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MassBay Community College

Assistant Director of the Academic Achievement Center

Wellesley Hills, MA, United States

Assistant Director of the Academic Achievement Center

Department: VP Academic Affairs

Location: Wellesley Hills

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:

The ideal candidate will join a vibrant and inclusive educational community,and have a desire and ability to work with a diverse population. The AssistantDirector of the Academic Achievement Center is responsible for the operationalmanagement of the Academic Achievement Center, including supervising peertutors, overseeing the College’s testing center, and ensuring the delivery ofhigh-quality academic support services. This position will also workclosely with the Director of the AAC to support and maintain excellent servicesfor all of MassBay’s students.

Key Responsibilities and Duties:

Operational andDay-to-Day Management:

• Handle day-to-day operations and administrative tasks within the Academic Achievement Center;
• Assist in managing the Academic Achievement Center’s budget and resource allocation as directed by the Director;
• Maintain and monitor budget records and expenditures for Testing Services and Student Employment in collaboration with the Director of the Academic Achievement Center;
• Participate and provide leadership for committees as assigned, department meetings, and district-level activities when appropriate;
• Assist with daily supervision and office management of the Academic Achievement Center as needed;
• With the Director, oversee the professional development and performance evaluation of Academic Achievement Center staff;
  

Peer TutorSupervision, Training, and Scheduling:

• Supervise and maintain the peer tutoring and supplemental instruction programs, including recruitment and ongoing professional development;
• Hire, train, supervise, and schedule peer tutors;
• Collaborate with administration, staff, and faculty across the College as needed to provide support for peer tutoring and supplemental instruction programs;
  

Testing Services:

• Oversee the administration and coordination of testing services, including Accuplacer, make-up testing, challenge exams and other exams as may be integrated (including TEAS, CLEP, etc.);
• Ensure that testing services are efficient, secure, and meet student and faculty needs;
• Collaborate with faculty and administration on testing services integration;
• Collaborate with Deans, Directors and others to stay updated on multiple measures for placement;
• Collaborate and coordinate with Admissions to work with high school guidance counselors, offering transition to college sessions for local high school students and preparatory workshops for placement;
  

Student Readinessand Support:

• Implement strategies to support academic readiness and success, including personalized support and intervention programs for all students, including online, underrepresented, and marginalized student groups;
• Ensure academic support services are accessible, equitable, and responsive to student needs.
  

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;
• Further the examination of pertinent practices that are culturally responsive and reflective of inclusive perspectives; and
• Engage in conversations with colleagues and students regarding best practices within the discipline or programmatic related to equity and inclusion.

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:

• Master’s degree in education, higher education administration, counseling, social work, psychology or related field with a minimum of three years’ professional experience or equal experience with skills is required;
• Minimum of three years’ experience in a managerial role that includes direct staff supervision;
• Demonstrated effectiveness in communication, organizational, interpersonal, and technological skills to effectively manage and perform the above tasks and responsibilities;
• Ability to create and conduct effective programming for students with diverse abilities;
• Ability to establish productive working relationships with faculty, staff, and students.
  

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;
• Experience working in a community college environment;
• Experience teaching and/or tutoring students at the post-secondary level;
• Knowledge of PeopleSoft (Bay Navigator), EAB, Blackboard (Blackboard Ultra) or their equivalent systems;
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and use discretion in handling confidential information, such as that protected by FERPA;
• Current knowledge of best practices in education at the post-secondary level.
  

Additional Information:

Salary Range: $75,000 - $83,000 per year

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
• 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: Non Unit Professional

Application Deadline: December 8, 2024, or thereafter until filled.

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

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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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