Part-time Instructional Specialist, Adult Basic Education (ABE)/GED Prep

Santa Fe College; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 20,480 - 29,168; Part time

Job summary

Santa Fe College is hiring a Part-time Instructional Specialist to support students in the Adult Education program focused on academic and career readiness. This role includes responsibilities such as providing intake and assessment, delivering instruction for GED preparation, and maintaining accurate student records. Candidates should possess an associate’s degree and two years of related experience, with preference for diversity in instructional experience. The position is part-time, based in Gainesville, Florida, offering a pay rate of $18.02 per hour.

Qualifications

• An associate’s degree with two years of related experience working with individuals in need of basic academic skills.
• Experience instructing diverse populations preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office or other relevant software.

Responsibilities

• Provides intake, assessment, retention, and transition activities for students.
• Delivers instruction to Adult Education students.
• Prepares special reports and maintains accurate records.

Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Customer Service

Adaptability to Change

Organization & Time Management

Education

Associate’s degree

Two years of related experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description Summary

The rate of pay for this position is $18.02/hr.

Adult Education assists eligible students in developing basic skills that can be used to obtain employment and enable their success in college, the community, and the workplace. Adult Education provides a supportive, nurturing environment with lots of teacher attention; classes that start where the student is now and helps them get to the next level; offers several choices for many classes that prepare the student for real jobs; and ensures inclusion and belonging with classes that meet the needs of all.

The Part-time Instructional Specialist will be responsible for supporting students in the Santa Fe College Adult Education program through academic and career readiness instruction that prepares students for further educational training, GED testing, and careers. They are also responsible for providing intake, retention, and transition activities for students, as well as assisting the Coordinator in compiling data for program entry and state reporting.

Responsibilities

• Provides intake, assessment, retention, and transition activities for students.
• Supports General Education Development students in preparation for the GED tests and in meeting GED testing requirements.
• Delivers instruction to Adult Education students following curriculum guidelines and career content.
• Collaborates with students and staff in the Integrated Education and Training Program (IET) to meet program guidelines.
• Prepares special reports, summaries, or replies to inquiries by compiling data and statistics from various departmental resources.
• Supports and promotes the college and departmental missions centered on excellence in teaching and learning through quality instruction, curriculum enhancement, and student service.
• Provides students with frequent, timely assessment and clear feedback regarding academic performance.
• Appropriately documents student progress and maintains accurate records, such as attendance, grading, progress records, and achievement of student learning outcomes.
• Attends recruiting events internally and externally to recruit eligible students to the program.
• Participates in marketing and communications for Adult Education, to include creating and dispersing fliers, web content, and more.
• May supervise and evaluate part-time instructors, student employees, volunteers, and/or temporary employees.
• Attends professional development workshops and trainings as needed.
• Strictly honors the privacy, security, and confidentiality of student records and other sensitive information according to appropriate state, federal, and college regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Complies with all published College Rules, procedures, guidelines, and laws/regulations governing public employees, including but not limited to those related to document retention and destruction, FERPA, and confidentiality.
• Provides service excellence through courteous, informed, accessible, and professional engagement.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Reports to: Professor and Coordinator, Adult Basic Education

Qualifications

Required: An associate’s degree with two (2) years of related experience working with individuals in need of basic academic skills and/or a combination of related education and experience equal to four (4) years.

Additional Requirements: A criminal background check will be conducted.

Preferred: Experience instructing diverse populations and computer skills, as well as previous experience working within an Adult Education program.

General Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to work successfully in a multi-cultural environment.
• Adaptability to Change – able to be flexible and supportive, able to positively and proactively assimilate change in rapid growth environment.
• Communication – able to effectively communicate in a professional, diplomatic, empathetic, and tactful manner using preferred method and level as applicable to the job.
• Critical Thinking & Judgement - able to make well-reasoned, sensible, and timely decisions based on careful, objective review and informed analysis of available information, considerations, and other factors.
• Customer Service – ability to respond promptly and courteously to all questions from students and faculty, demonstrating patience and persistence when helping students with little or no computer skills.
• Ethics – able to demonstrate integrity, professionalism, civility, and a high degree of ethics in all job-related actions.
• Organization & Time Management – able to plan, schedule, and organize tasks related to the job to achieve goals within or ahead of established time frames.
• Problem Solving – proven skills in identifying issues, determining their cause, developing creative solutions, and following through with implementing resolutions.
• Relationship Management – able to personally provide high level of interactive service to others, building relationships and addressing identified needs.
• Results Orientation – proven ability to set and exceed established targets.
• Systems & Software - proficient level of knowledge of Microsoft Office and/or relevant position software programs.
• Detail Oriented - Proven accuracy and attention to detail.
• Multi-task - Ability to expeditiously organize, coordinate, manage, prioritize, and perform multiple tasks simultaneously to swiftly assess a situation, determine a logical course of action, and apply the appropriate response.

Application Process

All applicants must submit a completed online SF application, a letter of intent, an up-to-date resume/curriculum vitae, and unofficial academic transcripts (if applicable) to be considered for this position. Unofficial transcripts are the only accepted for review purposes; official transcripts are required prior to any offer of employment being made.

If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS on how your current benefits will be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida. Your current retirement benefits may be canceled, suspended or deemed ineligible depending upon the date of your retirement.

Santa Fe College (SF) is committed to maintaining a work and educational environment that embraces diversity and where no member of the college community is excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or subject to discrimination in any college program or activity based on: their race, ethnicity, national origin, color, religion, age, disability, sex, pregnancy status, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, political opinions or affiliations, or veteran status. This commitment applies to employees, volunteers, students, and, to the extent possible, to third parties, applicants for admission, applicants for employment, and the general public. This description references sfcollege.edu/eaeo

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Santa Fe College reserves the right to extend deadlines and/or not to offer advertised positions. Preference will be given to eligible veterans and spouses of veterans.