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Adult English Language and Literacy Intake Advisor

The New York Public Library • Bronx, NY • 5h ago

Department: Branch Services & Programs

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Wakefield Library

Reporting To: Raynira Tejada

Compensation: $60,000 - $62,000 / year

Description

Overview

Adult English Language and Literacy (AELL) is the direct service provider of ESOL and adult literacy instruction for The New York Public Library (NYPL). Professional teachers facilitate free instruction to adult patrons in reading, writing, speaking, and listening from a 0 to 8th-grade level in both in-person and online classes. Through formal classes in language and literacy, as well as elective offerings such as English conversation and citizenship preparation groups, AELL has taken on the charge to expand ESOL instruction at NYPL.

Instruction is offered in three, 10-week cycles and one, 4-week summer cycle. The Intake Advisors recruit new students, determine eligibility through testing and interviews, monitor attendance, and student retention. Intake Advisors follow up with students to identify barriers to participation and encourage continuation in the program.

Some expectations for this role are that within:

1 month , this person will:

Recruit, assess, and place students

Regularly communicate with absent students to identify and eliminate barriers to program participation

3 months , this person will:

Receive or maintain certification in Best Plus and TABE administration

Enter data into program and Library databases (ASISTS and Google Drive)

6 months and beyond , this person will:

Coordinate localized information sessions

Coordinate with both external and internal partners to provide workshops to a diverse population

Analyze data and run reports that will influence future programming choices

Responsibilities:

Provide case management services to students including running information sessions, organizing the intake appointment process including assessment (Best Plus and TABE), NRS goal setting, and placement in a class, or referral to an outside agency

Monitor student progress, daily follow up with students who have an attendance problem to encourage continuation in the program

Input data for students into the agency database in a timely manner, which includes client personal contact information, assessment results, attendance, and educational and employment outcomes

Test all students at the end of each cycle

Maintain paper record files for each student as per NYSED requirements

Conduct outreach among various city and non-profit agencies to increase student enrollment, build relationships with community partners, and increase our referral list for supplemental services

Connect adult students with needed and available community resources. Follow-up with clients and agencies as appropriate to document use/success of referral

Provide workshops on using technology, orientations to library services, etc.

Required Education, Experience & Skills

Required Education & Certifications

Bachelor's Degree in education, English, literacy or a related field

Certification in Best Plus and TABE (attainment of certification required within the first 3 months of employment)

Required Experience

At least 1 year of administrative and/or instructional experience working with non-native English speaking adult learners

Required Skills

Proficiency with data entry and utilization of various databases

Knowledge of community resources and counseling/social services for high needs populations (literacy and language needs)

Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office and Google Drive

Proficiency in navigating and leading meetings on Zoom

Excellent written and verbal communication skills,

Ability to work with culturally-diverse communities

Ability to work independently and collaboratively

Managerial/Supervisory Responsibilities

Supervise 1 hourly Student Mentor

More...

Core Values

All team members are expected and encouraged to embody the NYPL Core Values:

Be Helpful to patrons and colleagues

Be Resourceful in solving problems

Be Curious in all aspects of your work

Be Welcoming and Inclusive

Work Environment

Branch library setting

Physical Duties

Lifting laptop computers, textbooks and projectors up to 20 pounds may be required

Travel within NYC (Bronx, Manhattan, and Staten Island) required

Pre-Placement Physical Required?

Union/Non Union

Non-Union

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt

Schedule

35 hours per week

There will be a minimum of 2 late nights per week and Saturdays as required.

This job description represents the @types and levels of responsibilities that will be required of the position and shall not be construed as a declaration of all of the specific duties and responsibilities for the role. Job duties may change if Library priorities change. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description as needed.

The New York Public Library Salary Statement

At the Library, we believe that pay transparency and pay equity are important to ensuring we source the best candidates and keep the best employees. When making a determination as to the appropriate salary for a candidate, we consider a variety of factors such, including, but not limited to, the position requirements, the skills, prior experience, and educational background required or preferred for the job, the scope and impact of the role within the organization, internal peer equity, and the candidate's specific training, experience, education level, and skills. No single factor is conclusive; the Library reserves the right to consider any and all relevant factors and make a decision consistent with its policies.

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