
Adult Education Coordinator
International Rescue Committee
- Kansas City, KS
- $25.20-26.20 per hour
- Contract
- Full-time
- Coordinate the delivery of adult education classes, including coordination of class schedules, enrollment and registration, pre and post testing, volunteer training and supervision, curriculum development and instructional quality. Instruct a limited number of classes as needed.
- Collaborate with colleagues to design and implement a monitoring and evaluation framework in order to evaluate program success and create replicable models for working with adults;
- Ensure compliance with all program standards and grant requirements in accordance with the Reception and Placement, Intensive Case Management, and Kansas State Office for Refugees (KSOR) programming requirements;
- Maintain ongoing communication with colleagues on the status of the programs, clients, and outcomes, and provide timely reports on any management and contract compliance issues;
- Proactively engage with community organizations in resource development and community partnerships through grant writing, external stakeholder meetings and opportunities to improve practice;
- Develop additional supports and services for older refugee and immigrant clients to become citizens;
- Participate in the development and writing of grant proposals in support of the work of the IRC Kansas;
- Bachelor's Degree required, preferably in Education or related field;
- Hold TESOL certification form and /or a minimum two years of experience in TESOL instruction in a classroom setting for an adult education program;
- Minimum two years' experience in adult education programs, including previous experience supervising staff or volunteers;
- Proven ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment;
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and diplomatically in a multi-cultural setting and with limited-English proficiency speakers;
- Fluency in English required. International work or study experience and second language abilities a plus;
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint), internet research, and experience using databases and information gathering systems;
- Able to occasionally work a flexible schedule that includes evenings and weekends;
- Valid driver's license and reliable access to an insured vehicle.
- A combination of standard office environment, remote work, and 'field' time within the service delivery area to perform the above outlined responsibilities.
- May require occasional weekend and/or evening work.
- Office's hours are scheduled as Monday-Friday, 9:00am-5:00pm.