ESOL Career Development Counselor Jobs

Holyoke Community College

Location:
United States, Holyoke

Category:
Education

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

35.31 USD / Hour

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Job Description:

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.

Job Responsibility:

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
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.

Requirements:

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.

Nice to have:

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).

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
December 09, 2025

Expiration:
December 10, 2025

Employment Type:

Parttime

Work Type:

On-site work

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