Part-Time Academic Counselor, Student and Academic Success

Location: Lynn, MA Category: Part-Time Posted On: Wed Oct 22 2025 Job Description:

Part-Time Academic Counselor, Student and Academic Success

Campus Location: Lynn

Work Schedule: 20 hours a week

Non-benefited, Grant-funded, MCCC unit position

SALARY: $35.31/hour

General Statement Of Duties

The position provides equitable (e.g., developmental and appreciative, based on student and situation) advising to new, returning and transfer students to integrate their academic, personal, career and educational goals. This role is part of the Student Support and Advising Center services that are offered on each campus. The position requires in depth knowledge of the College's academic programs and policy information needed to advise students. The position works one-on-one, group advising and virtual and in-person registration events for students. The incumbent is responsible for assigned hours in the Centers and other locations as well as the virtual environment.

Essential Functions

• Provide Holistic Academic Counseling Assist students in making a program of study/guided pathway selections based on their academic and career goals.
• Review and interpret placement information in relation to course selection. Provide students with strategies to meet communication and math proficiency requirements if necessary.
• Create Academic Plan for student in Navigate to meet the student's stated goal and timeline for completion Review Time Management needs and course formats to identify the best combination to ensure the student's success.
• Participate in New Student Registration Events - create academic plans, acclimate students to NSCC tools, review onboarding process and review academic goals.
• Connect students with college resources as necessary.
• Outreach
• Monitor and respond to advising inbox emails and voicemails.
• Data Management
• Record notes for all advising appointments in Navigate as well as any walk-in students.
• Participate in staffing of walk-in advising services.
• Staff regular shifts in Centro HUB (NSCC's virtual campus).
• Maintain a regular on campus schedule to provide advising services for walk-in advising.
• Engages in cultural competency training opportunities, as identified by the manager
  

SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Director of Advising and Retention

Job Requirements

• Master's degree in Education, Counseling, Psychology or closely related field; with three (3) years' experience and/or training involving college admissions, academic advisement, career development, or program/project management; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be able to use various electronic platforms to communicate, assist and evaluate students.
• Must have the ability to work some evening and Saturday hours.
• Ability to work effectively within a fast-paced, rapidly growing, intense, and multifunctional office environment. Strong presentation/instructional skills
• Strong organizational and analytical skills.
• Ability to commute to any NSCC campus for meetings, programs and events.
• Successful experience interacting with culturally diverse populations.
• Candidates will be required to pass a CORI/SORI and/or a National background check as a condition of employment.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Working knowledge of Student Informational Systems, preferably knowledge of Banner
• Strong knowledge of the community college system working with individuals of diverse backgrounds. Bilingual in Spanish
  
  

Additional Information

North Shore Community College is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, sex, disability, religion, age, veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy or related conditions, gender identity, sex characteristics, sex stereotypes 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 Sex-Based Harassment. Inquiries or complaints concerning discrimination, harassment, or retaliation shall be referred to the College's Title IX Coordinator, Affirmative Action and Compliance Officer, the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination, the Equal Employment Opportunities Commission or the United States Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights: TitleIX@northshore.edu

Prospective employees are encouraged to review the College's Annual Security Report (ASR), in compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistic Act, which can be found on the disclosure page of the College's website by clicking here.

In alignment with our mission to provide accessible, affordable, and rigorous educational and employment opportunities, NSCC is committed to supporting individuals with disabilities throughout the recruitment and employment process, and to support fulfilling essential job functions. If you need a reasonable accommodation, please reach out to our ADA/504 Coordinator: Employee_Accom@northshore.edu

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