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Posted: 16-Feb-24
Location: Wellesley Hills, Massachusetts
Type: Full-time
Salary: Open
The ideal candidate will join a vibrant andinclusive educational community and have a desire and ability to work with adiverse population. This is a part-timeposition with no benefits. Reporting to theDirector of Accessibility Resources, the Executive Function Learning Specialistwill provide comprehensive executive function support to students withdisabilities and students identified by faculty and ARC staff. In alignmentwith the College's goals to increase the success and retention of all students,Specialists will identify student needs and goals and create a plan to developthe executive function skills needed for college success. One part-time position, grant-funded position(up to 18 hours per week) at the Wellesley Hills campus.
Key Responsibilities and Duties:
- Assist students in the development of executive functioning skills tosucceed in college, including, but not limited to:
- Help students navigate the transition from high school to college, including managing college-level workload and expectations;
- Help students develop an organizational system to complete assignments on time, manage and prioritize daily/monthly assignments, plan ahead for long-term projects and prepare for exams;
- Establish goals and milestones with students related to their core academic skills, including meeting with tutors, class attendance and consistent check-ins to assess the plan;
- Develop strategies for success including note-taking, test-taking strategies and study skills, and navigating online platforms;
- Provide academic success and career-related workshops that focus on skills such as (but not limited to) time management, study skills, college readiness, self-advocacy, goal setting, and success in online courses;
- Maintain professional knowledge in applicable areas;
- Various projects as assigned.
- Help students develop strong communication and self-advocacy skills;
- Utilize technology to accurately track student progress, maintain student files, and keep student records.
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, Psychologyor closely related field; with three (3) years' experience and/or traininginvolving special education, academic coaching, or executive function coaching;or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
PreferredQualifications:
- 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 working with individuals with disabilities, preferably in higher education;
- Strong organizational and communication skills, and the ability to motivate students;
- Comfortable with video conferencing, online learning platforms and general office applications;
- Ability to work both on campus and flexible remote hours.
Additional Information:
Salary Range: $32 per hour
Position Type: MCCC Part-Time Grade 5
Application Deadline: February 27, 2024, or thereafter until filled.
To Apply: Please include a letter of interest and resume with your online application.
Staff
This is a grant funded position, and position is contingent on 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.