Academic Advisor (Part-Time Remote)-Advising & LifeMap

About Bunker Hill Community College:

is a multi-campus institution with vibrant, urban campuses in Boston, Massachusetts, in nearby Chelsea, Massachusetts, and at several satellites and instructional sites throughout the Greater Boston area. The largest of the 15 community colleges in Massachusetts, BHCC serves some 18,000 students annually, focusing on holistic student services to ensure student retention and persistence. The College offers certificates and associate degrees, early college and dual enrollment, non-credit community and corporate training, and industry-specific training programs. BHCC is the 8th most diverse higher education institution in the United States, and is an Asian American and Pacific Islander Serving Institution. Bunker Hill is also a Hispanic Service Institution, defined as an institution that has an enrollment of undergrad full-time equivalent students that is at least 25 percent Hispanic students. Approximately 1000 international students attend from 100 countries, speaking more than 75 languages.

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Job Description:

Advising & LifeMap is seeking a professional advisor to assist with the advising and registration of new and continuing students enrolling in academic programs within the Science, Engineering and Mathematics (SEM) Division. In addition, the professional in this role will participate in grant-related reporting and in meetings/programs associated with grant and advising activities. The professional in this role will also serve as a resource to the SEM Division and its faculty regarding advising services.

Specific Duties:

• Provide academic advising and registration assistance for targeted populations of SEM students;
• Verify student eligibility for STEM Starter Academy Summer Program and enroll eligible students in courses;
• Support data collection for STEM Starter Academy through documentation of advising and student outreach activities;
• Maintain knowledge of the SEM Division Associate Degree and Certificate programs, curricula and course sequencing;
• Assist STEM students with course selection, course sequencing and academic pathways;
• Understand transfer opportunities and requirements for SEM students;
• Assist students with adding, dropping and/or withdrawing from courses;
• Provide students with referrals and direct connections to academic support such as tutoring;
• Ensure students are aware of and connected to the STEM Coordinator;
• Serve as a liaison to the SEM Division and STEM Coordinator, meeting with each as needed;
• Attend monthly STEM Starter Academy meetings;
• Utilize Colleague programs and other software

Requirements:

• Master's degree in Education, Counseling, Psychology or a closely related field; with two (2) years of experience and/or training involving college admissions, academic advisement, career development, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Proficiency in student information systems and technology as well as MS Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Excellent, demonstrated verbal and written communication skills.
• Proven ability to work with diverse faculty, staff and student populations.
• Demonstrate a strong understanding of cultural competency.
• Able to communicate effectively to different audiences.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ability to work Saturdays during peak registration periods.
• Experience using live chat software.
• Experience working in a community college.
• Written and spoken proficiency in more than one language.

Additional Information:

Salary: 18.5 hours per week - $30.03/Hour (MCCC/Non-Benefited)

Review Date: To Ensure Consideration Application Materials Must Be Received by March 27

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.

Application Instructions:

Effective January 3, 2022, all Bunker Hill Community College employees will need to show proof of COVID-19 vaccination, unless granted an accommodation.

To be considered for this position please upload the following documents to your account:

• Resume
• Cover Letter

Please be sure to address the Required Qualifications in your documents.

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