Staff Associate , Adult Education - Volunteer S...

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Bristol Community College is an exciting place to work, learn, and grow! Bristol is dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment with a rich diversity of beliefs, cultures, languages, abilities, and lifestyles. Committed to enriching its educational experience through a supportive community, Bristol actively encourages candidates of all backgrounds to apply and achieve our vision of advancing a vibrant, diverse community through education, learner by learner. If you share a passion for helping students succeed and enjoy working in a community of innovative, inclusive, and collaborative colleagues, Bristol is the place for you!                                                                      

As a Commonwealth of Massachusetts employer, Bristol offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package, including health, dental, life, long-term disability, retirement and paid time off (vacation, personal, sick, and holiday pay). We also offer tuition waiver discounts at the Commonwealth's public higher education institutions. More information can be found on our Benefits website .

Job Description:

POSITION TITLE: Staff Associate, Adult Education - Volunteer Services (Part-Time)

DEPARTMENT: Adult Education/Economic and Business Development

PRIMARY LOCATION: Fall River and Taunton

STATEMENT OF DUTIES: 

The Staff Associate Literacy Volunteer Support for Adult Education (AE) is responsible for the overall operations and development of the literacy volunteer tutoring program. The Staff Associate Literacy Volunteer Support for Adult Education will recruit and conduct the training of volunteers, interview and assess adult learners requesting tutoring, establish tutorial matches or classroom assignments, prepare reports and enter data required by Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) into the Literacy, Adult and Community Education Systems (LACES) database system. Literacy volunteer services may be offered in face-to-face, hybrid, or online modalities to Adult Basic Education and English for Speakers of Other Language (ESOL) learners in Taunton and Fall River.  Tutoring sessions may be held in secure locations during the day, in the evening, and on weekends. This position is primarily based in Fall River and Taunton with some collaboration with staff in other adult education locations.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS, DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Conduct literacy volunteer recruitment, screening, orientation and training in order to meet requirements for active volunteer caseload
• Design, schedule and implement literacy volunteer tutor training program for adults that integrates digital literacy tools for students such as, but not limited to, educational software, remote learning, and online learning platforms
• Train volunteers to deliver tutorial sessions remotely, in-person or within the classroom
• Develop and revise literacy volunteer orientation as needed in order to align training to the College and Career Readiness (CCR) and Massachusetts English Language Proficiency (MELP) standards as well as other program initiatives
• Maintain communication with Adult Education instructors and advisors to develop a pool of students in need of tutorial services 
• Match ABE and ESOL students with tutors
• Maintain accurate program, volunteer, and student records
• Assume responsibility for all volunteer-related reports mandated by DESE
• Maintain LACES database for the volunteer program
• Supervise and provide ongoing support for literacy volunteers; review weekly tutoring reports and meet to discuss challenges as necessary
• Participate in staff and program development team meetings
• Attend professional development activities related to professional standards and program goals to advance tutoring services
• Complete required college trainings such as, but not limited to, Harassment & Discrimination Prevention and Information Security
• Plan and hold annual literacy volunteer appreciation event
• Maintain a collaborative relationship with Bristol's Library Learning Commons to ensure AE students have access to tutoring services as needed
• Demonstrate a sense of professionalism and consistently reflect Bristol's core values while interacting with members of the Bristol community.
• Focus on the Commonwealth's Equity Agenda by applying related best practices throughout all job functions and work collaboratively with a diverse faculty, staff, and student body
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements:

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

NOTE: Unless otherwise noted, all required qualifications must be met by date of hire.

• Minimum of a Bachelor's degree required*
• Minimum of two years of experience working with individuals from diverse educational and ethnic backgrounds*
• *An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience shall be considered.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 applications
• Demonstrated experience in developing and implementing educational and training sessions and presentations
• Demonstrated ability to design and/or utilize blended or online education models.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with a diverse faculty, staff, and student body
• Ability to work nights as necessary
• Reliable transportation in order to travel to and from meetings, trainings, or campus and community locations as required

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience using evidence-based practices in adult education
• Experience working with non-native English speakers
• Experience working with individuals in an educational setting
• Demonstrated proficiency with learning management systems, such as but not limited to Google Classroom
• Ability to speak 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 accommodation may be made to enable those with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Additional Information:

POSITION STATUS: This is a part-time, grant-funded, non-unit, non-benefitted, 18.5 hours per week position. The anticipated schedule is Monday and Wednesday mornings/Tuesday and Thursday evenings. Some flexibility may be needed. Occasional afternoon meetings are required. This position may be subject to grant appropriations.

SALARY:    $29.40 per hour.

Application Instructions:

TO APPLY: Please complete our online application by clicking on the "Apply" button. The interview process will begin 10 calendar days from the posting date.

REQUIREMENTS TO COMPLETE APPLICATION PROCESS:

1) A completed Bristol Community College Employment Application.

2) A current resume/curriculum vitae.

3) A cover letter that demonstrates how your skills and experience meet the desired and required qualifications of the position (not limited in length).

All candidates must have legal authorization to work in the United States. Bristol Community College is an institution that does not sponsor work authorization.

A pre-employment criminal background check will be conducted for all positions.

The college will independently verify education credentials as provided on the application. For certain positions that require a college degree, the hired candidate must supply official transcripts upon hire. Transcripts must include your name and degrees conferred.

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 [email protected] 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 Rights.