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ESOL Student Advisor F/T

2/23/2022

 
The ESOL Student Advisor, under the supervision of the ESOL Program Coordinator or designee, will provide academic advisement, career coaching, and case management services to students on the ESOL continuum particularly the 200 Integrated English Literacy and Civics Education (IELCE) students.  The ESOL Student Advisor will form part of the ESOL instructional team and will work with the Coordinator and instructors to design and implement instructional modules and modalities such as contextualized language instruction, civics activities, English for special populations, and self-directed distance learning activities that support student achievement.  The ESOL Student Advisor will also organize, develop, and facilitate ESOL instructional programming and workplace development activities that integrate learning platforms and educational technologies to engage students in person and remotely.

The Student Advisor will facilitate student transitions to higher education, maintaining accurate referral information and coordinating services with adult education providers, workforce systems, and job training programs among others.  The Student Advisor will collaborate with Workforce1, and other networks and community-based organizations to improve BPL partnerships and create easily accessible resources and referral systems to help students overcome any barriers preventing them from participating or completing the coursework.  The Student Advisor will work collaboratively with students, support staff, supervisors, and other departmental staff to ensure the success of ESOL and other students in the department.

Responsibilities
  • Host ongoing information, recruitment, and drop-in sessions (onsite and/or online) on a regular basis to promote ESOL program and grow enrollment; conduct outreach with community partners
  • Help to manage ESOL telephone lines and email accounts by documenting communication with students and others
  • Conduct assessments using Best Plus 2.0 (or other instruments including BEST Literacy) regularly and intake activities including initial screening for learning disabilities
  • Implement educational advisement and vocational goal setting process for ESOL classes in group and one on one settings; assist students with resumes, their job search, and accessing Job Zone
  • Provide academic advisement and coaching to motivate ESOL student persistence, promote self-efficacy and facilitate tailored referrals to further education and training
  • Monitor ESOL student attendance and assessment results, evaluating adult students’ language learning progress and next steps; share quarterly progress reports with students
  • Support ESOL instructors by introducing instructional strategies, training, and intervention
  • Conduct follow-up surveys on National Reporting System core outcomes
  • Participate actively in all program, departmental, and staff development initiatives
  • Develop curriculum modules for workforce development programming grounded in technology and be prepared to facilitate workforce development workshops
  • Support ESOL contextualized instructors and vocational instructors in managing classroom dynamics and address individual needs to facilitate instructional programming and workplace development activities that utilize technology, Google Classroom, Google Suite, Zoom, and support students and instructors with training platforms for medical billing, food handling, digital literacy and any other relevant certifications; Monitor Zoom and Google classroom.
  • Seek to grow and improve BPL partnerships to enhance civics instruction and facilitate student transitions to higher education and job training; partner with Literacy Zone and B&CC staff to coordinate internal and external referral for wraparound and/or career related services
  • Maintain accurate case management/employment records, including following students’ progress as per program requirement
  • Input and maintain participant information, case notes, and progress in electronic records system in ASISTS Case Management Portal by required deadlines and run and analyze CMP reports and share findings with program staff
  • Complete other duties as necessary especially in the absence of the coordinator and/or other program or departmental staff

Qualifications
  • BA Degree in Education or related field, MA a plus
  • 1-2 years experience in Adult Education; experience teaching ESOL, workplace literacy and digital literacy in person and remotely
  • Excellent communication, interpersonal and customer service skills in person and remotely
  • Proficiency in Outlook, Microsoft, Best Plus, Best Literacy, ASISTS Case Management Portal database systems, Google Suite, Zoom, and Job Zone portal, and Salesforce
  • Knowledge of current ESOL theory and practice; experience with Civics and Citizenship instruction a plus; familiarity with the Common Core Standards and CUNY Career Kits preferred
  • Experience in academic advisement, career development, guidance, and counseling
  • Ability to work well independently and as part of a team
  • Ability to influence and negotiate with internal and external constituents
  • Experience developing curricula for workplace literacy and technology instruction
  • Leadership – inspires and motivates others to perform well
  • Bilingual skills preferred; culturally responsive professional and educator
  • Physical Demands

Travel required; must be able to carry materials, including laptop and projector
Must be able to work varied schedule, including evenings and Saturday. Schedule typically includes working two evenings per week and two Saturdays per month; schedule is determined by the needs of the program

Ability to drive a plus; Travel to various branches and partner locations regularly; work from other locations as assigned.

This is a grant-funded position that ends June 30, 2022 with the possibility of renewal based on annual performance and program outcomes.

​This position is in the bargaining unit with a starting salary of $37,868.

