Unit: MCCC, Grade 5 (Academic Counselor)

Department: Advising

Reports To: Director of Advising

General Summary:

The Academic Advisor is responsible to the Director of Advising for working with students to develop academic plans of study. The Academic Advisor will be responsible for providing a variety of counseling and learning opportunities at RCC that will support students seeking to earn their certificate, associate degree, and/or transfer to four-year educational institutions. The Academic Counselor works with current and prospective students on academic options and provides information on services available to assist them in the pursuit of their educational goals.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide holistic advising and referral services to assist RCC students in degree and certificate programs preparing for career and/or transfer to a four-year institution, that will contribute to the full development of the student's potential.
• Refer and facilitate student access to all supportive services available to RCC students, including resources for career planning and basic needs support
• Verify student eligibility for specific classes, online registration, and eligibility for placement, developing education plans
• Respond to student inquires on student services, matriculation procedures, and various college admission requirements and deadlines, including admission, financial aid, and registration processes, as well as transfer options and articulation agreements
• Conduct student outreach and information sessions
• Maintain professional knowledge in applicable areas
• Day, evening and weekend hours as needed
• Performs related duties and responsibilities as required

Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in Education, Social Work, Adult Education, or a related area, with three (3) years of experience and/or training involving college admissions, transfer advisement, academic advisement, financial aid, and/or career development

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work effectively as a part of the student services team
• Excellent technical skills, including Microsoft Office Suite, SMS, LMS, and early alert systems
• Demonstrated commitment to fostering diversity, equity, inclusion and justice

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Education, Social Work, Adult Education, or a related area
• Experience as an Academic Counselor at a community college
• Language skills (Haitian Kreyol, French)
• Experience in teaching and/or working with low income, first generation and/or adult learners

This is a full-time, MCCC position (37.5 hrs), with full benefits.

Compensation: Starting Salary for this position is $63,288. with a bachelor's degree per the MCCC Grade 5 Professional Staff Salary Grid, salary is commensurate with Education and Experience in accordance with the MCCC Collective Bargaining Agreement.

As an employee of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts you are offered a great career opportunity influencing a wide-spectrum of services to the diverse populations we serve. The State's total compensation package features an outstanding set of employee benefits which you should consider towards your overall compensation.

Including but not limited to:

• High quality and affordable health insurance through the Commonwealth's Group Insurance Commission (GIC)
• Reasonable Dental and Vision Plans
• Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Care Assistance programs
• Low cost basic and optional life insurance
• Retirement Savings: State Employees' Pension or Optional Retirement Program (ORP) and Deferred Compensation 457(b) plan or 403(b).
• 12 paid holidays per year and competitive Sick, Vacation and Personal Time
• Tuition Benefit for employees and dependents at state colleges and universities
• Short-Term Disability and Extended Illness program participation options
• Professional Development and Continuing Education opportunities
• Qualified Employer for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program
• Cell Phone Bill Discounts with Verizon and T-Mobile Cell Phone Carriers
• Access to the Commonwealth's Mass4You, employee assistance program
• Free employee parking
• Public Transportation is available to the College via the MBTA Orange Line Roxbury Crossing Station which is a eight-minute walk to the campus.

Location: Roxbury campus

The College does not sponsor work visas.

Application Deadline: June 12, 2024

All offers of employment at Roxbury Community College are contingent upon clear results of a thorough background check review. Background checks will be conducted on all final candidates and/or all persons who have an employment relationship with RCC, as deemed necessary.

Roxbury 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 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 Officer/Title IX Coordinator, the Equal Employment Opportunities Commission or the United States Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights.

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