Academic Success Coach

About MassBay Community College:

MassBay fosters educational excellence and academic success to prepare students for local and global citizenship, to meet critical workforce demands of communities and to contribute to region's economic development.

Massachusetts Bay Community College values diversity, inclusion, and collaboration. We strongly encourage members of underrepresented communities to apply to join our community.

Located in Greater Boston, MassBay is a comprehensive, open-access community college, offering associate degrees and certificate programs on three campuses in Wellesley Hills, Framingham, and Ashland, Massachusetts.


Job Description:

Position Summary:

Reporting to the Assistant Director of Academic & Transfer Advising, the Academic Success Coach will provide comprehensive advising and support to an array of students in Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs. In alignment with the College's goals to increase the success and retention of all CTE students, coaches will identify student needs/goals, assist students in academic planning, address student challenges, and provide referrals to our network of student support resources. One part-time position (maximum 18 hours per week) at the Wellesley Hills and Framingham campuses. Location and/or remote options for this positions may be changed on an as-needed bases based on COVID-19 concerns and governmental guidance.

Key Responsibilities and Duties:

• Determine/Assess student interests and talents;
• Identify realistic career goals and appropriate majors/programs;
• Develop individualized educational plans and establish academic milestones;
• Support students with informed decision-making regarding academic, transfer, and career opportunities;
• Provide students with information about educational options, admission to selective programs, graduation requirements, and college policies and procedures;
• Interpret placement scores and advise students on appropriate course selection;
• Review previous coursework, when applicable;
• Assist students with registrations processes, including adding/dropping/withdrawing from classes;
• Set expectations with students, including meeting with tutors, class attendance, and consistent check-ins with Success Coach;
• Utilize technology to accurately track student progress, maintain student files, and keep student records;
• Meet with first-year CTE students to provide support, guidance, and assistance in building skills related to time management, college readiness, academic planning, self-advocacy, and goal setting;
• Provide academic success and career-related workshops that focus on skills such as (but not limited to) time management, college readiness, academic planning, self-advocacy, goal setting, and professionalism;
• Deliver outreach via phone and email to provide additional support and check in with students;
• Participate in new student orientation activities;
• Various projects as assigned.
• The ideal candidate will join a vibrant and inclusive educational community, and have a desire and ability to work with a diverse population.
• All employees of MassBay are expected to work collegially and collaboratively within a community that values and celebrates diversity.
  
  

Requirements:

Minimum Entrance Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Education, Counseling, Psychology or closely related field; with three (3) years' experience and/or training involving college admissions, academic advisement, career development, or program/project management; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Additional Qualifications:

• Bi-lingual in Spanish, Portuguese, and/or Haitian-Creole;
• Sensitivity and commitment to the goals of Affirmative Action and workforce diversity;
• Experience working in a diverse environment;
• Demonstrated commitment to working with underserved students;
• Experience in the use of technology;
• Experience in higher education, preferably at a community college.

Additional Information:

Education: Master's Degree in related discipline

Salary Range: $35.00 per hour

Classification: MCCC Part-Time Unit position

Source of Funding: Local funds

Massachusetts Bay Community College is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, age, veteran or military status, genetic information, gender identity, or sexual orientation in its programs and activities as required by Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and other applicable statutes and college policies. The College prohibits sexual harassment, including sexual violence. Inquiries or complaints concerning discrimination, harassment, retaliation, or sexual violence shall be referred to the College's for Affirmative Action and/or Title IX Coordinator (Lisa MacDonald, Director of Equity Compliance, lmacdonald@massbay.edu or (781) 239-3147), the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination, the Equal Employment Opportunities Commission or the United States Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights.

Hiring is contingent upon a successful CORI clearance.


Application Instructions:

To Apply: Please complete our online application by clicking the "Apply" button. Include a letter of interest, resume, and list of three professional references with their contact information. Finalist candidates must provide official transcripts/certifications.

Deadline: October 5, 2020 or after that until filled.

Company

MassBay serves approximately 6,000 full-time and part-time students each year from the greater Boston and MetroWest region on three campuses in Wellesley Hills, Framingham, and Ashland. The College offers more than 70 associate degree and certificate programs, as well as a robust portfolio of non-credit courses. These program offerings provide students with a practical, affordable education to prepare them for transfer to bachelor’s degree programs or for direct entry into high-demand careers.

At Massachusetts Bay Community College, we seek exceptionally talented faculty and staff to join our team.

MassBay is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and strongly encourages applications from minority and bilingual candidates in support of its culturally diverse student community.