Associate Director of Lawrence Campus and Community Engagement

Commonwealth of Massachusetts•Lawrence, MA

2d•$80,000 - $90,000•Onsite

About The Position

Northern Essex Community College (NECC) serves about 5,000 credit students each semester on two campuses located in the beautiful, historic Merrimack Valley region of northeast Massachusetts. Our suburban Haverhill campus sits on 106 acres near Kenoza Lake and features a Technology Center and an award-winning Student One-Stop Center. Our urban campus in Lawrence occupies a number of buildings in the heart of downtown. Most recently, we have constructed a new 44,000 square foot health technologies facility, the Dr. Ibrahim El-Hefni Allied Health & Technology Center. Both campuses are a short drive to Boston and to the beaches and state parks along the coast. The College has been building an organizational culture that values initiative and innovation, and seeks to identify and develop the strengths in students, faculty, staff, and programs in order to grow and improve. NECC is also committed to using evidence to guide planning and decision-making. These values are reflected in the use of Appreciative Inquiry for strategic planning and accreditation; in our investment in strengths-based, institution-wide professional development; and in our ten-year involvement as a Leader College in Achieving the Dream, a national network of community colleges dedicated to using data to close student achievement gaps. We are also committed to the recruitment and retention of a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve. With over 40% Hispanic students, NECC was the first federally recognized Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) in New England. We seek leaders who are committed to the community college mission, actively engaged in promoting diversity, and prepared to use their unique strengths and innovation with the goal of student success.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree required with a minimum of 3-5 years of leadership experience in higher education administration, public administration, business administration, communications, community engagement, international relations and/or related fields.
Ability to read, analyze, interpret, and synthesize reports.
Ability to think, reason, and make sound judgments on how responsibilities are completed in compliance with college standards and guidelines.
Excellent verbal, written, interpersonal and presentation communication skills.
Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Ability to work well both independently with little to no supervision as well as part of a team.
Ability to organize and maintain records, reports, and projects
Excellent judgment and discretion in handling confidential information.
Exceptional time management skills

Nice To Haves

Master's degree
Experience working in a diverse, multicultural environment and experience in higher education practices and procedures
Experience with Project Management software
Bilingual (Spanish/English)

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary point of contact and relationship owner for all community and external partners.
Build, manage, and sustain partnerships with nonprofits, cultural organizations, and civic leaders.
Identify and develop collaborative opportunities that align with institutional goals and community needs.
Represent the college at external meetings, events, and forums.
Design, implement, and oversee community-facing programs and events in collaboration with community and campus partners.
Lead coordination and execution of signature initiatives (e.g., White Fund Enlightenment Series, International Book Fair, civic engagement panels).
Develop and manage relationships with international institutions and organizations in collaboration with college and community partners.
Coordinate international exchanges, partnerships, and cultural immersion opportunities in collaboration with college and international partners.
Collaborate with internal departments to align international initiatives with academic and professional development goals.
Develop and implement initiatives that foster a welcoming, inclusive, and culturally responsive campus environment by actively engaging in the Lawrence Campus Council and helping lead its workgroups.
Organize cultural programming, social events, and leadership opportunities for students and community members.
Partner with campus groups to enhance engagement and belonging.
Partner with Marketing and Communications to provide information for programs, events, and partnerships.
Serve on the Marketing and Communications' Communicators group to advance consistent messaging and processes
Ensure consistent and coordinated messaging in alignment with the college.