Part-time Academic Counselor, Choices Program (Seasonal)

Job Description:

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.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• 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.

THIS POOL IS VALID THROUGH June 1, 2026. APPLICANTS WISHING TO REMAIN IN THE POOL MUST REAPPLY AND UPDATE THEIR INFORMATION THEREAFTER.



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.

Preferred:

• 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.

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:

Position Status: Part-time (Seasonal) , Non-benefited Massachusetts Community College Council (MCCC) Union position. For classification specification details please follow this link


Hours: up to 18 hours a week (Not to exceed 936 hours annually). Seasonal

Salary: $36.55 per hour

Worksite: Assignments will include all Massasoit sites and additional locations as necessary.

Deadline to Apply: June 1, 2026



Application Instructions:

A cover letter and resume are required, please apply online. Resumes will NOT be considered without an accompanying cover letter.

Please Note: Faxed, emailed, or mailed in resumes and/or materials will NOT be accepted. Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are unable to provide individual feedback on application statuses. Please refrain from contacting the hiring manager and/or hiring department via phone, email, fax, mail, third person party or vendor and in person. Failure to comply, may result in application withdrawal.

Massasoit 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 Title IX and Compliance Officer, Amee Synnott, View phone number on click.appcast.io, Brockton Campus, Administration Building, Room 219, View email address on click.appcast.io, or the Director of Student Rights and Responsibilities, Student Services and Enrollment Management, Eraj Mashmasarmi, View phone number on click.appcast.io, Brockton Campus, Student Center, Room SC208a, View email address on click.appcast.io, the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination, the Equal Employment Opportunities Commission or the United States Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights.