Community Education Coordinator Jobs in Rochester, MN

WORK YEAR: Full-time, 260 days per year; 5 hours per day; 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Monday-Friday; Some flexibility is

required to adjust the schedule or work additional hours as needed to provide coverage during staff absences, vacations, or department needs.

WORK CALENDAR: 260 day Calendar

CLASSIFICATION: Clerical; B21

Click link below to review the Clerical 2024-2026 Work Unit Agreement containing salary schedule.

Clerical 2024-2026 Work Unit Agreement 2024-2026

If you have questions regarding a job posting, contact the Office of Human Resources @ 507-328-4270 or email jordan.klatt@rochesterschools.org

Job Summary:

Community Education is seeking an organized, customer-focused, and collaborative Enrichment Secretary to help create exceptional experiences for learners of all ages. As a first point of contact for our department, you'll create a welcoming and inclusive environment for participants, instructors, staff, and community members. The ideal candidate enjoys working with people, thrives in a fast-paced environment, pays close attention to detail, and takes pride in helping programs run smoothly.

Job Responsibilities: 

• Provide exceptional customer service by welcoming and assisting participants, instructors, staff, and community members in person, by phone, and via email.
• Process registrations, cancellations, transfers, and participant inquiries accurately and efficiently.
• Support Community Education programs through administrative tasks, including data entry, scheduling, document preparation, proofreading, and database maintenance.
• Collaborate with Program Coordinators to ensure programs run smoothly from registration through completion.
• Prepare class rosters, reports, correspondence, and marketing materials while maintaining accurate and confidential records.
• Coordinate instructor and classroom logistics, including schedules, materials, room setup, and program support.
• Reconcile daily deposits and process financial transactions according to established procedures.
• Work collaboratively with the clerical team, adapt to changing priorities, and perform other duties as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Exceptional customer service and interpersonal skills.
• A welcoming, positive, and inclusive approach when interacting with diverse populations.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent proofreading, editing, and attention to detail.
• Strong organizational, multitasking, and time management abilities.
• Ability to prioritize competing responsibilities while maintaining accuracy.
• Proficiency with Google Workspace (Gmail, Google Docs, Google Sheets) and Microsoft Office (Word and Excel).
• Ability to work independently while contributing positively as a collaborative team member.
• Professional judgment and discretion when handling confidential information.
• Adaptability and willingness to embrace changing priorities in a dynamic environment

Why Join Community Education?

At Community Education, we believe learning happens at every stage of life. Our team is passionate about creating meaningful opportunities that connect people, inspire lifelong learning, and strengthen our community. If you enjoy helping others, collaborating with a dedicated team, and making a positive impact every day, we'd love to hear from you.

Commitment to Equity:

• Rochester Public Schools is committed to diversifying its workforce to better reflect the community we serve. We believe the practices used in recruiting, interviewing, hiring, supporting, and promoting staff must include and honor, at every level, those who represent the diverse identities of our schools and community. https://www.rochesterschools.org/equity-statement

Common and Shared Accountabilities for All Positions 

• Employees of the Rochester Public School District #535 are expected to support the goals, model and promote an environment that is respectful for all, and work collaboratively with other staff to focus on the needs of the learner. A quality, customer focus that conveys a welcome attitude, an adaptability to change, and a desire for continuous improvement is also expected of all employees. In addition, staff are to respect confidential matters, encourage a safe and secure environment throughout the schools, and be dependable and accountable employees.

District Information: To learn more about Rochester Public Schools, visit www.rochesterschools.org.

All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to protected characteristics such as race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, or disability.