Student Success Project Lead (2) - Roxbury Community College

Roxbury Community College; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Roxbury Community College is seeking a Student Success Project Lead to support strategic initiatives that boost student engagement and success in gateway courses. Working under the Academic Success Technology Coordinator, you will coordinate projects, assist with outreach, design workshops, and develop resources while maintaining a high level of professionalism.

The role requires strong communication, independent work, and the ability to manage multiple tasks.

Qualifications

• Strong written and verbal professional communication.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and manage multiple responsibilities.
• Strong organization, planning, and time-management skills.
• Experience with presentations, facilitation, outreach, leadership, or comparable activities.
• Ability to collaborate professionally with students, faculty, staff, and campus stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Support the supervisor with organizing student-success project materials, schedules, and routine task lists.
• Compile approved participation data, outreach records, and status information for supervisor review.
• Prepare draft spreadsheets, presentation materials, and routine project documents using established templates.
• Assist with student communications and follow-up using supervisor-approved language.
• Help coordinate logistics for on-campus student-success activities and meetings.

Skills

Written communication

Independent work

Organization

Presentation experience

Collaboration

Technology skills

Tools

Navigate360/EAB

Microsoft 365

Teams

Canvas

Job description

Roxbury Community College (RCC) is a public institution of higher education offering associate degrees, certificate programs and lifelong learning opportunities to the Greater Boston community. The Department of Education recognized RCC as a Predominantly Black Institution (PBI) and as one of the top 100 community colleges in the country for student outcomes through the Postsecondary Success Recognition Program, making it the only community college in Massachusetts with these designations.

RCC offers 24 associate degree programs, 6 credit-based certificate programs, 13 non-credit professional certification programs, 30+ lifelong learning and fitness classes, and customized incumbent worker training programs. The college hosts hundreds of civic and community events at the Reggie Lewis Track and Athletic Center each year. RCC is committed to providing all learners with the academic and non-academic support required for degree completion and long-term success.

Roxbury Community College is guided by our six core values of Accountability, Equity, Excellence, Honesty, Integrity, and Respect. RCC is also an AA/EO employer and strongly encourages applications from candidates who would enhance the diversity of its staff. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act requires all institutes of higher education to disclose campus policy statements and crime statistics. Our annual report is available at https://www.rcc.mass.edu/explore/public-safety/index.html .

Job Description:

Department: Student Success and Retention

Position Title: Student Success Project Lead

Wage Tier: Level IIIEconomic Mobility Pathway: Pathway 3 Business, Entrepreneurship & Professional Services

Placement Type: Success / Federal Work-Study

Location: On Campus

Number of Positions: 1

Recommended Hours: 10-12 hours per week

Maximum Hours: 18.5 hours per week

Placement Period: Fall 2026 and Spring 2027

Supervisor: Dr. Jalal Ghaemghami

Position Summary

The Student Success Project Lead is an advanced student leadership position supporting strategic initiatives designed to improve student engagement, resource navigation, and success in foundational gateway courses. Working under the Academic Success Technology Coordinator, the Project Lead provides project coordination, supports outreach and communication strategies, contributes to workshop design and facilitation, develops student-facing resources, and helps coordinate activities across participating Care Units. This Level III position provides an advanced work-based learning experience for a student prepared to demonstrate significant independence, leadership, professional communication, project coordination, and technology skills.

• Support the supervisor with organizing student-success project materials, schedules, and routine task lists.
• Compile approved participation data, outreach records, and status information for supervisor review.
• Prepare draft spreadsheets, presentation materials, and routine project documents using established templates.
• Assist with student communications and follow-up using supervisor-approved language.
• Help coordinate logistics for on-campus student-success activities and meetings.
• Flag questions, exceptions, or issues for professional staff rather than making program or student-service decisions independently.
• Currently enrolled at Roxbury Community College for the 2026-2027 academic year.
• Have an active Federal Work-Study award and sufficient remaining FWS eligibility before beginning work.
• Maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) in accordance with institutional and financial-aid requirements.
• Complete all required student-employment and payroll documentation before beginning work.
• Work only the approved FWS schedule and duties assigned by the designated RCC supervisor.

Requirements:

Required Qualifications

• Strong written and verbal professional communication.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and manage multiple responsibilities.
• Strong organization, planning, and time-management skills.
• Experience with presentations, facilitation, outreach, leadership, or comparable activities.
• Ability to collaborate professionally with students, faculty, staff, and campus stakeholders.
• Strong technology skills and ability to learn new systems.
• Demonstrated reliability, judgment, accountability, and professionalism.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous RCC student employment or comparable work experience.
• Previous peer leadership, student ambassador, orientation, mentoring or student-engagement experience.
• Familiarity with Navigate360/EAB.
• Experience with Microsoft 365, Teams, Canvas, or similar platforms.
• Experience coordinating projects, events, workshops, or student activities.
• Familiarity with RCC student-support resources.

Additional Information:

Federal Work-Study Compliance Notes

• This FWS assignment is part-time, on-campus student employment and is contingent upon continued Federal Work-Study eligibility and available award funding.
• FWS students may perform only the duties identified for the FWS assignment and approved by the supervisor; Learn & Earn responsibilities are not interchangeable with FWS duties.
• Students and supervisors are responsible for monitoring scheduled hours so the student does not exceed the approved FWS award or institutional work-hour limits.
• Timesheets must accurately reflect hours actually worked and be approved by the designated supervisor through the College's approved timekeeping process.
• Student Learning & Professional Development Outcomes
• By successfully completing this position, the student should strengthen their ability to:
• Coordinate projects and manage deliverables.
• Establish priorities and manage timelines.
• Communicate professionally across organizational teams.
• Facilitate presentations and group activities.
• Develop professional digital and presentation materials.
• Use information and observations to support program improvement.
• Exercise professional judgment and independent problem-solving.
• Provide peer leadership.
• Collaborate across multiple departments and stakeholder groups.
• Demonstrate advanced workplace accountability and professionalism.
• Supervision & Performance
• The Student Success Project Lead reports to Dr. Jalal Ghaemghami and works collaboratively with Student Success and Retention staff and participating Care Units. The Project Lead may provide peer guidance and project coordination but does not hold formal supervisory authority over RCC employees. Students will receive regular supervision, performance feedback, and professional-development opportunities. Performance concerns will be addressed through RCC's progressive intervention process.

Advancement

The Student Success Project Lead may serve as an advancement opportunity for students who have successfully demonstrated Level II competencies through previous RCC student employment or comparable professional experience. Previous RCC employment is not required; students who already demonstrate the competencies required for Level III may apply directly.