Part-Time Lieutenant Junior Grade

This is a part-time, non-benefit temporary/ contract position reporting to the Commandant of Cadets. This position provides daily oversight and supervision of cadets and may supervise work-study students and Ensigns as assigned.

Hours: Monday- Friday; approximately 30 hours per week between the hours of 1500–2300

General Statement of Duties:
The LTJG – Student Services / Regimental Support position supports cadet accountability, student well-being, campus safety, and daily operations within a regimented campus environment. This position serves as a visible evening presence, assists with student concerns and incidents, documents issues as appropriate, and helps connect cadets with campus resources. The LTJG works closely with Student Services, the Commandant’s Office, Public Safety, Residence Life, Health Services, Counseling Services, and other campus partners to support cadet success while upholding Academy policies, standards, and expectations.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide evening support and supervision; conduct walkthroughs and communicate safety or student concerns to Public Safety and Student Services staff as needed.
• Assist with oversight of student compliance with Academy policies, residential standards, and the Regimental Manual.
• Respond to incidents during assigned duty hours, document concerns, and refer matters to the appropriate office or supervisor.
• Use Academy systems, including ErezLife and Maxient, to document student concerns, housing issues, conduct matters, and other incidents as assigned.
• Refer cadets to appropriate academic, wellness, mental health, and student support resources.
• Participate in MMA’s three-week summer Orientation Program during the month of August.
• Assist with Regiment of Cadets ceremonies, campus events, Open Houses, Accepted Students Day, and other obligations as assigned.
• Comply with the Academy’s pre-employment and random drug testing program.
• Serve as a Clery Act-mandated reporter.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the Commandant and/or Vice President for Student Services.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and respond appropriately to student concerns, emergencies, and sensitive situations.
• Must be able to work evening hours, Monday through Friday, 1500–2300.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and web-based applications.
• Red Cross Certification in CPR and First Aid, or ability to obtain certification within six months of employment.
   

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Two plus years of prior military experience as a junior non-commissioned officer (NCO) or commissioned officer, or equivalent experience in a regimented residential setting or at an institution of higher education.

Massachusetts Maritime Academy is a top-ranked, fully accredited, four-year, co-educational state university with 7 undergraduate degree programs focusing on science, engineering, technology, math and business that are highly regarded in the domestic and international maritime industry and its related business sectors. Located at the western end of the scenic Cape Cod Canal, MMA is an hour’s drive from the thriving urban communities of Boston, MA and Providence, RI and offers easy access to beautiful Buzzards Bay and the pristine beaches of Cape Cod, Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket. The Academy offers generous benefits packages and competitive salaries commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Massachusetts Maritime Academy is a drug-free workplace, an Equal Opportunity Employer, and conducts employment verification through E-Verify.

Offers of employment will be contingent on successfully passing a pre-employment background check and drug screen.