GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:

Framingham State University, in conjunction with the Accelerate The Future Foundation, has created community based cohorts with participating Mental Health agencies across Massachusetts. These cohorts are part of the Department of Graduate and Continuing Education department. The students who participate in these cohorts will graduate with a Master's Degree in Counseling Psychology. The part-time Accelerate the Future (ATF) Cohort Program Administrative Assistant provides overall help with all activities within the FSU ATF Cohort Program. This person will work with faculty within the program, and have communication with students, mental health agencies, and staff within the program.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:

This position is overseen by the director of the ATF Cohort program.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED:

N/A

EXAMPLES OF SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Contributes meaningfully to the diversity, equity, anti-racism, and inclusion efforts of the university.
• Create a newsletter to be sent out to all students across cohorts regarding important information, trainings, and other news.
• Support in disseminating regular news to faculty across cohorts regarding upcoming events, important dates, reminders, etc.
• Ensure faculty are submitting course documentation (syllabus, internship and practicum agreements, etc.)
• Update spreadsheets with student info/agency contact info/course sequencing, etc.
• Assisting current students in successful completion and submission of practicum and internship paperwork
• Assist with tracking and reviewing applications to the program
• Other responsibilities as needed

WORKING CONDITIONS:

This is an 18-hour/week position in the FSU ATF Cohort Program. Occasional evening work may be required. Part of the work may be done remotely. Position is grant funded and expected to last approximately 3 years.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's Degree
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Evidence of strong written and communication skills
• Experience developing and sustaining collaborative relationships with colleagues, preferable in support of student success
• Candidates who are bilingual in English and Spanish or English and Portuguese are strongly encouraged to apply.

This is a part-time, non-benefited, contract position, not to exceed 18 hours per week. The pay rate is $29.75 per hour.

This is a grant-funded position. The anticipated funding period is three years and ongoing employment is contingent upon available grant funding.

Framingham State University conducts criminal history and sexual offender record checks on recommended finalists prior to final employment for all positions.

Framingham State University is an equal opportunity employer.

Members of underrepresented or minoritized groups, women, veterans, persons with disabilities, and all persons committed to equity, diversity, and inclusive excellence are strongly encouraged to apply.