Community Educator

Job TitleCommunity EducatorLocationBeacon CollegeDepartmentEnrollment AdmissionsSupervisor TitleSenior Community EducatorDivisionEnrollment ManagementFLSA ClassificationExemptJob GradePosition TypeLevelProfessionalJOB SUMMARY:The Community Educator position is unique in that its service venue is comprised of the campus spaces and places where students congregate or, conversely, may isolate. The purpose of this role is to "get to know" the daily routines and needs of our most "at-risk" students in order to better serve them through the existing network of academic structures and supports, as well as through our "wrap-around" services.With the distinct composition of the College's undergraduate population and the likelihood that their pre-Beacon experience was one of marginalization and inattentiveness to essential educational/developmental needs, we know that a certain segment of our students, especially those who have recently entered the College, require close monitoring and guidance. This segment of the undergraduate population are many times ham-strung by not availing themselves of the faculty and academic support and/or developmental services that surround them on an appointment and walk-in basis.DUTIES AND TASKS: The Community Educator shall be responsible for performing the following functions and activities:Active Presence in Campus EnvironmentsSpend the majority of work hours in the campus "natural environments" where students gather (e.g., the Dining Commons, Student Center, campus walkways, and student residences).Conduct ongoing, informal observations to identify students exhibiting behaviors indicative of stress, anxiety, or reluctance to engage with academic and social support services.Behavioral Support & Executive Functioning ReinforcementUtilize ABA principles and techniques (e.g., positive reinforcement, modeling, prompting, behavior momentum) to support students experiencing difficulty in real time.Reinforce the use of recommended executive functioning strategies. Offer gentle reminders and positive reinforcement to ensure continued use of these skills in the students' daily routines.Provide immediate feedback, encouragement, or redirection to help students manage emotions, avoid negative coping strategies, and adopt more effective behaviors.Guidance to Campus ResourcesHelp students bridge the gap between their fears, old habits, or anxieties and the resources they need (e.g., counseling, learning specialist)Proactively follow up with students to ensure appointments are kept and services are accessed; document these interactions.Collaboration with Faculty and Student ServicesRespond to direct requests from faculty or "wrap-around" support staff to locate and guide students to services, classes, or scheduled meetings.Provide timely updates and relevant behavioral data to faculty or staff, ensuring a shared understanding of student needs and interventions being implemented.Assume other duties as assigned by the Leadership over the Summer Programs.REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:Knowledge:The minimum of a Bachelor's degree, Master's degree preferred in a discipline deemed acceptable to the College;Knowledge of and experience in effectively communicating with and motivating the undergraduate population represented at Beacon College;Familiarity with the mission of and undergraduate support model employed by Beacon College;Knowledge of instructional support practices and academic program environmentsFoundational knowledge of learning differences, neurodiversity, and varied learning styles, with an understanding of how these may impact academic and social developmentKnowledge of confidentiality, privacy, and ethical standards when working with student information.Knowledge of college transition skills and independent living competenciesSkills:Problem‐solving with the ability to identify student needs or concerns and communicate them appropriately to supervisorsStrong observation and documentation skills, with attention to detail when collecting and recording student data and program information.Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with an ability to collaborate effectively with students, parents, faculty, and staff in person, on the phone, and over e-mail.Exceptional time and organizational skills with a systematic approach to managing tasks and priorities.Abilities:Proven capacity and training that ensures the successful integration into effective work within the diverse student and employee community that is Beacon College; andWillingness to remain with responsibilities that may extend beyond the traditional workday or workweek.Ability to maintain a professional and patient approach when working with students, parents, and other Beacon College community members.Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with diverse internal and external stakeholders.Strong ability to remain composed and maintain a clear focus during high-stress situations.Ability to follow structured schedules, policies, and procedures consistentlyENVIRONMENT:The work environment characteristics described here are a representation of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The term "qualified individual with a disability" means an individual with a disability who, with or without reasonable accommodation, can perform the essential functions of this position.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate professionally in person, over the telephone, through email and other electronic means, move about the office and College, handle various type of media and equipment, and visually or otherwise identify, observe and assess. The employee is occasionally required to lift up to 10 pounds unless otherwise specified in the job description.NOTICE:The intent of this job description is to provide a representation of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the total specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description. Beacon College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and embraces diversity as a critical step in ensuring employee, student and graduate success.