Part-time Academic Counselor, Latch Academic Support Program

Massasoit Community College takes pride in its long-standing tradition of excellence and its historic mission to welcome all who seek to learn. The College offers more than 60 associate degree and certificate programs across the arts sciences applied sciences healthcare and addition Massasoit provides non-credit workforce development certificates corporate training opportunities adult basic education and personal enrichment courses. Each year the College welcomes a diverse body of new and returning students including high school students seeking to earn college credit through dual enrollment partnerships.

More than half of Massasoits students identify as students of color and more than half are first generation to attend college. Approximately 700 students annually earn an associate degree or certificate advancing their educational and career goals.

Located in Brockton Massachusetts - a vibrant and diverse city of approximately 105000 residents - Massasoits main campus reflects and celebrates the community it serves. The College also operates a campus in Canton a satellite location in Middleborough and serves students from more than 45 cities and towns across Southeastern Massachusetts.

The Latch program is a first-year support and learning community. It serves a diverse population of about 185 students per semester who are looking for support as they transition into college and develop their reading writing mathematics and other academic skills. For over 50 years Latchs community approach to education has helped students establish successful independent learning strategies and set realistic academic and career goals.

The Latch program primarily serves students who have placed into one or more developmental courses have had unsatisfactory academic experiences in the past and/or have been away from school for a long time. Many of Latchs students are low-income students first-generation students students with disabilities and non-traditional students. This position primarily supportsLatch program students at Massasoits Canton campus.

The PT Academic Counselor holistically supports and guides program participants through their experience at the college. This position is responsible for working with an assigned caseload of students to help them develop academic and career goals and ensure that their programs of study align with those goals. They will provide academic advising career counseling and referral services that support students seeking to earn their certificate and/or degree as well as to transfer to four-year institutions. The PT Academic Counselor will collaborate with other advising programs and offices. This position involves some travel between Massasoits Brockton and Canton campuses.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Conducts academic and career advising career assessments and transfer; advising; provides information regarding degree and transfer requirements; and monitors academic progress of Latch Program students;
• Screens interviews evaluates and processes potential Latch students;
• Works with students to develop academic plans of study and advises students on their academic plan course selection/sequencing curriculum/concentration selection and changes and transition issues;
• Assists students in registering adding or withdrawing from courses;
• Assists students in obtaining developmental and tutorial assistance;
• Coordinates activities with other programs and refers students to other services as appropriate;
• Collects organizes and disseminates statistical data and maintains and updates student files in accordance with program reporting requirements;
• Maintains professional knowledge in applicable areas researches new trends and advances in the profession;
• Establishes and maintains working relationships with college faculty and staff;
• Focuses on the Commonwealths Equity Agenda by applying related best practices throughout all job functions;
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Masters degree in Education Counseling Psychology or closely related field; with three (3) years experience and/or training involving college admissions academic advisement career development or program/project management; or an equivalent combination of education training and experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated experience working with diverse student populations;
• Demonstrated commitment to equity and inclusion;
• Demonstrated experience analyzing interpreting and utilizing data;
• Demonstrated experience building collaborative relationships;
• Demonstrated experience with EAB Navigate/GradesFirst platforms;
• Strong communication skills.

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.

Position Status:Part-time non-benefitted Massachusetts Community College Council (MCCC) union position.

Hours:18 hours a week(Not to exceed 936 hours annually)

Schedule: The schedule for this position is during weekday daytime hours. While specific scheduling needs will be discussed with the successful candidate the College may offer flexibility regarding the number of weekly hours during summer and winter breaks based on departmental needs.

Salary:$36.55 per hour

Worksite: Assignments will include all Massasoit sites and additional locations as necessary.

Deadline to Apply: October 1 2026

A cover letter and resume are required please apply online. Resumes will NOT be considered without an accompanying cover letter.

Please Note:Faxed emailed or mailed in resumes and/or materials will NOT be accepted. Due to the high volume of applications we receive we are unable to provide individual feedback on application statuses. Please refrain from contacting the hiring manager and/or hiring department via phone email fax mail third person party or vendor and in person. Failure to comply may result in application withdrawal.

Massasoit Community College is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race color national origin sex 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 Title IX and Compliance Officer Amee Synnott x1304 Brockton Campus Administration Building Room 219 or the Director of Student Rights and Responsibilities Student Services and Enrollment Management Eraj Mashmasarmi x1901 Brockton Campus Student Center Room SC208a the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination the Equal Employment Opportunities Commission or the United States Department of Educations Office for Civil Rights.