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GENERAL STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

Reporting to the Director of the Adult Education Center (AEC), the Academic Advisor assist ESOL program participants at the Hyannis Center setting in achieving student academic and career goals. This is a part-time evening advisor position that requires meeting with students Monday and Wednesday evenings between 6:30 and 9:30 PM.  Classes and related activities will be Face-to-Face/in-person for the 2022-2023 Academic Year. Advisors will be required to pivot to remote advising if health concerns warrant a change.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:

1. Meets Monday & Wednesday evenings with ESOL students individually and in groups throughout the year to increase retention rates, and develop, assimilate, and document the FY22 ESOL Advisor Curriculum.
2. Monitors 80% attendance rate for each student and follows up with students and staff regarding absences in an ongoing effort to retain students in the DESE Adult Education program and reduce barriers to attending.
3. Uses SharePoint to evaluate student attendance data on an ongoing basis throughout the year.
4. Helps provide guidance and transition support to assess, advise, and assist student's interests, strengths, skills, and life and career goals. Assists students with next steps to help students achieve their goals.
5. Uses information technology including entering and manipulating information in a database format, and proficiency in Zoom, Moodle, Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
6. Uses evidence based best practices associated with online learning pedagogy (e.g., frequent communication, active learning practices) as well as developing and using multimedia (audio, video, podcasts, online textbooks, etc.) to enhance remote and/or face to face student engagement in active and collaborative workforce exploration activities that support student success.
7. Participates in student intake, standardized assessment, and orientation of learners in cooperation with teaching staff. After August start date, Advisor will conduct orientation and goal setting for new students at the beginning of each month as empty seats are filled, ensuring that students understand program expectations as stated during orientation.
8. Works with students and teachers and/or appropriate administrative staff regarding student or classroom issues, with the exception of instructional issues, which Advisor should bring to the Director.
9. Determines student's need for community services and contacts Outstationing Advisor or Director to make appropriate referrals as needed.
10. Maintains a liaison role with CCCC offices/departments, including PACT, food pantry, admissions office, CALM, library, gym, campus safety, and other support/counseling programs that benefit adult learners.
11. Attends and participates in monthly ESOL staff meetings and monthly Advisor team meetings.
12. Participates in at least 12 hours/year of professional development training for advising, assessment, orientation, and evolving DESE mandates and approved by the Director.
13. Facilitates workshops and guest speakers on education, training, and career issues with for students as developed with the Advising team.
14. Assists with special projects as needed.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Bachelor's degree in counseling, student services, adult basic education, ESOL studies or a related discipline.
2. Three years of experience working with Adult Learners with demonstrated ability to relate to the needs and interests of adult students enrolled in ABE, ESOL, or HiSET/GED courses.
3. Demonstrated experience with multicultural students.
4. Excellent communication skills and demonstrated ability to collaborate.
5. Excellent problem-solving skills.
6. Familiarity with Cape Cod social service agencies.
7. Demonstrated experience using information technology including entering and manipulating information in a database format, and proficiency with Zoom, Moodle, Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
8. Demonstrated experience using evidence based best practices associated with online learning pedagogy (e.g., frequent communication, active learning practices) as well as developing and using multimedia (audio, video, podcasts, online textbooks, etc.) to enhance remote and/or face to face student engagement in active and collaborative workforce exploration activities that support student success.
9. Valid driver's license and access to a vehicle.

ADDITIONAL PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Commitment to the community college philosophy.
2. Experience, an appreciation for, and commitment to working in a global, multicultural academic setting.
3. Multi-lingual.

Equivalency Statement

Applicants who do not meet the qualifications as noted above are encouraged to put in writing precisely how their background and experience has prepared them with the equivalent combination of education, training, and experience required for the responsibilities of this position.

COMPENSATION:  $28.50 per hour for 7 hours per week, plus 2 hours per month for ESOL staff meetings, 2 hours per month for Advisor Staff meetings, and 12 hours per year of professional development.  Approximate period of employment: August 2022 - June 2023.  Part-time, Non-benefited, Grant-funded MCCC Unit Position.

APPLICATION DEADLINE:  Immediate need; applications reviewed upon receipt. 

COVID VACCINE POLICY: Candidates for employment should be aware that all Cape Cod Community College students, faculty, and staff must comply with the Massachusetts state two-year public college vaccination policy as a condition of employment.  Please see College website for details.

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This appointment is subject to grant funding and the FY2023 budget appropriations.

Appointment subject to SORI (Sex Offender Registry Information), publicly-accessible Massachusetts CORI (Criminal Offender Record Information) and national background checks.

The College does not provide any measure of assistance for applicants who do not have the ability to work in the United States.

Cape Cod 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 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, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and other applicable statues 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 Affirmative Action/Title IX Coordinator, the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination, the Equal Employment Opportunities Commission or the United States Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights.

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