ESOL Career Development Counselor - ESOL Pathways / Accelerated Career English

Holyoke Community CollegeHolyoke, MA, United States

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Job type

Part-time

Job description

Salary : $35.31 Hourly

Location : Holyoke, MA

Job Type : Part-time, Non-Benefited

Job Number : NB-26-70

Division : Business & Community Services

Opening Date : 11 / 19 / 2025

Closing Date : 12 / 10 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Eastern

About Holyoke Community College :

Holyoke Community College is housed on a multi-million-dollar, 135-acre campus, equipped with state-of-the art technology in specialized learning facilities. HCC serves over 9,000 students annually, and provides a variety of recreational and cultural activities, from sports programs to music festivals, for students and community members alike. The college's strongest assets continue to be an innovative spirit, a sincere concern for students and a commitment to strive for even greater success. These are the values which have created a tradition of excellence spanning more than six decades, and which are enabling Holyoke Community College to meet today's challenges.

Mission : Educate. Inspire. Connect.

Values : Kindness, Inclusion, Trust, Innovation & Collaboration

Kindness, inclusion and trust are the foundation of the work that we do together. Innovation and collaboration enable us to explore and implement the ideas that will shape our future.

Provides educational and career counseling and case management services to ESOL students in grant-funded, non-credit workforce development programs. Supports student persistence and achievement of goals, and collaborates with instructors to provide weekly classroom workshops that support the development of students' career portfolios. Supports students with development of basic technology skills and troubleshooting, enabling participation in class. Proactively networks with and on behalf of students, finding opportunities aligned with students' interests, skillsets, and prior education and experience. Provides job placement and follow-up to meet contracted program enrollment, placement and retention goals.

The Career Development Counselor should be available at the time classes meet :

Daytime : Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays 9 : 30am - 12 : 00pm.
Evening : Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays 6 : 00pm - 8 : 30pm.
Team meetings on Friday afternoons, 3 : 30pm - 5 : 00pm.
Approaches students through an asset-focused lens, noticing the strengths they bring to the program and building on those strengths. Develops strong relationships, trust, and proactive communication with all students on case-load.
Works with participants to develop a career plan with pathways to future advancement.
Maintains consistent contact with participants to support their growth.
Provides one-on-one and group career assessment, development, planning, and career advising services to a diverse population.
Assists participants in writing resumes, cover letters, and career readiness portfolio.
Facilitates a wide variety of essential skills and employment-related training opportunities for participants, all of whom are adult English language learners.
Collaborates with ESOL instructors, other job placement / career development counselors, and program directors as part of a creative team, finding opportunities for further development and continuous improvement of programs.
Assists participants with job search and job applications to find suitable employment.
Stays current on available jobs in target industries, vacancies at employer partners, and employer partner expectations.
Advises participants as necessary to resolve issues which may be barriers to course completion and employment.
Collaborates with One-Stop Career Centers to promote career-related workshops.
Maintains accurate student records, including attendance, documentation of employment status at time of enrollment, case management notes, and documentation for new employment.
Maintains a database of participant demographic, progression, and employment information as required for status reporting. Provides all data required to complete reports to the grant funder.
Responsible for meeting or exceeding job placement goals as established by the grant funder.
Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications :

Bachelor's degree in Counseling, Education, Human Resources, or closely related field, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience;

Excellent interpersonal skills;

Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel;

Good verbal and written communication skills;

Experienced team player with the ability to also work independently;

Knowledge of the basic work skills required by employers;

Understanding of the barriers faced by low income populations, immigrants and refugees, and adult language learners;

Ability to work effectively with a diverse faculty, staff, and student body;

Ability to deliver services and instruction in online, hybrid, and in-person formats.

Equivalency Statement :

We welcome and encourage applicants who do not meet the qualifications as stated above, to put in writing precisely how their background and experience have prepared them for the responsibilities of this position. It is preferred that this document be uploaded separately from the resume, cover letter, and references.

Preferred Qualifications :

Two (2) years of experience and / or training involving career counseling, recruitment, or counseling;

Demonstrated outcomes in program recruitment and / or job placement, with a diverse population;

TESOL experience or certification;

Experience with internationally-trained immigrant professionals, and pathways for recredentialing and career development;

Bi-lingual preferred (Spanish, Haitian Creole, Arabic, Turkish, Vietnamese, Dari, Pashto, Ukrainian, Russian, or a language spoken by students preferred).

Part-Time, Non-Benefitted MCCC Unit Position :

Hourly Rate : $35.31 / hour.

Hours : 18.5 hours / week, 4 days / evenings.

Funding : Grant.

Anticipated Start Date : December, 2025.

Disability Accommodations :

Holyoke Community College is committed to the full inclusion of individuals with disabilities and will ensure the availability of reasonable accommodations. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact the Office of People and Talent at (413) 552-2554.

Background Check :

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion and review of a background check which will include CORI (Criminal Offender Record Information) and SORI (Sex Offender Registry Information).

All candidates must have legal authorization to work in the United States. HCC is not sponsoring H1B Visa.

Holyoke 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 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 Affirmative Action and / or Title IX Coordinator, the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination, the Equal Employment Opportunities Commission or the United States Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights.

Do you have at least a Bachelor's degree in Counseling, Education, Human Resources, or closely related field, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience?

Yes

Have you demonstrated strong written and interpersonal communication and technology skills?

Yes

Do you have an understanding of the barriers faced by low income populations, immigrants and refugees, and adult language learners?

Yes

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