Special Programs Coordinator - Education and Career Advisor - Bristol Community College

POSITION DESCRIPTION: Special Programs Coordinator - Adult Education (Education and Career Advisor)

DEPARTMENT: Adult Education/Economic & Business Development

PRIMARY LOCATION: Attleboro, with some time at the Fall River campus

REPORTS TO: Director, Adult Education

SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Reports to the Adult Education Director

POSITION STATUS: This is an MCCC/MTA, full-time, grant-funded, unit position with benefits. This position is subject to grant budget appropriations.

WORK SCHEDULE: Monday - Friday 8:30 am - 4:30 pm, but flexible based on program needs. Work some evening hours as necessary.

SALARY: Minimum hiring salary $63,159 - $75,089 - Labor Grade 4 - actual salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience and in accordance with the MCCC/MTA Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), which may result in a higher salary than the stated range. Please refer to the New Hire Tables in the CBA for more information.

STATEMENT OF DUTIES:

The Education and Career Advisor assists students in developing, monitoring, and fulfilling an Education and Career Plan that aligns student interests, goals, and abilities with a career, and outlines the steps needed to prepare for that career. The Advisor assumes primary responsibility for onboarding new students, which includes intake, orientation, and placement assessment. The Advisor also works with students while enrolled in the program - administers pre and post-assessments, monitors student progress and attendance, and provides referral services as needed to support student retention. The Advisor also provides a continuum of advising services that supports student success and transition to next steps and monitors post-exit outcomes. The Education and Career Advisor collaborates with other advisors and program staff on programmatic matters and student learning opportunities.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS, DUTIES, AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Informs outreach and recruitment strategies to ensure community access to the program
• Conducts information and intake sessions with prospective students
• Administers and evaluates placement tests and assists in appropriate academic placement
• Orients new students to the program's policies and activities
• Assists students in identifying, clarifying, monitoring, and achieving educational and career goals through individual and group advising sessions
• Assists students with transition to concurrent and/or next steps in their education and career training experience
• Maintains confidential student files including a record of advising notes and activities
• Follows up every quarter with current and former students to monitor progress towards goals
• Refers students to college and community resources as needed to support student persistence and success.
• Utilizes community/WIOA/college collaborations to support student retention and progress
• Enters intake, assessment, attendance, and outcome data into the LACES system
• Provides basic technology support to students
• Serves as the program's ADA Coordinator
• Participates in meetings and events at the program, departmental, and college levels.
• Works closely with other Education and Career Advisors to assist students in transitioning to next steps
• Complies with DESE and college submission deadlines
• Serves on the Program Development Team and participates in program continuous improvement
• Attends professional development activities at the level assigned each year to maintain working knowledge of the position and stay current with applicable state and federal regulations.
• Participates in college and community meetings as directed
• Complete the required college employee trainings annually
• Demonstrates a sense of professionalism and consistently reflects Bristol's core values while interacting with members of the Bristol community
• Focuses on the Commonwealth's Equity Agenda by applying related best practices throughout all job functions
• Performs other duties as assigned, consistent with the Collective Bargaining Agreement

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in Education, Counseling, Psychology, Business Administration, Human Services or related field; *
• Minimum of three (3) years' experience in education, advising, human services, administration and/or case management, preferably with non-traditional adult learners which may include college registration, academic advisement, career development, career experience, training, audio/visual or graphic production, grant administration, program/project management, event planning, administrative work in an academic environment, or personal computer operations.*
• • An equivalent combination of education, training and experience shall be considered.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work with data in a student information system
• Flexibility to rearrange priorities as needed
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Experience with Microsoft Office 365 suite, telecommunication tools and online platforms
• Strong interest in helping adults problem-solve and realize their educational and career goals

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience working with students with disabilities
• Ability to communicate in a language in addition to English

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The employee must meet the physical demands and work environment of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable those with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action:

Bristol Community College is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, age, veteran or military status, genetic information, gender identity, or sexual orientation in its programs and activities as required by Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, TitleVII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and other applicable statutes and college policies. The College prohibits sexual harassment, including sexual violence. Inquiries or complaints concerning discrimination, harassment, retaliation, or sexual violence shall be referred to the College's Title IX & Equity Compliance Officer, Emmanuel Echevarria at diversitytitleix@bristolcc.edu or 774.357.2682; the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination; the Equal Employment Opportunities Commission or the United States Department of Education's Office for Civil Right.