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Project Read Plus Literacy Coordinator
Richland Community College
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Project Read Plus Literacy Coordinator
Non-Discrimination Statement Richland Community College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs. The following person(s) has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies:
Nicole DelMastro-Jeffery, Title IX Coordinator and Kristie Dawson Deputy Title IX Coordinator titleix@richland.edu
For further information on notice of nondiscrimination, visit for the address and phone number of the office that serves your area, or call 1.800.421.3481.
For questions about this posting or other general HR inquires please email Human Resources (hr@richland.edu)
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Position Information
| Position Title | Project Read Plus Literacy Coordinator |
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| Job Category | Full-Time Staff |
| Division | Academic Services |
| Department | Main Campus |
| Job Description | 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. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
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| Required Qualifications | 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. |
| Preferred Qualifications | Experience in Excel, Power Point, and Social Media. |
| Physical Demands | EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK 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. TRAVEL 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. Work is routinely performed in an office environment, classroom environment, large and small meeting rooms. May work in a secure classroom with up to 12 students in the Macon County Jail or in small, secure meeting rooms with one person. Subject to standing, walking, sitting, using hands and fingers, and occasional lifting of objects up to 10 pounds. |
| Salary | Pay Band E-9: $42,443/yr |
Posting Detail Information
| Posting Number | S199P |
|---|---|
| Number of Vacancies | 3 |
| Job Open Date | 01/19/2024 |
| Job Close Date | 02/02/2024 |
| Open Until Filled | Yes |
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