Adult Education Coordinator

Monroe Harding

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Job Summary

Who We Are

Monroe Harding’s mission is to change young people’s lives. Our cause is to ensure that foster care youth and other vulnerable young people build a solid foundation of strengths that position them for success in adulthood. Our cause and mission are accomplished through trauma and resiliency informed programs and services in foster care, supportive housing, clinical emotional and mental health support services, and education, career development, and life skills support services.

What We Value

Optimism – We celebrate and encourage the good in each other. We create an environment in which people can have fun, express gratitude, feel uplifted, explore their passions and increase their resiliency.

Inclusion – Thru a lens of respect, we advocate for our families, our youth and each other by creating a sense of belonging, understanding and value for the uniqueness of each individual.

Curiosity – We are committed to creating a learning environment that seeks knowledge, looks to the future and goes beyond the status quo.

Collaboration – We believe that people who are committed to open communication, a willingness to help and working together as a team create a safe environment and a culture of excellence.

Personal Accountability – We empower one another to be our best selves. By showing up, listening and providing thoughtful feedback we create a culture that allows for self-care.

Who We Are Looking For

The Education Coordinator provides support and assistance to young adults working to continue and complete their education. The Education Coordinator manages all parts of Adult Basic Education, Hiset, Post-secondary, and tutoring programs.

Job Responsibilities

Responsibilities of the Education Coordinator

Adult Basic Education, online high school, and Hiset Students

• Assist students with the intake process
• Request transcripts and previous school records as needed
• Assess students to determine best fit (ABE, Hiset, or online high school diploma program)
• Advise students on ways to improve their learning and test scores.
• Evaluate student performance
• Recognize student problems and assist youth in overcoming those educational barriers.
• Engage youth in learning and class participation.
• Communicate student progress with education team as well as youth and caseworkers if applicable.
• Evaluate educational outcomes weekly and document that information in database.
• Contact youth, with poor attendance to inquire about barriers or issues that are preventing youth from attending class.
• Assist with the recruitment of youth for classes.
• Schedule and confirm official Hiset tests for all enrolled students.
• Select method of instruction and teaching materials for each student. Plan individualized lessons that meet the needs of the students.
• Incorporate appropriate community resources into teaching.
• Represent Monroe Harding at appropriate education related workshops and initiatives.

College Students:

• Work directly with all of Monroe Harding’s current clients who are in college or planning to attend college
• Build relationships with appropriate staff at technical schools, colleges and universities
• Arrange internal and external tutoring sessions
• Assist students with applications and FAFSA completion
• Schedule appointments to complete initial college discussions and tours
• Take students to tour schools of interests
• Take students to orientation
• Assist with ACT and Accuplacer prep, registration, and transportation
• Demonstrate college LMS and website access to students
• Assist with obtaining school IDs, books, schedules
• Help students arrange on campus tutoring and/or counseling sessions
• Help students obtain documents for school (tax records, immunization records, transcripts)
• Communicate with caseworkers about college progress
• Check-in weekly with all students
• Be aware of deadlines (FAFSA, application, course withdrawal, purge dates, etc.) and communicate to students
• Identify and assist with barriers to success
• Encourage students throughout the semester
• Document all obstacles and progress in Monroe Hardin’s database.

General Responsibilities at the Resource Center

• Be a part of a team, assisting other staff with programs and classes as needed.
• Utilize trauma-specific treatment approaches. Be culturally sensitive and ensure that all the participant’s interactions with MH are healing, positive, and non-triggering.
• Participating in team meetings, trainings, and professional development opportunities, with a focus on continuous learning
• Help coordinate workshops, events, and meetings related to the center’s programming.

Qualifications

What we expect in Education Coordinator at Monroe Harding

Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Education, Social Sciences or related field.  Two to three years’ experience in working with older teens and/or young adults required.   Applicants for this job must pass thorough background check. Must have valid TN driver’s license.

Qualifications Required

• works in partnership with the team
• follows principles of Trauma- and Resiliency-Informed Care (TRIC), including:
  • possess flexibility.
  • acknowledges small successes
  • establishes rapport with students
  • understands the influence of the system and environment on youth
• maintains healthy boundaries
• ensures safety
• demonstrates commitment to youth success

Competencies:

• Detail-oriented
• Flexibility
• Follow Through
• Reliable
• Consistency
• Empathy
• Give/Receive Feedback

Applicants must pass thorough background check and drug screen.  Must have valid Tennessee driver’s license. 

Additionally, The Diana Screen® is administered to all potential applicants to help ensure that ethical boundaries between children and adults are maintained. At Monroe Harding, the safety and protection of the youth who have been entrusted to us is our #1 priority.

Additional Information

Benefits

How to Apply

Think you are interested in joining our team?  Please apply online at monroeharding.org

Details

• Date Posted: March 21, 2025
• Type: Full-Time
• Job Function: Programs and Service Delivery
• Service Area: Children / Youth
• Salary Range: 45,000