Adult Education Coordinator

The IRC-Wichita office serves refugees and immigrants by providing resettlement and placement, family strengthening services through trauma informed care, economic empowerment, youth and adult education and immigration services provided by a Department of Justice accredited legal representative. The IRC helps those in need to rebuild their lives and regain control of their future in their new home.

SCOPE OF WORK: The Adult Education Specialist provides educational services for adults to enhance integration. This position is primarily responsible for adapting, implementing, and monitoring adult education programs such as English Language Training (ELT) program, Digital Literacy, and Citizenship Preparation program, with a focus on older 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:

- 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, Matching Grant, 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; - Other duties as assigned.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

- 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.

Working Environment:

- 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.

Compensation: 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 requirement.

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusivity: IRC is committed to building a diverse organization and a climate of inclusivity. We strongly encourage applications from candidates who can demonstrate that they can contribute to this goal.

Equal Opportunity Employer: We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

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 $145 per month, dental starting at $7 per month, and vision starting at $5 per month, FSA for healthcare, childcare, and commuter costs, a 403b retirement savings plans with up to 4.5% immediately vested matching contribution, plus a 3-7% base IRC contribution (3 year vesting), 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.

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