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Student Advisor F/T

7/10/2015

 
College Retention Advisor -Full-Time  Bronx Community College

Under the supervision of the College Retention Advisor of Borough of Manhattan Community College, the College Retention Advisor will be responsible for providing on-campus support to students who have graduated from East Side House (ESH) college access programs. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and /or ability required, but is not limited to:

Duties and Responsibilities: 
  • Manage a caseload of 30-35 students who attend Bronx Community College.
  • Developing individual Goal Plans with each student within the first 2 weeks of the semester.
  • Conduct one-on-one check-ins with each student at least twice per month.
  • Connect students to on-campus resources and activities. 
  • Provide on-campus academic advising for students and accompany them to the relevant services on campus.
  • Facilitate advisory sessions 
  • Assist students with early registration for the coming semester.
  • Maintain good relationships with the Admissions Office and Freshman Year Programs of Bronx Community College
  • Provide collegiate culture workshops to the four college access programs at ESH.
  • Maintain student records to ensure milestones are being met. 
  • Conduct home visits and outreach to students when needed
  • Other duties as assigned 

Education, Knowledge & Skill Requirements:
  • B.A/ B.S.W. with at least two years experience within a college preparation program.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of college systems including registrar, bursar and financial aid process.
  • Must have experience facilitating group activities and workshops. 
  • Excellent verbal, analytical, writing and communication skills. 
  • Ability to work in a team-oriented environment and multi-task. 
  • Strong interpersonal and time management skills. 
  • Ability to work with a culturally diverse population.
  • Proficient in Microsoft applications including Word, Excel & PowerPoint.
  • Demonstrated initiative, teamwork, creativity, flexibility and follow-through with strong organizational skills.
  • Bilingual in Spanish a plus.
Please submit resumes to Department Director Caitlin Dooley at cdooley@eastsidehouse.org.

Student Advisor  F/T

7/10/2015

 
Student Advisor  for Young Adult Borough Center (YABC) at George Washington High School in Washington Heights
 
YABC is a small, academically rigorous, full-time New York City Department of Education program designed to re-engage high school students who are over-age and under-credited or have dropped out of high school. East Side House, Inc. is directly responsible for the administration of the program’s Learning-to-Work Program, which enhances the academic component by offering additional academic support, career and education exploration, work preparation, skills development, and internships.

Under the supervision of the Program Director with latitude for independent judgment, the advisor will be responsible to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and ability required, but are not limited to: 

Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Conduct intake interviews with students and family members.
  • Meet with students in a group setting and individually to assist them in their academic, career and personal goals.
  • Conduct daily attendance outreach and home visits as necessary.
  • Facilitate group advisory and enrichment group sessions two times per week.
  • Consult with teachers and provide feedback to students on academic performance using a biweekly assessment. 
  • Maintain student charts and records to ensure milestones are being met.
  • Refer students to academic and support services as needed.
  • Arrange field trips, special events and extracurricular club activities.
  • Attend administrative meetings, program trainings and staff development.
  • Participate in civic and community building efforts and activities as assigned via East Side House Community Development.
  • Maintain flexible hours and work days for field trips and events. Some weekends required.
Education/ Experience:
  • B.A/ B.S.W. with at least two years experience with youth-related work. 
  • Knowledge of New York City High School requirements.
  • Excellent verbal, analytical, writing, communication, organizational skills.
  • Ability to work in a team oriented environment and multi-task. 
  • Strong interpersonal skills and time management skills. 
  • Demonstrated knowledge of community service/ development.
  • Knowledge and experience in Microsoft Word and other applications.
  • Some evening and weekends required.

Salary: $36,000 
Work Schedule: Fall and Spring Schedule: Monday – Thursday 1pm – 9:00pm and Friday 9am-5pm; Summer Schedule: Monday – Friday 9am – 5pm; Flexibility a Must; Some Weekends Required.

Send Resume and Cover Letter via email to:
Peyton Craig, Program Director 
pcraig@eastsidehouse.org 
East Side House Settlement
337 Alexander Avenue
Bronx, NY 10454
Visit our website: www.eastsidehouse.org 
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Student Advisor F/T

3/1/2015

 
Brooklyn Public Library Pre HSE Program is hiring a F/T Student Advisor.  Please encourage strong candidates to apply. 

The Student Advisor will be responsible for orientation, education and career counseling, data collection and reporting of student outcomes, including surveys for NRS, coordinating outreach, registration and assessment, implementing curriculum, and staff development, and developing relationships with partner organizations working with the Pre HSE Coordinator.

Requires a BA in education or related field, MA a plus 2 years experience in adult literacy and guidance/counseling needed. Must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills; be competent with computers, databases and educational technologies, have knowledge of current theory and best practices in reading, writing and literacy assessment.  A valid driver’s license is preferred. Ability to work evening and weekends as required

This grant funded position through Workforce Investment Act Title II is on the bargaining unit.  The salary is $44,589.

Interested & qualified applicants can submit a cover letter and resume to
job2162@bklynlibrary.org.

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