JED Committee Student Member

Inside Higher Ed; Bedford (MA); Hybrid; USD 18,468 - 26,303; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Tuition benefits

Paid holidays

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

A Massachusetts Community College seeks a JED Committee Student Member to provide student perspective on mental health initiatives. Engage in discussions and assist in committee tasks for approximately 3 hours per month while benefiting from various employee programs. The role offers a starting salary of $16.25 hourly and requires current enrollment in college courses.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled at Middlesex Community College with a minimum 2.5 GPA.
• Ability to attend online meetings and possibly in-person.
• Understanding and adherence to confidentiality standards.

Responsibilities

• Attend committee meetings as assigned.
• Prepare by reviewing committee materials prior to meetings.
• Actively participate and complete follow-up work as needed.

Skills

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Willingness to share openly

Education

Currently enrolled as a student

Completion of at least 12 credits

Job description

Job Title

JED Committee Student Member

Department

Wellness Resource Center

Reports to

Assistant Dean of Student Support Services

Date

September 22, 2025 (Reopened October 9, 2025)

General Summary

Entry-level position for students to participate and provide student perspective on our JED Committees, which are centered around student mental health and well-being. Committee Members are expected to read through committee documents and materials, participate in discussion, and follow-up on tasks as assigned during committee meetings. The primary focus of this role is for students to be represented in conversations about how to support student mental health. Committees include Mental Health & Substance Use, Community & Belonging, and Awareness Campaigns. Approximately 3 hours per month, which will include attending a monthly meeting, reading committee material, and any follow-up as assigned.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Attend meetings as assigned
• Prepare for scheduled meetings, including reviewing committee materials prior
• Actively participate in meetings
• Complete any follow-up work as needed

Requirements

• Currently enrolled as a student at Middlesex Community College
• Completion of at least 12 credits with a minimum 2.5 GPA and current enrollment in college-level courses
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Willingness to share openly and participate fully in dialog during meetings
• Ability to attend meetings online (may also include some in-person meetings on occasion)
• Understanding of and adherence to all confidentiality standards of the College

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience representing the student viewpoint
• Interest in mental health

Additional Information

Salary Range: $16.25 hourly salary commensurate with academic background and experience. Employees of Middlesex Community College are considered employees of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and receive benefits, which include:

• High-quality and affordable health insurance through the Commonwealth's Group Insurance Commission (GIC)
• Competitive Dental and Vision Plans
• Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Care Assistance programs
• Low-cost basic and optional life insurance
• Retirement Savings: State Employees' Pension or Optional Retirement Program (ORP) and Deferred Compensation 457(b) plan or 403(b)
• 12 paid holidays per year and competitive Sick, Vacation, and Personal Time
• Tuition Benefits for employees and dependents at state colleges and universities
• Short-Term Disability and Extended Illness program participation options
• Professional Development and Continuing Education opportunities
• Cell Phone Bill Discounts with Verizon and T-Mobile Cell Phone Carriers
• Access to the Commonwealth's Mass4You, employee assistance program
• Free employee parking on Bedford and Lowell campuses
• Eligibility towards Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Location

Bedford campus with occasional travel to Lowell campus as needed

Hours

18.5 per week, schedule to be determined upon hire

Expected Start Date

October 2025

Application Deadline

This position will remain open until filled

Application Instructions

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• Names and contact information for three (3) professional references

Pre-Employment Requirements

The College will not sponsor applicants for work visas.

All offers of employment at Middlesex Community College are contingent upon clear results of a thorough background check. Background checks will be conducted on all final candidates, as deemed necessary.