On-Site Advisor – Part time

Position Title: Part-Time Advisor, Liberty Partnerships Program

Summary and Purpose of Position:

Liberty Partnerships, a comprehensive academic excellence program funded by the New York State Education Department, was established in 1988 to address the significant school dropout rate among New York State’s youth.  LPP engages colleges and universities, school districts, parents, students, community organizations, business and industry, and local government as stakeholders. The mission of LPP is to ensure that program participants graduate from high school and enter post-secondary education and/or the workforce as highly competent young adults. Monroe Community College’s LPP provides academic and personal support services to at-risk Rochester City School District students in grades 7-12.

Position Description: Part-Time On-site Advisor, Liberty Partnerships Program

The MCC Liberty Partnerships Program On-Site Advisor (OSA) will serve as a liaison between students at their school and the LPP Program Director. The On-Site Advisor will manage a caseload of 55-60 students in one school building of the Rochester City School District.  The OSA will meet with students to assess their academic performance, track progress toward educational and personal goals based on their resiliency assessment responses, facilitate students attending planned LPP events (e.g. workshops, college visits, field trips) and refer them to other services within the Rochester community as needed.

Primary Functions:

• Recruit and enroll at-risk students in the program by promoting the program in classes, lunches and with school staff.
• Obtain and reserve private space at the school for meeting with LPP students.

• Communicate regularly with the Program Director regarding each student’s status.
• Provide case management services to LPP students participating in LPP, including the following:
  1. Ensure that all required forms are on file for each enrolled student.
  2. Meet with students regularly to discuss academic performance and identify issues affecting academic performance.
  3. Refer students to tutoring and community-based services as appropriate.
  4. Advise students regarding the college application process and assist with completing application materials and FAFSA as needed.
  5. Collaborate with teachers, school counselors and other school personnel to develop individualized interventions for each LPP student.
  6. Communicate at least monthly with parents regarding their children’s academic progress and to collaborate on identified interventions.
  7. Administer resiliency assessments to each student on caseload.
  8. Create Personal Learning Plans (PLPs) with each student on caseload utilizing assessment data.
  9. Track students’ progress toward educational and personal goals by reviewing report cards, school attendance and PLPs on a regular basis with students.
  10. Maintain individual case files, including written/typed case notes.
  11. Maintain accurate records, including monthly contact reporting form.
  12. Make home visits as needed.

• Assist with the supervision of after school tutoring sessions.
• Participate in LPP professional development sessions related to the position.

• Attend the school’s Student and Family Support Center meetings, and other key meetings at the school.

Secondary Functions:

• Performs additional duties as assigned by the Director of LPP

MCC Expectations:

• Responsible for adhering to the College Code of Conduct
• Responsible for contributing to and maintaining an inclusive and collaborative College environment
• Responsible for maintaining technological competencies utilized by the College
• Commitment to the philosophy of a comprehensive community college
• Commitment to professional growth

Required Qualifications:

• Earned Associate’s Degree with Bachelor’s work in progress in education, human services, social work, counseling or a related field from a regionally accredited higher education institution.
• A minimum of two years’ full-time experience working with youth and families.
• Experience with an urban middle and/or middle/high school educational environment required.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills in order to collaborate with colleagues, community-based partners, students, parents and LPP staff required.
• Evidence of communicating effectively and building relationships with students of diverse backgrounds.
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively as a member of a team.
• Evidence of some proficiency with technology.
• Commitment to service to the institution.
• Commitment to professional growth.

Preferred Qualifications: (list in bulleted format)

• Earned Bachelor’s Degree in education, human serviced, social work, counseling or a related field from a regionally accredited higher education institution.
• Case management experience.
• Knowledge of community resources for adolescents and families.
• Experience with the college admissions process.

Supervised By:  Director of the Liberty Partnerships Program