Coordinator, ABE - Yavapai College : Job Details

Salary: $44,304.00 - $57,595.20 Annually Location : Prescott, AZ Job Type: Full Time Job Number: 2025-00139 Department: ABE Program Opening Date: 06/12/2025 Description of Position Adult Basic Education (ABE/ASE) Instructional Leadership Coordination (50%) Provide instructional leadership in the areas of curriculum, assessment, and technology integration for ABE/ASE/HSE programs. • Coach instructional staff on standards-based teaching practices, use of Arizona Adult Education Standards, and effective integration of instructional resources. • Support teachers in the use of data-driven instruction aligned with measurable skill gains (MSGs) and student achievement outcomes. • Coordinate with the ABE Director and professional learning staff to plan and deliver ongoing professional development. • Assist with class scheduling, teacher assignments, and instructional planning across multiple sites. • Utilize the Arizona Adult Education Teacher Standards for English Language Arts and Mathematics to support high-quality instruction. Student Services Coordination - ABE/ASE (10%) • Oversee participant eligibility, intake, orientation, and placement processes for ABE/ASE students. • Collaborate with the College and Career Navigator and IET Specialist to identify wraparound services that support student persistence and goal attainment. • Guide students through the three High School Equivalency (HSE) pathways available in Arizona. • Support student retention by helping coordinate class schedules and instructional placement based on learner needs and assessment data. Assessment Coordination - TABE 13/14 (30%) • Ensure implementation of the Arizona Department of Education - Adult Education Services (ADE-AES) Assessment Policy. • Coordinate and oversee all standardized assessments (TABE 13/14) for ABE/ASE and ESOL students. • Assist with the intake process, including initial and post-testing, and class placement based on assessment results. • Generate and distribute assessment data reports for instructional staff and program leadership to support instructional decision-making. • Analyze assessment trends to inform program improvement strategies and support compliance with state and federal performance benchmarks. Data Entry/ ABE/ASE (10%) • Enter and maintain accurate student demographic, assessment, and enrollment data in the Arizona Department of Education's data management system (e.g., ADE Connect/Excel/other designated platforms). • Ensure that data entry complies with state guidelines, including maintaining separation between data entry and data approval roles. • Support grant and program compliance by monitoring data accuracy, timeliness, and completeness in coordination with leadership. Position information The High School Equivalency (HSE) Coordinator is responsible for coordinating and supporting instructional services in Adult Basic Education (ABE), Adult Secondary Education (ASE), and High School Equivalency (HSE) programs across Yavapai County. This position ensures the effective delivery of instruction in both classroom and learning center settings and oversees the collection and management of student data for compliance with state and federal grant requirements. The HSE Coordinator works closely with faculty, staff, and community partners to strengthen program quality and expand access to educational opportunities for adult learners. Minimum Expectations & Requirements Bachelor's degree in education or a related field. • Minimum of 2-3 years of experience in adult education or secondary education, including direct instruction in High School Equivalency (HSE) programs (e.g., GED). • Prior experience in program coordination, instructional leadership, or staff supervision. • Knowledge of HSE curriculum and assessment tools such as GED Ready and TABE. • Current Adult Education Teacher Certification or eligibility for certification as defined by the Arizona Department of Education. • Proficiency in educational technology, including learning management systems and student data platforms. • Ability to collect, manage, and analyze student performance data for compliance and program improvement. • Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to support and oversee services across multiple sites in Yavapai County. • Effective communication and interpersonal skills for working with diverse students, staff, and external partners. • Demonstrated problem-solving ability, flexibility, and a proactive approach to taking on additional responsibilities as needed. • Valid driver's license and willingness to travel between program sites. • Ability to work flexible hours, including some evenings and weekends. • Regular and reliable attendance is essential to meet program and student needs. Preferred Skills & Abilities Master's degree in Education, Adult Education, Educational Leadership, or a related field. • Strong computer literacy, including the use of spreadsheets, word processing, and database systems. • Experience with alternative instructional methods, including computer-assisted learning, blended learning, and online delivery platforms. • High level of accuracy and attention to detail in maintaining program records, student data, and grant compliance documentation. • Familiarity with adult learning principles and instructional strategies for diverse, non-traditional learners. • Work experience in a community college or higher education setting, particularly in adult basic education or workforce development programs. • Proficiency with educational technology tools and learning management systems (e.g., Canvas, Essential Education). • Knowledge of federal and state adult education grant requirements, including WIOA, measurable skill gains (MSGs), and performance-based funding models. • Ability to develop and maintain positive relationships with community partners, employers, and external agencies. • Demonstrated commitment to equity, student success, and supporting underrepresented populations. Essential Functions To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements and competencies listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk and reach with hands and arms. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus. Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet. Yavapai College offers its full-time employees a comprehensive benefit package: HEALTH/LIFE BENEFITS

• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance: College's partial payment of premiums toward medical with pharmacy and/or dental plan options picked by employees for themselves (and eligible dependents)
• Flexible Spending Accounts: Pre-tax pay deductions to use for eligible medical or dependent daycare costs
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Counseling and referral services for employees and their immediate families for depression, stress, family/marital conflict, and alcohol/drug issues
• Vision: Provides an amount per plan year for eligible expenses such as vision exams, lenses, frames, prescription sunglasses, and contact lenses
• Life Insurance: The College provides Basic Life Insurance coverage at twice of the employee's annual salary. Dependents have automatic coverage of $2,000/spouse and $1,000/per child if enrolled in medical plan.
• Voluntary Individual And Family Term Life Insurance: Additional term life insurance coverage available for employee, spouse and children.
• Other Insurance Coverage: Short Term and Long Term Disability (replacement income insurance), and Workers' Compensation (compensation, medical expenses and death benefits for on-the-job injuries or occupational diseases)

RETIREMENT BENEFITS

• Retirement Benefits: Arizona State Retirement System or Optional Retirement Plan, and Social Security (which provides a basic retirement annuity based on age and years of contribution)
• Tax Deferred Annuities: Employees' contributions to designated tax-deferred annuities
• Unemployment Compensation: Employees who are laid off or terminated may receive benefits if covered wages meet requirements

LEAVE BENEFITS

• Vacation : 10 days of Vacation leave annually. NOTE: For employees who work an amount of contractual days, there will be no earned vacation.
• Sick Leave: 12 days sick leave annually. NOTE: Employees working less than full time or an amount of contractual days will receive a proration of sick leave.
• Personal Leave: Use of up to three personal leave days per year which are charged against accumulated sick leave to take care of items of personal business
• Other Leave: Bereavement leave, Civic Duty Leave (Jury duty, active military duty, military training), and Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
• Holidays: 24 days during the year as paid holidays for full-time employees which include Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans Day, 3 days at Thanksgiving, Winter/year end break (10 days), Martin Luther King Day, Spring Break, Memorial Day, and Juneteenth.

OTHER BENEFITS

• Breaking Bread: 32 meal swipes for use at the Prescott Campus Eatery. All Other Campuses and Sites receive a $140 credit each semester (fall and spring) to be used at the Open Market on campus/center
• Spanish Interpreter Incentive Program: Employees interested in additional compensation for their Spanish speaking skills agree to assist YC by attending two recruiting events and being available for Spanish Interpretation needs as they arise. Compensation is added to the employee's regular pay at the rate of $175 per month. Employees that are interested in participating let your HR Business partner know, so they can schedule you for the ACTFL language proficiency test at the YC testing center.
• Direct Deposit: Paychecks deposited directly into the employee's bank account(s)
• Tuition Waiver: Eligible Full-time Faculty and Staff may enroll up to 6 hours; eligible dependents may enroll in a partial or full program of course work without payment of tuition, exceptions may be lab fees and market based additional fees
• Sabbatical: Faculty, professional and administrative staff may apply for compensated leave of up to a year after six years of continuous service
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Additional Benefits and Services: Bookstore discount, local community discounts to faculty and staff, computer loan program, mail and notary service.