Education and Career Advisor - Evening Position - YMCA International Learning Center - Boston - YMCA of Greater Boston
Boston, MA 02116
About the Job
Description
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:
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.
Salary range
Annual Salary: $54,000 – 56,000
Location: YMCA Education and Training, downtown Boston office at 100 Franklin Street
Key Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities:
Advising (80%):
· 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.
Administrative (20%):
· 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.
Source : YMCA of Greater Boston