High School Completion Coordinator

The Van G. Miller Adult Learning Center serves adult students who are earning their High School Equivalency Diploma, learning the English language, and/or receiving workforce training as Adult Education and Literacy students. We make a real-life impact as we empower students to get the education and skills they need to thrive at work, school, home, and the community.

Specifically, as our High School Completion (HSC) Coordinator you’ll be the driving force behind a community that empowers adult learners. You will oversee the noncredit HSC and Adult Basic Education (ABE) programming at the Van G. Miller Adult Learning Center, directly supervising the instructors and volunteers who prepare students for the HiSET exam. As a vital member of our AEL Leadership Team, your voice will matter—you will work hand-in-hand with the Director to strategically plan, launch new initiatives, and continuously elevate the impact of our programs.

Hawkeye Community College is a comprehensive community college focused on meeting the needs of the community by providing quality, affordable learning experiences for a wide array of students through our Adult Learning Center, Business and Community Education Department as well as through more than 50 career and technical programs and liberal arts transfer programs. Hawkeye Community College’s mission is about empowering students, strengthening businesses and enriching communities with a vision to improve the quality of life in the communities we serve.

Essential Job Functions

Important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Supervises and develops High School Completion (HSC) and Adult Basic Education (ABE) programming and classes.
• Oversees the day-to-day operations of the HSC and ABE classes.
• Teaches or substitute teaches classes as needed (e.g., math, science, social studies, writing, reading, civics and study lab).
• Serves a wide array of students.
• Supervises in-person, remote, on-site, and off-site classes.
• Assists in recruiting, interviewing, hiring, supervising, observing, and evaluating HSC, ABE, and Integrated Education and Training (IET) instructors.
• Serves on hiring committees for other AEL staff.
• Provides and/or coordinates orientation, training, in-service, and professional development for instructors and volunteers.
• Provides technology support for instructors and students.
• Coordinates class assignments for students and teaching assignments for staff.
• Maintains communication with the Director, instructors, staff, students, and volunteers.
• Plans and leads weekly HSC staff meetings.
• Continually develops and delivers HSC program student orientation.
• Meets with parents/guardians of students under 18 years of age to ascertain the best course of action.
• Meets with students as needed for goal setting, class placement, enrollment, and student conduct issues.
• Collaborates with AEL Enrollment and Assessment Services staff on matters related to HSC student registration and assessment.
• Collaborates with AEL Enrollment and Assessment Services staff to prioritize student learning, progress, and successful completion of their HSED.
• Organizes and implements an annual graduation ceremony with a team.
• Develops teaching objectives for each core subject and level of classes.
• Selects, orders, and continually develops curricular and instructional materials.
• Identifies best practices and materials to support English Language Learning students in the program.
• Oversees the maintenance of accurate records, attendance, assessments, measurable skills gain attainment, time and effort, and other reports as required by Iowa Workforce Development and the U.S. Department of Education.
• Maintains compliance with federal, state, and college laws, policies, and standards.
• Assists with new and existing grant applications, grant reports, and monitoring.
• Cooperates and collaborates with the college, partner agencies, and the community to provide services and classes.
• Collaborates with the AEL Academic Career Education Specialist in offering wrap-around services to students.
• Collaborates with the Transition Specialist to support student transition to postsecondary education and training.
• Makes recommendations on budgetary needs for the program.
• Serves as a positive voice to community groups.
• Seeks opportunities for students to gain employability skills as well as employment information and assistance.
• Collaborates with IowaWORKS to improve programming related to student employment and employability.
• Attends meetings with community and college groups and serves on internal and external committees.
• Serves as a member of various program teams such as Family Literacy and Integrated Education and Training (IET).
• Works actively both on and off-site to improve AEL student recruitment and retention rates.
• Participates in campus committees as assigned.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Unless otherwise approved under Hawkeye’s remote work policy, regular on campus and/or onsite attendance is considered an essential function of the position.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Education or related field.
• One (1) year of teaching experience in a core subject area, including but not limited to: math, science, social studies, writing, reading and civics).
• Demonstrated ability to train, supervise, and coordinate staff.
• Demonstrated knowledge of adult learning research, theory, methods, instructional strategies, and curriculum.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in written and oral formats.
• Demonstrated ability to travel to and from appointments and meetings.
• Demonstrated ability to work a schedule that includes two evenings per week.
• Demonstrated ability in grant writing/implementation/reporting.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret federal and state laws, rules, regulations, and procedures in order to coordinate programs, projects, or services.
• Demonstrated ability to work with a wide array of students, faculty, staff, and the general public.
• Ability to demonstrate strong interpersonal communication.
• Skilled in Microsoft Office Suite, Google applications, and video conferencing technology.
• Demonstrated ability to execute organization and department policies and procedures.

Preferred Qualifications

• K-12 Teaching Certification.
• Master's in Education or related field.
• Experience in Adult Education and Literacy, Adult Basic Education, and/or High School Equivalency Diploma (HiSET, GED, etc.) exam preparation.

Working Conditions

Anticipated schedule is approximately: Monday/Wednesday/Friday daytime hours and Tuesday/Thursday containing daytime and evening hours through 8:30pm while classes are in session.

Work is performed in a combination of an office setting and/or classroom setting using technology. Requires good hand-eye coordination including visual acuity to use a keyboard and read technical information; arm, hand and finger dexterity, including ability to grasp. Sit, stand, bend, lift and move frequently during working hours. During course of day, interact with students, faculty and staff in person, by telephone and computers.

Employment Status

Full-time, exempt position with comprehensive or competitive benefits program including health, dental, vision, life, and LTD insurance, a Section 125 plan for medical and dependent care expenses; holiday, personal, sick, and vacation leave; tuition reimbursement / tuition remission; and a choice of retirement programs—IPERS (defined benefit) or TIAA (defined contribution).

• Salary will be determined based on the candidate’s education and experience and internal equity.
• The salary range for this position begins at $47,500.

Application Procedure

• Complete an online application at www.hawkeyecollege.edu/employment
  • Submit/upload a cover letter addressing the following:
    • Describe your teaching philosophy as it relates to Adult Education and Literacy, specifically the High School Equivalency and Adult Basic Education programs.
    • Describe your supervisory experience and management style.
    • Describe your technology skills, including classroom instructional technology, learning management systems, and Google Applications.
  • Submit/upload a resume.
  • Submit/upload 3 professional references with a minimum of 1 being from a current/past supervisor.
• Application deadline: Tuesday, June 30, 2026.
• Priority screening is set to begin on: Wednesday, July 1, 2026.
• Completed applications received after the priority screening date will be considered at the discretion of the college.

All application materials must be submitted by Tuesday, June 30, 2026 by 11:59 PM CST.