Academic Coordinator of Early Childhood Education Career Pathways Program •

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Haverhill, MA Posted:

Aug 25, 2026

Closes:

Open Until Filled Type:

Full-time Ref. No.: 354032

Salary Type:

Annually Salary Range:

$80,066.00 - $85,196.00

Position ID:

204121

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INTERNAL JOB POSTING

•This position is currently open to internal NECC employees only. External applicants are welcome to apply for other available positions as listed on our Careers page.

POSITION

Full-Time Academic Coordinator of Early Childhood Education Career Pathways Program (Academic Coordinator): Early Childhood Education Career Pathways; Haverhill Campus (100 Elliot Street);

MCCC/MTA

Unit Staff Position; 37.5 hours per week; Monday through Friday, 8:30am - 4:30pm; Pay Grade 6. This position is grant-funded and is contingent upon the availability of funding. Continuation of the position is dependent on ongoing grant support and may be subject to termination if funding is reduced or discontinued.

SUMMARY:

Reporting to the Dean of Business and Professional Studies, the Academic Coordinator of Early Childhood Education Career Pathways Program is responsible for coordinating the College's Early Childhood Education Career Pathways Program and ensuring compliance with the Career Pathways (CP) Grant. The Coordinator will work independently and collaboratively across the college to partner with faculty, staff, administrators, and external stakeholders to use a student-centered, data-driven, and outcomes-focused approach to guide students through college services and processes to enable them to complete the Early Childhood Education Foundational Certificate. The Coordinator will also support the fulfillment of grant initiatives.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Specific duties for this position include: Provide information to Early Childhood Education faculty and staff regarding program responsibilities, grant requirements, and student learning goals. Coordinate open houses, information sessions, and recruitment events. Maintain a record of prospective students. Assess students' eligibility for grant services. Support students applying to the College, completing enrollment steps, placement testing, financial aid, and procuring instructional materials. Advise Early Childhood Education students regarding course selection, registration, learning goals, practicum placement, and career planning. Collaborate with the Advising Center to provide advising to Early Childhood Education students. Monitor the progress of all grant-funded students, referring eligible students to academic support services, including tutoring, academic coaching, and peer mentoring. Document student progress and advisement activities in Navigate. Support activities related to student persistence, including technology support and connecting students to community resources that support pathway completion. Facilitate partnerships with local childcare providers and other community partners to coordinate practicum placements, site visits, and job placement after program completion. Draft proposals for continued Career Pathways grant funding following the College's established grant proposal procedures. Administer Career Pathway grant, including submitting applications, collaborating with relevant College personnel, monitoring grant requirements and activities, collecting data, submitting reports, and keeping records. Support the Dean of Business and Professional Studies in communicating with government agencies and completing other administrative and compliance responsibilities throughout the grant lifecycle. Maintain student records in accordance with FERPA and all other applicable regulations. Follow up with students after program completion regarding educational progress and goal and career achievement. Perform related duties as directed. The Classification Specification is available at:

Academic Coordinator Requirements:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Master's degree in Education, Counseling, Sociology, or closely related field; with five (5) years experience and/or training that includes academic advisement, academic placement, counseling, career development, math/electronics teaching, or program/project management; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Five (5) or more years of experience working in the Early Childhood Education field. Five (5) or more years of experience advising or teaching college students. Five (5) or more years of experience in grant administration, sponsored programs, or closely related experience in a grant-funded nonprofit, or higher education setting. Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities in a detailed, high-volume environment. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Experience with Massachusetts and federal grant compliance requirements. Experience working with and supporting a culturally diverse population. Bilingual (Spanish/English)

EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT

: Applicants who do not meet the qualifications as noted above are encouraged to put in writing precisely how their background and experience has prepared them with the equivalent combination of education, training, and experience required for the responsibilities of this position.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

All candidates must have legal authorization to work in the United States. Northern Essex Community College does not provide employment-based visa sponsorship. Employment is contingent upon the successful completion and review of a background check which will include CORI (Criminal Offender Record Information) and SORI (Sex Offender Registry Information).

Additional Information:

GRADE AND SALARY

Anticipated salary range is $80,066.00 to $85,196.00 (MCCC Pay Grade 6 with a master's degree) annually with complete fringe benefit package. Complete fringe benefit package including competitive health insurance, free dental insurance, basic life insurance, long-term disability insurance, paid sick, vacation and personal leave, educational benefits for employee/spouse/dependents, and excellent retirement benefits. Actual salary calculated in compliance with

MCCC/MTA

classification system. Official transcripts will be required at the time of hire.

ANTICIPATED START DATE

Fall 2026

Application Instructions:

TO APPLY

To be considered for this position click on the "Apply Now" button, you will be prompted to set up a new account or login to an existing account. You will be able to upload the following required documents for consideration: Cover Letter, describing your qualifications and/or how you may be best suited for the role Resume/CV Review of applications will begin 5 business days from the posting date and will continue until the position is filled. •Please note that finalist candidates will be asked to provide contact information for three (3) professional references, including current supervisor (or at least two previous supervisors)

DEADLINE

Open until filled Northern Essex 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 or military 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 statues 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 College's Affirmative Action Officer/Title IX Coordinator, Elizabete Trelegan (Assistant Director of Human Resources, B-219,978-556-3928/ etrelegan@necc.mass.edu), the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination, the Equal Employment Opportunities Commission or the United States Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights. Northern Essex Community College will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. Prospective employees are encouraged to review the College's Annual Security Report (ASR), in compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, which can be found on the disclosure page of the College's website at: http://www.necc.mass.edu/clery