G.E.D. Coordinator

Job Title: G.E.D. Coordinator II

Department: Adult Literacy

FLSA Status: Full Time

Job Status: Exempt

Reports To:Director of Adult Literacy

Supervises: None

Position Description:

The G.E.D. Coordinator II leads Wesley's GED program in the Kashmere Gardens neighborhood with a strong focus on community outreach, client recruitment, and partnership development. The role conducts student orientations, provides case management, and delivers GED instruction both on-site and at partner and community locations. As enrollment grows, the position coordinates with Wesley's G.E.D Coordinator and Director of Adult Literacy to ensure program coverage.

The Coordinator supports clients in creating individualized education and career plans and works closely with Wesley's Financial Opportunity Center and Community Services teams. The role actively participates in cross-departmental initiatives to strengthen service integration and enhance overall program impact.

Essential Functions:

• Engage inrobust outreach, community awareness, and recruitmentactivitiesto attract potential GED students to Wesley, includingrepresentingthe program at community events, partner sites, and local organizations.
• Build andmaintainstrong community partnershipswith schools, nonprofits, workforce agencies, libraries, faith-based organizations, and employers to expand GED access and support referral pathways.
• Conductintake and orientationfor new students, ensuring a welcoming and supportive onboarding experience.
• Review GED curricula andadapt instruction to meet the diverse learning needsof Wesley's GED students.
• Teach GED classes both on-site and off-site,delivering high-quality instruction in classroom, community-based, and partnerlocations;monitorandsupportstudent progress and persistence.
• Coordinatewith G.E.DCoordinatoras enrollment grows;coordinate teachingschedules, contracts, and instructional coverageto ensure program continuity.
• Provide ongoingconsultation, case management, and supportive servicesto students; ensure warm hand-offs to Wesley's wraparound supports (food pantry, financialassistance, childcare, transportation, etc.).
• Developindividualized service plansand education pathways to support students in achieving academic milestones and progressing toward self-sufficiency.
• Facilitate thetransition of GED students to the Financial Opportunity Centerfor job training, financial coaching, incomesupports, and career advancement services.
• Meet alldepartmental and funder reportingrequirements, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Track student progress in data systems;maintaincomplete, up-to-date records on enrollment, attendance, academic gains, and outcomes.
• Activelyparticipateinstaff meetings, departmental planning sessions, cross-team collaborations, and agency-wide trainings

Additional Responsibilities

• Identifyinternal and external referral resources to provide supplementary services and support to clients
• Able to support through word and action the Wesley Community Center's Mission statement and the mission's core values of integrity,excellenceand commitment through completion of other duties as needed and assigned
• Additionalduties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Ability to write and speak clearly and informatively;; this position requires strong computer skills including typing, Microsoft Office, and online teaching platforms such as Essential Education; Strong customer service orientation; Ability to work cooperatively and supports the team's effort to succeed; Ability to interpret and communicate contractual mandates and guidelines, as well as learn, with a strong attention to detail; Strong organizational and project management skills including planning and scheduling; Understanding of effective adult learning strategies and client support resources; While in this position, the employee is expected to seek to understand, communicate appropriately and effectively, build a positive, professional rapport with all clients and community partners using active listening and conflict resolution skills. Ability to adhere to deadlines, react to unpredictable events quickly and efficiently, be resourceful, manage conflict and challenges.

Education & Experience:

Bachelor's Degree in Human Services, Education and/or meets experience criteria; a minimum of (3) years' work experience working with employment placement.

Work/Physical Requirements: This position requires the employee to work constructively and cooperatively in a team environment. Employee(s) in this position will work primarily in an office setting where they will interact with clients to help resolve issues; while also occasionally having to stand and walk to complete job duties. Must be able to lift and carry up to (25) pounds unassisted. Employee in this position may be required to work weekends in support of program services and special events.

Date Job Description Became Effective: Dec 10, 2025

The above job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by an employee in this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications of an employee assigned to this job. I have read and agree to the duties outlined above and understand that in order to adjust to changes in business, it may be necessary to modify the job, add to or remove certain duties and responsibilities, or be reassigned to an alternate position. This statement does not alter the "at will" status of employment at Wesley Community Center.

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