Position Description – High School Equivalency Program Coordinator

POSITION DESCRIPTION
Position Title:	High School Equivalency Program (HEP) Coordinator	FLSA Status: Exempt
Reports to:	Director of HEP and CAMP
Department:	HEP (College Services and Human Resources)
Date Prepared:	June 2005

BASIC FUNCTION

This position exists in order to implement and coordinate the daily activities of HEP for both English and Spanish GED preparation of approximately 45 students. Other reasons for this position are to provide training and support for the staff of the program, to assist in academic evaluation, to provide group and individual counseling, and to facilitate cultural and educational workshops for students.

NATURE & SCOPE

The HEP Coordinator reports to the Director of HEP and CAMP, but most work is self-assigned. This job has the latitude to consider alternatives within substantially diversified, established procedures and standards. Because of changing priorities or differing situations encountered in the work environment, the incumbent has the latitude to consider which among many procedures should be followed in what sequence to achieve the required job results. In addition, the incumbent supervises the work of five to ten employees in HEP, including program instructors, recruiters, and tutors.

The HEP caters to a diverse, non-traditional student population. There are many factors that have prevented these students from obtaining education, and it is the duty of the HEP Coordinator to help the students overcome these obstacles. The incumbent must adequately understand the cultures and backgrounds from which the students come. The problems they face may range from lack of childcare to transportation issues to language difficulties. The nature of the program requires the incumbent to be flexible and an adept problem solver. Dedication, patience, and tolerance are all essential qualities of the HEP Coordinator.

In addition, the HEP Coordinator must be effective at leading a team of employees in HEP. These employees all share the goal of helping students obtain a GED. The HEP Coordinator must make sure that programs are organized and implemented properly and that the HEP employees have the tools necessary for success.

Position Description – High School Equivalency Program Coordinator

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

Ø Provides orientation, training, and support for HEP staff

Ø Assists in the recruitment of HEP students

Ø Evaluates and files all applications for admission

Ø Assists students with GED and SAT registration

Ø Counsels students in groups or individually, depending on need

Ø Establishes and maintains relationships with other agencies to obtain information regarding the services these agencies can provide students

Ø Provides English and Spanish orientation for students

Ø Organizes and coordinates the events of HEP

BUDGETARY RESPONSIBILITIES

This position has no responsibility regarding budgetary issues, but does prepare requests for stipends, meal plans, and housing expenses.

SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

This position requires beyond a four-year college degree, but not an advanced degree, and one to three years of experience in the field. The HEP Coordinator must be bilingual in Spanish and English and culturally sensitive.