POSITION DESCRIPTION
TITLE:
FLS STATUS:
Workforce Literacy Coordinator
Exempt
CATEGORY:
GRADE:
Professional
C
JOB SUMMARY: Responsible for the day-to-day coordination of the Workplace Literacy
Programs
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
YEARLY
PERCENT OF
TIME
1. Coordinate the day-to-day operations for the Workplace Literacy
Programs. Schedule courses and manages student enrollment. Develop
program calendar according to the needs of the sponsoring organizations.
Research, compile, prepare, and submit program reports. Oversee intake
and assessment of students in the program.
25%
2. Coordinate and oversee on and off-campus programs, including special
projects.
Meet with on and off-campus representatives to design
specialized courses including preparation of budget and schedules, hiring
and credentialing of faculty.
25%
3. Assist the Workplace Literacy Manager with discipline matters and student
issues. Assume responsibilities of manager during manager’s absence.
15%
4. Schedule and monitor part-time faculty. Monitor the WECM and SACS
requirements. Ensure compliance with INS student visa requirements for
participants at business and industry sites.
Design and conduct
technology professional development for faculty and staff. Participate in
the workplace literacy textbook selection committee in collaboration with
faculty.
15%
5. Coordinate, recommend, and approve expenditures. Participates in the
development of departmental budgets.
10%
6. Research, prepare, and submit grants for additional programming.
10%
REPORTING RELATIONSHIP: Manager, Workplace Literacy Programs
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Direct supervision of staff assigned
ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION: Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent
Effective: 7/1/04
EXPERIENCE: Five (5) Years related.
SPECIAL SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
1. Skills/Abilities: Ability to work effectively with a diverse population having sensitivity
to cultural issues; leadership and teambuilding skills; ability to communicate
effectively both oral and written; strong interpersonal and organizational skills; and
above average knowledge of technology application in and out of the classroom.
2. Equipment Used: Personal Computer and other equipment associated with a
general office environment.
3. Software Used: A variety of word-processing, spreadsheet, and database software,
e.g. MSWord, Excel and Access, and integrated administrative information systems.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Duties require little physical effort in work with light (up to 10lbs), easy to handle
materials. Duties performed causes light fatigue of eyes, fingers, or other faculties due to
long periods of standing, sitting, or repetitive motion.
INTERPERSONAL SKILLS:
Alternative or combined skills in understanding, guidance, and/or influencing people are
important in achieving job objectives, causing action, understanding others, or changing
behavior; and, skills of persuasiveness or assertiveness, as well as sensitivity to the point
of view of others.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Job is performed in general office or comparable working area with many and frequent
distractions such as noise, interruptions, or congested work areas with exposure to some
disagreeable elements.
Effective: 7/1/04