Career Services Specialist (part - time)

Career Services Specialist (Part-Time)

Northern Essex Community College (NECC) serves about 5,000 credit students each semester on two campuses located in the beautiful, historic Merrimack Valley region of northeast Massachusetts. The College has been building an organizational culture that values initiative and innovation, and seeks to identify and develop the strengths in students, faculty, staff, and programs in order to grow and improve. NECC is also committed to using evidence to guide planning and decision-making. These values are reflected in the use of Appreciative Inquiry for strategic planning and accreditation; in our investment in strengths-based, institution-wide professional development; and in our ten-year involvement as a Leader College in Achieving the Dream, a national network of community colleges dedicated to using data to close student achievement gaps. We are also committed to the recruitment and retention of a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

POSITION: Part-Time Career Services Specialist (Career Placement Counselor): Career Services; Lawrence Campus (45 Franklin Street); MCCC/MTA Unit Professional Position; 29 hours/week; Schedule: Monday 9:00am - 2:00pm, Tuesday through Thursday 11:00am - 7:00pm.

SUMMARY: The Career Services Specialist will provide career exploration, job search and employer-engagement services to current credit and non-credit program students and recent alumni of the community college. Work includes one-on-one counseling, workshops, employer engagement, and providing career development information and assistance aligned with the college's student success and workforce development goals. NECC's diverse student population includes traditional college students, Early College, adult learners/career changers/non-traditional students, and English language learners.

RESPONSIBILITIES: Specific duties for this position include:

• Conduct individual career advising sessions (career exploration, major/career research, resume and cover letter review, interview prep).
• Deliver workshops and classroom presentations on career exploration, job search strategies, networking, resume writing, and interviewing.
• Collaborate with professors, instructors, program coordinators, and others to integrate career readiness activities into programs.
• Maintain and expand relationships and engagement with employers; coordinate on-campus recruitment events and employer panels.
• Manage and update job postings, resources, and employer information in the college's career platform.
• Support internship and other work-based learning preparation and placement processes, coordinated with academic departments and workforce partners.
• Track student engagement and report basic metrics to supervisor; participate in department meetings and outreach events.
• Perform other duties as assigned consistent with classification for Unit Professional positions.

REQUIREMENTS: MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, Counseling, Education, or closely related field with two (2) years experience and/or training involving career counseling, recruitment, or counseling; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Experience working with diverse community college populations and with adult learners. Strong knowledge of career development resources, career readiness, and activities for adult learners. Excellent communication, presentation, and organizational skills. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Experience in a higher education environment Experience working with adults in HSE, ESOL, or literacy programs. Bilingual (Spanish/English) EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT: 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.

GRADE AND SALARY: Anticipated salary is $53,247.48 ($35.31/hour) annually with complete fringe benefit package. Complete fringe benefit package including competitive health insurance, free dental insurance, basic life insurance, long-term disability insurance, paid sick, vacation and personal leave, educational benefits for employee/spouse/dependents, and excellent retirement benefits. Actual salary calculated in compliance with MCCC/MTA classification system. Official transcripts will be required at the time of hire.

ANTICIPATED START DATE: ASAP

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: To apply: To be considered for this position click on the "Apply Now" button, you will be prompted to set up a new account or login to an existing account. You will be able to upload the following required documents for consideration: Cover Letter, describing your qualifications and/or how you may be best suited for the role Resume/CV Review of applications will begin 5 business days from the posting date and will continue until the position is filled. Please note that finalist candidates will be asked to provide contact information for three (3) professional references, including current supervisor (or at least two previous supervisors) DEADLINE: Open until filled