Job Description: General Statement of Duties: The MassLINKS Evening Program Manager provides administrative support and management to evening programming at the MassLINKS Adult Education Online Academy. The MassLINKS Evening Program Manager collaborates with MassLINKS Evening Advising and Enrollment staff as well as evening Instructors to manage evening programming at the MassLINKS Adult Education Online Academy at MWCC. The MassLINKS Evening Program Manager manages instruction and educator effectiveness, enrollment, and advising services including scheduling needs, academic and career planning needs, internal and external agency referrals, NRS assessment planning/administration (where appropriate) and the technology support needs of evening programming at the MassLINKS Adult Education Online Academy. The MassLINKS Evening Program Manager supports the Director of MassLINKS ESOL Academic Services and Special Programs in delivering high quality adult education programming aligned to the mission, vision, and values of the Division of Lifelong Learning and Workforce Development, Mount Wachusett Community College, and The Adult and Community Learning Services (ACLS) unit of the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE). Responsibilities:
- In collaboration with leadership at the MassLINKS Adult Education Online Academy, contribute to the creation and implementation of comprehensive academic, advising, enrollment, and co-curricular evening programming.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for evening instructional, advising and enrollment staff at the MassLINKS Adult Education Online Academy.
- Assist the Director of MassLINKS ESOL Services and Special Programs in providing high quality instructional and student support services to evening programming at MassLINKS.
- Supports the coordination and administration of required NRS Assessments administered by evening staff. (placement tests and all NRS assessments).
- Manage enrollment and advising functions for evening programming including student success initiatives and educational and career planning services.
- Participate in cross-functional teams in support of student success initiatives at the MassLINKS Adult Education Online Academy.
- Support Professional Learning Opportunities for Part-time evening advising and enrollment staff at MassLINKS.
- Support Professional Learning Opportunities for Part-time Instructors at MassLINKS.
- Support the hiring and onboarding of new PT Evening Instructional, Enrollment, and Advising Staff
- Supervise PT Evening ESOL and AE Instructors providing ongoing instructional support and guidance ensuring the delivery of research-based, high quality, standards-based instruction aligned to College and Career Readiness Standards for Adult Education and Massachusetts English Language Proficiency Standards for Adult Education.
- Support and guide PT Evening ESOL and AE instructors throughout the Educator Growth and Effectiveness process defined by the Adult and Community Learning Services (ACLS) Unit of the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.
- Supervise PT Evening Advisors and Enrollment Staff providing ongoing support and guidance ensuring the delivery of research-based, high quality, advising and enrollment services.
- Submit all documents to the Office of Human Resources in accordance with the MCCC Contract supporting employee evaluations that reflect both strengths and areas of growth for all PT evening staff.
- Contribute to effective data management procedures including but not limited to data management within the LACES database as well as internal data systems for students, staff, and instructors using the Google Workspace for Education suite of applications, ensuring complete records for auditing purposes.
- Collaborate with appropriate staff on coordinating and scheduling student information sessions, workshops, and other intake, enrollment, and co-curricular events for evening programming.
- Provide timely, collaborative, and meaningful support to Part-Time evening staff while engaging in effective problem solving activities with appropriate staff when needed.
- Other duties as assigned.
Requirements: Minimum Qualifications:
- Master's Degree in Education, Public Administration, or related area, Public Administration or related area;
- 3-5 years experience administering state and/or federally funded education and training programs or appropriate combination of education and experience;
- Excellent organizational skills;
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Desired Qualifications:
- Previous experience working with Adult Learners;
- Previous experience working in remote settings;
- Knowledge of Google Workspace for Education applications and MS Office 365;
- Background in an alternative education/higher education setting
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: $ 35.00 per hour Employee Status: Part Time -Grant Funded- Grant end 6/30/25 Benefits: No Hours per Week: Not to exceed 18 hrs weekly * This is a telework eligible position Number of Weeks: 44 weeks Mount Wachusett 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, the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination, the Equal Employment Opportunities Commission or the United States Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights.
Application Instructions: Candidates for employment should be aware that although the COVID 19 Vaccination Requirement Policy is no longer in effect, all Community College students, faculty and staff are strongly encouraged to be up to date with vaccination against COVID-19. For additional information related to the status of the COVID19 Vaccination Requirement Policy, please visit: The following documents are required: 1. Resume 2. Cover Letter Anticipated Effective Date: November 2024 Priority will be given to applications received prior to November 5, 2024 Applications will continue to be accepted until the position is filled. Candidates may be subject to employment screening to include both a Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) request and a Sexual Offender Registry Information (SORI).