Senior Admissions CounselorDepartment: Admissions Location: Wellesley Hills MassBay fosters educational excellence and academic success to prepare students for local and global citizenship, to meet critical workforce demands of communities, and to contribute to the region's economic development. Massachusetts Bay Community College values diversity, inclusion, and collaboration. We strongly encourage members of underrepresented communities to apply to join our community. Located in Greater Boston, MassBay is a comprehensive, open-access community college offering associate degrees and certificate programs on three campuses in Wellesley Hills, Framingham, and Ashland, Massachusetts. Position Summary: Theideal candidate will join a vibrant and inclusive educational community andhave a desire and ability to work with a diverse population. The SeniorAdmissions Counselor will assist in coordinating the admissions process on theFramingham campus, including both general admissions to all degrees andcertificates and also selective admission to specialized programs.The individualwill perform student admissions, advising, and administrative work.Specifically, the individual will be responsible for managing the admissionsprocess for prospective and admitted Health Science, Sonography, and EmergencyMedical Services students, including evaluating admissions applications,meeting with applicants, estimating transfer credits, recruiting students, andprocessing and maintaining documentation. The Counselor will be expected towork some evening or weekend hours for recruitment activities, informationsessions, and special events, or during peak times. Key Responsibilities and Duties:
- Assist in coordinating thecollege admission process for the Divisions of Health Sciences,Humanities, Social Science and Professional Studies (SSPS), Science,Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM), and Transportation and Energy;
- Manage the admissionslifecycle for Health Science, Radiologic Technology, and Sonography(future program), including:
-Evaluatingapplications of prospective students; -Receivingtranscripts from other colleges and estimating transfer credits:determining which courses/credits can be transferred to student's currentprogram; -Determiningeligibility and acceptance of applicants into selective Health Sciencesprograms; -Evaluatingreadmission applications Health Sciences applicants for programeligibility; -Presentingqualified candidates to admissions committees directed by Health Sciencesfaculty; -PromotingMassTransfer program and specialized Health Sciences articulation agreements;
- Attend quarterly planningmeetings and collaborate with the Academic & Transfer Advising Centerto ensure expeditious and accurate Admissions/Advising services to allpre-health students;
- Participate in recruitmentactivities and provide information on college opportunities, admissionpolicies, and procedures as well as activities such as:
-Providinginformation to prospects, applicants, and students via telephone, e-mail,website, walk-in visits, or scheduled appointments; -Workingwith program coordinators to promote programs and recruit students; -Organizinginformation sessions, presentations, and recruitment activities; -Deliveringoral presentations and travel to recruitment sites; -Collaboratingwith select local high schools and community-based organizations onadmission activities relating to recruitment, testing, and registrationof students;
- Assist internationalstudents with completion of admissions applications/documentation;
- Promote DualEnrollment/Early Admissions Agreement through recruitment activities;
- Assist in the evaluationof policies and procedures as they pertain to the Office of Admissions;
- Promote services andacademic pathways through Corporate Partnerships and WorkforceDevelopment;
- Perform administrativetasks associated with department activities;
- Interact with variousagencies/individuals;
- Attend meetings and serveon committees, participate in open houses, career panels, and informationsessions, communicate with supervisor, employees, other departments,current/prospective students, parents, faculty members, other educationalfacilities, the public, outside agencies, and other individuals tocoordinate activities, review the status of work, exchange information, orresolve problems;
- May coordinate work ofassigned work-study students or other support staff;
- Maintain professionalknowledge in applicable areas through professional development;
- Other duties as assignedand in accordance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement.
Commitment toEquity:
- Support MassBay's commitment to the Equity Agenda; collaborating with faculty, staff, and students on the College's strategic initiatives dedicated to closing the equity gap related to student outcomes;
- Support MassBay's commitment to being anti-racist; embracing a community free of bias and inequality;
- Contribute to discussion and review of applicable College policies with a critical lens toward diversity, equity, and inclusion;
- Engage with the Office of Diversity on issues related to underserved student success;
- Further the examination of pertinent practices that are culturally responsive and reflective of inclusive perspectives; and
- Engage in conversations with colleagues and students regarding best practices within the discipline or programmatic related to equity and inclusion.
This list is not to be considered all-inclusive. A supervisor may assign other duties as required to meet the needs and foster the mission of the College. All employees of MassBay are expected to work collegially and collaboratively within a community that values and celebrates diversity. Required Qualifications: Master's degree in Business Management, Marketing, PublicRelations, Education, Counseling, Psychology, or closely related field; withtwo (2) years experience and/or training that includes marketing, publicrelations, college admissions, credit evaluation, and academiccounseling/advisement; or an equivalent combination of education, training, andexperience. Preferred Qualifications:
- Sensitivity and commitment to the goals of Affirmative Action and workforce diversity;
- Experience working in a diverse environment;
- Demonstrated commitment to working with underserved students;
- Experience working with criteria-based HealthSciences programs;
- Strong working knowledge of Microsoft OfficeSuite: Word, Excel, SharePoint, Teams, OneDrive;
- Experience with PeopleSoft, or experience withsimilar student information systems;
- Experience utilizing Customer RelationshipManagement (CRM) system;
- Bilingual in Portuguese or Spanish;
- Excellent communication skills;
- Excellent interpersonal and conflict managementskills;
- Ideal candidate will be committed to the missionof the community college and demonstrate the ability to work effectivelywith professional, non-professional, and student personnel.
Additional Information:Salary Range: $58,394 - $65,035, in accordance with one's education and experience as dictated by the collective bargainingagreement classification compensation structure. As a Massachusetts State Employee, youare offered an outstanding suite of benefits adding value to your salary.
- Array ofchoices for health insurance plans to meet individual/ family needs
- AffordableDental Insurance and vision discount program
- 12 paidState/ Federal holidays
- Generoussick, vacation, and personal time
- Teleworkoption depending on the role/department
- FlexibleSpending Plans to reduce your taxable income
- Low-costbasic and optional life insurance
- Defined Benefit Pension Plan, providing a fixed, pre-established benefit for employees at retirement
- Thinking tosave more money towards retirement: consider Deferred Compensation plansi.e., 457(b) or 403(b).
- TuitionBenefits for employees and dependents at state colleges anduniversities
- FreeEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Eligibilitytowards Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
- Free gym andparking on campus
Need more info: Position Type: MCCC-Professional Grade 4 Application Deadline: July 26, 2024, or thereafter until filled. To Apply: Please include a letter of interest and resume with your online application. Staff Hiring is subject to state appropriation funding. Final candidates are required to provide sealed transcripts and/or certifications. Hiring is contingent upon a successful CORI clearance. Massachusetts Bay Community College isan affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate onthe basis of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, sex, disability,religion, age, veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy or relatedconditions, gender identity, sex characteristics, sex stereotypes or sexualorientation in its programs and activities as required by Title IX of theEducational Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990,Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VII of the Civil RightsAct of 1964, and other applicable statutes and college policies. The Collegeprohibits Sex-Based Harassment. Inquiries or complaints concerningdiscrimination, harassment, or retaliation shall be referred to the College'sAffirmative Action Officer and/or Title IX Coordinator (Lisa MacDonald, ...@massbay.edu (781) ###-####), the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination, the EqualEmployment Opportunities Commission or the United States Department ofEducation's Office for Civil Rights.