Education and Career Advisor - Evening Position - YMCA International Learning Center - Boston - YMCA of Greater Boston

Branch: Education and Training 

Position Title: Education and Career Advisor (evening), YMCA International Learning Center (ILC) Boston

 

The Education and Career Advisor is passionate about supporting adult English language learners as they strive for thriving self-sufficiency in the U.S. workforce and culture. This role involves coordinating with administrative and teaching staff to deliver high-quality programming that aids students' progress towards further education, training, and employment that leads to a family-sustaining wage.

The ideal candidate will have:

·       Bachelor’s degree preferred.

·       Team-oriented with a collaborative work style.

·       Demonstrate genuine care and commitment to the learning and growth of immigrants.

·       Proficiency in a language other than English is preferred.

·       Strong organizational and communication skills.

·       Advanced digital literacy skills, proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.

 

Annual Salary: $54,000 – 56,000

Location: YMCA Education and Training, downtown Boston office at 100 Franklin Street 

·       Assist students in identifying their personal educational and career goals and in defining measurable steps to achieve these goals.

·       Provide individual advising sessions with students, document goals and employment status in ILC database-Apricot.

·       Collaborate with the ILC Director in conducting recruitment, intake, placement, and orientation processes.

·       Monitor daily evening DESE classes to ensure students meet program attendance requirements, and address any attendance issues with appropriate solutions 

·       Work collaboratively with fellow advisors to plan and lead classroom activities, workshops, and field trips to facilitate effective goal setting among students. 

·       Provide information about necessary steps for career paths of interest to students.

·       Support students in job searching, seeking training programs, or applying to college.

·       Assist with pre-, mid- and post-tests.

·       Help students navigate available resources and social service agencies.

·       Attend bi-weekly advising meetings to address student concerns and share insights and resources.

·       Provide quarterly follow-up of students after leaving program.

·       Participate in weekly staff meetings.

·       Maintain up-to-date knowledge of funder policies and requirements.

·       Engage in high-quality professional development in accordance with ILC and funder standards.

·       Actively participate in meetings, contributing to the continuous improvement of the program.

·       Administer BEST Plus 2.0 and 3.0, TABE CLAS-E and other ILC tests as needed.

·       Assist with front desk coverage and information sessions as needed.

·       Occasionally assist with other responsibilities as needed.