Adult Education Outreach Coordinator Date Posted: Feb 19, 2025 Requisition ID: 457286 Location: Indianapolis, IN, US, 46204 Work for Indiana Begin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state, offering a diverse range of opportunities across 60+ agencies. At the state, you'll find competitive compensation, a robust benefits package and a commitment to work-life balance. Most importantly, you'll have the chance to make a real and measurable impact on the lives of Hoosiers across Indiana. At the State of Indiana, we don’t just talk about diversity and inclusion—we make it our goal to create a welcoming, accessible, and equitable workplace with a workforce that is representative of Indiana's population. As a proud equal opportunity employer, reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to complete the application and interview process as well as perform the essential functions of a role. About the Indiana Department of Workforce Development (DWD): Our mission is to develop a premier workforce that will allow Indiana employers to flourish and entice businesses from outside our state to relocate to Indiana. Everyone at DWD will be required to think outside-the-box; to determine metrics that will allow for measurement and improvement and efficiencies to be made along the way. Cutting edge technologies will be utilized to help assess Indiana’s employment future. If managed properly, Indiana’s workforce will be second to none and completely prepared for the next phase of the state and country’s economic growth. Role Overview: As the Adult Education Outreach Coordinator, you will be responsible for connecting Hoosiers to adult education services and community resources to advance their education, training, and career needs. You will help prospective students and providers identify, understand, and effectively make connections through a coordinated referral network. This position serves as the point person for public referrals and is responsible for tracking student connections through the adult education system. Providing guidance to individual students is part of this role. Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required for this position. The Outreach Coordinator creates a monthly newsletter providing a digital communication platform to share information with the adult education field and presents outreach and marketing information on a monthly webinar. This position will maintain and create new posts for the adult education social media library and should be versed in all social media platforms. The incumbent will be the adult education point person for marketing and should be familiar with writing press releases and marketing resources. Strong skills in technology and the following software; Microsoft Office, Canva, Marq are required. Proficiency in ArcGIS and Tableau are preferred. An associate's degree in business, social services, communications, or a related field is required. A bachelor's degree is preferred. Salary Statement: The salary for this position traditionally starts at $47,320.00 but may be commensurate with education or work experience. A Day in the Life: The essential functions of this role are as follows: + Monitor key performance indicators to ensure program effectiveness. + Assist in developing, updating, and monitoring all policies and procedures related to the program area. + Answer customer questions about program policies and procedures. + Act as technical consultant to stakeholders to clarify and interpret policies and procedures. + Prepare and disseminate monthly and annual program reports. + Review the budget and program assets are allocated appropriately. + Monitor compliance and make recommendations to the program to increase efficiencies. + Prepare training materials and train agency employees on program requirements and usage. + Deliver communication plans and communications. + Serve as a liaison between agency and other state and federal agencies. The job profile is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice. This position is exempt from overtime compensation for additional work hours which may be required to complete essential functions or other assigned work. Exempt employees may work more than 75 hours in a pay period without additional compensation and must report a minimum of 75 hours per pay period of work hours and/or paid leave taken to receive their base biweekly salary. What You'll Need for Success: You must meet the following requirements to be considered for employment: + a Bachelor's Degree and 1+ year of experience, or + an Associate's Degree and 3+ years of experience, or + at least 5+ years of experience applying the below, outlined knowledge, skills, and abilities in a similar role. Related certifications and coursework may be considered for education or experience. + Working knowledge in program subject matter obtained through experience and/or education. + Specialized knowledge of program area including pertinent rules and regulations. + Basic knowledge of all source materials and references including federal and state laws governing the programs. + Ability to implement new principles and policies and discern any far-reaching implications. + Ability to communicate effectively. + The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense. + Ability to work effectively with a wide variety of stakeholders. + Working knowledge of accounting and budget principles. + Able to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation. Supervisory Responsibilities/Direct Reports: This role may be utilized in a supervisory capacity based on agency needs. Benefits of Employment with the State of Indiana: The State of Indiana offers a comprehensive benefit package for full-time employees which includes: + Three (3) medical plan options (including RX coverage) as well as vision and dental plans + Wellness Rewards Program: Complete wellness activities to earn gift card rewards + Health savings account, which includes bi-weekly state contribution + Flexible work scheduling options, including the potential for hybrid remote work for employees whose work may be performed outside state facilities + Deferred compensation 457B account (similar to 401k plan) with employer match + Two (2) fully-funded pension plan options + A robust, comprehensive program of leave policies covering a variety of employee needs, including but not limited to: + 150 hours of paid new parent leave + Up to 15 hours of paid community service leave + Combined 180 hours of paid vacation, personal, and sick leave time off + 12 paid holidays, 14 on election years + Education Reimbursement Program + Group life insurance + Referral Bonus program + Employee assistance program that allows for covered behavioral health visits + Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program + Free Parking for most positions + Free LinkedIn Learning access Equal Employment Opportunity: The State of Indiana is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to recruiting, selecting, developing, and promoting employees based on individual ability and job performance. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunity to all people in all aspects of employer-employee relations without discrimination because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, or veteran status. We will comply with the spirit as well as the letter of all applicable state and federal laws. If you are a qualified individual with a disability and require reasonable accommodations to complete this application, you can request assistance by contacting the Indiana State Personnel Department at jobs@spd.IN.gov. The State of Indiana has established a culture that welcomes equity, inclusion, and opportunity for all employees and applicants. We encourage you to apply if you feel you have the transferrable skills to be successful in this position and we look forward to reviewing your application. Current Employee? 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