The Tennessee Board of Regents (TBR) is Tennessee's largest higher education system, governing 40 post-secondary educational institutions with over 200 teaching locations. The TBR system includes 13 community colleges and 27 colleges of applied technology, providing programs to students across the state, country and world.
POSITION SUMMARY ESOL Connect is a peer advising initiative within the Student Success Center that engages former high-achieving English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) students to serve as Peer Advisors. In this role advisors provide one-on-one support to a small caseload of up to 15 students per term, offering guidance on coursework, campus resources, and overall college navigation.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS/JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Conduct monthly one-on-one check-ins with advisees. Design and lead monthly student workshops. Motivate students to set and achieve academic goals. Encourage academic success and foster student engagement. Maintain clear, professional, and timely communication. Participate in required training sessions.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS Current NSCC student
Have completed ESOL courses or enrolled in the last semester of ESOL classes.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS GPA of 2.5 or higher
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES Familiarity with Microsoft Office applications. Strong interpersonal and communication skills. Demonstrated professionalism, including punctuality, reliability, and active listening. Enthusiasm for supporting the mission and community of Nashville State Community College. Commitment to helping peers connect with the college community, set goals, and make progress towards degree completion. Passion for peer mentorship, and student success. Ability to maintain confidentiality and demonstrate cultural sensitivity.
Open Until Filled: Yes
Rate of Pay: $15.00 per hour
Special Instructions to Applicants: Unofficial transcripts are acceptable for the application process. Official transcripts are required upon hire. Applicants may be subject to a background check.
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