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**Johnson County Community College**

**Position: **Morning English Connection Instructor

**Department: **Workforce Development & Continuing Education

**Type of Position: **Non-Credit Instructor

**Exemption Status: ** Exempt

**Work Schedule, Hours per week: ** Tuesdays, Thursdays 8:30am-12:30pm, 8 hours per week

**Opportunity for hybrid schedule: **No

**Starting Salary Range: ** $25.00 per hour

**Position Summary: ** Provide English instruction to students who are transitioning from basic life-skill English classes into GED-level academic coursework, college transition or higher career placement. Instruction will be in reading, grammar, writing, vocabulary development, civics, and digital literacy at an intermediate to low-advanced level. Development of daily lesson plans to keep student attention, adhere to state and local academic standards and increase student success. Facilitate standardized testing for benchmarking. Engage community volunteers to assist with one-on-one instruction with learners. Create reports and maintain records. Participate in professional development events.

**Required Qualifications**

- Bachelor's degree

- Strong English skills

- Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills

- Attention to detail and accurate record-keeping

- Demonstrated ability to improve learner academic skills

- Proficient capability using Microsoft Office Suite, Google Classroom

**Preferred Qualifications**

- Elementary or Secondary Education degree.

- Experience teaching non-native speakers.

- Experience teaching reading, grammar, and writing.

- Demonstrated ability to coach and instruct adult non-native students.

- Understanding of the unique needs of adult non-native students

To be considered for this position we will require an application, resume, and cover letter.

- Unofficial transcripts are required for all Adjunct faculty and Faculty positions.

**Benefits Category**

**For Non-Credit Instructors**

- More flexibility on scheduling

- Free access to the Gym on campus for all employees and dependents

- Discount to the Hiersteiner Child Development Center

**About JCCC**

Established in 1969, Johnson County Community College is dedicated to transforming lives and strengthening communities through learning. Located in Overland Park, Kansas, JCCC has enjoyed a national reputation for educational excellence and student success for more than 50 years. That's five decades dedicated to smaller class sizes, more resources and a thriving campus culture - not to mention our competitive tuition rates and extracurricular experiences that transcend the norm.

**Mission: ** JCCC inspires learning to transform lives and strengthen communities.

**Vision: **JCCC will be an innovative leader in equitable student access, learning and success.

**Equal Employment Opportunity**

JCCC is an equal opportunity employer and equal access institution. JCCC does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, national origin, ancestry, disability, age, religion, marital status, parental status, military status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or other factors that cannot be lawfully considered in its programs and activities, which includes employment and admissions, in accordance with Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Equal Pay Act of 1963, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, Executive Order 11246, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Vietnam Era Veteran's Readjustment Assistance Act, the Jobs for Veterans Act of 2002, the Kansas Acts Against Discrimination and all other applicable civil rights and nondiscrimination laws.

Inquiries concerning JCCC's compliance with its nondiscrimination policies (including Title IX, Title VI and Section 504 inquiries) may be referred to a Title IX Coordinator (TitleIX@jccc.edu), or Director of Human Resources, or the Dean of Students and Learner Engagement at Johnson County Community College, 12345 College Blvd, Overland Park, KS 66210, 913-469-8500; or to Office for Civil Rights, Kansas City Office, U.S. Department of Education, One Petticoat Lane, 1010 Walnut Street, Suite 320, Kansas City, MO 64106, Telephone: 816-268-0550, Facsimile: 816-268-0559, Email to: OCR.KansasCity@ed.gov.

**Disclosure**

If you need any assistance throughout the search process, please reach out to the HR@jccc.edu. In accordance with the college policy, finalists for this position will be subject to criminal background investigations. Individual hiring departments at JCCC may elect to administer pre-employment tests, which are relevant to essential job functions as part of the applicant selection/hiring process. Many departments require those selected for hire to submit a certified transcript for all degrees obtained. For full consideration, applicants are encouraged to apply prior to the review date listed in posting.

Duties and responsibilities, as required by business necessity, may be updated at any time at the discretion of management. Scheduling, shift assignments and work location may be changed at any time, as required by business necessity. Scheduling, shift assignments and work location may be changed at any time, as required by business necessity.

If you are an applicant requesting assistance or a reasonable accommodation in the application process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at 913-469-3877, or email HR@jccc.edu.

**To apply, please visit: https://careers.jccc.edu/en-us/job/498106**

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Morning English Connection Instructor

Ascend Learning is one company with a powerful portfolio of brands rooted in purpose with a clear mission: to help change lives by providing software-based, data-driven educational support that accelerates learning, advances job readiness and enables employment success. We're committed to accelerating the learning pathways that can move people into careers where they have the knowledge and skills to have an impact and help change lives in the communities they serve.

