Academic Advisor I - Adult Basic Ed/GED - Part Time

Community College of Baltimore County; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 27,552 - 41,328; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

403(b) and 457(b) retirement plans

Paid sick leave

Free parking

Job summary

A community college in Baltimore is seeking an Academic Advisor I to support the Adult Basic Education/GED intake process. This part-time role requires a Bachelor's degree with experience in education or counseling. Responsibilities include coordinating testing, advising students, and maintaining compliance with grant requirements. The position offers flexible hours and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• One year full-time or two years part-time experience in education, counseling, or related field.
• Must maintain test certification throughout employment.
• Prior experience with CASAS or TABE preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate standardized placement testing and course placement.
• Maintain test administration regulations and compliance.
• Advise learners on adult basic skills and course placement.

Skills

Educational counseling

Standardized testing administration

Culturally responsive teaching

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Academic Advisor I - Adult Basic Ed/GED - Part Time

Class Description The purpose of this class is to perform complex administrative work supporting the Adult Basic Education/GED intake and assessment process.

Minimum Requirements Bachelor's degree and one year full time or two years of part time experience in education, counseling, vocational rehabilitation, academic testing, admissions, or another relevant high-volume student services department. Must meet program administration qualifications as required by Maryland's Department of Labor (LABOR) Consolidated Adult Education and Family Literacy grant within 30 days of hire. Must maintain test certification throughout employment. Prior experience with administration of standardized assessment and/or computer-based testing programs (CASAS or TABE preferred).

Campus Locations

• Essex
• Dundalk
• Catonsville
• Owings Mills

Class Specific Essential Duties

• Coordinate aspects of standardized placement testing and course placement aligned with guidelines of the Center for Adult and Family Literacy (CAFL).
• Maintain and enforce the test administration regulations and Department of Labor (LABOR) grant requirements as they relate to exam security, FERPA compliance, ADA accessibility, and the CCBC Student Code of Conduct.
• Supervise the administration of grant-funded assessment tests (Comprehensive Adult Student Assessment System (CASAS) or Test of Adult Basic Education (TABE) aligned with test administration and LABOR requirements.
• Recognize National Reporting System (NRS) educational functioning levels (EFLs) and apply knowledge of EFLs to student advisement for LABOR grant-funded courses.
• Advise learners on adult basic skill levels, barriers to success, and goal setting. Advise on proper course placement aligned with academic levels and course availability. Apply culturally responsive knowledge and coaching strategies to student interactions.
• Maintain test administration certification and attend registration team meetings as scheduled.

Essential Job Duties are intended to be examples of duties and are not intended to be all inclusive. There will be other duties as assigned.

Benefit Summary

CCBC Part Time Benefits At A Glance

• Supplemental (Retirement Annuities) 403(b) and 457(b) – Tax-sheltered annuities – 403(b). Payroll salary reduction authorization is needed. The form is available on SharePoint Forms/Human Resources Forms. The 403(b) supplemental retirement plan is available to all CCBC employees (Adjunct Faculty, Part Time Associates and Full Time employees).
• Roth 403(b) is a savings feature that is available when you open a 403(b) account. The Roth 403(b) savings feature allows employees to contribute after-tax dollars and then withdraw tax-free dollars from their account upon retirement. The Roth 403(b) savings feature is only offered by the following vendors: TIAA-CREF and VOYA Financial Advisors, Inc. Adjunct Faculty, Part Time Associates and Full Time employees are eligible to save for retirement using the Roth 403(b) savings feature. Employees may contribute traditional pre-tax 403(b) dollars and Roth 403(b) post-tax dollars simultaneously. The savings limits are combined for the Traditional 403(b) and the Roth 403(b) contributions.
• Deferred Compensation Plan — 457(b) offered through VOYA Financial Advisors, Inc. The 457(b) salary reduction authorization form is needed. The form is available on SharePoint Forms/Human Resources Forms.

Parking: Free. Must obtain a parking permit from the Department of Public Safety to use on all campuses.

Sick and Safe Leave: CCBC is pleased to offer paid sick and safe leave for part-time employees. Paid sick and safe leave is earned by all part-time employees including credit and non-credit adjunct faculty, part-time associates and other part-time employees.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Part-time

Job function

• Education and Training
• Higher Education