Program Coordinator -Adult Community Learning Center; Part- Time

Program Coordinator – Adult Community Learning Center (Part Time)

Location:

Worcester, MA Type:
Part Time Department:
Adult Basic Education

The Program Coordinator is a member of a team of professionals involved in the development, implementation, and coordination of the mission and vision of Quinsigamond Community College's Adult Community Learning Center. The Coordinator primarily oversees day‑to‑day program operations, providing onsite guidance and administrative support to staff and students. The program includes in‑person, remote, and distance learning classes. This position is part‑time and funded through a grant from the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.

The Program Coordinator reports directly to the Director of the Adult Community Learning Center.

The Program Coordinator directly supervises part‑time ESOL and GED/HiSET instructors.

• Directs, supervises, implements, monitors, and manages all aspects of the programming of the Adult Community Learning Center at QCC.
• Hires, on‑boards, supervises, and evaluates all instructors.
• Oversees and actively supports the ESOL Distance Learning program and/or the GED/HiSET Distance Learning program.
• Actively plans, coordinates, and leads educator effectiveness and professional standards for instructors.
• Communicates program policies and procedures to staff to ensure efficient and effective execution.
• Leads all staff common planning and instructor meetings.
• Attends professional development trainings directly related to program needs and communicates this information to staff.
• Participates in Leadership Team meetings.
• Assists the Director in planning and coordinating program events.
• Supports staff and students in accessing and using educational software (e.g., Aztec Software, Official HSE practice tests, Blackboard Ultra).
• Supports the teaching and learning process, practicing honesty and integrity, and fostering a student‑centered environment.
• Stays current on best practices, ACLS Policies, and Indicators of Program Quality in Adult Education.
• Ensures that Adult Learning Theory best practices are followed and remains current on resources available to adult learners.
• Stays informed on the Worcester area job market and broader job market trends, including community‑based employment and training resources.
• Works with other areas of the college to promote collaboration, collegiality, civility, and teamwork.
• Respects academic dissent while advancing a collegial campus culture.
• Promotes diversity and inclusiveness, supporting equal rights for all, and appreciates differences across age, race, gender, ability, religion, socioeconomic status, ethnicity, and sexual orientation.
• Provides flexible, responsive, and high‑quality service to students, community, and staff, continually assessing and revising processes and procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's Degree and three (3) years' teaching experience in K‑12, higher education, and/or adult education.
• Previous supervisory experience.
• Experience and skill using industry‑standard computer applications (Microsoft Office, etc.) with proficiency, familiarity, and comfort with computers.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and problem‑solving skills.
• Experience working with adults from diverse ethnic, racial, and linguistic groups in an adult education environment.
• Demonstrated experience collaborating and working harmoniously with a team of professionals.
• Ability to work efficiently and effectively in a fast‑paced environment.

• Master's Degree.
• Bilingual.
• Supervisory experience in an Adult Education program.
• Experience working in a Public Adult Education program.
• Knowledge of Public Adult Education policies, assessments, and the state database (LACES).

Quinsigamond Community College is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, gender, disability, religion, age, veteran status, genetic information, gender identity, or sexual orientation in its programs and activities as required by federal, state, and local laws. The college prohibits sexual harassment, including sexual violence, and refers relevant complaints to the appropriate authorities.

Quinsigamond Community College will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities; we encourage prospective and current employees to discuss accommodations with the employer.

Successful applicants will be required to complete a Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI/SORI) request.