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Education and Career Advisor

ymcaboston

Education & Training Center (Boston)

  • $26–$28 per hour
  • Onsite
  • Part Time
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About the role

Branch: Education and Training

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

Position Type: Part-time hourly, evening virtual hours required, one day in-person for staff meeting

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

 

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 other staff 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 in-person staff meetings, contributing to the continuous improvement of the program.

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

· Occasionally assist with other responsibilities as needed

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

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

Benefits

Why work at the Y? 
The YMCA of Greater Boston is an incredible place to have a fulfilling career or enjoy part-time employment — all while we are supporting and strengthening our communities, because our community is our cause. When you join us in your career here, you can look forward to:  
  • Developing your leadership skills in a caring, challenging & diverse working environment. 
  • Exploring a wide range of opportunities as you learn new skills and functions. 
  • Shaping the future of young children while making a difference each day for our communities and each other. 
  • Engaging in YMCA career training programs and working alongside those who have the same passion. 
  • A healthy work/life balance 
  • Comprehensive benefits including: 
  • FREE YMCA Membership for you. 
  • Discount on Specialty Programs like Personal Training and Swimming Lessons. 
  • Discounted or FREE family membership. 
  • Robust Retirement Plan up to 10%. (see eligibility requirement) 
  • Health, Dental, and Vision Benefit Package. 
  • Vacation and Sick Time (PT receive sick time)