Academic Career Education Coordinator

Compensation:

$45,968 - $57,460

Compensation Type:

Salary

Employment Type:

Fixed Term (Fixed Term)

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Grade:

E02

Department:

Academic Administration

Position Summary

Coordinates the testing operations of the Adult Education (AE) Academic Career Education (ACE) program and teaches assigned classes. Provides leadership to AE faculty and staff and administrative support to AE program managers. Must be committed to serving a diverse college community. Actively participates in and contributes to continuous quality improvement.
This is a Fixed-Term (TERM) position, therefore continous employment is contingent upon further position funding and/or need.
This position will have the opportunity to enjoy a hybrid work schedule as determined by the Director of Adult Education, combining both remote work and in-office presence, allowing for flexibility and work-life balance.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Coordinates operations of all assessments related to the ACE program with other department instructional areas.

• Plans and evaluates the structure and design of classes and tutoring sessions.

• Oversees the development of curriculum and syllabi.

• Volunteers tutor and staff professional development.

• Defines and measures learning outcomes.

• Organizes program components, including intake, orientation, instruction, assessment and student evaluation of instruction.

• Tracks student learning level increase and accomplishment of goals.

• Assists with student transition to other programs of study or jobs.

• Collaborates in departmental grant writing activities, departmental planning and reporting, needs assessments, surveys, and state evaluations.

• Performs related duties as assigned.

• Leads faculty initiatives to develop and provide curriculum and textbooks for College and Career Readiness.

• Plans and implements ACE testing on assessments and student advising activities.

• Provides expertise in best practices in Adult Education.

• Collaborates with AE program coordinators to recruit and offer complimentary and transitional services to students in need.

• Instructs ACE program classes as assigned.

• Participates in leadership activities and campus collaborations.

• Collaborates with the ESL and Literacy Volunteers components of the AE program.

• Collaborates with Santa Fe Community College (SFCC) departments and programs.

• Teaches I-Best Classes as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
• Knowledge of AE assessments including TABE 11/12, HiSet and GED
• Knowledge of adult education principles and practices.
• Knowledge of adult education theory.
• Knowledge of program self-evaluation and review principles.
• Knowledge of communication principles.
• Knowledge of pertinent federal, state and local laws, codes and regulations.
• Knowledge of academic and skills assessment methods.
• Knowledge of student personnel administration.
• Knowledge of recruitment, training and assessment techniques.
• Knowledge of curriculum development and design principles.
• Skill in the delegation of responsibility and authority.
• Skill in the operation of computers and job related software programs.
• Skill in decision making and problem solving.
• Skill in interpersonal relations and in dealing with the public.
• Skill in oral and written communication.
• Skill in the test coordination and administration.
• Ability to determine the needs of student clients.
• Ability to gather data, compile information, and prepare reports.
• Ability to foster a cooperative work environment.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in a related field.

• One (1) year experience related to duties.

• Equivalent related experience may be substituted for education on a year for year basis.

OR

• Bachelors Degree in a related field

• Three (3) years experience related to duties.

•  Equivalent related experience may be substituted for education on a year for year basis.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with at-risk students, especially those with learning differences or disabilities.

• Bilingual (English/Spanish).

• Experience working with multicultural populations.

Physical Demands             

• This work is typically performed while sitting at a desk or table or intermittently standing or walking.

• The employee occasionally stoops and lifts light and heavy objects. The work is typically done in an office or classroom.

Best Consideration Date: 04/25/2024

Instructions to Applicants:

Please add the following documents to your application in the "Resume Drop Box" section of your application:

• Resume

• Unofficial Transcripts

• Cover Letter

Notice of Background Check and Education Verification:

All offers for employment with Santa Fe Community College (SFCC) are contingent upon the candidate having successfully completed a criminal background check. Some positions may require further educational verification to ensure compliance with our accreditation standards.

Additional Comments to Applicants:

Applications are disqualified in the first level of review if they do not meet all Minimum Qualifications listed in this job posting. (Years of experience are calculated based upon numbers of hours worked per week. Example: 2 years of experience working 20 hours per week equals 1 year of experience.) Relevant experience pertains to Minimum Qualifications, Job Summary/Basic Function, and Preferred Qualifications/Knowledge, Skills and Abilities described in this job posting. ASSUMPTIONS ARE NOT MADE at any level of SFCC’s Hiring Process if information presented in the application material does not clearly address the Minimum Qualifications, Job Summary/Basic Function, and Preferred Qualifications/Knowledge, Skills and Abilities. Number of pages of application material will not negatively/positively affect your application, however, LACK OF DETAIL may.

Diversity Statement:

As Santa Fe Community College (SFCC) neighbors ancient Pueblo lands, and is a Sanctuary campus in a Sanctuary city, SFCC is committed to attracting and retaining highly qualified and richly diverse faculty and staff. Our students need a community to teach and support them and that represents their diversity. SFCC strives to make our campus a place of safety, inclusion and equity where all individuals from all diverse backgrounds feel welcomed, nurtured and valued. At the heart of SFCC’s mission – Empower Students, Strengthen Community. Empoderar a los Estudiantes, Fortalecer a la Comunidad – is a commitment and promise that higher education and opportunity should be open to everyone in our community and to fostering a climate where students can be who they want to be. A place where all within our community belong. A place where you are seen, a place where you are valued, a place where you are respected, a place where you are appreciated. Come join our community!

EEO Statement:

As an EEO employer, Santa Fe Community College will not discriminate in our employment practices based on an applicant’s race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, serious medical condition or status as a protected veteran or spousal affiliation. Santa Fe Community College hires only U.S. citizens and individuals lawfully authorized to work in the U.S.