Position Information

Quick Link

https://llcc.peopleadmin.com/postings/9235

Position Title

Adult Education Coordinator

Full Time or Part Time

Full Time

Months Worked Per Year

12

Hours Worked Per Week

40

Work Schedule

Monday – Friday 8am to 5pm

Must be able to work evenings or weekends as required

Remote Work Availability

No

Job Description Summary

Shape Futures, Empower Lives: LLCC is searching for our next adult education coordinator!

This position coordinates an assigned area of LLCC’s adult education program, inclusive of: Adult Basic Education (ABE), Adult Secondary Education (ASE), High School Equivalency preparation, English as a Second Language (ESL), Bridge and Career Pathway programs, employability skills training, and/or community, family and workplace literacy.

As a staff member at LLCC, you can look forward to 23 paid holidays a year, including 2 weeks at the end of the calendar year and one week in March for mid-semester break; 12 Fridays off in the summer; and 2 personal days, 15 sick days, and starting with 15 vacation days per year. LLCC staff, their spouse and qualified dependent children are eligible to use the tuition waiver on credited courses. Staff can also enjoy free access to our on-campus fitness center. LLCC is a positive, team-oriented environment supportive of staff development. You can view all benefits on our website. Come join our team and experience success at LLCC!

This is a grant-funded position. Funding for this position has been secured through 03/31/2027. Salary will be $55,976 per year with an excellent benefits package.

Required Qualifications

1. Bachelor’s degree
2. Experience in coordinating teams or projects
3. Experience in an academic setting, preferably supporting a diverse population, including low-income, first generation adult students
4. Proficiency with computer applications including Word, Outlook, Access, and Excel
5. Valid Illinois Driver’s License, travel is required
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Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background check and drug-screen.

Preferred Qualifications

1. Master’s degree
2. Experience in the coordination of grant activities

Physical Requirements

Position Salary

Grant funding for this position has been secured through March 31, 2027. Starting salary will be $55,976 per year with an excellent benefits package.

Requisition Detail Information

Open Date

01/30/2026

Last Day to Apply

Open Until Filled

Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants

This position will be open until filled; however, applications must be received on or before February 15, 2026 to be considered during the initial review window. In-person interviews for this position are anticipated to begin the week of February 25, 2026 with an anticipated start date of March 23, 2026.

Transcripts are required for this position and should be uploaded to your application along with a cover letter and resume. Photocopies of transcripts are acceptable to be uploaded. Please redact (black out) any personal information such as age, gender and Social Security Number from your transcripts or other documents you intend to share with us before you upload them to your application.

If you do not have transcripts to upload at the time of submission, please mail them to the address below and instead upload a Word document as your transcripts that indicates you will have transcripts sent directly to us. Please contact the Human Resources office at 217-786-2752 if you have any questions.

Lincoln Land Community College

ATTN: Human Resources

P.O. Box 19256

Springfield, IL 62794

Job Duties

Description of Job Duty

Participate in the hiring of adult education instructors. Manage the coordination, training, and evaluation of adult education instructors. Seek and provide appropriate opportunities for professional development activities.

Essential Duty?

Yes

Description of Job Duty

Coordinate student case management, including student selection for funding eligibility, identification of available resources to address student barriers, tracking success during and following program, etc.

Essential Duty?

Yes

Description of Job Duty

Knowledgeable in the Illinois Content Standards, ICCB approved curriculum and relative and appropriate resources and materials.

Essential Duty?

Yes

Description of Job Duty

Knowledgeable in all approved assessment tools for adult education programming.

Essential Duty?

Yes

Description of Job Duty

Administer and monitor all assessment activity in the assigned area of responsibility. Provide registration and orientation activities, advising, counseling, and retention intervention for adult education students.

Essential Duty?

Yes

Description of Job Duty

Plan and participate in recruitment activities.

Essential Duty?

Yes

Description of Job Duty

Participate in the program development process, strategic planning activities, and evaluation activities.

Essential Duty?

Yes

Description of Job Duty

Generate and maintain records, reports, and statistics, analyzing data as part of program review and for data-driven decision making.

Essential Duty?

Yes

Description of Job Duty

Participate in the research of appropriate grant opportunities. Assist in the grant writing process.

Essential Duty?

Yes

Description of Job Duty

Maintain linkages with agencies, organizations, businesses and programs that share common interests and concerns with the adult education population.

Essential Duty?

Yes

Description of Job Duty

Assist with the planning and design of informational strategies and promotional activities for public relations campaigns, programs, and events.

Essential Duty?

Yes

Description of Job Duty

Assist program administration in maintaining fiscal responsibility.

Essential Duty?

Yes

Description of Job Duty

Attend meetings and conferences as deemed necessary for professional growth and participate in planning staff development activities.

Essential Duty?

No

Description of Job Duty

Assist in the college planning and assessment program by developing annual work unit objectives that impact long-range priority goals.

Essential Duty?

No

Description of Job Duty

Perform other duties as assigned.

Essential Duty?

No

Reference Requests

A document provided by a reference in support of a job application.

Reference Request Details

Require Applicants to submit references for this position?

Yes

Last day a reference provider can submit a recommendation

Minimum number of references

3

Maximum number of references

Applicant Special Instructions

Please provide the names of three people with whom you have worked or trained who have knowledge of your work-related abilities. Relatives are not acceptable references. Please include at least one current or previous supervisor.

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