Project Read Plus helps adults increase their reading and/or math skills through free one-on-one tutoring. The Literacy Coordinator is responsible for monitoring student progress and creating, adapting, and selecting strategies, policies, procedures and tools that help students in unique ways that best serve them. The Coordinator will work collaboratively with staff to develop and implement best practices for recruiting, assessing, creating individualized plans of study, supporting student/tutor teams, and collecting and analyzing data for program improvement. The Coordinator will also work closely with volunteers, partners, donors, and community members to identify ways to meet students’ needs, reach program outcomes, and increase awareness of adult literacy issues. Staff is cross trained in all of the basic program components, processes and procedures.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Associate’s degree plus two years of relatable job experience. Proficiency in Microsoft Word is
required.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Share information and problem-solve through appropriate and effective oral and written communication skills.

Work as a team with Project Read Plus Program Director and staff and with Richland staff and faculty. Also work collaboratively with volunteers, tutors, adult students, partners, donors, and community members. Take on leadership roles as appropriate.

Manage time efficiently and prioritize work to meet deadlines.

Exhibit strong interpersonal skills and show respect for and understanding of a diverse student
population.

Experience in Excel, Power Point, and Social Media.

A full-time Literacy Coordinator works 40 hours per week: 9 hours per day, Monday through Thursday, and 4 hours on Friday. Typical work schedule is Monday – Thursday 8:00 – 5:30. Typical Friday schedule is 8:00 – 12:00. Some flexibility in the work schedule may be allowed if our program and students’ needs are still met. Staff may arrange occasional remote work from home when working on special projects. There may be some weekend and/or evening hours for meetings/activities with local partners or for professional development.

Most work takes place at the Project Read Plus office/tutoring center in the Decatur Public Library building. There also may be weekly travel to Richland Community College campus and local partner agencies such as the Macon County Jail and Crossing Recovery Center and other sites. Possible in-state travel for professional development. Personal and reliable transportation may be needed for off-site assignments.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

Receive, process, and provide visual and verbal information.

Work effectively in stressful situations.

Provide timely response to externally/internally conditions and deadlines.

Respond to concurrent, multiple, non-related issues.

Subject to standing, walking, sitting, using hands and fingers, and occasional lifting of objects up to 10 pounds.