Part-time Academic Counselor, Early Education and Care (EEC) Career Pathways Grant Program

Location: Brockton, MA Category: Part-time Positions Posted On: Tue Jul 15 2025 Job Description:
The candidate will join a vibrant and inclusive educational community and have a desire and ability to work with a diverse population. The Academic Counselor for the EEC Career Pathways Grant is a part-time grant position whose main function is to support the career and academic goals of the participating students through advising, coaching, and collaborating with the grant director to plan and deliver services that will meet students needs. Assisting educators in planning their own professional development, linking them to college supports, and tracking and reporting on their progress are key tasks. The Academic Counselor will work with all areas of the grant to deliver student services that align with the Department of Early Education and Care's strategic priorities and requirements, including planning course offerings, recruiting, enrolling, advising and coaching adult learners entering or already in the field.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Provide advising and coaching for students enrolled in grant courses.
• Serve as a liaison for adult learners and workforce educators enrolled in grant courses including developing an Individual Professional Development Plan (IPDP) focused on career and academic needs, advising and directing students to other college supports, as necessary.
• Collaborate with lead personnel to determine course offerings.
• Collaborate with college offices and community partners on recruitment and registration of grant students.
• Work with lead personnel to ensure that all project goals and related tasks and timelines are completed in an efficient manner, including data collection, reports, and evaluations.
• Prepare documents related to the grant, as required, including maintaining records of student progress for reporting purposes.
• Focus on the Commonwealth's Equity Agenda by applying related best practices throughout all job functions.
• Other duties related to maintaining compliance under the terms of the grant and supporting the work of the grant.

Job 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 development, or program/project management; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 5 years of experience in the Early Childhood field.
• Knowledge of community college academic programs, services and culture.
• Thorough working knowledge of the Department of Early Education and Care's regulations pertaining to staff and the Department's priorities and directives.
• Proven ability to work effectively with diverse, multicultural, and non-traditional students.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, written communication and presentation skills.
• Efficient, detail-oriented, self-starter with the ability to meet deadlines and work well with a minimum of supervision.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively on multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work evenings and weekends as required.
• Embrace the College's ideals of diversity, civility, and inclusion as we strive to create a safe and supportive school for all.
• Sensitivity and commitment to the goals of workforce diversity.
• Experience working in a diverse environment.
• Demonstrated commitment to working with underserved students.

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

Additional Information:
Position Status: Part-time non-benefitted Massachusetts Community College Council (MCCC) union position.

This position is subject to grant funding (EEC Career Pathways Grant) and is currently funded through June 30, 2025.

Hours: Up to 15 hours a week (Not to exceed 800 hours annually)

Salary: $35.31 per hour

Worksite: This position will be primarily assigned to the Brockton Campus but assignments will include all Massasoit sites.

Deadline to Apply: June 30, 2026


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