Coordinator of Returning Adult Center MassLinks PT Evening Advisor (4 positions)

Job Description:

General Statement of Duties:

The MassLINKS Part-Time Advisor coordinates and delivers services supporting student success for the MassLinks Adult Education Online Academy. This position coordinates and delivers individualized, small group, and large group activities supporting the following areas of student success at the MassLinks Adult Education Online Academy at MWCC: (1) College and Career Planning Services (2) Academic Support and Student Success (3) Active Referrals to Community Support Services. The MassLINKS Part-Time Advisor conducts workshops in support of student success and school-wide initiatives. The MassLINKS Part-Time Advisor supports students as they build knowledge and skills in support of navigating complex systems necessary for successful engagement in critical services and communities across the Commonwealth. The MassLINKS Part-Time Advisor maintains insight and knowledge of funder policies and procedures. This position also maintains insight and knowledge of internal and external support services and fosters strong partnerships with colleagues and community partners to facilitate access to a broad network of support services for students enrolled in the MassLinks Adult Education Online Academy at MWCC. The MassLINKS Part-Time Advisor assists with the data management needs of the program as assigned by the President's Designee and performs other duties as assigned in support of Student Success for the MassLinks Adult Education Online Academy at MWCC.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and record comprehensive career development plans for students enrolled at the MassLinks Adult Education Online Academy at MWCC;
• Utilize knowledge of statewide priority industries identified by the Workforce Skills Cabinet to coordinate the creation of comprehensive academic and career plans aligned to the to statewide priority industries and providing pathways to family sustaining wages for enrolled students;
• Conduct workshops and information sessions for students of the MassLINKS Adult Education Online Academy aligned to program curriculum, student success initiatives, and program development goals;
• Utilize knowledge of academic programs offered at Massachusetts' Community Colleges to coordinate the creation of comprehensive academic and career plans;
• Incorporate regional Labor Market Information into academic and career plans;
• Provide support for continuing and returning students of the MassLinks Adult Education Online Academy at MWCC;
• Support the assessment needs of the program as assigned by the President's Designee;
• Coordinate and provide assistance to students transitioning to credit-bearing academic coursework at MWCC or their local community college.
• Utilize technology consistent with high-quality academic advising services at MWCC such as the Advisor Link, TargetX, and/or DegreeWorks;
• Utilize the technology required of Adult Education programs in Massachusetts such as LACES;
• Apply knowledge of student support services to make appropriate and timely referrals to internal and external partners in support of student success;
• Collaborate with staff at partner agencies to ensure eligible individuals access services across agencies in Massachusetts;
• Collaborate with colleagues across both AE and ESOL services at the MassLINKS Adult Education Online Academy at MWCC and community partners to support collaborative efforts across the entire Public Higher Education System in Massachusetts.

Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Higher Education Administration, Social Welfare, Counseling, or closely related field;
• Three (3) years experience and/or training that includes counseling, personal/academic advisement; non-traditional student interaction, welfare procedures, or program management; or
• An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Desired Qualifications:

• Master's Degree in Education or closely related field;
• Experience developing/delivering outreach and communication plans;
• Experience with remote communication tools;
• Experience with shared document systems (Microsoft 365, Google Workspace for Education, etc.);
• Previous experience working with adult learners.

Equivalency Statement
Applicants who do not meet the qualifications as stated above are encouraged to put in writing precisely how their background and experience have prepared them with the equivalent combination of education, training and experience required for the responsibilities of this position.

Additional Information:

Campus Title: MassLinks PT Advisor
Salary: $32.00-$42.00 per hour based on Interval schedule

Employee Status: Part Time Grant funded - Grant End Date:6/30/29
Benefits: No
Hours per Week: not to exceed 18 hrs- *This is a Telework Eligible Position*
Number of Weeks: 35

Total of 4 (PT) positions

2 - Adult Education

2 -ESOL

Mount Wachusett Community College is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, sex, disability, religion, age, veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy or related conditions, gender identity, sex characteristics, sex stereotypes 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 Sex-Based Harassment. Inquiries or complaints concerning discrimination, harassment, or retaliation shall be referred to the College's Affirmative Action Officer and/or Title IX Coordinator, the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination, the Equal Employment Opportunities Commission or the United States Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights.

Application Instructions:

Candidates for employment should be aware that although the COVID 19 Vaccination Requirement Policy is no longer in effect, all Community College students, faculty and staff are strongly encouraged to be up to date with vaccination against COVID-19. For additional information related to the status of the COVID19 Vaccination Requirement Policy, please visit: https://mwcc.edu/covid/

The following documents are required:
1. Resume
2. Cover Letter

Anticipated Effective Date: July 2024

Priority will be given to applications received prior to July 1, 2024.

Applications will continue to be accepted until the position is filled.

Candidates may be subject to employment screening to include both a Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) request and a Sexual Offender Registry Information (SORI).