Education Advisor

Nashville Public Radio; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Nashville Public Radio is seeking an Education Program Assistant and Student Advisor to support the ESOL program by handling day-to-day operations, managing new student enrollments, and keeping records up to date.

You will meet with students for advising, coordinate workshops and field trips, administer ESOL assessments, provide orientation and digital literacy instruction, and work with instructors to promote student retention.

Qualifications

• BA in Education or related field.
• Minimum one year of experience advising or mentoring students.

Responsibilities

• Perform student outreach and schedule individual advising appointments.
• Meet with students to offer advising time and follow through with needed referrals or correspondence to address student issues.
• Case note all advising sessions in Apricot and SharePoint.
• Plan, coordinate, and facilitate workshops, presentations, and field trips to support ESOL students' academic, personal, and career development.
• Conduct ESOL standardized assessments.
• Provide administrative support to the Education Team with student enrollment and registration.
• Provide new student orientation and digital literacy instruction.
• Coordinate needed interpretation for proper communication with students.
• Attend regularly scheduled program meetings and periodic professional training sessions.
• Supervise interns and meet with them on a weekly basis.

Skills

Outstanding communication

Organizational skills

Multitasking ability

Researching programs

Proficiency with Zoom

Bilingual encouraged

Education

BA in Education or related field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Overview

The Education Program Assistant and Student Advisor will provide support to the ESOL program by assisting with day-to-day operations, managing new student enrollments, assisting with record keeping and acting as an advisor to students.

Responsibilities

• Perform student outreach and schedule individual advising appointments
• Meet with students to offer advising time and follow through with needed referrals or correspondence to address student issues
• Case note all advising sessions in Apricot and SharePoint
• Plan, coordinate, and facilitate workshops, presentations, and field trips to support ESOL students\' academic, personal, and career development
• Conduct ESOL standardized assessments
• Provide administrative support to the Education Team with student enrollment and registration
• Provide new student orientation and digital literacy instruction
• Provide Technology support and prepare laptop loaner agreements as needed and monitor tracking system
• Collect and maintain forms and enter data
• Contribute to the overall retention of students in assigned classes and workshops
• Work collaboratively with instructors
• Prepare a monthly ESOL program newsletter in Canva
• Communicate effectively with clients and staff using various means including email, Microsoft Teams, text messages, WhatsApp, etc.
• Coordinate needed interpretation for proper communication with students
• Attend regularly scheduled program meetings and periodic professional training sessions
• Supervise interns and meet with them on a weekly basis
• Perform all other duties assigned by supervisor

Required Skills/Abilities

• Outstanding communication skills including written, verbal, and presentation skills
• Demonstrated organizational and logistical experience
• Ability to research and find appropriate programs for clients for continuing education, training, etc
• High level of discretion and professionalism in dealing with confidential client information
• Excellent computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint required
• Experience using Zoom or other remote platforms
• Interest in international, refugee, and asylee issues
• Extremely well organized, detail oriented, flexible, and able to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply

Education & Experience

• BA in Education or related field required
• Minimum one year of experience advising or mentoring students previously

Work Environment Conditions

• Requires occasional evening work
• Exposure to bright, overhead office lighting, use of office technology such as laptops, printers, mail machines and other in-office equipment
• Frequent interactions with students and colleagues

Physical Demands

• Occasional lifting, pushing, and pulling materials (boxes, equipment) of 50 pounds or more
• Continuous sitting (or standing) at a desk for long periods of time
• Occasional driving to and from IINE offices as needed
• Frequent bending, reaching overhead, and reaching at or below shoulder level required