at Lake Land College in Mattoon, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Job Description
Adult Education Transition Coordinator
Position Title:
Adult Education Transition Coordinator
Department:
Adult Education
Supervisor:
Director of Adult and Alternative Education
Description of Essential Functions (critical tasks):
Job Summary:
Full-time 12 month position for Lake Land College. This position is to assist Adult Education students in developing educational and career pathway plans to help them make a successful transition to the next level of education or a career, and to serve as the liaison with other departments and Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) core partners for students participating in the college's transition and bridge programs.
Work closely with Adult Education students from all levels of ESL, GED, and Vocational programs for participation in transition and bridge programs by coordinating promotional efforts and information sessions and responding to student inquiries.
Works with students in transition/bridge programs to ensure that they understand and can successfully navigate the process of moving from Adult Education to credit or vocational and post- secondary education programs.
Conducts follow-ups with students in bridge and transition programs to ensure that they can locate and access necessary services, such as tutoring, advisement, etc.
Organizes meetings and prepares written information for Adult Education faculty, WIOA partners, and local industry so that they are informed about transition initiatives and can in turn inform students.
Track student participation and performance in transition and bridge programs in order to evaluate efforts and improve service effectiveness.
Serves as a liaison between the Adult Education program and college credit and career programs, as well as student services offices such as Admissions and Advising, Tutoring, Financial Aid, as they relate to the transition of Adult Education students.
Serves as a liaison with WIOA partners, and community organizations participating in bridge partnerships with the College. Travels to various locations within an assigned territory to establish new partnerships.
Serves as a liaison with WIOA partners, and community organizations participating in bridge partnerships with the College. Travels to various locations within an assigned territory to establish new partnerships.
Adheres to Lake Land College Customer Service Excellence standards.
Performs related duties as required.
Specific Functional Job Requirements
Education:
Bachelor's degree in Counseling, Social Work, Adult Education, or related degree
Experience:
One to two years of related experience in career counseling or social service working with educationally disadvantaged adults or English Language Learners on career and educational pathways with supervisory experience required. Knowledge of student retention.
Knowledge:
Ability to develop and present ideas in a concise and engaging manner (to individuals and groups). Ability to communicate effectively, both in writing and verbally. Experience in planning and coordinating projects.
Skills
Personal:
Ability to work with people from a wide variety of socio-economic backgrounds
Physical:
Ability to travel, and some evening work
Machines and equipment used:
Personal computer, copy and fax machines, and telephone
General Employment Statement
A. Length of training and Probationary Period:
90 days
B. Hours of Work Day:
8 hours
C. Group Affiliation:
Support Staff Grade Level: 13
D. Condition of Employment:
Board Policy
E. Position:
E
Job Demands
Some = 1-3 hours/day Frequently = 4-6 hours/day Very Frequently = 7+ hours/day
Job Demand
None
Some
Freq
Very Freq
Physician Requirements
Physical Requirements
Required
Hazards/Exposure to:
Type
Required
Hazards/Exposure to:
Judgment and Reasoning
Required
Equal Opportunity Employer
