ASL Experiences Coordinator

Community College of Philadelphia; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Community College of Philadelphia is seeking an ASL Experiences Coordinator to support student success, retention, and career readiness within the ASL/English Interpreting Program. You will coordinate experiential learning, mentorship, Deaf community engagement, and professional development opportunities on campus and with external partners.

This 20-hours-per-week, grant-funded position follows a variable schedule including afternoons and occasional evenings, with work primarily on campus.

Qualifications

• Advanced proficiency in American Sign Language, ASLPI 3+ or SLPI Advanced.
• Experience working with Deaf individuals and engagement within the Deaf community.
• Strong organizational, program coordination, and event planning skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and cross-cultural communication with diverse stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in an educational environment.
• Proficiency with standard office technology, social media platforms, and learning management systems.
• Availability to work a variable 20-hour weekly schedule that includes afternoons and occasional evening and weekend activities.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate experiential learning, mentorship, and Deaf community engagement activities that support student success and career readiness within the ASL/English Interpreting Program.
• Develop, implement, and assess the Deaf Mentor Program, including mentor recruitment, orientation, matching, and ongoing support.
• Plan and facilitate ASL language practice, career readiness, cultural competency, and professional development activities for students.
• Coordinate program events, workshops, and networking opportunities with Deaf community members, interpreters, employers, and industry partners.
• Promote student recruitment, retention, engagement, and participation in program activities and career development opportunities.
• Collaborate with faculty to align experiential learning opportunities with curriculum objectives, program outcomes, and industry standards.
• Support equitable access to program opportunities by identifying barriers to participation and connecting students with appropriate College resources.
• Maintain program records, collect participation and outcome data, and prepare reports to support assessment, continuous improvement, and Perkins grant requirements.
• Develop and maintain partnerships with community organizations, Deaf professionals, employers, and other stakeholders that support student learning and career pathways.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

ASL proficiency

Deaf community engagement

Organizational skills

Interpersonal communication

Independent work

Office tech proficiency

Availability 20h/wk

Job description

The ASL Experiences Coordinator supports student success, retention, and career readiness within the ASL/English Interpreting Program by coordinating experiential learning, mentorship, Deaf community engagement, and professional development opportunities. The position collaborates with faculty, students, community members, and industry partners to connect classroom learning with professional practice and promote equitable access to program activities.

This Perkins V-funded, part-time position works 20 hours per week on a variable schedule that includes afternoons, a fixed weekly program session, and occasional evening and weekend activities. Work is performed primarily on campus, with some off-campus community engagement.

This is a grant funded position and is subject to the continuation, renewal, and availability of external grant funding.

• Coordinate experiential learning, mentorship, and Deaf community engagement activities that support student success and career readiness within the ASL/English Interpreting Program.
• Develop, implement, and assess the Deaf Mentor Program, including mentor recruitment, orientation, matching, and ongoing support.
• Plan and facilitate ASL language practice, career readiness, cultural competency, and professional development activities for students.
• Coordinate program events, workshops, and networking opportunities with Deaf community members, interpreters, employers, and industry partners.
• Promote student recruitment, retention, engagement, and participation in program activities and career development opportunities.
• Collaborate with faculty to align experiential learning opportunities with curriculum objectives, program outcomes, and industry standards.
• Support equitable access to program opportunities by identifying barriers to participation and connecting students with appropriate College resources.
• Maintain program records, collect participation and outcome data, and prepare reports to support assessment, continuous improvement, and Perkins grant requirements.
• Develop and maintain partnerships with community organizations, Deaf professionals, employers, and other stakeholders that support student learning and career pathways.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

• Advanced proficiency in American Sign Language, equivalent to ASLPI 3+ or SLPI Advanced.
• Demonstrated experience working with Deaf individuals and/or substantive engagement within the Deaf community.
• Strong organizational, program coordination, and event planning skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and cross-cultural communication skills with the ability to work effectively with diverse stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in an educational environment.
• Proficiency with standard office technology, social media platforms, and learning management systems.
• Availability to work a variable 20-hour weekly schedule that includes afternoons and occasional evening and weekend activities.