Director of the Center for Emerging Adults, Returning Citizens, and Correctional Education -C.E.R.C.

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Brockton, MA Posted:

Sep 11, 2026

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Sep 27, 2026 - 11:59

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Full-time Position ID:

204762

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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 Director of the Center for Emerging Adults, Returning Citizens, and Correctional Education (C.E.R.C.) provides leadership and oversight for college-credit academic and workforce programs serving justice-impacted individuals and emerging adults transitioning from public systems. This position is responsible for developing and managing partnerships with correctional facilities, courts, community-based organizations, and state agencies, including the Department of Correction (DOC), Houses of Correction (HOC), Department of Children and Families (DCF), and Department of Youth Services (DYS). The Director ensures program quality, compliance, sustainability, and alignment with college goals. Evening and weekend hours, as well as regular travel to correctional facilities and community sites, are required. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Supervises the Program Coordinator of CERC Develops, maintains, and expands partnerships with correctional facilities, trial courts, probation and parole departments, employers, community-based organizations, DOC, HOC, DCF, and DYS. Oversees grants and funding sources that support program delivery, expansion, and sustainability. Manages financial aid processes for incarcerated and justice-involved students. Administers contract-based instructional programs with DOC, HOC, Probation Services, DCF, and DYS partners. Represents the College and CERC at conferences, meetings, and community events related to prison education reform, reentry, and youth aging out of systems. Advances academic pathways, including articulation and transfer agreements with four-year institutions as well as MOUs with training programs, local unions, and registered apprenticeship programs. Develops employer partnerships to support job placement and career advancement for students with CORI histories. Collaborates with Division Deans to recruit faculty and align curriculum with workforce and industry needs. Expands program delivery at additional DOC, DCF, DYS, and HOC facilities. Coordinate orientation and ongoing support for adjunct faculty teaching in CERC programs. Develops and implement policies and procedures consistent with college standards and correctional facility requirements. Ensures academic quality, compliance, and integrity of all program offerings. Assesses and analyze program outcomes to support continuous improvement and reporting requirements. Identifies and pursue additional funding opportunities for education and workforce programming serving specialized populations. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

Master's degree in education, Counseling, Psychology, Criminal Justice, Business Management, or a related field. Minimum of three (3) years of experience in program or project management, grant administration, budget development, community relations, curriculum development, teaching, counseling, non-traditional student services, or a related area, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Experience working in social work and/or correctional education settings. Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment with strong attention to detail. Proven ability to work collaboratively across departments and disciplines. Knowledge of federal financial aid requirements for incarcerated and court-involved individuals. Strong public speaking, facilitation, and presentation skills. Excellent written communication skills. Availability to work evenings and weekends as required.

Preferred:

Demonstrated experience working effectively with diverse student populations, with an emphasis on socioeconomic and racial equity. Strong supervisory and relationship-building skills with faculty, staff, students, employers, and community partners. Knowledge of local, state, and federal laws, regulations, and policies related to correctional education, criminal justice reform in higher education, and services for youth aging out of foster care or youth systems. Experience in workforce development and/or vocational education program delivery.

Additional Information:

Position Status:

Non-Unit Professional, Full-Time State Funded with Benefits.

Hours:

37.5 hours a week, occasional evenings and weekends are required.

Salary:

$91,500.00 -$110,000 annually. While we welcome applications from a broad range of candidates, salary offers will align with the listed range and are commensurate with education and experience. Massasoit Community College offers exciting benefits such as: 75% Employer-Paid Health Insurance Flexible Spending Accounts Life Insurance Long Term Disability State Pension Retirement Plan Optional Retirement Savings Plans Tuition Credit (Employee, Spouse, & Dependents) Twelve (12) paid holidays And More! For more information on Benefits/Policies click

Non Unit Professionals Worksite:

Assignments will include all Massasoit sites and will require travel to correctional facilities; organizations related to the recruitment of participants and workforce partners. Deadline to

Apply:

September 27, 2026

Application Instructions:

A cover letter and resume are required, please apply online. Resumes will NOT be considered without an accompanying cover letter.

Please Note :

Faxed, emailed, or mailed in resumes and/or materials will NOT be accepted. Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are unable to provide individual feedback on application statuses. Please refrain from contacting the hiring manager and/or hiring department via phone, email, fax, mail, third person party or vendor and in person. Failure to comply, may result in application withdrawal. 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, asynnott@massasoit.mass.edu , 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, emashmasa@massasoit.mass.edu , the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination, the Equal Employment Opportunities Commission or the United States Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) Powered by