PACE Program Academic Advisor

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Academic Advisor for its PACE Program. This role focuses on supporting first-generation and low-income students, helping them navigate their academic journey and achieve their educational goals. The advisor will engage in academic planning, provide mentorship, and collaborate with various departments to enhance student success. Join a vibrant community dedicated to fostering diversity and inclusion, and contribute to a mission that empowers students to thrive in their academic endeavors. This is an excellent opportunity to make a significant impact in the lives of students while working in a supportive and innovative environment.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Sick Leave

Vacation Leave

Educational Benefits

Qualifications

• Master's degree required in Education, Counseling, or related field.
• 3 years experience in academic advising or career development.

Responsibilities

• Provide academic advising and support for TRIO eligible students.
• Assist students in clarifying academic and career goals.

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

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Job Description - PACE Program Academic Advisor (250003N1)

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.

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:

• 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.

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:

• 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.

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, 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.

NOTE: Finalist candidates will be asked to provide contact information for three (3) professional references, including current supervisor (or at least two previous supervisors).

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.

Official Title: Academic Counselor

Primary Location

United States-Massachusetts-Haverhill - 100 Elliot Street

Job

Education

Agency

Northern Essex Comm College

Schedule

Full-time

Shift

Day

Job Posting

Apr 9, 2025, 9:07:49 PM

Number of Openings

1

Salary

$60,016.84 - $64,659.69 Yearly

If you have Diversity, Affirmative Action or Equal Employment Opportunity questions or need a Reasonable Accommodation, please contact Diversity Officer / ADA Coordinator: Elizabete Trelegan - 9785563928