Workforce Education and Career Advisor

26-27 FT Workforce Education and Career Advisor

Starting Date: Aug 24, 2026

Position Summary

The Workforce Education and Career Advisor will report to the Director of Continuing Education and will advise adult learners enrolled in SCALE workforce programming. The Workforce ECA will maintain a caseload of students; advises and supports students in the formulation of education and career goals and transition plans; attainment of industry‑recognized credential, development of digital skills, identification of postsecondary education and work readiness skills education, and preparation for the workforce.

The Workforce Education and Career Advisor in the Adult Basic Education Department at SCALE has a key role in ensuring that SCALE meets our goals for learners and for the program as a whole. The Workforce Education and Career Advisor (ECA) does recruitment, information sessions, intake and placement of students into workforce classes and supports them with basic academic and survival counseling and referrals.

The ECA monitors learner progress and handles student issues that arise both in and outside of classes. The ECA works with all students to identify academic and career goals and supports teachers in implementing the job readiness portion of the curriculum and applying for employment upon completion of the program and attainment of credentials.

The essential functions or responsibilities listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.

• Coordinate recruitment, information sessions, intake, testing, and orientation of new learners.
• Place students appropriately so that classes are fully enrolled. Maintain full enrollment whenever possible.
• Provide academic, basic survival and limited personal counseling for current students.
• Make referrals for psychological, economic, and other learner needs that present barriers to persistence and success.
• Maintain learner records, including waitlists, attendance, intake assessment results, evaluations, and progress.
• Coordinate with program administrator in the creation and implementation of department counseling activities and procedures.
• Work with individual students and classes to create education and career plans that articulate each student’s academic and career goals with an action plan to attain those goals.
• Use Internet applications to support and deliver career exploration and job search services.
• Deliver advising workshops to inform and assist students with planning education and career activities, including job readiness skills, career exploration, and job search; college and training program research, selection, and application.
• Organize and facilitate appropriate informational presentations for students about colleges, careers, immigration, health care, workers’ rights/safety, and a variety of other topics.
• Supervise the acquisition, maintenance, and dissemination of information regarding college transition programs, training programs, career fields, employment opportunities, and specific employers for full‑time, part‑time, internship, and work‑study opportunities.
• Act as a liaison between learners and teachers, and between SCALE and outside agencies/providers, particularly community partners.
• Work on learner retention and conduct follow‑up as mandated by DESE/LACES system.
• Participate in department meetings and appropriate professional development activities.
• Communicate effectively with other counselor(s), teachers, and program administrator(s) on student and program issues.
• Under the guidance of the Director, initiate and contribute to work on projects in curriculum development, operations, funding proposals, and/or community relations.
• Assist in establishing and maintaining the goals, philosophy, and policies of SCALE.
• Perform other miscellaneous department and/or SCALE duties as deemed appropriate by the Director.

• Bachelor's Degree in Counseling or…