Adult Education & Career Advisor

Somerville Public Schools; Somerville (MA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Somerville Public Schools in Somerville, MA, seeks an Education and Career Advisor to support adult learners enrolled in SCALE programming. You will maintain a caseload, guide students in education and career goal setting, and help with high school credential attainment, digital skills, college enrollment, and workforce readiness.

The ECA provides comprehensive advising from intake to transition planning, coordinating with staff and partners to remove barriers and connect learners with resources

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Counseling, Education, Social Work, or related field.
• Master’s degree or ABE/Counseling certification preferred.
• Experience with adult education or career advising is desirable.
• Excellent written and oral communication in English.
• Bilingual fluency in Haitian Creole or Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain an assigned caseload of adult learners and advise on educational goals, career pathways, and workforce preparation.
• Conduct intake, orientation, and placement to ensure appropriate class enrollment and retention.
• Support students in formulating individualized education and career transition plans.
• Coordinate workshops on job readiness, resumes, and college/training program applications.
• Liaise with teachers, program staff, and community partners to remove barriers to learning.

Skills

Communication

Bilingual fluency (Creole or Spanish)

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Counseling, Education, Social Work, or related field

Master’s degree or ABE/Counseling certification preferred

Tools

MS Office

Google Workspace

MAPT familiarity

Job description

Somerville Public Schools in Somerville, MA, seeks an Education and Career Advisor to support adult learners enrolled in SCALE programming. You will maintain a caseload, guide students in education and career goal setting, and help with high school credential attainment, digital skills, college enrollment, and workforce readiness.

The ECA provides comprehensive advising from intake to transition planning, coordinating with staff and partners to remove barriers and connect learners with resources