Adult Ed College & Career Advisor

Job Description

Job Description

Are you passionate about helping others and making a lasting impact? Join the Action Inc. team as our new Adult Ed College & Career Advisor! The mission of Action Inc. is to build an equitable and resilient community by creating opportunities for all on Cape Ann.

Job Summary : Work with adult education students to help them meet their educational, career, and post-secondary education goals.

Hours: Part-Time, 13.5 hours per week, following the academic year

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Meet individually with students to assist them in developing career and educational plans. Provide support for students in an in-person and/or remote capacity, as needed.
• Set up High School Equivalency (HiSET) accounts and schedule tests with students.
• Provide students with general information around steps to prepare for postsecondary and/or job training options and how to find programs that reflect their interests and career goals.
• Provide college and career readiness workshops for students.
• Complete quarterly outcomes and enter the results in LACES.
• Collect student information for entry into CMS.
• Refer students to resources that may be helpful to them. These include referrals within Action Inc. (ie- to Community Services, Fuel Assistance, etc.) as well as to outside agencies (ie- Open Door, MassAbility, etc.).
• Attend and participate in departmental, organization-wide and other meetings. Attend a minimum of 12 hours professional development provided by SABES or other approved organization.
• Act in the best interest of the organization, reflecting the values of teamwork, collaboration and mutual respect.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent organizational skills and ability to meet deadlines.
• Second language a plus
• Ability to relate and to work with students with diverse cultural backgrounds.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree or 3 years of equivalent experience
• Experience with college and career advising

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to lift, move and carry 10 lbs.