ASL Experiences Coordinator: Mentorship & Career Prep

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

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.