Adult Education Coordinator/Basic Literacy

Job Number: JR109700

Location: Santa Fe Community
College, Santa Fe, NM

Compensation:
Minimum starting salary: $52,300. Finally salary to commensurate with education
experience.
Compensation Type:
Salary
Employment Type:
Fixed Term (Fixed
Term)
FLSA:
Exempt
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40

Position Summary
The Adult
Education Coordinator/Basic Literacy coordinates the operations of assigned SFCC Adult Education (AE) programming. Develops and implements
strategies to enhance program effectiveness, ensuring compliance with educational standards and regulations. Coordinates activities and
programming for the Literacy Volunteers of Santa Fe(LVSF)/AE Basic Literacy tutoring program. This position has limited supervision of
others as it pertains to specific program components.

This is a Fixed-Term (TERM) position therefore continuous employment is
contingent upon further position funding and/or need.
Duties & Responsibilities

• Collaborates with staff in grant
  writing activities, departmental planning, and reporting, needs assessments, surveys, and state evaluations.
• Maintains database
  accuracy and conducts data analysis for essential program content in conjunction with department managers and the data
  analyst.
• Addresses issues and mandates from state agencies and coordinates with school districts, city, and state
  officials.
• Coordinates the registration process to enroll students into literacy program.
• Supervises and evaluates volunteer
  tutors to provide basic literacy and math tutoring to adults performing at or below the sixth grade level.
• Serves on hiring panels,
  task forces, specific teams, and committees
• Conducts ongoing public awareness and community outreach campaigns. Represents the
  literacy program at civic groups, on radio/TV programs, and at other public events. Produces and distributes departmental publicity
  materials Updates website and social media platforms.
• Develops new funding sources and assists the department in preparing,
  recommending, and managing overall non-profit program budget and individual grant budgets. Writes quarterly, mid-year, and annual reports
  for non-profit grant funders.
• Facilitates and plans for faculty, volunteer tutor, and staff professional
  development.
• Negotiates site agreements with off-site locations.
• Offers guidance and assistance to instructors in supporting
  students with special needs. Provides expertise on best practices in adult literacy education, including knowledge of strategies for
  teaching students with learning differences or disabilities.
• Plans and evaluates the structure and design of program classes or
  tutoring sessions. Coordinates the development of curriculum and syllabi. Defines and measures learning outcomes and organizes program
  components, including intake, orientation, instruction, and assessment. Tracks student learning progression and accomplishment of goals for
  transitioning to other programs of study or jobs.
• Recruits, initiates, and maintains new and existing community partnerships,
  reaching out to them to recruit students in need of basic literacy tutoring services. Collaborates with SFCC Adult and Career Education
  (ACE) coordinator to recruit and offer complimentary and transitional services to students in need.
• Reviews and orders appropriate
  classroom materials, software, and instructor resource materials.
• Reviews initial screenings on students for learning disabilities.
  Refers students for further diagnostic testing and placement. Advises students and instructors on individualized educational plans (IEPs)
  and accommodations.
• Supervises and evaluates volunteer tutors to provide basic literacy and math tutoring to adults performing at or
  below the sixth grade level.
• Serves on hiring panels, task forces, specific teams, and committees.

Knowledge, Skills
and Abilities

• Knowledge of adult literacy education, including curriculum design, assessment, and instructional strategies
  for diverse learners.
• Knowledge of grant writing and nonprofit program management, including budgeting, reporting, and compliance
  requirements.
• Knowledge of community outreach and partnership development with agencies, schools, and
  organizations.
• Knowledge of data management and analysis for program planning, evaluation, and reporting.
• Knowledge of
  applicable state and federal regulations related to adult education and accommodations.
• Strong written and verbal communication
  skills for grants, reports, and public presentations.
• Skill in data analysis and reporting to support program and organizational
  decision-making.
• Skill in program and project coordination, including registration, instruction, and professional development
  activities.
• Skill in collaboration and relationship-building with staff, partners, volunteers, and community
  stakeholders.
• Proficiency in the use of databases, office software, and social media platforms
• Ability to plan, implement,
  and evaluate literacy programs and student learning outcomes.
• Ability to recruit, train, and supervise volunteers and instructional
  support staff
• Ability to work effectively with adults with limited literacy or special learning needs.
• Ability to manage
  multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and maintain accurate program documentation and site agreements.

Minimum
Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Adult Literacy, or a related field.
• Two (2) years of adult education
  related experience.
• Equivalent related experience may be substituted for education on a year for year
  basis.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with diverse at-risk students, especially those with
  learning differences or disabilities.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish).

Physical Demands

• The work is
  typically performed while sitting at a desk or table or while intermittently standing or walking. The employee occasionally lifts light
  objects.
• The work is typically performed in an office.

Schedule Designation:

• This position may have
  the opportunity to enjoy a hybrid work schedule as determined by the Director of Adult Education.
• This is a Fixed-Term (TERM)
  position therefore continuous employment is contingent upon further position funding and/or need.
• Typically 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.,
  Monday through Friday. May be required to work after hours and/or weekends.

Best Consideration Date:
02/15/2026

Instructions to Applicants:

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

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Unofficial Transcripts

Notice of Background
Check and Education Verification:

All offers for employment with Santa Fe Community College (SFCC) are contingent upon a
successful completion of a criminal background check. Some positions may require additional educational verification for compliance with
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.

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.

ADA Statement:

The SFCC is an EOE and Affirmative Action Employer. In
compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Acts (ADA and ADAAA), SFCC will provide, if requested, reasonable accommodation to
applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing and selection processes.

SFCC Recruiting
Statement:

Santa Fe Community College is a Hispanic-serving institution, which neighbors the eight northern Indian pueblos in
Northern New Mexico. We are committed to attracting and retaining highly qualified and diverse faculty and staff. SFCC strives to make our
campus a place where all individuals feel welcome, 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 that higher education and opportunity should be open to
everyone. SFCC fosters a welcoming environment and a climate of inclusivity for students, faculty, and staff. Join the SFCC team in working
to empower students and strengthen community!

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