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*English Language-Civics Director

Job Description

Position Summary

***NOTE***  This position is supported by the current Adult Education and Literacy Service Provider (AEL) grant ending 6/30/2025 with annual renewals anticipated through 6/30/2029. Victoria College has held AEL grants since 1997.

The Academic Support and Student Success Department is recruiting for a full-time English Language-Civics Director for the Adult Education Program.  This position is responsible for program oversight and coordination of services and department events and activities, accounting tasks, and assisting with Adult Education program students.

This position is benefits eligible.  For more information on Victoria College's excellent benefits package, click the benefits tab.    

About Our Institution
Victoria College (VC) is a vital public community college located in Victoria, Texas and has been a respected community partner in the Crossroads region since 1925 and continues to offer quality, affordable educational opportunities to help our students achieve their dreams. VC offers a variety of high-quality associate's degrees and transfer programs, preparing students for success in their chosen fields. The college fosters a close-knit community, serving approximately 8,200 students across diverse backgrounds and learning styles, including full-time, part-time, online, veterans, and adult learners. VC features five academic divisions:

  1. Academic Support & Student Success
  2. Allied Health
  3. Career & Technical Education
  4. Arts, Humanities, & Social Sciences
  5. Science, Mathematics, Engineering, & Physical Education
Additionally, VC offers various programs through the Academy of Lifelong Learning, catering to the educational needs of the community.

Living in the Area
Victoria, a charming city with a population of around 67,000, provides a welcoming and affordable environment. Residents enjoy a variety of benefits, including diverse culinary experiences, a rich cultural scene with museums and art galleries, and ample opportunities for outdoor recreation. Victoria boasts over 50 parks and green spaces, including Riverside Park and Spring Creek Greenway, offering scenic walking and biking trails. The city is well-connected with regional transportation networks, including Victoria Regional Airport and multiple bus services. Victoria's cost of living is significantly lower than the national average, making it an attractive option for students and families alike.

Duties & Responsibilities

  1. Develops and implements recruitment and outreach plan throughout the service area to ensure successful enrollment and retention of state determined targeted number of students.
  2. Maintains program information and distribution via print, social media, and website.
  3. Coordinates class setups, room bookings, and attendance sheets and collection processes.
  4. Establishes and maintains monthly communication with all staff regarding program updates and responsibilities.
  5. Coordinates with instruction and curriculum lead to ensure adequate schedule and staffing.
  6. Develops and oversees strategic tutoring and distance learning programs applicable for grant population.
  7. Develops and oversees program specific to Internationally Trained Professional students.
  8. Assists the AEL Executive Director in preparations for monthly fiscal reporting including processing travel, payroll, and expenditures.
  9. Serves as a purchaser with access to grant funds through a procurement card.  Ensure all costs are allowable and documented prior to purchasing and proper documentation are filed within records retention guidelines.
  10. Completes travel arrangements for staff, as needed.
  11. Assists with planning and facilitating various student events.
  12. Maintains inventory of supplies/textbooks/technology and complete purchases for program, as needed.
  13. Serves on hiring team, as needed.
  14. Assists with planning and conducting all staff trainings, department meetings.
  15. Conducts general office duties such as filing, ensuring records and program documents are organized and easily accessible
  16. Complies with the general policies of Victoria College.
  17. Collects data to assist Executive Director of Adult Education for reporting to Texas Workforce Commission and/or Victoria College.
  18. Participate in VC promotional activities and community events.
  19. Supports and coordinates with all Adult Education staff.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree required
  • Bilingual in Spanish required
  • Must have effective interpersonal, oral, and written skills 
  • Knowledge of MS Outlook, Word, and Excel highly desirable.  
  • Must have a team attitude and be detail oriented.
  • Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and written communication skills;
  • Discretionary judgment regarding confidential information;
  • Ability to manage a flexible schedule and meet deadlines;
  • Ability to interact with diverse groups
  • Willingness to work evening hours and flexible schedule to meet program demands is required

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands and fingers to handle controls, key pads, etc. Will be required to sit and reach with hands and arms as well as, sit, stand and walk. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds while loading office supplies and paper. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, some color vision, and the ability to adjust focus from documents to computer screen. Hearing of light to moderate sound is required by this job. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

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