Coordinator, High School Equivalency

Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College; Asheville (NC); On-site; USD 57,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College is seeking a Coordinator for the High School Equivalency (HSE) Preparation Program. The role leads English and Spanish instruction, recruits and supervises faculty, and ensures program compliance with grants and college requirements to support adult learners in achieving postsecondary goals.

You will guide students through placement, testing readiness, and educational planning, while coordinating records, budgeting, and collaboration with community

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• One year of full-time teaching experience.
• One year coordinating educational programs or related services.
• One year in adult education, student services, workforce development, or related setting.
• Experience with multilingual learners.
• Proficiency in spoken and written Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate HSE preparation program including English/Spanish offerings.
• Hire, train, supervise, and evaluate faculty for the program.
• Guide students on educational plans, class placement, and testing readiness.
• Ensure accurate recordkeeping and regulatory compliance.
• Assist in budget planning and purchasing for instructional needs.

Skills

Spanish proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree (preferred)

Job description

Position Title

Coordinator, High School Equivalency

Position Type

Full Time Regular

Annual Schedule

12 months

Expected Work Schedule

Standard

Anticipated Days

Monday - Friday

Anticipated Hours

8am – 5pm with flexibility to include 1-2 evenings per week

Anticipated Hours per Week

40

Job Description Summary

Contributes to the success of Transitional Studies by developing, coordinating, and evaluating the High School Equivalency Preparation Program, supporting students’ academic progress from Adult Basic Education skills through Adult Secondary Education and transition to postsecondary education, occupational training, and employment. Provides leadership for High School Equivalency Preparation classes in English and Spanish. Hires, supervises, and supports the High School Programs Navigator and adjunct faculty; monitors instructional quality and compliance with grant and college requirements; provides guidance to students regarding educational planning and support service needs; and collaborates with the Director, Coordinators, and community partners to promote student success and the overall effectiveness of the department.

Duties

• Coordinates the High School Equivalency ( HSE ) Preparation Program, including English and Spanish instructional offerings, to ensure high-quality, accessible educational opportunities for adult learners. Oversees program planning, orientation, online presence, course and instructional site development, evaluation of program offerings, the scheduling, staffing, promotion, and continuous improvement of classes from Adult Basic Education through Adult Secondary Education. Hires, trains, supervises, supports, and evaluates faculty.
• Provides guidance to students regarding educational plans, class placement, readiness for testing, academic progress, classroom expectations, and support service needs to promote student success and persistence.
• Evaluates class and program effectiveness through data analysis, student outcomes, and faculty feedback to identify opportunities for continuous improvement and celebrate program successes.
• Coordinates accurate and timely recordkeeping for High School Equivalency Preparation classes, students, and faculty in collaboration with the Coordinator of Data Management and the High School Programs Navigator to ensure compliance with college and grant requirements.
• Develops purchasing recommendations and coordinates expenditures for instructional materials, software, assessments, and classroom supplies in collaboration with the Director and Program Operations Specialist. Maintains budget tracking for instructional salary costs and assists the Director with budget planning and projections.
• Contributes to the College Vision, Mission, Values, and RISE statement.
• Supports workforce diversity in all its aspects.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements (Applicant must meet all of the minimum requirements)

• Bachelor’s degree
• One year of full-time or equivalent teaching experience.
• One year of full-time or equivalent experience coordinating educational programs, instructional activities or student support services.
• One year of full-time or equivalent work experience in an adult education, student services, workforce development, or related setting.
• Experience working directly with multilingual learners in a teaching, advising, enrollment, student services or program support role.
• Demonstrated proficiency in spoken and written Spanish.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree
• Experience supporting student retention, persistence, transitions, or pathway navigation in an educational or workforce development setting.
• Work experience with Adult Education, Basic Skills or College & Career Readiness programs in the North Carolina Community College System.
• One year of full-time or equivalent supervisory or management experience.
• Work experience with curriculum development and instructional design.

Position Summary

Review Date: (Application should be submitted by 8:00 a.m. EST on this date for consideration)

Review Date: (Application should be submitted by 8:00 a.m. EST on this date for consideration) 08/19/2026

Start Date

Start Date 09/23/2026

Keep Open Until Filled Yes

Salary or Hourly Pay Range (Salary is Non-Negotiable)

$56,988 - $58,488

Total Compensation

Your total compensation goes beyond this maximum salary. Your A-B Tech benefits represent nearly 30% of your total compensation. The total compensation for this position includes an 26.1% employer contribution to a defined pension plan, contributions towards medical and dental policies and fully funded life insurance / accidental death & dismemberment policy.

Benefits Summary

Questions

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Office Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Why Should I Work at A-B Tech?

A-B Tech is nestled in the mountains of Western North Carolina and has served as the region’s premier two-year college since our establishment in 1959.

With four locations , the College service area includes Buncombe and Madison Counties. We are a family of approximately:

• 14,000 continuing education students
• 1,100 faculty & staff

We offer an array of programs to meet local workforce needs which culminate in:

• 30 diplomas
• 122 certificates

A-B Tech is indicative of the modern comprehensive community college – providing innovative educational programming and collaborative community development.

If you are dedicated to student and community success, then we invite you to explore employment opportunities at A-B Tech. We hope you will consider joining the A-B Tech Trailblazer family!

A-B Tech commits to demonstrating an inclusive and welcoming culture of Respect, Integrity, Support, and Equity for Everyone.

This is evident by our RISE Committee, the Trailblazer RISE Award, and annual RISE projects including the Welcoming Classroom, Appreciative Advising, and more!

A person who shares our commitment to sustaining a workplace that offers equal employment opportunity for applicants and employees without discrimination based on race, color, national origin, citizenship, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, disability genetic information/medical history, age, and/or veteran/military status. In addition, the College prohibits discrimination based on any characteristic or condition protected by law, but not specifically mentioned here.