PACE Program Academic Advisor

Massachusetts; Haverhill (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

An established institution is seeking a dedicated Academic Advisor for its PACE Program, focusing on supporting first-generation and low-income students. In this role, you will provide academic guidance, assist with career pathways, and collaborate with a diverse team to enhance student success. This position offers an opportunity to make a significant impact in the lives of students, helping them navigate their academic journeys and achieve their goals. Join a forward-thinking college that values innovation and community engagement, and be part of a mission to empower students through education.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Vacation

Educational Benefits

Retirement Benefits

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a relevant field and three years of experience required.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide academic advising and support for TRIO eligible students.
• Design and implement student success workshops for participants.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Academic Advising

Career Development

Education

Master's degree in Education

Master's degree in Counseling

Master's degree in Psychology

Tools

EAB Navigate

DegreeWorks

Job description

PLEASE NOTE, WE DO NOT REVIEW APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED THROUGH MASSCAREERS. PLEASE APPLY VIA THE LINK BELOW:

https://necc.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=187236

About Northern Essex Community College:

THE COLLEGE: Northern Essex Community College (NECC) serves about 5,000 credit students each semester on two campuses located in the beautiful, historic Merrimack Valley region of northeast Massachusetts. Our suburban Haverhill campus sits on 106 acres near Kenoza Lake and features a Technology Center and an award-winning Student One-Stop Center. Our urban campus in Lawrence occupies a number of buildings in the heart of downtown. Most recently, we have constructed a new 44,000 square foot health technologies facility, the Dr. Ibrahim El-Hefni Allied Health & Technology Center. Both campuses are a short drive to Boston and to the beaches and state parks along the coast.

The College has been building an organizational culture that values initiative and innovation, and seeks to identify and develop the strengths in students, faculty, staff, and programs in order to grow and improve. NECC is also committed to using evidence to guide planning and decision-making. These values are reflected in the use of Appreciative Inquiry for strategic planning and accreditation; in our investment in strengths-based, institution-wide professional development; and in our ten-year involvement as a Leader College in Achieving the Dream, a national network of community colleges dedicated to using data to close student achievement gaps.

We are also committed to the recruitment and retention of a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve. With over 40% Hispanic students, NECC was the first federally recognized Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) in New England.

We seek leaders who are committed to the community college mission, actively engaged in promoting diversity, and prepared to use their unique strengths and innovation with the goal of student success.

Job Description:

POSITION: Full-Time Pathways to Academic and Career Excellence (PACE) Program Academic Advisor (Academic Counselor): PACE Program, TRIO-SSS; Haverhill Campus with occasional time on the Lawrence Campus (45 Franklin Street); 37.5 hours/week; 10 month position (8 weeks off for summer) Monday through Friday, 9:00am-5:00pm with occasional evening hours (Hours may be adjusted and compensated in alignment with contractual guidelines); MCCC/MTA Unit Professional Position; Pay Grade 5; TRIO SSS Grant Funded Position, currently funded through August 2026.

SUMMARY: Reporting to the Director of PACE, TRIO-SSS, the PACE Program Academic Advisor will be part of a collaborative team, providing support services for 258 TRIO eligible (first generation, low income and/or disabled) NECC students each year. PACE is a federal TRIO program, funded by the U.S. Department of Education and focuses on supporting students to persist, graduate and transfer to four-year institutions. The PACE Academic Advisor will take the lead on all academic advising and academic support initiatives for the program.

RESPONSIBILITIES: Specific duties for this position include:

• Provide academic advising for PACE Project participants including building and updating academic plans to reflect expected graduation dates for each student using EAB Navigate;
• Meet with students to clarify academic and career goals, advise them on majors and career pathways, and assist students to register for appropriate courses;
• Assess and address needs of program participants through tracking academic progress, monitoring early alerts, and contacting students and faculty;
• Support students facing obstacles, including students who may be on academic or financial aid probation/suspension or facing personal challenges. Connect students with appropriate resources and be an advocate and mentor as needed;
• Assist the PACE Transfer Advisor in arranging and participating in campus and cultural field trips for Project participants to visit four-year colleges and universities;
• Function as team member in multi-disciplinary program to provide a system of integrated support services to project participants in order to satisfy specific grant objectives;
• Collaboratively design and implement student success workshops for project participants featuring a variety of topics meant to increase persistence and graduation rates;
• Build relationships with staff in the Student Success Hub, Financial Aid, Academic Coaching and the Academic Centers to stay current on programmatic changes and coordinate efforts to best support students;
• Recruit eligible students into the Program;
• Participate in TRIO trainings and other professional development opportunities regularly.

Requirements:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master's degree in Education, Counseling, Psychology or closely related field.
• 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.
• Ability to relate and work well, with a diverse population of students, faculty and staff.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bilingual (Spanish/English)
• Experience as an academic advisor
• Experience in a community college environment
• Experience working with EAB Navigate, DegreeWorks, and other college platforms
• Experience working with and supporting a culturally diverse population

EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT: Applicants who do not meet the qualifications as noted above are encouraged to put in writing precisely how their background and experience has prepared them with the equivalent combination of education, training, and experience required for the responsibilities of this position.

BACKGROUND CHECK: Candidates will be required to pass a CORI and SORI check as a condition of employment.

Additional Information:

GRADE AND SALARY: Anticipated 10-month (44 weeks) salary range is $60,016.84 - $64,659.69 (MCCC Pay Grade 5 with a Bachelor's degree) annually with complete fringe benefit package. Complete fringe benefit package including competitive health insurance, dental insurance, basic life insurance, long-term disability insurance, paid sick, vacation and personal leave, educational benefits for employee/spouse/dependents, and excellent retirement benefits. Actual salary calculated in compliance with MCCC/MTA classification system. Official transcripts will be required at the time of hire.

ANTICIPATED START DATE: May 2025

Application Instructions:

TO APPLY: To be considered for this position click on the "Apply Now" button, you will be prompted to set up a new account or login to an existing account. You will be able to upload the following required documents for consideration:

• Cover Letter, describing your qualifications and/or how you may be best suited for the role
• Resume/CV

Review of applications will begin 5 business days from the posting date and will continue until the position is filled.

**Please note that finalist candidates will be asked to provide contact information for three (3) professional references, including current supervisor (or at least two previous supervisors)

DEADLINE: Open until filled

Northern Essex 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 or military 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 Officer/Title IX Coordinator, Elizabete Trelegan (Assistant Director of Human Resources, B-219,978-556-3928/ [e-mail]), the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination, the Equal Employment Opportunities Commission or the United States Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights. Northern Essex Community College will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

Prospective employees are encouraged to review the College's Annual Security Report (ASR), in compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, which can be found on the disclosure page of the College's website at: http://www.necc.mass.edu/clery