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)