Job Description - Assessor, Adult Education Description View created on 11/22/2009
Assessor, Adult Education
Reports To
Executive Director, Adult Education
Job Purpose
To provide case management, assessment, and support services to Adult Education students.
Description of Duties and Tasks
Essential duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Assists with the registration, assessment, and enrollment process of students enrolling in Adult Education courses.
Collaborates with staff and instructors on appropriate assessment of students.
Assists in developing policies and procedures on how to best serve Adult Education students
Assists with the preparations and participates in Career Fairs, Honor Society Induction Ceremony, and other student activities.
Facilitates workshops and seminars that support retention efforts, student learning, and other related topics.
Works with community, faculty, staff, and students to create effective processes for student recruitment, retention, and placement into adult education programs.
Orders, maintains, and disseminates Adult Education assessment materials.
Trains faculty and staff in the application and use of the assessment instruments used by the Adult Education program.
Knowledge
Must possess required knowledge and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.
Required
General education development and English as a Second Language
Adult Education programs, classes, and requirements.
Assessment instruments used in Adult Education programs.
Use and operation of scantron equipment and accompanying assessment software.
Skills
Must possess required skills and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.
Required
Maintaining an established work schedule, including some evenings and weekends.
Effectively using interpersonal and communications skills, including the use of tact and diplomacy.
Effectively using organizational and planning skills.
Effectively using organizational and planning skills.
Effectively working with a diverse and multicultural student body.
Working collaboratively.
Computer Skills
Required
Demonstrated proficiency using standard office software applications.
Physical Requirements
Occasional lifting of objects up to 20 pounds
Subject to standing, walking, sitting, bending, reaching, kneeling, pushing and pulling
Work is routinely performed in office and classroom environments.
Work Experience
Required
Two years related work experience.
Education
Required
Bachelor's degree in related field.
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in social work or adult education.
Other
Preferred
Ability to speak, read, and write in Spanish or Vietnamese languages.
Safety
Work safely and follow safety rules. Report unsafe working conditions and behavior. Take reasonable and prudent actions to prevent others from engaging in unsafe practices.
