Job description

The Community Learning Center (CLC) empowers a diverse community of adult learners to transform their lives and realize their potential through education, skills development, and community participation. Students are predominantly low-income Cambridge residents; come from a variety of ethnic, linguistic, and racial backgrounds; and are currently enrolled in English or Adult Basic Education classes or training.

The Bridge to College Program prepares adult learners to transition to college and succeed in college-level courses. The Adult Basic Education Program prepares adult learners from basic to high school level for achieving high school equivalency. This is an onsite full-time position with two primary roles. The Bridge Coordinator is responsible for overseeing, strengthening, and coordinating the program activities and external and internal collaborations; the Education Advisor is responsible for advising students in our core ABE Program, as well as the Bridge to College program.

We are looking for a dynamic individual who will flourish in these roles:

Bridge to College Coordination

• Overall planning and management of the Bridge to College Program.
• Manage recruitment and admissions process of program including outreach and assessments.
• Teach the monthly advising class and advise Bridge students on college and career readiness and persistence.
• Support students in applying for college, financial aid, and scholarships.
• Supervise part-time Bridge Reading and Math teachers.
• Oversee implementation of curriculum development and its alignment with program goals.
• Strengthen existing collaborations with BHCC and other colleges, as well as city agencies (i.e., College Success Initiative, etc.).

Education Advising

• Advise ABE students in successfully navigating barriers to persistence with their education and make appropriate referrals to agencies and programs for additional assistance when necessary.
• Responsible for enrollment and placement of students in the Adult Basic Education classes.
• Conduct monthly orientations and assessments of prospective ABE students.
• Keep, maintain waitlist, and update student data and records.
• Communicate regularly with teachers on student issues and goals.
• Work as a team with the CLC advisors to continually improve new student orientation and placement and plan learner support/referrals.

General

• Participate in CLC meetings and professional development activities.
• Engage in ad hoc committees (i.e., hiring) and support teams (i.e., Student Support, Staff Support, Outreach Teams) to advance CLC’s mission and core values.
• Collaborate with other support teams to develop and implement effective outreach strategies to reach underserved communities.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience.
• Experience or training in counseling, case management, or student advising.
• Strong organizational skills; excellent oral/written communication skills.
• Patience, compassion, and empathy.
• Ability to work as a team as well as independently.
• A commitment to racial equity and a desire to understand and interrupt systemic racism and other forms of oppression.
• The City of Cambridge’s workforce, like the community it serves, is diverse. Applicants must have the ability to work and interact effectively with individuals and groups with a variety of identities, cultures, backgrounds, and ideologies.

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:

• Experience/knowledge of college and of barriers to education experienced by underserved individuals.
• Experience developing effective outreach strategies to reach underserved communities.
• Bilingual/bicultural identity.
• A passion for collaboration, problem-solving, and learning new things.

HOURS OF WORK: 37.5 hours per week. Day and evening hours. Must be available to work on-site.

RATE: $31.95 per hour.This is an 11-month per year position with salary paid over 12 months + excellent benefits.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Submit both your resume and cover letter via email to the City's employment email address or to the Personnel Dept, Room 309, City Hall, 795 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge MA 02139. Fax 617-349-4312. Resume and cover letter requested by 06/23/22. Position will remain open until filled. We are an AA/EEO Employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $31.95 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• counseling, case management or student advising: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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