Part-time Academic Counselor, Choices Program (Seasonal) - Massasoit Community College

Massasoit Community College•Brockton, MA

41d•$35

About The Position

The Choices program is a student support program focusing on the unique needs of students who are also caring for children. The program's goal is to improve the retention, transfer, and graduation rates of students through holistic, wraparound student support services. Services will include case-managed academic and career advising, educational workshops on topics specific to student parents and caregivers, and referrals to on-campus and community resources. Program activities will include opportunities for students to develop their academic and leadership skills, explore career interests, and to connect with other students managing family responsibilities while pursuing a college degree. The program will utilize a web-based early-alert system to track student progress and record advising and other program interactions. The Choices program is part of Massasoit's extant Student Success Team. The PT Academic Counselor holistically supports and guides program participants through their experiences at the college. This position is responsible for researching and implementing best advising practices; collecting and analyzing student success data; program reporting; planning, leading and evaluating individual and group advising, career or transfer events and enrichment activities to ensure every program participant is provided with individualized support and with proactive career, academic, and transfer counseling. The PT Academic Counselor will collaborate with other advising programs and offices.

Requirements

Master's degree in Education, Counseling, Psychology or closely related field; with three (3) years experience and/or training involving college admissions, academic advisement, career development, or program/project management; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated experience working with diverse student populations.
Demonstrated commitment to equity and inclusion.
Demonstrated experience analyzing, interpreting, and utilizing data.
Demonstrated experience building collaborative relationships.
Demonstrated experience with EAB Navigate/GradesFirst platforms.
Previous experience working in social work and/or mental health counseling.
Strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

Conducts academic and career advising, career assessments, and transfer; advising; provides information regarding degree and transfer requirements; and monitors academic progress of Choices program students;
Screens, interviews, evaluates, and processes incoming Choices students;
Works with students to develop academic plans of study and advises students on their academic plan, course selection/sequencing, curriculum/concentration selection and changes, and transition issues;
Assists students in registering, adding, or withdrawing from courses;
Assists students in obtaining developmental and tutorial assistance;
Coordinates activities with other programs and refers students to other services as appropriate;
Conducts academic informational sessions and workshops, including leadership, social, and educational programming;
Collects, organizes, and disseminates statistical data and maintains and updates student files in accordance with department reporting requirements;
Maintains professional knowledge in applicable areas, researches new trends, and advances in the profession;
Establishes and maintains working relationships with college faculty and staff;
Performs other duties as assigned.