Are you passionate about expanding educational access and empowering diverse adult learners? Join the team of a nationally recognized adult ESOL organization. The English Empowerment Center (EEC) is seeking a Program Coordinator to lead our efforts in providing equitable access to tutoring and distance learning for our vibrant community of adult English language learners. The ideal candidate will have experience in adult education, strong program coordination skills, and the ability to build trusting relationships with learners and volunteers from multicultural backgrounds.

EEC offers competitive compensation, generous benefits, and a flexible, hybrid work environment. For more information, please visit https://englishempowermentcenter.org/work-with-us/ or send resume and cover letter to Human Resources, English Empowerment Center, 2855 Annandale Road, Falls Church, VA 22042, or via email to hr@englishempowermentcenter.org. EOE.

Job Title: Program Coordinator

Hours: Full-time (40 hours/week); some evenings and weekends required

Reports to: Senior Director of Academic Programs and Student Services

Purpose: To advance EEC’s mission, learners, and reputation for leadership in the field of adult education by working on equitable access to tutoring and distance education.

About the English Empowerment Center:

The mission of the English Empowerment Center (EEC) is to teach adults the basic skills of reading, writing, speaking, and understanding English so they can access employment and educational opportunities and more fully and equitably participate in the community. Each year, EEC serves 2000 adult English language learners from 90 different countries who speak over 50 different languages with the help of over 500 volunteers who give more than 20,000 hours of service. EEC is proud to have served over 60,000 students since its establishment.

Primary Duties include:

Supplemental Tutoring

• Arrange for and track in-person and online supplemental tutoring, during and between semesters.
• Supervise volunteer supplemental tutors, coordinating their onboarding and placement and providing instructional support.
• Train volunteers on how to use screening tools and instructional resources for English learners with emerging literacy.

Distance Education

• Raise awareness about other resources for learners to continue their education when they must pause their class attendance.
• Enroll learners in self-paced learning tools, such as Cell-Ed, EnGen, USA Learns, and Northstar Online Learning.
• Conduct periodic check-ins with learners to support their continued use of mobile learning and other distance education tools to achieve their goals.
• Track usage of our distance education licenses and communicate with vendors on related matters.

Program Support

• Ensure accurate and complete data collection and data entry of student services.
• Communicate with learners to advance the quality of their experience and promote continued participation in our programs.
• Assist with scheduling and coordinating BEST Plus testing on Zoom for online classes.
• Assist with class registrations and testing – three times a year.
• Oversee preparation of registration materials.
• Assist with book distribution and mailing for online learners.
• Help prepare program materials for instructors and learners.

Other Duties as Assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in education or related field.
• Demonstrated teaching experience, preferably in adult ESOL or digital literacy.
• Relationship builder; ability to quickly build trust with learners and volunteers from diverse backgrounds.
• Excellent communication skills, with knowledge of plain language principles and skill in clear, precise, and compassionate communication.
• Committed to equity, with knowledge of DEI principles and proactive contributions to equity and inclusion efforts.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple projects, meet deadlines, and adapt to changing needs.
• Proficiency in using technology for program management (e.g., Microsoft Office, Google Suite, Salesforce, and Zoom) and for language instruction.
• Experience working with low-income or historically marginalized community groups in a multicultural environment.
• Ability to work evening hours until 7 PM one or two days a week during semesters.
• Ability to work with limited supervision and to collaborate with teams.
• Possess a dependable mode of transportation to help with registrations and classes throughout the Washington, D.C. metro area.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience teaching English to adults with limited or interrupted formal education.
• Bilingual (English/Dari and Pashto, English/Spanish, or English/Vietnamese)
• TESOL Certificate

Please Note: A background check will be required of the chosen candidate.

Staff are responsible for helping with registrations across the Northern Virginia area. Therefore, having a dependable mode of transportation is essential. Applicants should consider this transportation requirement before applying for the position.

Compensation: The position is full-time (40 hours/week), $46,000-$49,000 salary range depending on experience.

Benefits: EEC offers an excellent benefits package including health with prescription drug coverage as well as dental, vision, short-term and long-term disability insurance, and Simple IRA retirement contributions. EEC full-time employees may telework up to two days a week (as duties allow). EEC also provides paid time off that includes vacation and sick leave and ten national holidays; as well as a hybrid and flexible work schedule. Mileage reimbursement is available to support site-to-site travel. Opportunities to participate in professional development are also available.

English Empowerment Center provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetics, or any other federally protected class.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $46,000.00 - $49,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Falls Church, VA 22042 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Falls Church, VA 22042: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Falls Church, VA 22042