Adult Education Coordinator

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Founded in 1933 at the call of Albert Einstein, the IRC is one of the world's largest international humanitarian non-governmental organizations (INGO), at work in more than 40 countries and 29 U.S. cities helping people to survive, reclaim control of their future and strengthen their communities. A force for humanity, IRC employees deliver lasting impact by restoring safety, dignity and hope to millions. If you're a solutions-driven, passionate change-maker, come join us in positively impacting the lives of millions of people world-wide for a better future.

The Adult Education Coordinator provides educational services for adults to enhance integration. This position is primarily responsible for adapting, implementing, and monitoring adult education programs such as the English Language Training (ELT) program, the vocational English Language Training, and vocational career paths for adults with a focus on refugee and immigrant clients. Collaborating with colleagues, they ensure that adult education programs meet donors' requirements, qualitative and quantitative data are collected, and program volunteers are trained. This position will engage actively with clients and the IRC in Kansas Resettlement team. This is a full-time, non-exempt position.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: 

•    Coordinate the delivery of adult education classes, including coordination of class schedules, enrollment and registration, pre- and post-testing, volunteer training and supervision, and instructional quality.
•    Collaborate with colleagues to design and implement a monitoring and evaluation framework to evaluate program success and create  replicable models for working with adults;
•    Ensure compliance with all program standards and      grant requirements in accordance with various programming requirements.
•    Develop lesson plans and maintain curriculum.
•    Follow established policies and procedures in gathering and recording classroom attendance, clients’ completion, and other data required by a grant funder.
•    Administer English language assessments to measure and track student progress and gains.
•    Maintain open, professional, and effective communication with peers, students, and partners.
•    Provide instruction of classes in-person and online as needed.
•    Train and coordinate volunteers and ensure smooth organization of classroom instructions and support.
•    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.
•    Provide quality reports per funder’s guidelines in a timely manner.
•    Develop additional support and services for older refugee and immigrant clients to become citizens.
•    Participate in the development of grant proposals in support of the work of the IRC Kansas.
•    Perform other duties as assigned. 

Job Requirements

•    Bachelor’s Degree required, preferably in Education or related field;
•    Hold TESOL certification or equivalent.
•    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.

Working Environment:
•    A combination of standard office environment, 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.

Compensation: (Pay Range: $25.20 - $26.00) Posted pay ranges apply to US-based candidates. Ranges are based on various factors including the labor market, job type, internal equity, and budget. Exact offers are calibrated by work location, individual candidate experience and skills relative to the defined job requirements.

Standard of Professional Conduct: The IRC and the IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in the IRC Way – our Code of Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, Accountability, and Equality.

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US Benefits: We offer a comprehensive and highly competitive set of benefits. In the US, these include: 10 sick days, 10 US holidays, 20-25 paid time off days depending on role and tenure, medical insurance starting at $143 per month, dental starting at $6.50 per month, and vision starting at $5 per month, FSA for healthcare and commuter costs, a 403b retirement savings plans with immediately vested matching, disability & life insurance, and an Employee Assistance Program which is available to our staff and their families to support counseling and care in times of crisis and mental health struggles. 

Equal Opportunity Employer: IRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. IRC considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.