Assistant Coordinator Engagement, Identity & Belonging (Assistant Coordinator of Student Activities)

Assistant Coordinator Engagement, Identity & Belonging (Assistant Coordinator of Student Activities)

Department: Student Activities

Location: Wellesley Hills/Framingham

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:

All openpositions are Hybrid & On-site, and employees are expected to be on-site as per their approved schedule.

The ideal candidate will join a vibrantand inclusive educational community, and have a desire and ability to work witha diverse population.

MassBay Community College seeks a creative, anddetail-oriented individuals to join our team in roles that enhance andcoordinate the student experience. The full-time Assistant Coordinator ofStudent Engagement, Identity, and Belonging will play a key role in fostering avibrant and inclusive campus environment that supports the engagement,development, and success of our diverse student population. Working closelywith both the Director and Coordinator, the Assistant Coordinator will focus onidentifying, developing, and enhancing student clubs and organizations,assisting with large campus-wide programming, supporting department budgeting,ordering supplies, and maintaining a virtual presence on social media and theMassBayGoApp. Additionally, this role will support the administrative processfor students receiving supplemental support funds.

Key Responsibilities and Duties:

Club & Organization Support:

• Serve as the point of contact for MassBay clubs & organizations;
• Manage the planning and implementation of the club registration process;
• Help to plan and implement student club/organization and advisor trainings;
• Manage the planning and implementing the club & activities fair;
• Maintain online resources for student club & organization leaders & advisors;
• Coordinate with clubs & organizations by support them with event planning and processing required administrative paperwork;
• Work with the Director and Coordinator of Engagement, Identity & Belonging to build and expand the quality of programs and services offered to student organizations and their advisors;
• Assist in preparation and management of the College budget for campus clubs & organizations;
  

Programming & EventPlanning:

• Create and organize responsive programming for the diverse population of students at MassBay;
• Provide support in the development, coordination, and assessment of Student Engagement programming;
• Collaborate with other college staff in the delivery of campus-wide programs;
• Assist in the development of new and creative strategies to increase student involvement on campus;
• Assist with campus wide events, such as the welcome week, mid-term study break, spring days, IMPACT Awards, Commencement;
• Develop and maintain the Student Engagement programing calendar, that effectively meets the social, cultural, recreational, and educational needs of the diverse student body;
  

Social Media & Marketing:

• Work with Marketing & Communications to ensure the Student Engagement website and MassBayGo App reflects the most updated information;
• Engage with the campus community on the MassBayGo App;
• Create, manage and maintain appropriate content for Student Engagement’s social media
  sites including but not limited to Facebook & Instagram;
• Creation of Engagement, Identity & Belonging’s weekly newsletter;
  

GeneralResponsibilities and Duties:

• Collaborate with the Purchasing Department to enter department wide financial requisitions, track and close open purchase orders (POs) and submit ordering requests for the department;
• Attend Student Government Association (SGA) weekly general and finance committee meetings;
• Support the development of student leaders;
• Recommend policies relevant to Student Engagement;
• Support the College's mission in providing students with civic engagement opportunities;
• Support as necessary New Student Orientation;
• Support the administrative process for students receiving subsidy and emergency support applications, verify eligibility, coordinate with Financial Aid, and process awards in collaboration with case managers and the finance team. Track, manage, and report on data related to subsidies;
• Assist with the review of student immunization records.
  

Commitment toEquity:

• 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.

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 closelyrelated field; with two (2) years experience and/or training that includesstudent activity planning/coordination, leadership development, orinterpersonal 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 underserved students;
• Related experience with student activity planning/coordination, leadership development, and/or interpersonal relations;
• Demonstrated experience in program development, including contract negotiations with outside vendors, speakers, and programming groups;
• A commitment and sensitivity to the importance of diversity and creating a safe, affirming, and inclusive environment;
• Ability to work effectively with a diverse population of students;
• Experience with student organization advising, training and financial management.
• Demonstrated ability to function effectively in high-paced work environments; proven competence in managing multiple tasks and competing priorities;
• Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends. Must have the ability to travel between campuses and to off-campus sites for events;
• Excellent written and oral communication skills. Must possess very strong presentation skills;
• Technical excellence with standard office applications (i.e. Microsoft products, particularly Excel, SharePoint, Teams), PeopleSoft, Canva; Ability to learn new technological skills required;
• Bi-lingual (Spanish, French, Portugues)
• Successful experience interacting with culturally diverse populations required.
  

Additional Information:

Salary Range: : $54,793 - $61,275, in accordance with one's education and experience as dictated by the collective bargainingagreement classification compensation structure.

As a Massachusetts State Employee, youare 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 3

Application Deadline: November 19, 2024, or thereafter until filled.

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

Telework: MassBay is pleased to offer its staff theoption of telework. Employees upon being hired into a position will have theoption to apply for a telework schedule. Telework is not guaranteed and allstaff must have the ability to report to campus as needed.

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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 isan affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate onthe basis of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, sex, disability,religion, age, veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy or relatedconditions, gender identity, sex characteristics, sex stereotypes or sexualorientation in its programs and activities as required by Title IX of theEducational Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990,Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VII of the Civil RightsAct of 1964, and other applicable statutes and college policies. The Collegeprohibits Sex-Based Harassment. Inquiries or complaints concerningdiscrimination, harassment, or retaliation shall be referred to the College’sAffirmative Action Officer and/or Title IX Coordinator (Lisa MacDonald, lmacdonald@massbay.edu (781) 239-3147), the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination, the EqualEmployment Opportunities Commission or the United States Department ofEducation’s Office for Civil Rights.

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