Counselor senior community / counselor

The Early College Pathways Counselor will provide comprehensive support and guidance to Early College and dual enrollment students at STCC. This role involves implementing programs, training, and workshops to help students start each semester successfully. The Pathways Coach will provide ongoing support, guiding students through their academic and career pathways to help them stay on track and achieve their goals. The Pathways Coach will focus on fostering academic success, improving grades, and enhancing the overall college experience. The Pathways Coach will assist students in Early College Career Pathways, addressing challenges related to persistence, retention, and completion. The Pathways Coach will work directly with students, ensuring clear communication regarding referrals, opportunities, and resources to promote student success.

RESPONSIBILITIES (include, But Are Not Limited To)

• Assist in enrollment and retention of Early College Pathways students.
• Conduct workshops and trainings with high school staff, parents and students regarding career pathways program and STCC campus resources.
• Assist with conducting college and career readiness workshops and activities collaborating with college admissions, career services and enrollment services as appropriate.
• Serve STCC's liaison for all Chapter 74 schools; Lead the coordination of all secondary-postsecondary linkage activities ensuring that students and college enrollment services are informed of the required sequence of courses and college credit is awarded when applicable.
• Coordinate the development and updates to Perkins Local Needs Assessment.
• Coordinate meetings with area high schools and partner colleges.
• Plan and conduct orientation and onboarding sessions for Early College and dual enrollment students to provide a smooth transition for students seeking credentials or further education.
• Review student progress and provide guidance and referrals to students and high school partners.
• Support the Early College and dual enrollment programs through program promotion, recruitment, application processing, and student registration.
• Assist with the development, scheduling, and implementation of retention materials, workshops, and training.
• Prepare reports and gather pertinent program data as required.
• Assist in planning special events and activities for students.
• Communicate with enrollment services and advising offices when students are eligible for college credit related to Chapter-74 linkage activities.
• Utilize available technology and student interactions to maintain on-going contact with students to ensure their persistence and retention towards degree completion.
• Maintain accurate records and notes.
• Comply with FERPA privacy guidelines and manage student FERPA records.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
  
  

Requirements

• Master's Degree from an accredited college or university.
• Minimum 2 years' experience working with college and/or high school students.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills. Bilingual (Spanish) preferred.
• Ability to build rapport and meaningful relationships with students, parents and high school staff.
• Proficiency in virtual meeting platforms, word processing, spreadsheets and presentation programs. Experience using--and comfort with--technology (student information systems, basic Microsoft Office tools, etc.), as well as the ability and willingness to learn new computer-based programs.
• Ability to work well with a diverse group of individuals and be perceptive and understanding of student concerns.
• Creative problem solving capabilities.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality and adhere to FERPA regulations.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
  
  

Equivalency Statement

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

Salary: $64,160 - $77,300 annually according to MCCC Collective Bargaining Agreement, Grade 4

Benefits: Yes, Full Time Position, 37.5 hours, some evenings required

Union: MCCC

Grant Funded: Yes

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

All candidates must have legal authorization to work in the United States. Springfield Technical Community College is not sponsoring H1B Visa.

Information Awareness Security Training

Candidates for employment should be aware that all STCC employees are required to complete Information Awareness Security Training within thirty days of their orientation date and annually thereafter.

Application Instructions

All available positions are located at: which applicants must apply online by submitting a cover letter**, resume and three (3) professional references.

• Cover letter must demonstrate how your education and experience qualifies you for this position.
  
  

Pre-employment Details

STCC conducts a pre-employment screening. Initial and continued employment is dependent upon meeting National Background Check, Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) and/or Sex Offender Registry Information (SORI) check and if applicable, Physical and Alcohol/Drug Testing requirements. Screening also includes verification of academic credentials, licenses, certifications, and/or verification of work history. Finalist(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment screening as a condition of employment.

Policy Statement On Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity & Diversity

Springfield Technical Community College is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, sex, disability, religion, age, veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy or related conditions, gender identity, sex characteristics, sex stereotypes 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 Sex-Based Harassment. Inquiries or complaints concerning discrimination, harassment, or retaliation shall be referred to the College's Affirmative Action Officer and/or Title IX Coordinator, Kathryn C. Senie, Ed.D, J.D. at 413.755.5642 or via email at [email protected], the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination, the Equal Employment Opportunities Commission or the United States Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights.

Equal Opportunity Statement

STCC's personnel and academic decisions, programs and policies are formulated and conducted in a manner, which will ensure equal access for all people and prevent discrimination. As part of this effort, a College will ensure that employment and academic decisions, programs and policies will be based solely on the individual eligibility, merit or fitness of applicants, employees and students without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, marital status, military service, gender identity, genetic information, sexual orientation or political or union affiliation.

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Salary/Compensation: $64,160 - $77,300 per year

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