Academic & Transfer Counselor, Pre-Health

Academic & Transfer Counselor, Pre-Health

Department: Student Development - Wellesley

Location: Wellesley Hills/Framingham
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 the 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.
Position Summary:
The ideal candidate will join a vibrant and inclusive educational community and have a desire and ability to work with a diverse population. This position will advise and counsel students to develop academic plans of study, to select curriculum, and sequence courses according to College and department policies. The Academic and Transfer Counselor will also design and offer advising and transfer services, as well as perform administrative tasks and participate in programs associated with department activities, while acting as a resource to the college community in regard to advising services.
Key Responsibilities and Duties:

• Develop educational plans and monitor progress for a caseload of advisees in the selective admissions pre-health programs;
• Maintain knowledge of the curricula for MassBay degrees, certificates, courses, and relevant transfer;
• Attend planning meetings and collaborate with the Office of Admissions and Health Division to ensure expeditious and accurate Admissions/Advising services to all pre-health students;
• Design and facilitate group advising sessions;
• Provide students with information about educational options, admission to selective programs, major and course selection, graduation requirements, transfer to baccalaureate degree programs, and college policies and procedures;
• Maintain knowledge and currency with MassBay policies and procedures for admissions, enrollment, and completion of a program of study;
• Assess skills, interests, and aptitude, identify realistic career goals and identify appropriate major of study;
• Provide students with the foundation to become increasingly capable of making informed academic, transfer, and career decisions;
• Participate in new student orientation (SOAR) activities and provide comprehensive advising to first-year students;
• Evaluate and interpret placement test scores and transfer credit;
• Perform degree audits, course substitutions, and waivers;
• Assist students with adding and/or withdrawing from courses;
• Assist students in obtaining developmental/tutorial assistance;
• Provide students assistance with planning to meet educational goals through advising, technology, career services, retention, and transfer services;
• Assist in reviewing and developing College and departmental policy and effects on student success;
• Advise the Director regarding student/program issues;
• Assist in the development of advising workshops for faculty and staff;
• Work closely with staff from the Academic Achievement Center, IT, Financial Aid, Enrollment Center, Admissions, Student Engagement, and Student Development, as well as faculty and Academic Deans, and assist students in navigating and utilizing appropriate resources at the college;
• Represent the department or the division for campus, college, and community activities;
• Provide walk-in student assistance with academic planning during peak enrollment periods and throughout the academic year and summer terms;
• Utilize PeopleSoft programs to review student records;
• Utilize TracCloud database by recording accurate notes and documents to student files;
• Participate in staff and divisional meetings;
• Perform other related responsibilities as assigned, ie, front desk coverage, answering phones, and scheduling appointments;
• Perform other related responsibilities as assigned, in accordance with the collective bargaining agreement;
• Other duties as assigned;
• Requires some evening and weekend hours during peak enrollment periods.
  

Commitment to Equity:

• Support MassBay’s commitment to the Equity Agenda; collaborating with faculty, staff, and students on the College’s strategic initiatives dedicated to closing the equity gap related to student outcomes;
• Support MassBay’s commitment to being anti-racist; embracing a community free of bias and inequality;
• Contribute to discussion and review of applicable College policies with a critical lens toward diversity, equity, and inclusion;
• Engage with the Office of Diversity on issues related to underserved student success;
• Further the examination of pertinent practices that are culturally responsive and reflective of inclusive perspectives; and Engage in conversations with colleagues and students regarding best practices within the discipline or programmatic related to equity and inclusion.

This list is not to be considered all-inclusive. A supervisor may assign other duties as required to meet the needs and foster the mission of the College.
All employees of MassBay are expected to work collegially and collaboratively within a community that values and celebrates diversity.
Required Qualifications:

Master’s Degree in Education, Counseling, or closely related field and 3 years of experience and/or training involving college academic advisement, admissions, career development, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Preferred Qualifications:

• 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;
• Fluency in Spanish, Portuguese, or Haitian-Creole.
  

Additional Information:

Salary Range: Salary Range: $59,244 - $67,081, in accordance with one's education and experience as dictated by the collective bargaining agreement classification compensation structure.
As a Massachusetts State Employee, you are offered an outstanding suite of benefits adding value to your salary:

• Array of choices for health insurance plans to meet individual/ family needs
• Affordable Dental Insurance and vision discount program
• 12 paid State/ Federal holidays
• Generous sick, vacation, and personal time
• Telework option depending on the role/department
• Flexible Spending Plans to reduce your taxable income
• Low-cost basic and optional life insurance
• Defined Benefit Pension Plan, providing a fixed, pre-established benefit for employees at retirement
• Thinking to save more money towards retirement: consider Deferred Compensation plans i.e., 457(b) or 403(b);
• Tuition Benefits for employees and dependents at state colleges and universities
• Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Eligibility towards Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• Free gym and parking on campus

Need more info: https://www.massbay.edu/employment/benefits

Position Type: MCCC Professional, Grade 5

Application Deadline: November 20, 2022, or thereafter until filled.

To Apply: Please include a letter of interest and resume with your online application.
Staff
All MassBay Community College students, faculty, and staff are required to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19. Accordingly, initial employment is dependent upon receipt and verification of full vaccination status records; details of how to fulfill vaccine record verification requirements will be provided during the hire and onboarding process.
Hiring is subject to state appropriation funding.
Final candidates are required to provide sealed transcripts and/or certifications.
Hiring is contingent upon a successful CORI clearance.
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 Affirmative Action and/or Title IX Coordinator, Lisa MacDonald, Director of Equity Compliance, lmacdonald@massbay.edu, (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.