Department: Student Development - Wellesley

Location: Wellesley Hills

MassBay fosters educational excellence and academic success to prepare students for local and global citizenship, to meet critical workforce demands of communities, and to contribute to the region’s economic development.

Massachusetts Bay Community College values diversity, inclusion, and collaboration. We strongly encourage members of underrepresented communities to apply to join our community.

Located in Greater Boston, MassBay is a comprehensive, open-access community college offering associate degrees and certificate programs on three campuses in Wellesley Hills, Framingham, and Ashland, Massachusetts.
Position Summary:

The ideal candidate will join a vibrant and inclusive educational community and have a desire and ability to work with a diverse population.

The Coordinator of Student Engagement will coordinate a comprehensive student engagement program, including educational and community building programs. They will perform administrative work involving student activity planning. The Coordinator is responsible for planning/implementing programs, organizing student activities, providing guidance/leadership to students, providing advisement for student clubs/organizations (including Student Government Association), preparing and implementing budgets, acting as liaison between students, faculty and administration, and producing student publications such as newsletters and calendar of events. They will additionally be responsible for coordination of assigned staff, and performing related work as directed.

Key Responsibilities and Duties:

• Oversee the day-to-day direction/vision for Student Engagement;
• Coordinate campus-wide programming (on all three campuses) that is aligned with the goal and values of the College, focusing on enhancing the sense of community, student engagement, retention and personal development, and commitment to diversity & inclusion;
• Provide leadership and guidance to college student clubs/organizations, including but not limited to: formulating/coordinating procedures for student clubs; producing/distributing club handbooks; providing on-going trainings for club and advisors; assisting with the formation of new clubs and of club activities; recruiting faculty/staff for advisory roles with student clubs;
• Partner with the Coordinator of Students of Color program to design and create social and educational programs for Students of Color;
• Work with the Chief Diversity Officer in supporting student affinity groups;
• Work collaboratively with the Chief Diversity Officer and Students of Color Program Coach to develop student engagement programs and activities;
• Responsible for the oversight of three budgets: Student Engagement, Clubs, and Student Government Association;
• Serve as the advisor to Student Government Association (SGA);
• Assist in developing/implementing Student Engagement policies and procedures;
• Coordinate civic engagement opportunities for students;
• Responsible for the development and implementation of the LEAD (Leadership, Engagement and Development) Program, student leadership workshops and provides training for student leaders;
• Assist student organizations on appropriate fiscal management procedures;
• Produce weekly student newsletter;
• Maintain the Student Engagement, SGA, and Clubs websites;
• Plan and implement the first six-week programming model;
• Assist with the coordination of the theme month programming (women’s history month, Black History Month, LGBT , etc);
• Interact with various agencies/individuals (i.e. – attend meetings; participate in campus-wide committees and serve in chair/co-chair capacities as appropriate; act as liaison between students, faculty, and administration; participate in community service projects and education; communicate with supervisor, employees, other departments, students, student leaders, faculty members, alumni, counselors, other academic institutions, community organizations, the public, outside agencies, and other individuals to coordinate activities, review status of work, exchange information, or resolve problems);
• Supervise assigned staff (i.e. – instruct assigned staff in performance of duties according to established standards; plan the work of others and allocate personnel; prioritize, assign, review, and coordinate work; assist with complex or problem situations and provide direction; respond to employee issues and concerns; recommend the transfer, promotion, discipline, discharge, and salary increases of employees);
• Maintain professional knowledge in applicable areas (i.e. – maintain a working knowledge of assigned area; maintain current knowledge of applicable state, federal, and local laws/regulations; research new trends and advances in the profession; read professional literature; attend conferences, workshops, and training sessions).

Commitment to Equity:

• Support MassBay’s commitment to the Equity Agenda; collaborating with faculty, staff, and students on the College’s strategic initiatives dedicated to closing the equity gap related to student outcomes;
• Support MassBay’s commitment to being anti-racist; embracing a community free of bias and inequality;
• Contribute to discussion and review of applicable College policies with a critical lens toward diversity, equity, and inclusion;
• Engage with the Office of Diversity on issues related to underserved student success;
• Further the examination of pertinent practices that are culturally responsive and reflective of inclusive perspectives; and
• Engage in conversations with colleagues and students regarding best practices within the discipline or programmatic related to equity and inclusion.

This list is not to be considered all-inclusive. A supervisor may assign other duties as required to meet the needs and foster the mission of the College.

All employees of MassBay are expected to work collegially and collaboratively within a community that values and celebrates diversity.

Required Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Education, Psychology, or closely related field; with six (6) years’ experience and/or training that includes student activity planning/coordination, leadership development, and interpersonal relations; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Sensitivity and commitment to the goals of Affirmative Action and workforce diversity;
• Experience working in a diverse environment;
• Demonstrated commitment to working with under-served students;
• Demonstrated successful experience in a community college or comparable setting is desired as well as experience conducting leadership training, advising student organizations, conducting orientation programs, and working with diverse populations;
• Master’s degree in Higher Ed Administration, Education, or other closely related field;
• Demonstrated experience working with students in co-curricular activities including but not limited to Student Government and mentoring programs;
• Demonstrated experience in the area of diversity, equity and inclusion. This should include programming, training, policy development or administration, and facilitation of student programs;
• Working knowledge of civic engagement efforts and commitment to integrate community awareness activities into co-curricular programming efforts;
• Experience working with higher education commuter populations to motivate and energize students in co-curricular activities;
• Bi-Lingual.

Additional Information:

Salary Range: $63,288-$70,774, in accordance with one's education and experience as dictated by the collective bargaining agreement classification compensation structure.

As a Massachusetts State Employee, you are offered an outstanding suite of benefits adding value to your salary.

• Array of choices for health insurance plans to meet individual/ family needs
• Affordable Dental Insurance and vision discount program
• 12 paid State/ Federal holidays
• Generous sick, vacation, and personal time
• Telework option depending on the role/department
• Flexible Spending Plans to reduce your taxable income
• Low-cost basic and optional life insurance
• Defined Benefit Pension Plan, providing a fixed, pre-established benefit for employees at retirement
• Thinking to save more money towards retirement: consider Deferred Compensation plans i.e., 457(b) or 403(b).
• Tuition Benefits for employees and dependents at state colleges and universities
• Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Eligibility towards Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• Free gym and parking on campus

Need more info: https://www.massbay.edu/employment/benefits

Position Type: MCCC-Professional Grade 5

Application Deadline: March 30, 2024, or thereafter until filled.

To Apply: Please include a letter of interest and resume with your online application.

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Hiring is subject to state appropriation funding.

Final candidates are required to provide sealed transcripts and/or certifications.

Hiring is contingent upon a successful CORI clearance.

Massachusetts Bay 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 Affirmative Action and/or Title IX Coordinator, Lisa MacDonald, Director of Equity Compliance, lmacdonald@massbay.edu, (781) 239-3147, the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination, the Equal Employment Opportunities Commission or the United States Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights.