Part-time Academic Counselor, Latch Academic Support Program - Massasoit Community College

MAVENLINK, INC.; Canton (MA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 59,000; Part time

Job summary

Massasoit Community College seeks a Part-time Academic Counselor for the Latch Academic Support Program at the Canton campus. The role provides academic advising, career counseling, and referrals to help students achieve certificate or degree goals while navigating transfers.

The counselor will manage a caseload, collaborate with college programs, and support equity initiatives. Schedule is weekday daytime with potential seasonal flexibility; travel between Brockton and Canton may occur.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Education, Counseling, Psychology or closely related field.
• At least 3 years' experience in college admissions, academic advisement, career development, or program management.
• Commitment to equity, inclusion, and working with diverse student populations.

Responsibilities

• Provide academic advising and career counseling to Latch Program students.
• Develop academic plans, advise on course selection and sequencing.
• Assist with registration, adds/drops, and access to developmental supports.
• Collaborate with other programs and refer students to services as needed.
• Maintain student files and collect program data for reporting.

Skills

Academic advising

Career counseling

Transfer guidance

Student support

Education

Master's degree in Education, Counseling, Psychology

Tools

EAB Navigate/GradesFirst

Job description

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 technology. In 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 Massasoit's 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 105,000 residents - Massasoit's 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.

Job Description:

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, Latch's 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 Latch's students are low-income students, first-generation students, students with disabilities, and non-traditional students. This position primarily supports Latch program students at Massasoit's 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 Massasoit's 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 Commonwealth's Equity Agenda by applying related best practices throughout all job functions;
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

Master's degree in Education, Counseling, Psychology or closely related field; with three (3) year's 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;

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.

Additional Information:

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

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, 508-588-9100, x1304, Brockton Campus, Administration Building, Room 219, [e-mail] , or the Director of Student Rights and Responsibilities, Student Services and Enrollment Management, Eraj Mashmasarmi, 508-588-9100, x1901, Brockton Campus, Student Center, Room SC208a, [e-mail] , the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination, the Equal Employment Opportunities Commission or the United States Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights.