Adult Education Coordinator

Southeast New Mexico College; Carlsbad (NM); On-site; USD 54,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Retirement plan

College tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Southeast New Mexico College (SENMC) in Carlsbad, NM is seeking an Adult Education Coordinator to support student interactions and department initiatives. You will work under the Adult Education Director to design, develop, and deliver high-quality Adult Education programs, engage with partners, and help manage grants and community activities.

The role emphasizes data accuracy, timely reporting, and confidentiality in FERPA-compliant operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with three years of professional experience related to the duties.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish is required.
• Proficiency with computers and office software.

Responsibilities

• Assist with registration, orientation, testing, and goal setting.
• Maintain registration, attendance, schedules, and assessment records.
• Prepare correspondence, reports, and grant narratives for the Director.
• Serve as liaison between the Director, partners, and agencies.
• Teach ESL and HSE classes as needed.
• Enter data and manage calendars; supervise student employees.
• Support events and coordinate communications.

Skills

Computer proficiency

Interpersonal skills

Program planning

Bilingual English and Spanish

Data organization

Customer service

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree plus 3 years of experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Job description

Examples of Duties
Required: Bachelor’s degree with three (3) years of professional experience related to the standard duties as outlined. Bilingual in English and Spanish. Proficient with computers, Microsoft Office, and/or Google Workspace.
Preferred: Experience teaching or working in Adult Education and experience with grant management.
Equivalency: Any equivalent combination of education, training, and/or experience as approved by the Human Resources Department.
FLSA Status: Exempt
Grade: Six (6)
Salary: $54,007 - $58,733 DOE

Background

Located in Carlsbad, New Mexico, Southeast New Mexico College (SENMC) is a newly independent public community college accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. A proud Hispanic Serving Institution, it awards certificates and associate degrees that serve the needs of its region and prepare students to transfer to programs at other colleges or universities. SENMC offers Early College and Dual Credit programs in collaboration with local high schools.
Southeast New Mexico College enjoys the strong support of its community, and has been awarded several grants, which include $11.7 million from the U.S. Department of Energy and several multimillion-dollar grants from the U.S. Department of Education for student support.
The college’s diverse employee pool includes 38 full-time faculty, 48 adjunct faculty, and 112 staff members. SENMC offers a generous benefits package which includes medical, dental, retirement, and college tuition reimbursement. More information on SENMC can be obtained from its website at https://senmc.edu.

Purpose And Scope

Under the supervision of the Adult Education Director, the Adult Education Coordinator will assist with all student interactions in the program in accordance with federal, state, and institutional policies and guidelines, and will provide administrative and operational support for all department initiatives, grant management, and community engagement activities. This includes working with students, part-time instructors, the Adult Education Director, office staff, the Workforce Department, and partner agencies to design, develop, and deliver high-quality Adult Education programming, student engagement, and career exploration.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Assist with registration, student success orientation, pre- and post-testing, and student goal setting.
• Complete and maintain appropriate student registration, attendance, classroom schedules, and assessment records, and ensure timely submission.
• Maintain professional and academic competencies, participate in professional development activities, and learn and adhere to NMHED Adult Education policies and procedures.
• Prepare and compose professional correspondence, reports, grant narratives, and meeting materials for the Adult Education Director.
• Serve as a communication liaison between the Adult Education Director and industry partners, government agencies, and community stakeholders.
• Assist the Adult Education Director in promoting and improving the Adult Education program by representing the department in the community, college, and at state and national conferences.
• Maintain close working relationships with students, staff, college personnel, and partnering agencies.
• Enter data into departmental forms and databases, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Select, train, assign, and supervise student employees.
• Teach ESL (English as a Second Language) and HSE (High School Equivalency) classes as needed.
• Assist with campus and departmental events.
• Operate standard office equipment, including copiers, computers, and phones.
• Maintain a high level of confidentiality, professionalism, and discretion in accordance with FERPA requirements and college policies.
• Respond promptly to inquiries by phone, in person, and by email; provide accurate information from a variety of sources and direct inquiries to appropriate individuals or departments.
• Assist in managing the office calendar, tracking events and deadlines, and scheduling meetings.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Ability to use computers, spreadsheets, word processing, databases, and related software applications proficiently.
• Outstanding interpersonal and community relations skills and the ability to communicate and work effectively within a diverse community.
• Program planning and implementation skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, in English and Spanish, and interact effectively at all levels in a college setting.
• Skill in organizing data, setting up, tracking, and maintaining data in electronic and manual files.
• Skill in data collection; problem analysis and resolution; report preparation and presentation; interpersonal and organizational communication.
• Demonstrate the ability to organize and prioritize multiple tasks, work in a fast-paced environment with numerous interruptions, and meet deadlines.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining respectful and sensitive working relationships with people who are diverse in their cultures, language groups, and abilities.
• Ability to provide excellent customer service.
• Ability to complete moderately complex administrative forms, reports, and documentation accurately and in a timely manner.

Work Environment And Physical Demand

• Reach and grasp objects
• Stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, or crawl
• Use of video display terminal
• Use of manual dexterity and fine motor skills
• Communicate information orally and in writing
• Receive and understand information through oral and written communication
• Proofread and check documents for accuracy
• Work a fluctuating work schedule

Affirmative Action Statement

SENMC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer dedicated to excellence through diversity and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.
We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.
Part-time employees who work an average of 30 hours per week over the course of a year, receive benefits on a pro-rated basis.
To learn more details, visit our benefits page.