POSITION DESCRIPTION
TITLE:
EXTENDED TITLE:
FLSA STATUS:
Manager
Manager, Workplace Literacy
Exempt
CATEGORY:
Professional
GRADE:
D
JOB SUMMARY: Responsible for developing and managing the working relationships of the Workplace
Literacy staff and managing the day-to-day operations.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
YEARLY
PERCENT OF
TIME
1.
Manage on-going operations by planning and providing direction and supervision
to support staff within the Literacy Program’s office. Identify training needs of the
community and determine alternative modes of instructional delivery. Schedule
courses and manage student enrollment. Research, compile, prepare and submit
program reports.
30%
2.
Provide personnel management direction and guidance to staff including
orientation, performance appraisal, professional development, coaching and
counseling. Participate in setting performance goals and priorities that contribute
to departmental mission. Communicate part-time faculty needs to the Director.
25%
3.
Responsible for recruitment, intake and assessment of students in the programs.
Interpret student assessment scores. Ensure that adequate and appropriate learning
resources are developed to support all classes offered.
15%
4.
Responsible for conducting presentations at local, state, and national conferences,
meeting with on and off-site representatives. Responsible for handling discipline
matters and student issues. Assume responsibilities of the Director during their
absence.
10%
5.
Monitor, recommend, and approve expenditures. Assist in the development of
departmental budgets and reports.
10%
6.
Assist in the planning, writing, design and compliance of grants for additional
programming based on community needs, in accordance to EPCC’s goals and
objectives.
5%
7.
Other duties as assigned.
5%
REPORTING RELATIONSHIP: Director, Literacy Programs
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Direct supervision of assigned staff.
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ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION: Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent
EXPERIENCE: Five (5) years related experience
CERTIFICATIONS AND/OR LICENSURE: Certification on CASAS Assessment and BEST
Plus Test within one (1) year of hire.
SPECIAL SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
1.
Skills/Abilities:
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in written form.
Must have Proficient computer skills.
Ability to process and analyze information accurately.
Strong interpersonal, organizational, leadership and teambuilding skills.
Strong conflict resolution and problem solving skills.
Ability to work collaboratively in developing partnerships and teamwork.
Ability to clearly and effectively present ideas in meetings and presentations.
Ability to work effectively with a diverse population having sensitivity to cultural
issues.
Advanced knowledge of technology applications in and out of the classroom.
Good understanding and functional knowledge of Adult Education practices.
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:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee
to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to handle
or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to sit. The
employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must frequently lift and/or
move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance
vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
INTERPERSONAL SKILLS:
Courtesy, tact, and effectiveness in order to communicate with fellow workers, supervisors, and
other members of the organization to request or transmit information, ask questions, get
clarification, and exercise tact.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee
encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The noise level in the work
environment is usually moderate.
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POSITION TITLE:
Manager, Workplace Literacy
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORKING CONDITIONS: The physical demands and work
environment factors described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to
successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES:
Amount of Time
None
Under 1/3
1/3 to 2/3
Over 2/3
Stand
X
Walk
X
Sit
X
Use hands to finger, handle or feel
X
Reach with hands and arms
X
Climb or balance
X
Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
X
Talk
X
Hear
X
Taste
X
Smell
X
WEIGHT and FORCE
DEMANDS:
None
Up to 10 pounds
Up to 25 pounds
Up to 50 pounds
Up to 100 pounds
More than 100 pounds
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Wet or humid conditions(non-weather)
Work near moving mechanical parts
Work in high, precarious places
Fumes or airborne particles
Toxic or caustic chemicals
Outdoor weather conditions
Extreme cold(non-weather)
Extreme hot (non-weather)
Risk of electrical shock
Work with explosives
Risk of radiation
Vibration
Over 2/3
X
X
X
X
None
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
VISION DEMANDS:
No special vision requirements
Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less)
Distance vision (Clear vision at 20 feet or more)
Color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors)
Peripheral vision
Depth perception
Ability to adjust focus
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Amount of Time
Under 1/3
1/3 to 2/3
X
Amount of Time
Under 1/3
1/3 to 2/3
Over 2/3
Required
X
X
X
X
X
X
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NOISE LEVEL:
Very quiet
Quiet
Moderate
Loud
Very Loud
Exposure Level
X
The intent of this job description is to provide a representative and level of the types of duties and
responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration
of the total of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employee may be directed
to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically present in this description.
I certify that I have received a copy of this job description. I have read and understand the duties and
responsibilities of this position.
X
Employee Signature
Amended: 06/01/11
Date
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