Coordinator, High School Equivalency

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

Job summary

Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College is seeking a Position Title Coordinator, High School Equivalency to develop, coordinate, and evaluate the HSE Preparation Program, guiding adult learners from ABE through ASE toward postsecondary education, occupational training, and employment.

Leads HSE classes in English and Spanish, hires and supports faculty, and ensures compliance with grant and college requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.

Responsibilities

• 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, scheduling, staffing, promotion, and continuous improvement of classes from ABE through ASE. 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 improvement.
• Coordinates accurate and timely recordkeeping for HSE classes, students, and faculty to ensure compliance with college grants.
• Develops purchasing recommendations and coordinates expenditures for instructional materials and supplies; maintains budget tracking.
• Contributes to College Vision, Mission, Values, and RISE.
• Supports workforce diversity in all its aspects.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

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

Master’s degree

Experience supporting student retention, persistence, transitions, or pathway navigation in an educational or workforce development setting

Work experience with NC Community College System

One year of supervisory or management experience

Work experience with curriculum development and instructional design

Job description

Position Summary Information

Position Title

Position Title Coordinator, High School Equivalency

Position Type

Position Type Full Time Regular

Annual Schedule

Annual Schedule 12 months

Expected Work Schedule

Expected Work Schedule Standard

Anticipated Days

Anticipated Days Monday - Friday

Anticipated Hours

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

Anticipated Hours per Week

Anticipated Hours per Week 40

Work Location

Work Location

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

• 1. 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.
• 2. 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.
• 3. Evaluates class and program effectiveness through data analysis, student outcomes, and faculty feedback to identify opportunities for continuous improvement and celebrate program successes.
• 4. 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.
• 5. 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.
• 6. Contributes to the College Vision, Mission, Values, and RISE statement.
• 7. Supports workforce diversity in all its aspects.
• 8. Performs other duties as assigned.

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

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

Preferred Qualifications

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

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

Benefits Summary

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.

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.

Our RISE Committee, the Trailblazer RISE Award, and annual RISE projects including the Welcoming Classroom, Appreciative Advising, and more!

Questions

A-B Tech’s Human Resources (HR) department is located on the main campus at the Sunnicrest House. This beautiful Tudor-style Historic house served as a private residence for guests of the Vanderbilt family for the first century of the home’s life. Today you will find a professional HR family that is dedicated to ensuring all employees and applicants receive fast and accurate answers, compassion, fairness, and kindness from Monday through Friday 9:00 am – 5:00 pm. To ensure a prompt hiring process, please read the application directions located on the HR website. For questions, you may email us at [e-mail].

We look forward to welcoming you to our A-B Tech family!

Review Date

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

Keep Open Until Filled Yes

Sunnicrest Building, 340 Victoria Road Asheville, NC 28801

Office Hours

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