Education and Career Advisor

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%):

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• · 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)