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The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world\'s worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Founded in 1933 at the call of Albert Einstein, the IRC is one of the world\'s largest international humanitarian non-governmental organizations (INGO), at work in more than 40 countries and 29 U.S. cities helping people to survive, reclaim control of their future and strengthen their communities. A force for humanity, IRC employees deliver lasting impact by restoring safety, dignity and hope to millions. If you\'re a solutions-driven, passionate change-maker, come join us in positively impacting the lives of millions of people world-wide for a better future.

The Adult Education Coordinator provides educational services for adults to enhance integration. This position is primarily responsible for adapting, implementing, and monitoring adult education programs such as the English Language Training (ELT) program, the vocational English Language Training, and vocational career paths for adults with a focus on refugee and immigrant clients. Collaborating with colleagues, they ensure that adult education programs meet donors\' requirements, qualitative and quantitative data are collected, and program volunteers are trained. This position will engage actively with clients and the IRC in Kansas Resettlement team. This is a full-time, non-exempt position.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Coordinate the delivery of adult education classes, including

coordination of class schedules, enrollment and registration, pre- and post-testing, volunteer training and supervision, and instructional quality.

Collaborate with colleagues to design and implement a monitoring and

evaluation framework to evaluate program success and create replicable models for working with adults;

Ensure compliance with all program standards and grant requirements

in accordance with various programming requirements.

Develop lesson plans and maintain curriculum.

Follow established policies and procedures in gathering and

recording classroom attendance, clients completion, and other data required by a grant funder.

Administer English language assessments to measure and track student

progress and gains.

Maintain open, professional, and effective communication with peers,

students, and partners.

Provide instruction of classes in-person and online as needed.

Train and coordinate volunteers and ensure smooth organization of

classroom instructions and support.

Maintain ongoing communication with colleagues on the status of the

programs, clients, and outcomes, and provide timely reports on any management and contract compliance issues.

Proactively engage with community organizations in resource

development and community partnerships through grant writing, external stakeholder meetings and opportunities to improve practice.

Provide quality reports per funders guidelines in a timely manner.

Develop additional support and services for older refugee and

immigrant clients to become citizens.

Participate in the development of grant proposals in support of the

work of the IRC Kansas.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Working Environment:

A combination of standard office environment, and field time within

the service delivery area to perform the above outlined responsibilities.

May require occasional weekend and/or evening work.

PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS

All International Rescue Committee workers must adhere to the core values and principles outlined in IRC Way - Standards for Professional Conduct{target="_blank" rel="noopener"}. Our Standards are Integrity, Service, Equality and Accountability. In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and enforces policies on Safeguarding{target="_blank" rel="noopener"}, Conflicts of Interest, Fiscal Integrity, and Reporting Wrongdoing and Protection from Retaliation. IRC is committed to take all necessary preventive measures and create an environment where people feel safe, and to take all necessary actions and corrective measures when harm occurs. IRC builds teams of professionals who promote critical reflection, power sharing, debate, and objectivity to deliver the best possible services to our clients.

Equal Opportunity Employer: IRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. IRC considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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