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Part II A 1. Sample Coordinator Job Description

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Adult Literacy Coordinator
Job Description

 

Position Description:

The coordinator will implement and improve the adult literacy program. Tutors and students will need to be recruited and monitored. Materials and meeting places will need to be provided.

Qualifications:

  1. High school diploma (or equivalent); prior experience in teaching or tutoring required
  2. A strong desire to help others achieve success
  3. A strong respect for volunteers
  4. Be dependable and prompt
  5. Be able to relate well to a variety of people
  6. Be able to form collaborative partnerships
  7. Be optimistic, patient, and adaptive
  8. Have a good sense of humor

Required Education:

  1. 40 hours of literacy training
  2. 16 hours of continuing education each year
  3. Continued participation in adult literacy associations

Areas of Responsibility:

  1. Respect and maintain the confidentiality of adult learners
  2. Recruit both tutors and students
  3. Insure the tutors and students have appropriate training materials and meeting places
  4. Encourage and support tutors by:
    1. conducting the Annual Tutor Orientation
    2. insuring tutors are well trained,
    3. keeping tutors informed of changes in the field,
    4. respecting the tutors and involving them in decisions about the program,
    5. checking that tutors and students are well matched,
    6. monitoring the progress of students and asking tutors about possible problems, and
    7. being prompt for meeting with tutors
  5. Encourage and support students by:
    1. insuring tutors are well trained,
    2. keeping students informed of changes in the program,
    3. checking that tutors and students are well matched,
    4. monitoring the progress of students and letting them know you care,
    5. making sure the accomplishments of students are recognized according to the individual's need, and
    6. being prompt for meeting with students
  6. Develop collaborative partnerships with other institutions
  7. Conduct literacy awareness campaigns
  8. Meet regularly with the advisory council
  9. File all reports in a timely manor
  10. Develop and implement fund raising strategies
  11. Manage the program's budget
  12. Evaluate the program annually