Academic Counselor, SUCCESS Scholars Program

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Conduct academic and career advising, career assessments, and transfer advising;
• Provide information regarding degree and transfer requirements;
• Monitor academic progress of Success Scholars students;
• Screen, interview, evaluate, and process incoming Success Scholars students;
• Work with students to develop academic plans of study and advise on course selection/sequencing, curriculum/concentration selection and changes, and transition issues;
• Assist students in registering, adding, or withdrawing from courses;
• Assist students in obtaining developmental and tutorial assistance;
• Assign academic advisors and notify students/faculty of advisor assignments;
• Participate in new student orientations;
• Coordinate activities with other programs and refer students to other services as appropriate;
• Attend meetings/events, serve on committees, and make presentations;
• Conduct academic informational sessions and workshops, including leadership, social, and educational programming;
• Collect, organize, and disseminate statistical data and maintain and update student files in accordance with Success Grant reporting requirements;
• Maintain professional knowledge in applicable areas, research new trends, and advances in the profession;
• Establish and maintain working relationships with college faculty and staff;
• Coordinate and supervise transfer, cultural trips, and information sessions, including but not limited to campus tours, information sessions, and transcript review sessions;
• Identify and connect students to participate in SUCCESS Scholars engagement and wellness initiatives fostering a sense of belonging, connection, and personal development;
• Research and apply evidence‑based practices in student engagement, wellness education, academic advising, and retention by integrating strategies that promote student persistence, resilience, and holistic success;
• Collaborate with campus partners to design, implement, and assess engagement and wellness programs by aligning efforts with institutional goals for student success and continuous program improvement;
• Coordinate with the SUCCESS Scholars Director on implementing best practices, focusing on continuous program improvement;
• Perform other duties as assigned.

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.

• Demonstrated experience working with diverse student populations;
• Demonstrated commitment to equity and inclusion;
• Demonstrated experience analyzing, interpreting, and utilizing data;
• Experience developing and implementing student engagement and wellness initiatives that promote belonging, academic success, and holistic student development;
• Demonstrated experience building collaborative relationships;
• Demonstrated experience with EAB Navigate/Grades First platforms;
• Multilingual:
  Haitian Creole, Cape Verdean Creole, Spanish, French, or Portuguese;
• Strong communication skills.

Applicants who do not meet the qualifications as stated above are encouraged to put in writing precisely how their background and experience have prepared them with the equivalent combination of education, training and experience required for the responsibilities of this position.

Position Status: Full-time benefited Massachusetts Community College Council (MCCC) position. For classification specification details please follow this link: https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..asp

Hours: 37.5 hours weekly

Salary: $69,821.00-$80,311.00 Annually
Salary range may be adjusted based on the classification study and is subject to increase with higher education or relevant qualifications.

Worksite: Assignments will include all Massasoit sites and additional locations as necessary.

Final date to receive applications: January 4, 2026

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