Center Coordinator

This job was posted by : For more information, please see: Vermont Adult Learning Job Title: Center Coordinator Employment Classification: Full Time Benefitted (40 hours per week) FLSA Status: Non-Exempt/Hourly Pay Rate: $25.00 Reports To: Rutland/Addison Regional Director Primary Work Site: Middlebury Learning Center. Location Requirements: This is an in-person position. There may be occasional opportunities to work remotely. Application Requirement: A current resume and cover letter are required for consideration. Applications submitted without a cover letter will not be reviewed. Vermont Adult Learning: Vermont Adult Learning (VAL) is a private nonprofit and a member of Vermonts Adult Education and Literacy System. Working closely with other nonprofits, state agencies, and schools, we serve seven of Vermonts 14 counties. We provide instruction in basic academic skills, work readiness, and English language skills; high school completion and GED prep; and transition to college and career services. Our programs are free to Vermont residents, age 16 and older who want to obtain a high school diploma or the equivalent skills, or who want to learn English. Purpose of the Job: The Coordinator supports the Center staff to maintain the continuity of high-quality programs and services for adult learners, facilitates staff communication and deployment of resources, and makes decisions impacting Center performance. In addition, the Center Coordinator provides outreach, recruitment, and assessment for new and returning students, and supports them in demonstrating readiness for VAL services. The Coordinator serves as the initial point of contact for new students, listens to and develops a relationship with the student to understand their educational needs, and provides enrollment and onboarding services. Coordinators administer a variety of assessments to support students on their educational journey with VAL and beyond. They develop and maintain community partnerships as part of a fabric of coordinated services and referral networks and support students in accessing programs and services to meet their needs and goals. The Center Coordinator works closely with the Regional Director and collaboratively with advisors and teachers in the Regional Learning Center and the greater VAL community. Essential Functions & Responsibilities: ? Center Coordination o Work closely with the Regional Director to ensure the smooth and efficient operation of the center. o Make decisions necessary to ensure efficient and effective center operations in the Regional Directors absence o Assist with training new staff o Work with VAL Administrative Support personnel to order and approve the purchase of supplies for students and the Center, as needed o Work with the Regional Director to develop new and manage existing relationships with partner organizations. o Work with the Regional Director to collect and enter data and run pertinent reports in the student database. o Attend Data Specialist training and meetings through both VT AOE and VAL. ? Enrollment and onboarding support. o Explain VAL programs and offerings clearly to new students and guide them to the proper program based on their goals. o Guide students through the enrollment, intake and onboarding process. o Assess students to determine readiness and learning needs. ? Includes certifications in proctoring various NRS approved assessments. o Refer students to other organizations & agencies as appropriate. o Develop a culture of student engagement moving forward with their educational advisor. ? Outreach and recruitment support o Inform staff of specific outreach efforts and build an inclusive process for outreach. o Identify best practices for outreach and recruitment. o Assist with the develop ent and implementation of outreach strategies. ? Maintenance of student data and records o Collect and enter all student data into Student Information System (SIS) and ensures student records are complete, accurate, and maintained regularly. o Run pertinent reports in student database to support operations. o Participate in Data Specialist training and all required data-related professional development offered by VAL and the VT AOE. o Maintain students educational files according to legal requirements and best practices. ? General o Provide basic, frontline customer service by responding to inquiries about VAL programs. o Maintain professional standards of confidentiality. o Participate in personal & professional development. o Other duties as assigned. Qualifications, Knowledge & Skills: Bachelor's degree plus three years experience or similar combination of education and experience preferred. Experience preferred with at-promise students, alternative educational systems, and adult educational practice. Must possess strong interpersonal, oral, and written English communication skills to engage &