Hourly – Program Administrator, Youth GED Program

Overview

Under the direction of the Dean, the Hourly Program Administrator is responsible for the development, scheduling, and implementation of the Youth GED Program. Works directly with the Dean, and Coordinators to ensure all students participate in an Orientation and Assessment and are enrolled in appropriate classes in accordance with New Jersey Assessment Policy and all Federal WIOA Title I Regulations. Schedules and facilitates roundtable meetings with instructors and tutors.

Responsibilities

Program Management, Development, and Implementation

• Develop and implement program curriculum with instructors in all 4 subject areas of the GED, Language Art, Social Studies, Math and Science.• Responsible for the coordination and scheduling of the waitlist, orientation, Intake including pre and post testing, and enrollment of students into classes.• Assist in the development and oversite of Youth GED Program budget.• Liaison with Pearson Vue to ensure all students have properly created accounts and are utilizing the GED.com resources.• Meet with students one-on-one or in small groups to address issues that may preclude student success.

Manages program compliance, assessment, regulatory requirements, and credentialing• Manage all aspects of the program to ensure compliance, including creating reports as required, ensuring attendance and educational gains are met and recorded properly on the LOS Monthly Report as mandated by State and Federal guidelines.• Provide direction and support to Program Coordinators and Instructors.• Develop and maintain a relationship with GED.com to ensure students’ readiness and scheduling of all testing is done accurately and smoothly.

Provide management and leadership• Collaborate with the Program Director and Program Coordinators to make recommendations for program improvements.• Provide leadership and assistance as needed to ensure the smooth running of all programs.• Work with the appropriate Brookdale staff in Admissions and Registration to develop a clear and smooth pathway from Literacy to enrollment at Brookdale.

Provide marketing oversight and outreach to support growth•Responsible for the marketing initiatives to support program growth.•Maintain the website to ensure all information is accurate.•Participate in Brookdale recruitment and outreach events representing the Youth GED Program, Continuing and Professional Studies Unit and Brookdale Community College.

Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Education & Experience Requirements:•Bachelor’s Degree in Education, Counseling, Social Work or a related field.•3-5 years of experience as a Program Coordinator/Administrator, Educational Leadership, Social Work, Youth Counselor or similar.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities Requirements:•Grant management and oversite, Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.•Ability to multitask and work in a multi-cultural environment.•Ability to develop positive relationships with a diverse student population.•Ability to work in multi-project, fast-paced environment and meet concurrent deadlines.•Ability to work collaboratively and to address problems through teamwork.•Must be computer literate with ability to utilize Microsoft Office at an intermediate level and the ability to learn and utilize specific higher education programs and systems•Ability to learn and apply office practices, procedures, policies, and regulations that are essential to the position.•Fluency in a second language is preferred or may be required.•Ability to travel within the county and state.

Preferred Qualifications & Special Considerations: 

• Knowledge of Monmouth County and its communities. 
• Occasional evening and weekend work and local travel may be required.

Application Documents

Pay Rate

Salary : $27