Located 45 minutes from the Nation’s Capital, nestled in a history-rich community of southern Maryland, The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) has been twice named in the top 150 community colleges by the Aspen Institute with academic programs in over 100 disciplines. CSM is among America’s top 100 producers of Minority associate degrees in twenty categories, according to Diverse Issues in Higher Education.  CSM offers excellent health insurance benefits; State Retirement Pension plan; wellness programs; Code Green early closure Fridays in the summer; college closure for spring break and several major holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year; and for several days in March for Spring Break.  We are an innovative institution committed to student success and well known for our flexibility to meet student and community needs.

The hiring salary for this position will be from the min to mid-point of the salary range.

The Adult Education Program Coordinator assists the Program Director with the strategic and administrative operations of the adult education department. The individual in this position provides coordination and support for adult education department programs and services, works collaboratively with departments throughout the college, as well as with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.

Reports to: Director I, Adult Education

The College of Southern Maryland conducts background checks in order to ensure the safety and well-being of the College's staff and students.  The final candidate for this position will be subject to the following background checks:  Criminal History Check and Sex Offender Registry Check.

This position is open until filled.  The College of Southern Maryland is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 

Essential Job Functions:

Strategic Planning 25%

• Assists the Program Director in managing the growth of the program and provides input, vision, and support in the design and implementation of the program processes.  
• Collaborate with Program Director and Adult Education staff to develop, implement, and meet program goals and performance measures in accordance with the program’s Data Quality Plan.
• Maintains an awareness of available community services to share with instructors and students.

• Oversees scheduling of classes and ways to increase class opportunities within the community.
• Conducts data entry of schedules and coordinates with scheduling on all campuses. Complete updates to integrated data systems to reflect accurate data. 
• Follows the continuing education production timeline.
• Coordinates the recruitment, hiring, and training of new ESL and ABE instructors.
• Supports Intake and Assessment Specialists with ABE and ESL registrants.
• Assist with registration sessions, post-testing of current students, and create strategies for increased efficiencies.
• Increases student recruitment through contact with local employers and key community representatives and WIOA partners as well as other efforts and initiatives.
• Participate in open houses, community events, and other promotional activities.
• Participate in Adult Education statewide committees and conferences, CSM workgroups, and professional development classes.
• Aid the Program Director in preparation for monitoring visits from the Department of Labor, collaboration of mid-year and end of year reports, and yearly grant application.

• Supports efficient day-to-day operations of the Adult Education Program, ensuring a welcoming, student-friendly environment.
• Communicates and coordinates with partnering agencies in collaboration with the Director of Adult Education.
• Coordinates software support for instructors and students.
• Leads yearly graduation planning.
• Coordinates with other college departments as appropriate.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree required. 
• Minimum of three years’ experience working with ESL and/or ABE adult learners. 

• Conversant in the Spanish language and familiarity with the Hispanic culture preferred. 
• Experience with student recruitment and retention activities preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to manage multiple competing priorities under tight deadlines.
• Aptitude for working in a culturally diverse environment; ability to interact patiently and diplomatically with a wide variety of constituencies.
• Strong organizational and time management skills; detail oriented.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff, community groups, educators, and other stakeholders.
• Schedule flexibility – some nights and/or weekends required.
• Demonstrates integrity, honesty, teamwork, and genuine commitment to education.