As a tech-enabled services company and national leader in developing and delivering online educational content, software, assessments, analytics and simulations serving students, educational institutions and employers, we focus on high-growth careers in a range of industries, with a special focus on healthcare and other high-growth, licensure-driven professions. 

Our brands are organized into three segments: healthcare, fitness and wellness, and safety and security. We help frontline healthcare workers, nurses, physicians, emergency medical professionals, personal and group fitness trainers, financial advisors, insurance brokers and cybersecurity and skilled trades professionals prepare for licensure and certification — people who make our communities healthier, safer and stronger. 

Headquartered in Burlington, MA with additional office locations and hybrid and remote workers in cities across the U.S., Ascend Learning was recognized by Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group as one of America's 2023 Greatest Workplaces for Diversity.

Industry: E-learning
Company Size: 1,001-5,000 employees

Ascend Learning

**We Impact Lives Through Purpose-Driven Work in A People First Culture**

Ascend Learning, a leading healthcare and learning technology company, is the connection between a powerful portfolio of brands serving students, educators, and employers with outcomes-based, data-driven solutions across the lifecycle of learning. From testing to certification, Ascend Learning products are used by physicians, emergency medical professionals, nurses, allied health professionals, certified personal trainers, financial advisors, skilled trades professionals and insurance brokers.

Headquartered in Burlington, MA, with additional office locations and hybrid and remote workers in cities across the U.S., Ascend Learning was recognized by Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group as one of America’s 2025 Greatest Workplaces as well as America’s Best Places to work for Mental Well-Being for 2025.

We're always looking for talented, passionate professionals to join us in our mission to help change lives. If this sounds like an environment where you'd thrive, read on to learn more.

**What You'll Do**

Ascend Learning is hiring now for a Travel and Expense Specialist (T&E). As a Travel and Expense (T&E) Specialist you will be responsible for managing end-to-end T&E operations for over 2,500 team members. The role administers the corporate credit card program while ensuring accurate, compliant expense reconciliation and timely reimbursements using our expense management tool, Medius Expensya. This position also supports vendor master data maintenance within the ERP system and serves as backup to the AP team.

**WHERE YOU’LL WORK**

This position will work a hybrid schedule from our Leawood, KS office location.

**How You’ll Spend Your Time**

-  Review and audit employee expense reports for accuracy, proper documentation, and compliance with travel and corporate credit card policies, ensuring timely reimbursement.

-  Administer the corporate credit card program, including issuing new cards, closing accounts, monitoring activity, and reconciling delinquent accounts.

-  Maintain and support the expense management system, including user setup, terminations, and access permissions.

-  Provide training and ongoing support to employees and promptly respond to inquiries through shared mailboxes with a strong customer service focus.

-  Generate and analyze expense reports to identify trends and monitor compliance.

-  Process supplier additions and updates in the ERP system, including validating W9 forms.

-  Support internal and external audits by preparing and providing documentation.

-  Assist in developing, documenting, and maintaining travel and expense policies.

-  Respond to ad hoc reporting requests and participate in special projects.

**What You'll Need**

-  Minimum of 2+ years of Travel & Expense (T&E) administration experience required.

-  Experience in Accounts Payable, general accounting, and customer service preferred.

-  Proficient in expense management systems (Concur, Expensya) and large ERP platforms.

-  Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and strong overall proficiency in Microsoft Office.

-  Solid understanding of expense reporting, auditing, and financial controls.

-  Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills to interact with employees and external vendors.

-  Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking abilities with high attention to detail.

-  Highly organized, self-directed, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

-  Demonstrated ability to take initiative and expand responsibilities over time.

-  Commitment to accuracy, integrity, and accountability.

-  Associate’s degree and/or bachelor’s degree preferred. High School diploma or GED required.

**Benefits**

-  Flexible and generous paid time off

-  Competitive medical, dental, vision and life insurance

-  401(k) employer matching program

-  Parental leave

-  Wellness resources

-  Charitable matching program

-  On-site workout facilities (Leawood, Gilbert, Burlington)

-  Community outreach groups

-  Tuition reimbursement

**Fostering A Sense of Belonging**

Our values-driven culture unifies our teams and inspires a mindset of action, innovation, and collaboration, with a relentless focus on customers. We seek out and celebrate all people and perspectives and cultivate an inclusive culture where everyone can thrive, feel valued, and be authentic. Our culture is firmly rooted in the belief that by embracing our differences and drawing on diverse perspectives, we are a stronger, more innovative, and more successful organization where employees experience a sense of belonging.

Ascend Learning, LLC is proud to be an equal opportunity employer (M/F/Vets/Disabled). No agency or search firm submissions will be accepted. Applications for U.S.-based positions with Ascend Learning, LLC must be legally authorized to work in the United States, and verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.

Travel & Expense Specialist

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