Coordinator

Category: : Full-time Staff

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Department: : Student Affairs - Success & Services

Locations: : Lowell, MA

Posted: : Sep 11, 2025

Closes: : Oct 2, 2025 - 11:59 PM EDT

Type: : Full-time

Position ID: : 192778

About Middlesex Community College

Middlesex Community College (MCC), established in 1970, provides access to affordable education to prepare individuals for success and lifelong learning. We promote academic excellence, provide workforce development opportunities, and empower all learners to become productive and socially responsible members of our local and global communities.

The College provides a broad range of services that are essential to attract, reward, and retain talented faculty and staff. The MCC community promotes a work environment where our employees feel supported and empowered to best serve our student population. We are proud to offer our classes on both the Bedford and Lowell campuses, as well as a robust online course offering. MCC is committed to transforming lives as we educate, challenge, and support all students as evident in our strategic plan.

Job Description

Title: Coordinator of Student Leadership Programming

Unit: Full-Time MCCC Professional Staff, Grade 05 Coordinator of Student Activities Classification

Department: Office of Student Engagement

Reports to: Director of Student Engagement

Date: September 11, 2025

General Summary: The Coordinator of Student Leadership & Engagement supports student success and leadership development through inclusive programming, mentorship, and community engagement. This role combines responsibilities from the Leadership in Action program

and broader student engagement initiatives, with a focus on serving diverse student populations including Latinx, Black/African American, International, and other underserved groups.

Essential Job Functions

• Coordinate logistics for the Paul Sullivan Leadership Institute, including seminars, service trips, mentor dinners, and end-of-year celebrations.
• Design and implement a comprehensive recruitment and application process for student leadership programs, including outreach across campus departments, targeted engagement of underrepresented student populations, and promotion of opportunities such as the Paul Sullivan Leadership Institute and Presidential Ambassadors.
• Develop application materials, coordinate selection timelines, and collaborate with faculty and staff to identify and encourage potential student leaders.
• Ensure all students are assigned a community mentor related to their career goals or related leadership objectives by recruiting community partners, collecting student commitment contracts, and organizing related logistical needs.
• Maintain a calendar of community events and track student participation.
• Act as a liaison with the President's Office and other related departments regarding student involvement in college and community functions.
• Develop and assess campus programming that supports student retention and success.
• Facilitate leadership development opportunities and student engagement initiatives.
• Promote student advocacy and identity-affirming practices across campus.
• Collaborate with departments such as Admissions, Advising, Financial Aid, and TRiO to support student involvement.
• Mentor students to support personal growth, academic success, and college involvement.
• Encourage participation in programs such as the TRiO, Success Scholars, PAASA, and Presidential Ambassadors.
• Coordinate purchasing, catering, and payroll for events and guest speakers.
• Attend professional development workshops and conferences.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
  
  

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in education, counseling, human services, or related field
• six (6) years experience and/or training that includes student activity planning/coordination, multicultural programming or retention initiatives, leadership development, and interpersonal relations; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse student populations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and student engagement platforms (e.g., Collegiatelink).
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and maintain confidentiality.
  
  

Preferred

• Master's degree in higher education, counseling, or related field.
• Bilingual skills.
• Experience with TRiO or similar student support programs.
• Background in project management and event planning.
• Passion for equity-minded work and multicultural engagement.
  
  

Additional Information

Salary Range: $69,821 is the starting salary for an individual with a Bachelor's Degree; actual salary commensurate with academic background and experience. Employees of Middlesex Community College are considered employees of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and receive benefits, which include:

• High-quality and affordable health insurance through the Commonwealth's Group Insurance Commission (GIC)
• Competitive 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 Benefits for employees and dependents at state colleges and universities
• Short-Term Disability and Extended Illness program participation options
• Professional Development and Continuing Education opportunities
• Cell Phone Bill Discounts with Verizon and T-Mobile Cell Phone Carriers
• Access to the Commonwealth's Mass4You, employee assistance program
• Free employee parking on Bedford and Lowell campuses
• Eligibility towards Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
  
  

Location: Lowell campus with occasional travel to Bedford as needed

Hours: 37.5 per week, schedule to be determined upon hire.

Expected Start Date: October/ November 2025

Application Deadline: October 2, 2025

Application Instructions

All applicants must apply online by submitting:

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• Names and contact information for three (3) professional references
  
  

Pre-Employment Requirements

The College will not sponsor applicants for work visas.

All offers of employment at Middlesex Community College are contingent upon clear results of a thorough background check. Background checks will be conducted on all final candidates, as deemed necessary.

Middlesex Community College only accepts application materials through our online application system. We are unable to accept application materials through mail, email, fax, or hand delivery. If you do not have access to a computer, please contact Human Resources at [email protected].

Middlesex Community College strives to make the application and interview process accessible for all applicants but understands that applicants may still encounter barriers due to ability, language, or technology. If we can make the process any more accessible for you, contact Human Resources at 781-280-3546 or [email protected].