Job description

Location: Leominster, MA Category: Professional (Staff Member) Posted On: Thu Nov 17 2022 Job Description:

General Statement of Duties
Provide information, guidance and assistance to North Central Educational Opportunity Center program participants with developing and carrying out plans to pursue postsecondary education. Responsible for providing academic/career advisement, conducting needs assessments, coordinating workshops and educational activities.
Responsibilities

• Conducts outreach activities to make the community aware of NCEOC services;
• Oganizes and participates in special events aimed at increasing access of low-income populations to postsecondary education;
• Determines individual eligibility and need for service;
• Assists participants with career exploration and career goal development;
• Identifies postsecondary programs related to interests and needs of participants;
• Assists participants in completing admissions and financial aid applications;
• follows up with participants to monitor progress;
• Advocates on participant's behalf with appropriate school and agency offices;
• Conducts career and academic planning and self-development workshops for participants;
• Maintains an active case file on each enrolled participant;
• Maintains accurate case notes and documentation, and submits required paperwork according to specified timelines; and
• Other duties as assigned by the Director.

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Job Requirements:**
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:*

• Bachelor's degree in Counseling, Education, or closely related field;
• Two (2) years experience and/or training involving career counseling, academic advising, international student policies, foreign language interpretation, and personal computer operations; or
• An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience providing direct services to target populations;
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills;
• Demonstrated sensitivity to and experience working with people from disadvantaged and diverse backgrounds;
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as a part of a team;
• computer skills (MS Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Internet, Banner);
• Bilingual ability in Spanish

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.
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Additional Information:*
Salary: $47,597.00-$81,129.00 **
^^Actual Salary determined by education, experience, and any applicable grant limitations per the collective bargaining agreement
Grade: 3
Employee Status: Full Time Grant Funded Grant End Date 8/31/26
Benefits: Yes
Hours per Week: 37.5 Some evening work might be required
Number of Weeks: 52
Mount Wachusett Community College is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, gender, 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 College's Affirmative Action 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.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $47,597.00 - $81,129.00 per year

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