The idealcandidate will join a vibrant and inclusive educational community and have adesire and ability to work with a diverse population. The candidate will advise and counselstudents to develop academic plans of study and to select curriculum, as wellas course sequencing according to College and department policies. Additionally,the academic and transfer advisor will design and offer advising and transferservices, perform administrative tasks and participate in programs associatedwith department activities, and be a resource to the college community inregard to advising services.

Key Responsibilities and Duties:

AcademicAdvising:

• Provide students assistance with planning to meet educational goals through advising, technology, career services, retention and transfer services;
• Provide students with the foundation to become increasingly capable of making informed academic, transfer, and career decisions;
• Develop educational plans and monitor progress for various student groups and individual caseload of advisees;
• Maintain knowledge of the curricula for MassBay degrees, certificate, courses and relevant transfer;
• Maintain knowledge and currency with MassBay policies and procedures for admissions, enrollment, and completion of a program of study;
• Evaluate and interpret placement test scores and transfer credit;
• Assist students in planning appropriate courses for the student's academic program;
• Assist students with adding and / or withdrawing from courses;
• Assist students in obtaining developmental / tutorial assistance;
• Provide walk-in students assistance with academic planning during peak enrollment periods and throughout the academic year and summer terms;
  

Inter-Office Collaboration:

• 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;
  

Orientation + New Student Assistance:

• Participate in new student orientation (SOAR) activities and provide comprehensive advising to first-year students;
• Assess skills, interests, and aptitude; identify realistic career goals and identify appropriate major of study;
• 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;
  

Departmental Support:

• Assist in reviewing and developing College and departmental policy and effects on student success;
• Perform degree audits, course substitutions, and waivers;
• Utilize PeopleSoft programs to review student records;
• Utilize EAB Navigate / StudentTrac database by recording accurate notes and documents to student files;
• Assist in the development of advising workshops for faculty and staff;
• Participate in Academic Advising, Coaching, and Transfer staff meetings, Academic Divisional and MassBay/SUCCESS Initiative staff meetings;
• Perform other related responsibilities as assigned, ie, front desk coverage, answering phones, and scheduling appointments;
• Advise the Director regarding student / program issues;
• Perform other related responsibilities as assigned, in accordance with the collective bargaining agreement; Requires some evening and weekend hours during peak enrollment periods
• Other duties as assigned.
  

Commitment toEquity:

• 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. Asupervisor may assign other duties as required to meet the needs and foster themission of the College.

All employees of MassBay are expected to work collegiallyand collaboratively within a community that values and celebrates diversity.

Required Qualifications:

Master's degree in Education, Counseling, Psychology orclosely related field; with three (3) years experience and/or traininginvolving college admissions, academic advisement, career development, orprogram/project management; 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;
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with English language learners, adult learners, and students who need support to enroll in college-level coursework;
• Bi-lingual in Spanish, Portuguese, and/or Haitian-Creole.

Additional Information:

Salary Range: : $64,292 - $71,897, in accordance with one's education and experience as dictated by the collective bargainingagreement classification compensation structure.

As a Massachusetts State Employee, youare 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: July, 7, 2024 or thereafter until filled.

To Apply: Please include a letter of interest and resume with your online application.

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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 BayCommunity College is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and doesnot discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, sex,disability, religion, age, veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy orrelated conditions, gender identity, sex characteristics, sex stereotypes orsexual orientation in its programs and activities as required by Title IX ofthe Educational Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act of1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VII of the CivilRights Act of 1964, and other applicable statutes and college policies. TheCollege prohibits Sex-Based Harassment. Inquiries or complaints concerningdiscrimination, harassment, or retaliation shall be referred to the College'sAffirmative Action Officer and/or Title IX Coordinator, the MassachusettsCommission Against Discrimination, the Equal Employment OpportunitiesCommission or the United States Department of Education's Office for CivilRights.