Theideal candidate will join a vibrant and inclusive educational community andhave a desire and ability to work with a diverse population.

The SeniorAdmissions Counselor will assist in coordinating the admissions process on theFramingham campus, including both general admissions to all degrees andcertificates and also selective admission to specialized programs. The individualwill perform student admissions, advising, and administrative work.Specifically, the individual will be responsible for managing the admissionsprocess for prospective and admitted Health Science, Sonography, and EmergencyMedical Services students, including evaluating admissions applications,meeting with applicants, estimating transfer credits, recruiting students, andprocessing and maintaining documentation. The Counselor will be expected towork some evening or weekend hours for recruitment activities, informationsessions, and special events, or during peak times.

Key Responsibilities and Duties:

• Assist in coordinating the college admission process for the Divisions of Health Sciences, Humanities, Social Science and Professional Studies (SSPS), Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM), and Transportation and Energy;
• Manage the admissions lifecycle for Health Science, Radiologic Technology, and Sonography (future program), including:
  

-Evaluating applications of prospective students;

-Receiving transcripts from other colleges and estimating transfer credits: determining which courses/credits can be transferred to student's current program;

-Determining eligibility and acceptance of applicants into selective Health Sciences programs;

-Evaluating readmission applications Health Sciences applicants for program eligibility;

-Presenting qualified candidates to admissions committees directed by Health Sciences faculty;

-Promoting MassTransfer program and specialized Health Sciences articulation agreements;

• Attend quarterly planning meetings and collaborate with the Academic & Transfer Advising Center to ensure expeditious and accurate Admissions/Advising services to all pre-health students;
• Participate in recruitment activities and provide information on college opportunities, admission policies, and procedures as well as activities such as:
  

-Providing information to prospects, applicants, and students via telephone, e-mail, website, walk-in visits, or scheduled appointments;

-Working with program coordinators to promote programs and recruit students;

-Organizing information sessions, presentations, and recruitment activities;

-Delivering oral presentations and travel to recruitment sites;

-Collaborating with select local high schools and community-based organizations on admission activities relating to recruitment, testing, and registration of students;

• Assist international students with completion of admissions applications/documentation;
• Promote Dual Enrollment/Early Admissions Agreement through recruitment activities;
• Assist in the evaluation of policies and procedures as they pertain to the Office of Admissions;
• Promote services and academic pathways through Corporate Partnerships and Workforce Development;
• Perform administrative tasks associated with department activities;
• Interact with various agencies/individuals;
• Attend meetings and serve on committees, participate in open houses, career panels, and information sessions, communicate with supervisor, employees, other departments, current/prospective students, parents, faculty members, other educational facilities, the public, outside agencies, and other individuals to coordinate activities, review the status of work, exchange information, or resolve problems;
• May coordinate work of assigned work-study students or other support staff;
• Maintain professional knowledge in applicable areas through professional development;
• Other duties as assigned and in accordance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement.
  

Commitment toEquity:

• Support MassBay's commitment to the Equity Agenda; collaborating with faculty, staff, and students on the College's strategic initiatives dedicated to closing the equity gap related to student outcomes;
• Support MassBay's commitment to being anti-racist; embracing a community free of bias and inequality;
• Contribute to discussion and review of applicable College policies with a critical lens toward diversity, equity, and inclusion;
• Engage with the Office of Diversity on issues related to underserved student success;
• Further the examination of pertinent practices that are culturally responsive and reflective of inclusive perspectives; and
• Engage in conversations with colleagues and students regarding best practices within the discipline or programmatic related to equity and inclusion.
  

This list is not to be considered all-inclusive. A supervisor may assign other duties as required to meet the needs and foster the mission of the College.

All employees of MassBay are expected to work collegially and collaboratively within a community that values and celebrates diversity.

Required Qualifications:

Master's degree in Business Management, Marketing, PublicRelations, Education, Counseling, Psychology, or closely related field; withtwo (2) years experience and/or training that includes marketing, publicrelations, college admissions, credit evaluation, and academiccounseling/advisement; or an equivalent combination of education, training, andexperience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Sensitivity and commitment to the goals of Affirmative Action and workforce diversity;
• Experience working in a diverse environment;
• Demonstrated commitment to working with underserved students;
• Experience working with criteria-based Health Sciences programs;
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite: Word, Excel, SharePoint, Teams, OneDrive;
• Experience with PeopleSoft, or experience with similar student information systems;
• Experience utilizing Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system;
• Bilingual in Portuguese or Spanish;
• Excellent communication skills;
• Excellent interpersonal and conflict management skills;
• Ideal candidate will be committed to the mission of the community college and demonstrate the ability to work effectively with professional, non-professional, and student personnel.
  

Additional Information:

Salary Range: $58,394 - $65,035, in accordance with one's education and experience as dictated by the collective bargainingagreement classification compensation structure.

As a Massachusetts State Employee, youare offered an outstanding suite of benefits adding value to your salary.

• Array of choices for health insurance plans to meet individual/ family needs
• Affordable Dental Insurance and vision discount program
• 12 paid State/ Federal holidays
• Generous sick, vacation, and personal time
• Telework option depending on the role/department
• Flexible Spending Plans to reduce your taxable income
• Low-cost basic and optional life insurance
• Defined Benefit Pension Plan, providing a fixed, pre-established benefit for employees at retirement
• Thinking to save more money towards retirement: consider Deferred Compensation plans i.e., 457(b) or 403(b).
• Tuition Benefits for employees and dependents at state colleges and universities
• Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Eligibility towards Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• Free gym and parking on campus
  

Need more info: https://www.massbay.edu/employment/benefits

Position Type: MCCC-Professional Grade 4

Application Deadline: July 26, 2024, or thereafter until filled.

To Apply: Please include a letter of interest and resume with your online application.

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Hiring is subject to state appropriation funding.

Final candidates are required to provide sealed transcripts and/or certifications.

Hiring is contingent upon a successful CORI clearance.

Massachusetts BayCommunity College is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and doesnot discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, sex,disability, religion, age, veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy orrelated conditions, gender identity, sex characteristics, sex stereotypes orsexual orientation in its programs and activities as required by Title IX ofthe Educational Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act of1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VII of the CivilRights Act of 1964, and other applicable statutes and college policies. TheCollege prohibits Sex-Based Harassment. Inquiries or complaints concerningdiscrimination, harassment, or retaliation shall be referred to the College'sAffirmative Action Officer and/or Title IX Coordinator, the MassachusettsCommission Against Discrimination, the Equal Employment OpportunitiesCommission or the United States Department of Education's Office for CivilRights.