Adult Education Career Coach & Program Data Coordinator

ReNEW Schools; Merrillville (IN); Hybrid; USD 24,796 - 30,307; Part time

Job summary

ReNEW Schools in Merrillville, IN is seeking a part-time, hybrid program support staff member to assist adult learners with career planning and post-secondary preparation. You will meet with learners to assess goals and develop individualized plans, and help with career exploration and workforce readiness within the program’s evening hours as needed.

The role emphasizes strong administrative skills, data management, and effective communication with diverse adult learners, with familiarity in

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Strong administrative, organizational, and data management skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to build positive relationships and effectively communicate with adult learners from diverse backgrounds.
• Proficiency with Google Workspace, data management systems, video conferencing platforms, and digital productivity tools.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and meet reporting and compliance deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Understanding of student confidentiality and privacy laws.
• Willingness to work evening hours as program needs require.

Responsibilities

• Meet individually with adult learners to assess educational and career goals and develop individualized career and transition plans.
• Assist students with career exploration, workforce readiness, post-secondary planning, and employment preparation.

Skills

Administrative skills

Data management

Communication with adult learners

Google Workspace

Record keeping

Written and verbal communication

Confidentiality and privacy

Evening hours availability

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Video conferencing platforms

Data management systems

Digital productivity tools

Job description

SCHEDULE

Part-Time, Hybrid; approximately 12–16 hours per week within the program’s Monday–Thursday operating window; additional hours may be required based on program needs

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
• Strong administrative, organizational, and data management skills with exceptional attention to detail
• Ability to build positive relationships and effectively communicate with adult learners from diverse backgrounds
• Demonstrated proficiency with technology, including Google Workspace, data management systems, video conferencing platforms, and digital productivity tools
• Ability to maintain accurate records and meet reporting and compliance deadlines
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Understanding of student confidentiality and privacy laws
• Willingness to work evening hours as program needs require

Preferred

• Experience in career coaching, workforce development, case management, adult education, or a related field
• Experience working with adult learners
• Familiarity with HiSET, TABE/DRC, Essential Education, WIN Career Readiness System, inTERS, or similar instructional and data management platforms
• Knowledge of local workforce, community, training, and post-secondary resources

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Meet individually with adult learners to assess educational and career goals and develop individualized career and transition plans
• Assist students with career exploration, workforce readiness, post-secondary planning, and employment preparation