

• Position includes the need to respond to common inquiries or complaints from participants or members of the community
• Position requires the ability to work with interruptions, handle multiple tasks and organize and prioritize work assignments
• Position requires the ability to resolve…