Distance Learning & Remote Testing Coordinator
About This Position
The Education Department provides free classes and support for students from emerging literacy to advanced. Class offerings include in person and online English classes, College Readiness Academy, and supplementary classes, providing students with opportunities to learn about life in Minnesota, prepare for postsecondary education, and engage more broadly in the United States.
The Distance Learning and Remote Testing Coordinator plays the key role of supporting student access and engagement in online learning and assessment services. This position coordinates distance learning opportunities, administers and supports online testing processes, and collaborates across departments to ensure students can successfully participate in educational programming to achieve their academic and career goals.
DEPARTMENT: Education
REPORTS TO: Director of Education
Salary range: $60,000
FLSA Status: 1.0 FTE Exempt
Closing Date: Open until filled
Former refugees, New Americans and people of color are highly encouraged to apply.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
- Support outreach, recruitment, intake, and orientation efforts that welcome new learners into Education Department programs and prepare them for participation in distance learning and remote testing services.
- Cultivate a welcoming, inclusive, and culturally responsive learning environment where all students feel respected, supported, and empowered to achieve their educational and career goals.
- Develop, and support distance learning opportunities using platforms approved by the MN Department of Education for students that expand access to education, and progress toward their academic, career, and personal goals.
- Coordinate remote standardized testing services for students to ensure students can successfully enroll in programs and track progress for student goals and reporting purposes.
- Empower students to confidently navigate online learning environments and remote testing platforms by providing training, guidance, and ongoing support for distance learning participation and assessment processes.
- Maintain secure, accurate and timely records of student participation, progress, remote testing outcomes, and services to support program effectiveness, student success, and organizational accountability.
- Provide substitute instruction for classes, creating engaging learning experiences that strengthen English language proficiency, digital skills, and workforce readiness.
- Actively participate in organization-wide and team meetings to advance shared goals, strengthen collaboration, and contribute to continuous program improvement.
- Contribute to grant development, reporting, and other resource-building efforts that sustain and expand access to quality education, distance learning, and remote testing opportunities.
- Perform other duties as assigned in support of the organization’s mission, strategic priorities, and commitment to student success.
Experience and Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Applied Linguistics, Education, Adult Education or a related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Two years of experience in adult basic education, student services, workforce development, program coordination, or a related field.
- Experience supporting online learning, distance education, educational technology, or remote testing environments for adult basic education students.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively with diverse populations, including English language learners, immigrants, refugees, and adults from a variety of educational backgrounds.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities, maintain accurate records, and meet deadlines.
- Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, videoconferencing platforms, online learning systems, and database management.
- Commitment to equity, inclusion, and the organization’s mission of supporting learners in achieving their educational, career, and personal goals.
- Strongly preferred: Experience working with immigrant populations and/or spoken language skills in a preferred student language: Spanish, Somali, Arabic, Swahili, French, Ukrainian, or other.
Additional Requirements
International Institute of Minnesota values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBT individuals, New Americans apply. The Institute is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will not be discriminated against because of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, citizenship status, disability, or any protected category prohibited by local, state, or federal laws.
- Use of manual dexterity, tactile, visual, and audio acuity.
- Physical ability to perform tasks that may require prolonged standing, sitting, and other activities necessary to perform job duties.
Applicants will be asked to include a cover letter and resume. No phone calls or walk-ins please. Position is open until filled.
About Us
The International Institute of Minnesota is a dynamic organization that provides services to maximize the talents and opportunities New Americans bring to our state. The Institute assists low income New Americans in their transition to a new homeland by providing comprehensive services for successful integration. The Institute serves more than 4,000 New Americans annually with new arrival social services to employment placement and advancement through to U.S. Citizenship attainment. Programs are divided into three primary areas: Refugee Services, Education and Employment Training Services, and Immigration Services. The Institute also provides advocacy for policy reforms and supports systems change that improve opportunities for New Americans to move their lives forward.
Job Application: Distance Learning & Remote Testing Coordinator
Contact Us
Please call or email us if you have a question or need help with your employment application.
Dana Onato-Pannkuk
Human Resources Generalist
(651) 377-8614
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