MCCC Part-Time Academic Career Counselor – Academic, Career & Transfer Center Position Available In Plymouth, Massachusetts

MCCC Part-Time Academic Career Counselor•

Academic, Career & Transfer Center Category:

Part-time Positions Department:

Advising, Career & Transfer Center

Locations:

Brockton, MA

Posted:

Jun 17, 2025

Closes:

Jul 1, 2025•11:59 PM EDT

Type:

Part-time
Position 

ID:

189352

About Massasoit Community College:

We at Massasoit Community College pride ourselves in our tradition of excellence and in our historic mission of accepting all who desire to learn. Massasoit currently offers 41 associate degree programs in arts, sciences, and applied sciences and 24 certificates. The College also offers non-credit workforce development certificates; corporate training courses; adult basic education; personal enrichment classes; and Early College programs for high school students. Students of color make up roughly half of all students enrolled and more than half of all Massasoit students are first generation to attend college. More than 900 students graduate from Massasoit with an associate degree or certificate each year. Brockton, Massachusetts, home of Massasoit’s largest campus, prides itself on its diversity of cultures and is home to approximately 95,000 residents. In addition, the college has a campus in Canton, a satellite location in Middleborough, and annually serves students from more than 35 cities and towns in Southeastern Massachusetts. Massasoit is one of the largest community colleges in the state. Massasoit Community College is an affirmative action / equal opportunity employer who is committed to increasing diversity across all levels of the college. Candidates who believe they can contribute to this value are strongly encouraged to apply.

Job Description:

Job duties include but not limited to the following: Provides academic advising, career exploration/counseling, and transfer advising for students enrolled in career and technical programs. Assist CTE (Career Technical Education) students with the development of career plans, as well as advising students in overcoming obstacles to completing their programs. Help students access and complete Focus 2 career assessment programs.
Assist the Coordinator of Internships and Career Placement with day-to-day management of career counseling activities for the office.
Participate in student advising and registration sessions to ensure that students register for appropriate courses in a timely manner.

Requirements:

Master’s degree in Education, Counseling, Psychology or closely related field; with three (3) years experience and/or training involving college admissions, academic advisement, career exploration or development, or program/project management; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Preferred:

Knowledge of online data base systems; Banner, Degree works, and Navigate. Knowledge of current trends in how academic advising and career exploration are related. Prior experience in working with diverse or non-traditional students needed. Strong interpersonal, organizational skills. Excellent judgement and decision making ability. Exhibit training, sensitivity and commitment to the needs of youth and adults from disadvantaged backgrounds

Additional Information:

Position Status:

 Part-time Non-benefited, Massachusetts Community College Council (MCCC) union position Grant Funded Position.

Hours:

 18 hours/week or 936 hours annually. This position does not work during the months of December and July. The regular weekly schedule is as follows:

Monday:

10:00 AM•5:00

PM Tuesday:

9:00 AM•3:30

PM Thursday:

10:00 AM•5:00

PM Peak Period Adjustment:

During the peak advising and registration periods in August and January, the schedule will increase to five days per week.

Salary:

 $35.31 per hour. This is a grant-funded position that is renewed annually.

Worksite:

Assignments will include all Massasoit sites and additional locations as necessary. Deadline to

Apply:

July 1, 2025