Adult Education and Literacy (AEL) Operations & Compliance Coordinator

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Position Information

Position Title Adult Education and Literacy (AEL) Operations & Compliance Coordinator Job Category S9 Job Type Administrative/Professional Staff Supervisor's Title VC of Workforce Development Location West Davenport Center (11) Job Description

The AEL Operations Program Coordinator leads grant administration, budget management, compliance, andoperational support for Eastern Iowa Community Colleges' Adult Education and Literacy (AEL) program. As the WestDavenport Center (WDC) lead, the position supervises full-time and part-time non-instructional employees at thelocation and coordinates facility needs. The coordinator works as a peer with the AEL Student Enrollment & Data Manager and AEL Instructional Program Coordinators and serves as an on-site resource for instructors, who remain under instructional supervision.

Full-time, On-site at the West Davenport Center

Excellent benefits package:

• Administrative salaried staff receive Paid time off annually starting at 20 days of vacation, 14 days sick, 2 days of personal time. In addition to paid holidays off, including a week in December.
• Summer Fridays off - shift rotation for those positions that require daily coverage
• Retirement plan with 9.44% employer contribution (IPERS or TIAA option), employees contribute 6.29%, plus additional retirement options
• Health, vision, and dental coverage
• Employer paid & voluntary Life insurance
• Employer paid Long Term Disability insurance
• Tuition reimbursement for employees and dependents
• Flexible Spending Account options
• Professional development and education reimbursement benefits
• State employee discounts for cell phones, hotels, museums, etc.
• Employee Assistance Program

To be considered for this position, applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. EICC is unable to sponsor employment visas.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business or Public Administration, Finance or a relate a related field.
• Three years of experience working in higher education, nonprofit or similar field in highly regulated environments.
• Previous experience in grant writing.
• Previous experience managing multimillion-dollar budgets and grants.
• Previous experience with state and federal compliance standards.
• Ability to communicate clearly, organize competing priorities, and collaborate effectively with students, instructors, staff, and community partners.
• Ability to use and learn institutional technology and program systems relevant to assigned responsibilities.

Preferred Qualifications Physical Demands

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. Ability to lift up to 10 lbs. occasionally, open filing cabinets and bend or stand as necessary. Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer. Work includes office and site coordination activities, computer use, reviewing financial and program records, andmeeting with employees and partners at WDC.

Salary Starting salary range: $52,100 - 63,900 annually Typical Duties and Responsibilities

• Write grants and pursue additional funding and resources to support AEL program needs.
• Manage program budgets and grants and coordinate financial activity with appropriate college personnel.
• Oversee grant compliance and reporting, including CAP, annual reports, and coordination of match and claimreports with the designated finance contact.
• Coordinate and track time and effort documentation for program employees.
• Supervise full-time and part-time non-instructional employees working at WDC and coordinate their work to supportsite operations.
• Meet with instructors and serve as an on-site resource for operational needs and concerns; coordinate instructionalmatters with the AEL Instructional Program Coordinator.
• Participate in instructor recruitment and selection in collaboration with Human Resources and AEL programleadership.
• Manage program volunteers and coordinate their assignments and support.
• Conduct community outreach in the metropolitan service area and develop corrections partnerships.
• Coordinate two program in-service events in collaboration with the other AEL program leadership.
• Manage program purchasing and oversee WDC facility needs in coordination with appropriate collegedepartments.
• Work with the AEL leadership team to address complaints and coordinate appropriate follow-up.
• Maintain standard operating procedures, program documents, and grant records in accordance with applicableretention requirements.
• Serve on the workforce leadership team and collaborate with the other AEL program leadership and the Vice Chancellorof Workforce Development on program priorities.
• Coordinate review of grant expenditures for allowability and documentation, and prepare records and responses formonitoring reviews and audits with college finance staff.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

EICC Non-Discrimination Statement

It is the policy of Eastern Iowa Community College District not to discriminate in its programs, activities, or employment on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, creed, religion, and actual or potential family, parental or marital status, as required by the Iowa Code §§216.6 and 216.9, Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C. §§ 2000d and 2000e), the Equal Pay Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. § 206, et seq.), Title IX (Educational Amendments, 20 U.S.C. §§ 1681-1688), Section 504 (Rehabilitation Act of 1973, 29 U.S.C. § 794), and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (42 U.S.C. § 12101, et seq.).

If you have questions or complaints related to compliance with this policy, please contact EICC's Equal Employment Opportunity Officer/Equity Coordinator, Eastern Iowa Community College District, 101 West Third Street, Davenport, Iowa 52801, 563-336-5222, equity@eicc.edu or the Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, Cesar E. Chavez Memorial Building, 1244 Speer Boulevard, Suite 310, Denver, CO 80204-3582, Telephone: 303-844-5695. FAX: 303-844-4303; TDD: 800-877-8339 or Email: OCR.Denver@ed.gov

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number S249P Number of Vacancies 1 Open Date 10/28/2026 Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions Summary

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Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

• Resume

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter
• Transcripts
• Letter of Recommendation
• Curriculum Vitae
• Additional Document