Special Programs Coordinator - English as a Second Language (ESL) (part-time) - Bristol Community College

Bristol Community College; Fall River (MA); On-site; USD 46,838,000 - 52,349,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Tuition waiver discounts

Retirement plan

Job summary

Bristol Community College in Fall River, MA seeks a part-time Special Programs Coordinator for ESL to support testing, orientation, advising, and student engagement within the School of Languages, Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and at least three years of related experience; Spanish or Portuguese is a plus. Salary is $36.55 per hour, with benefits as described by the Commonwealth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and ≥3 years related experience in academic environments or program management.
• Demonstrated ability to work with diverse populations and multilingual learners.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a primary contact for prospective ESL students and guide admissions and placement testing.
• Coordinate ESL placement testing and assist with new student orientations.
• Support ESL student engagement, persistence, and success initiatives.
• Assist in planning advising initiatives and student success programs.
• Help navigate college services and coordinate ESL activities and events.

Skills

Spanish or Portuguese

Office software

Student Information Systems

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Office

Student Information Systems

Job description

Special Programs Coordinator - English as a Second Language (ESL) (part-time)

Bristol Community College is an exciting place to work, learn, and grow! Bristol is dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment with a rich diversity of beliefs, cultures, languages, abilities, and lifestyles. Committed to enriching its educational experience through a supportive community, Bristol actively encourages candidates of all backgrounds to apply and achieve our vision of advancing a vibrant, diverse community through education, learner by learner. If you share a passion for helping students succeed and enjoy working in a community of innovative, inclusive, and collaborative colleagues, Bristol is the place for you!

As a Commonwealth of Massachusetts employer, Bristol offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package, including health, dental, life, long-term disability, retirement and paid time off (vacation, personal, sick, and holiday pay). We also offer tuition waiver discounts at the Commonwealth's public higher education institutions. More information can be found on our Benefits website .

Job Description:

POSITION TITLE: Special Programs Coordinator - English as a Second Language (ESL) (part-time)
DEPARTMENT: School of Languages, Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences.
REPORTS TO: Report to the Dean of Languages, Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences.
LOCATION: Fall River, New Bedford, Attleboro, Taunton MA
POSITION STATUS: This is a part-time, MCCC unit position without benefits, not to exceed 18.5 hours per week.
SALARY: $36.55/hr

STATEMENT OF DUTIES:

The Special Programs CoordinatorofEnglish as a Second Language (ESL) provides project and administrative support to theESL Program in the School of Languages, Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences. The Special Programs Coordinator (ESL) works closely with the Academic Coordinator of English as a Second Language to support daily operational and functional duties. Basic student support is provided in the absence of the Academic Coordinator and escalated as needed.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Serve as a primary point of contact for prospective ESL students by providing information about program offerings, admissions processes, and placement testing procedures.
• Coordinate, schedule, and proctor the ESL placement testing in accordance with established testing procedures.
• Provide assistanceand information to perspective students onnew student orientations and onboarding activities to ensure participants understand program expectations, available resources, and pathways to successful completion.
• Support students in their transition to the college environment by promoting student engagement, persistence, and success.
• Assist the Academic Coordinator in planning, implementing, and deliveringacademic advising initiatives and student success programs that support ESL student retention, achievement, and academic goal attainment.
• Provide information to students to assist in navigating college services, programs, policies, and available support resources to set the student up for success.
• Provide assistance tothe ESL Academic Coordinator to develop and implement co-curricular and extracurricular activities that enhance student learning and engagement.
• Assist in the planning, coordination, and execution of community-building, outreach, and student engagement events sponsored by the ESL Program.
• Support the ESL Academic Coordinator in the administration and activities of the International Club, including event planning, student participation, and program development.
• Assist students with the use of technology as needed.
• Demonstrate a sense of professionalism and consistently reflect Bristol's core values while interacting with members of the Bristol Community.
• Focus on the Commonwealth's Equity Agenda by applying related best practices throughout all job functions.
• Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned in support of the mission and goals of the ESL Program and the College.

Requirements:

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in Education, Counseling, Psychology, Business Administration, Mathematics, Computer Science, or other field related to area of assignment; with three (3) years experience and/or training involving area of assignment, which may include college registration, academic advisement, career development, career experience, training, curriculum development, audio/visual or graphic production, grant administration, budget development, program/project management, event planning, administrative work in an academic environment, or personal computer operations; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with diverse populations, including multilingual learners and students from various cultural backgrounds.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to speak Spanish or Portuguese.
• Proficiency with standard office software and student information systems or the ability to learn new technologies quickly.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Familiarity with the New Bedford and/or Attleboro areas and community demographics and resources.

Additional Information:

Bristol Community College is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, age, veteran or military status, genetic information, gender identity, or sexual orientation in its programs and activities as required by Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and other applicable statutes and college policies. The College prohibits sexual harassment, including sexual violence. Inquiries or complaints concerning discrimination, harassment, retaliation, or sexual violence shall be referred to the College's Title IX and Affi... the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination; the Equal Employment Opportunities Commission or the United States Department of Education's Office for Civil Right.