Spanish ECE Pathways Student Liaison (Part-Time)

Commonwealth of Massachusetts•Haverhill, MA

6d•$35,636

About The Position

Reporting to the Dean of Business and Professional Studies, the Bilingual Student Liaison will assist the Spanish ECE Career Pathways Manager in coordinating and managing all Spanish ECE Pathways contract activities. Tasks will include student intake, data collection, tracking, and monitoring student progress. The Student Liaison will also provide coaching for bilingual students as they complete college coursework to complete the Foundational Certificate in Spanish. The position will also include conducting site visits at student practicum sites.

Requirements

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.
Background in early childhood education (ECE) and experience with ECE credentialing through the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care.
Ability to work evenings and weekends periodically to meet the needs of working students.
Bilingual (Spanish and English)

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in public administration, education, nonprofit management, social work, or a related field.
Background in early childhood education (ECE) and experience with ECE credentialing through the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care
Knowledge of developmentally appropriate early childhood classrooms.
Knowledge of barriers that exist for higher education access and success
Experience working with and supporting a culturally diverse population

Responsibilities

Provides individualized coaching, guidance, and support to bilingual students as they navigate college coursework and program requirements.
Conducts student intake, including onboarding, orientation, and initial needs assessments for participating bilingual students.
Serves as a liaison between students, faculty, and program staff to support student success and address challenges.
Maintains regular communication with students to encourage retention, engagement, and program completion.
Communicate fluently in Spanish (written and verbal) to effectively support and engage with students.
Assists the Spanish ECE Career Pathways Manager in coordinating and implementing activities related to the contract.
Collects, maintains, and updates student records and program data to ensure accurate reporting and compliance with contract requirements.
Tracks and monitors student academic progress toward completion.
Conducts site visits at student practicum placements to monitor progress and provide support as needed.
Assists in preparing reports, documentation, and updates related to student participation and outcomes.
Supports outreach, recruitment, and informational sessions for prospective program participants.
Participates in team meetings and contributes to the continuous improvement of program services.