Special Programs Coordinator English as a Second Language (ESL) (part-time)

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POSITION TITLE: Special Programs Coordinator - English as a Second Language (ESL) (part-time)
DEPARTMENT: School of Languages Arts Humanities and Social Sciences.
REPORTS TO: Report to the Dean of Languages Arts Humanities and Social Sciences.
LOCATION: Fall River New Bedford Attleboro Taunton MA
POSITION STATUS: This is a part-time MCCC unit position without benefits not to exceed 18.5 hours per week.
SALARY: $36.55/hr

STATEMENT OF DUTIES:

The Special Programs CoordinatorofEnglish as a Second Language (ESL) provides project and administrative support to theESL Program in the School of Languages Arts Humanities and Social Sciences. The Special Programs Coordinator (ESL) works closely with the Academic Coordinator of English as a Second Language to support daily operational and functional duties. Basic student support is provided in the absence of the Academic Coordinator and escalated as needed.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Serve as a primary point of contact for prospective ESL students by providing information about program offerings admissions processes and placement testing procedures.
• Coordinate schedule and proctor the ESL placement testing in accordance with established testing procedures.
• Provide assistanceand information to perspective students onnew student orientations and onboarding activities to ensure participants understand program expectations available resources and pathways to successful completion.
• Support students in their transition to the college environment by promoting student engagement persistence and success.
• Assist the Academic Coordinator in planning implementing and deliveringacademic advising initiatives and student success programs that support ESL student retention achievement and academic goal attainment.
• Provide information to students to assist in navigating college services programs policies and available support resources to set the student up for success.
• Provide assistance tothe ESL Academic Coordinator to develop and implement co-curricular and extracurricular activities that enhance student learning and engagement.
• Assist in the planning coordination and execution of community-building outreach and student engagement events sponsored by the ESL Program.
• Support the ESL Academic Coordinator in the administration and activities of the International Club including event planning student participation and program development.
• Assist students with the use of technology as needed.
• Demonstrate a sense of professionalism and consistently reflect Bristols core values while interacting with members of the Bristol Community.
• Focus on the Commonwealths Equity Agenda by applying related best practices throughout all job functions.
• Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned in support of the mission and goals of the ESL Program and the College.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelors degree in Education Counseling Psychology Business Administration Mathematics Computer Science or other field related to area of assignment; with three (3) years experience and/or training involving area of assignment which may include college registration academic advisement career development career experience training curriculum development audio/visual or graphic production grant administration budget development program/project management event planning administrative work in an academic environment or personal computer operations; or an equivalent combination of education training and experience.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with diverse populations including multilingual learners and students from various cultural backgrounds.
• Strong interpersonal communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to speak Spanish or Portuguese.
• Proficiency with standard office software and student information systems or the ability to learn new technologies quickly.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Masters degree preferred.
• Familiarity with the New Bedford and/or Attleboro areas and community demographics and resources.

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 Title VII 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 Colleges Title IX and Affirmative Action Officer Johanna Bielawski at or 774.357.2681; the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination; the Equal Employment Opportunities Commission or the United States Department of Educations Office for Civil Right.

TO APPLY: Please complete our online application by clicking on the Apply button. The position will be open until filled. Review of applications 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.

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.