Adult Education Program Specialist/Instructor

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Job description

Job Type: Full time

Job Number: JR108723

Location: Santa Fe Community College, Santa Fe, NM

Compensation:
$44,120 – $56,888
Compensation Type:
Salary
Employment Type:
Fixed Term (Fixed Term)
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40
Grade:
E01
Department:
Academic Administration

Position Summary
Performs specialized duties in support of Adult Education programs and for instructing assigned classes. Must be committed to serving a diverse college community. Actively participates in and contributes to continuous quality improvement.

This is a Fixed-Term position therefore continous employment is contingent upon further position funding.

This role may offer the opportunity for a hybrid work arrangement that requires in-person hours in the evening, 4:30 p.m.- 8:00 p.m. on Monday – Thursday.
Duties & Responsibilities

  • Instructs program classes for GED preparation, including classes in reading, writing, mathematics, science, and social studies.
  • Conducts student orientation.
  • Develops curriculum; creates lesson plans; assesses student work.
  • Participates in departmental planning, grant writing and performance reporting activities.
  • Consults with community agencies in support of student success; meets with agency representatives.
  • Administers tests and practice tests.
  • Works with others to facilitate classes and workshops for students and community members.
  • Performs related duties as assigned.
  • Contacts truant students and/or their parents.
  • Oversees individual student intake and enrollment process.
  • Assist in general data collection and reporting processes.
  • Advises and assists students in setting goals, preparing learning plans and enrolling in ACE classes.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED BY THE POSITION

  • Knowledge of adult education principles and practices.
  • Knowledge of adult education theory.
  • Knowledge of secondary/adult teaching methods.
  • Knowledge of multiple intelligences and learning styles.
  • Knowledge of learning differences, difficulties and disabilities.
  • Knowledge of related subject matter.
  • Knowledge of college policies and procedures.
  • Skill in the instruction of adult learners.
  • Skill in the operation of computers and job related software programs.
  • Skill in communication with students, parents, colleagues and community partners.
  • Skill in entering data to software programs and in generating reports.
  • Skill in records management.
  • Skill in decision making and problem solving.
  • Skill in interpersonal relations and in dealing with the public.
  • Skill in oral and written communication.
  • Skill in working in conjunction with diverse groups within the department, college, community and state.
  • Skill in public speaking.

SUPERVISORY CONTROLS

  • The Adult Education ACE Manager assigns work in terms of general instructions. The supervisor spot-checks completed work for compliance with procedures, accuracy, and the nature and propriety of the final results.
  • The supervisor evaluates work using the current performance assessment tool.

SUPERVISORY AND MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY

  • This position has functional supervision over assigned program volunteers.

GUIDELINES

  • Guidelines include the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act, college policies and procedures, other state and federal education laws, and program policies and procedures. These guidelines require judgment, selection and interpretation in application.

COMPLEXITY/SCOPE OF WORK

  • The work consists of varied specialized duties in support of Adult Education programming. Student absenteeism contributes the complexity of the position.
  • The purpose of this position is to provide specialized and instructional support for Adult Education programming. Success in this position contributes to student success.

CONTACTS

  • Contacts are typically with co-workers, other college personnel, students, community organizations/partners, and members of the general public.
  • Contacts are typically to give or exchange information, to resolve problems, to provide services, or to motivate or influence persons.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ WORK ENVIRONMENT

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

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Associates Degree in education or a related field.
  • Four (4) years’ directly related experience.

OR

  • Bachelor’s degree in education or a related field.
  • Two (2) years’ directly related experience.
  • Equivalent related experience may be substituted for education on a year for year basis.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Coursework in basic skills instruction, learning disabilities of at-risk students, standards-based curriculum design and assessment theory.

Best Consideration By: 06/05/2025

Schedule

  • Typically 12:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m., Monday through Thursday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. on Friday.

Notice of Background Check and Education Verification:

All employment with Santa Fe Community College (SFCC) are contingent upon the candidate having successfully completed a criminal background check. Some positions may require further educational verification to ensure compliance with our accreditation standards.

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.

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.

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How to apply

Please add the following documents to your application in the “Resume/CV” section of your application:

  • Resume
  • Cover Letter
  • Unofficial Transcripts (Official transcripts will be required upon hire).