Job Summary

To provide adult learners with the tools needed for success in education, workforce, and life.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Assist the Director by providing leadership to all AEL personnel in the development, implementation, and monitoring of departmental goals/objectives in accordance with state and federal guidelines.
• Troubleshoot enrollment and retention issues in coordination with IET Director, TANF Coordinator, ICR Director, and QA/PA team.
• Coordinate client intake, progress testing, and outtake processes in coordination with AEL instructors, career pathways team, college readiness team, and QA/PA staff.
• Provide ongoing support to ensure instructors have the necessary materials to successfully teach their class(es).
• In the virtual setting, work with instructors as technical support for Zoom and BlackBoard.
• Monitor attendance and create monthly attendance reports.
• Support test administration by ensuring classes have proper working equipment and materials, as well as assist with placement examinations and test scoring.
• Data entry.
• Coordinate special events and special programs (e.g. GED Graduation, Honor Society Ceremony, etc.), as directed.
• Attend outreach fairs and community events to recruit for Adult Education and Literacy programs, as needed.
• Develop and establish relationships and partnerships with organizations and individuals in the interest of promoting adult education and literacy.
• Maintain communication with partner sites to maintain a positive rapport.
• Attend necessary conferences and seminars to remain current in the field.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in education or related field or experience in education, Master’s degree preferred.
• At least three years of experience working in an education setting, preferably Adult Education.
• High level of technical skills.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Must be a self-starter and work well under pressure.
• Ability to work with a diverse student and employee population
• Proficiency with computers and technology (e.g. Microsoft Office applications, Google, Zoom, etc.)
• Experience teaching adults and/or facilitating groups
• Experience working with educationally and/or economically disadvantaged adults
• Experience working in collaborative or team environments
• Manages time effectively
• Maintains confidentiality of records
• Dress is appropriate to the work environment
• Maintains a safe, orderly, and clean environment

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

• Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment.
• No or very limited physical effort required; however, the employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds.
• No or very limited exposure to physical risk.
• Must be able to walk, stand, sit, bend, stoop, on regular basis.
• Ability to work a flexible, split-shift schedule, including evenings, as needed.
• Must be able to drive to and from meetings, events, and class sites throughout the service area.

Benefits and Perks

• 36-hour work week for a healthy work life balance as well generous paid leave time.
• Health, life, and income protection insurance are provided.
• An excellent retirement program through the Teacher Retirement System.
• Full Time employees have free use of the college’s recreational/fitness facilities.
• Tuition scholarships are for the employee and dependent children.
• Base Compensation for this 12-month position is $41,505

Kilgore College does not participate in the federal Social Security program. As a result, employees/retirees of the college are subject to the federal Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and possibly the Government Pension Offset (GPO) laws. For information on the WEP and the GPO, visit the Social Security Administration's website at http://www.ssa.gov/gpo-wep.

Positions will remain open until filled. Teaching positions will be required to submit official transcripts upon an offer of employment. An offer of employment will be contingent upon passing a background check. Federal law prohibits the employment of unauthorized aliens. All persons hired must submit satisfactory proof of employment authorization and identity within three (3) days of being hired. Failure to submit proof within the required time shall result in immediate employment termination. All position appointments are subject to approval by the college's Board of Trustees.

This description is an overview of the job. It is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities of the job, nor is it intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Duties and responsibilities may change with business needs. Kilgore College reserves the right to add, change, amend, or delete portions of this job description at any time, with or with notice. Employees may be required to perform other duties as requested, directed, or assigned. In addition, reasonable accommodations may be made by Kilgore College at its discretion to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Kilgore College is unwavering in preserving a community of diversity, equity, and inclusion. We are passionate about all students, faculty, staff, and other stakeholders who make up the college system. Our passion is fueled by the desire to welcome all with open arms regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, sex, age, national origin, religion, ability status, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, education, marital status, language, physical appearance, and diverse thoughts. We are steadfast in keeping our culture centered on respecting the uniqueness of all and destroying barriers. Kilgore College is resolute in its pledge to true Radical Hospitality by focusing on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. We are Kilgore College! https://www.kilgore.edu/about-kc/facultystaff-and-board/diversity-equity-inclusion

All positions are located in Kilgore, TX. No fully remote positions are available at this time. All employees must be available to physically present to work on the Kilgore, TX or Longview, TX Campus.

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