Special Programs Coordinator, Advisor (Part T...

About Bristol Community College:

Bristol Community College is an exciting place to work, learn, and grow! Bristol is dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment with a rich diversity of beliefs, cultures, languages, abilities, and lifestyles. Committed to enriching its educational experience through a supportive community, Bristol actively encourages candidates of all backgrounds to apply and achieve our vision of advancing a vibrant, diverse community through education, learner by learner. If you share a passion for helping students succeed and enjoy working in a community of innovative, inclusive, and collaborative colleagues, Bristol is the place for you!                                                                      

As a Commonwealth of Massachusetts employer, Bristol offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package, including health, dental, life, long-term disability, retirement and paid time off (vacation, personal, sick, and holiday pay). We also offer tuition waiver discounts at the Commonwealth's public higher education institutions. More information can be found on our Benefits website .

Job Description:

POSITION TITLE: Special Programs Coordinator, Advisor (Part-Time) 

DEPARTMENT: Business and Experiential Education

PRIMARY LOCATION: Fall River

REPORTS TO:   Dean, Business and Experiential Education

STATEMENT OF DUTIES:  

The Special Programs Coordinator - Advisor, Business and Experiential Education Congressional Funded Grant advises the program's students concerning their academic plans and progress, academic schedule, choice of major, and other academic activities. The Advisor assists students in making decisions concerning personal educational goals leading to graduation, as well as future educational plans, transfer opportunities, and/or career goals.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS, DUTIES, AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Advise students in Business and Experiential Education Congressional Funded Grant, individually and/or with groups regarding academic core and/or departmental requirements, appropriate class selection, academic policies and procedures, and campus resources.
• Position students to meet requirements for graduation within appropriate periods while preparing them to meet future goals.
• Maintain advising records and confidential student evaluation records.
• Focus on customer service best practices when working with Bristol community members, including faculty, staff, and students. 
• Demonstrate a sense of professionalism and consistently reflect Bristol's core values while interacting with members of the Bristol Community.
• Focus on the Commonwealth's Equity Agenda by applying related best practices throughout all job functions.  
• Perform other duties as assigned, consistent with the Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Requirements:

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

NOTE: Unless otherwise noted, all required qualifications must be met by date of hire.

• Minimum of a Bachler's degree in Education, Counseling, Psychology, Business Administration, Mathematics, Computer Science, or other field related to area of assignment.*
• Minimum of three years of experience and/or training involving area of assignment, which may include college registration, academic advisement, career development, career experience, training, curriculum development, audio/visual or graphic production, grant administration, budget development, program/project management, event planning, administrative work in an academic environment, or personal computer operations.*
• *An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience shall be considered.
• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 applications. 
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. 
• The ability to work effectively with a diverse student body, faculty, and staff.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum of a Master's degree preferred.
• Knowledge of Bristol's Business Administration Fast Track degree program.
• Professional experience working with student information systems, including Banner and Degree Works.
• Ability to communicate in a language in addition to English.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The employee must meet the physical demands and work environment of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable those with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Additional Information:

POSITION STATUS: This is an MCCC/MTA, part-time, grant funded, non-benefitted, 18.5 hours per week unit position. This position is subject to grant budget appropriations.

SALARY:   $32.00 per hour.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action

Bristol 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 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 College's Title IX & Equity Compliance Officer, Emmanuel Echevarria at [email protected] or 774.357.2682; the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination; the Equal Employment Opportunities Commission or the United States Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights. 

Application Instructions:

TO APPLY: Please complete our online application by clicking on the "Apply" button.  The position will be open to applicants until filled. Review of applications will begin 10 calendar days from the posting date.

REQUIREMENTS TO COMPLETE APPLICATION PROCESS:

1) A completed Bristol Community College Employment Application.

2) A current resume/curriculum vitae.

3) A cover letter that demonstrates how your skills and experience meet the desired and required qualifications of the position (not limited in length).

All candidates must have legal authorization to work in the United States. Bristol Community College is an institution that does not sponsor work authorization.

A pre-employment criminal background check will be conducted for all positions.

The college will independently verify education credentials as provided on the application. For certain positions that require a college degree, the hired candidate must supply official transcripts upon hire. Transcripts must include your name and degrees conferred.