Strategic Priorities & Professional Development Specialist

Middlesex Community College; Lowell (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental plan

Tuition benefits

Paid holidays

Job summary

Middlesex Community College seeks a proactive coordinator to support the Office of Strategic Priorities and Professional Development and the Center for Truth, Community Healing and Transformation at the Lowell campus. The role handles office operations, travel, events, and budget activities to advance the college's strategic priorities.

The position emphasizes equity-minded work, collaboration with faculty and staff, and a commitment to inclusive programming across campus locations, with travel

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or an Associate's degree with at least three years of relevant professional administrative experience.
• Experience working with diverse populations and equity-minded practices.
• Ability to travel between Lowell and Bedford campuses and maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of the Department of Strategic Priorities and Professional Development and the CTCHT, including mail handling.
• Administer budgets and procurement, monitor encumbrances, and reconcile accounts.
• Prepare purchase orders, change orders, and liaise with Purchasing and Accounts Payable; manage p-card transactions.
• Support development and administration of surveys, assessments, and program evaluations to inform decision making.
• Plan and execute events, coordinate logistics, track participants, and report outcomes to leadership.
• Provide front-line reception and coordination for programs across campus locations.
• Coordinate programming for in-person/online events, including space booking, catering, budgeting, and stipends.

Skills

Communication skills

Project management

Equity-minded work

Travel coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Associate's degree with 3+ years relevant experience

Job description

Middlesex Community College seeks a proactive coordinator to support the Office of Strategic Priorities and Professional Development and the Center for Truth, Community Healing and Transformation at the Lowell campus. The role handles office operations, travel, events, and budget activities to advance the college's strategic priorities.

The position emphasizes equity-minded work, collaboration with faculty and staff, and a commitment to inclusive programming across campus locations, with travel