Middlesex Community College
Paraprofessional Program Assistant (Grant-Funded)
Middlesex Community College, Lowell, Massachusetts, United States, 01856
About Middlesex Community College:Middlesex Community College (MCC), established in 1970, provides access to affordable education for a diverse community from all ethnic backgrounds and identities, preparing individuals for success and lifelong learning. We promote academic excellence, provide workforce development opportunities, and empower all learners to become productive and socially responsible members of our local and global communities.The College provides a broad range of services that are essential to attract, reward, and retain talented faculty and staff. The MCC community promotes a culture of inclusion in which our employees feel supported and empowered to best serve our diverse student population. We are proud to offer our classes on both the Bedford and Lowell campuses, as well as a robust online course offering. MCC is committed to transforming lives as we educate, challenge, and support all students as evident in our strategic plan.As an Affirmative Action employer, MCC strongly encourages members of underrepresented groups, minorities, women, veterans, persons with disabilities, and all persons committed to diversity and inclusive excellence to apply.Job Description:Title:
Paraprofessional Program Assistant (Grant Funded)Department:
Education & K-16 PartnershipSupervisor:
Dean of Education & K-16 PartnershipsGeneral Summary:
Middlesex Community College has received multiple grants to work with paraprofessionals in Lowell and surrounding schools. This role will involve recruiting, supporting, and retaining paraprofessionals, as well as handling reporting duties. The position will also include outreach to both individual paraprofessionals and school partners.Duties and Responsibilities:Achieve individual student caseload retention and completion goals as established by grants.Assist with the planning and implementation of all program activities, communications and related events.Carry out and be accountable for individual caseload outreach and intervention.Create and manage student progress tracking dashboard.Empower students to develop and accomplish their personal, academic, and professional goals. Guide students to develop personal accountability for their decisions and an understanding of how those decisions impact their success.Maintain current knowledge of academic and occupational degree requirements, graduation requirements, transfer requirements and pre-requisite requirements to advise students toward completion.Exercise professional discretion and judgement, to help students create a personal completion plan. Manage and advise student cohorts regarding course registration, admissions process, financial aid, career services and other related topics.Contribute to the development and formulation of policy in alignment with grant parameters as required by the grant funders. Handle confidential decision making and policy making matters related to student progress reporting.Collaborate with the Dean of Education and K-16 Partnerships, Director of Concurrent and Dual Enrollment, and Coordinator of Early College Programs to ensure alignment across related departmental initiatives and strategic goals.Refer students to appropriate internal and community-based programs and support services. Initiate contact with faculty, staff, and the Center for Student Success and other departments to assist students with questions and needs utilizing a total case management model.Manage early alert interventions for respective caseload.Serve as a liaison with MCC academic advisors and departments. Attend departmental and advisory meetings to remain current on program offerings, career/occupational outlook and other departmental information.Develop student success, retention, and completion materials and presentations to support individual and group sessions.Act as a liaison between Middlesex Community College and participating school districts.Requirements:At least (1) year full-time, direct experience in an urban high school or higher education setting or case management experience.Ability to work autonomously, collaboratively and use independent judgment with staff at Middlesex Community College and Early College program High Schools.Ability to make independent decisions regarding program implementation.Excellent written and oral communication skills.Experience collecting, analyzing and developing data reports.Knowledge of presentation methods and techniques, project planning, goal setting, and group dynamics, customer service techniques including excellent phone skills and technology related communication skills.Ability to multi-task and handle high volume student interactions during peak periods.Self-motivated to perform job duties and meet goals without extensive direction.Ability to speak effectively in front of large, small and diverse groups.Ability to write routine correspondence clearly and concisely, providing well-thought out details and perform data entry and retrieval and utilize complex computer programs and software.Ability to assess situations, identify problems, propose solutions, develop strategies for improvement and demonstrate follow-through with minimal supervision.Read and interpret policies, protocols and guidelines.Experience with equity-minded work and/or understanding of individuals of diverse identities such as race, ethnicity, socioeconomic level, sexual orientation, veterans, and individuals with different academic preparation levels and varying physical and learning abilities.Preferred Qualifications:Master's degree from a regionally accredited university or currently working towards Master's Degree completion.Bilingual skills a plus.Previous experience developing and implementing outreach plans and success strategies.Additional Information:Salary:
$32.00 per hour in accordance with the MCCC Collective Bargaining Agreement.Location:
Primarily MCC's Lowell Campus with occasional travel to Bedford Campus and Lowell High School, plus other sites as needed.Expected Start Date:
September 2024.Application Deadline:
September 18, 2024.Application Instructions:All applicants must apply online by submitting:ResumeNames and contact information for three (3) professional references.Pre-Employment Requirements:The College will not sponsor applicants for work visas.All offers of employment at Middlesex Community College are contingent upon clear results of a thorough background check. Background checks will be conducted on all final candidates, as deemed necessary.Middlesex Community College only accepts application materials through our online application system. We are unable to accept application materials through mail, email, fax, or hand delivery. If you do not have access to a computer, please contact Human Resources at careers@middlesex.mass.edu.Middlesex Community College strives to make the application and interview process accessible for all applicants but understands that applicants may still encounter barriers due to ability, language, or technology. If we can make the process any more accessible for you, contact Human Resources at 781-280-3549 or careers@middlesex.mass.edu.
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Paraprofessional Program Assistant (Grant Funded)Department:
Education & K-16 PartnershipSupervisor:
Dean of Education & K-16 PartnershipsGeneral Summary:
Middlesex Community College has received multiple grants to work with paraprofessionals in Lowell and surrounding schools. This role will involve recruiting, supporting, and retaining paraprofessionals, as well as handling reporting duties. The position will also include outreach to both individual paraprofessionals and school partners.Duties and Responsibilities:Achieve individual student caseload retention and completion goals as established by grants.Assist with the planning and implementation of all program activities, communications and related events.Carry out and be accountable for individual caseload outreach and intervention.Create and manage student progress tracking dashboard.Empower students to develop and accomplish their personal, academic, and professional goals. Guide students to develop personal accountability for their decisions and an understanding of how those decisions impact their success.Maintain current knowledge of academic and occupational degree requirements, graduation requirements, transfer requirements and pre-requisite requirements to advise students toward completion.Exercise professional discretion and judgement, to help students create a personal completion plan. Manage and advise student cohorts regarding course registration, admissions process, financial aid, career services and other related topics.Contribute to the development and formulation of policy in alignment with grant parameters as required by the grant funders. Handle confidential decision making and policy making matters related to student progress reporting.Collaborate with the Dean of Education and K-16 Partnerships, Director of Concurrent and Dual Enrollment, and Coordinator of Early College Programs to ensure alignment across related departmental initiatives and strategic goals.Refer students to appropriate internal and community-based programs and support services. Initiate contact with faculty, staff, and the Center for Student Success and other departments to assist students with questions and needs utilizing a total case management model.Manage early alert interventions for respective caseload.Serve as a liaison with MCC academic advisors and departments. Attend departmental and advisory meetings to remain current on program offerings, career/occupational outlook and other departmental information.Develop student success, retention, and completion materials and presentations to support individual and group sessions.Act as a liaison between Middlesex Community College and participating school districts.Requirements:At least (1) year full-time, direct experience in an urban high school or higher education setting or case management experience.Ability to work autonomously, collaboratively and use independent judgment with staff at Middlesex Community College and Early College program High Schools.Ability to make independent decisions regarding program implementation.Excellent written and oral communication skills.Experience collecting, analyzing and developing data reports.Knowledge of presentation methods and techniques, project planning, goal setting, and group dynamics, customer service techniques including excellent phone skills and technology related communication skills.Ability to multi-task and handle high volume student interactions during peak periods.Self-motivated to perform job duties and meet goals without extensive direction.Ability to speak effectively in front of large, small and diverse groups.Ability to write routine correspondence clearly and concisely, providing well-thought out details and perform data entry and retrieval and utilize complex computer programs and software.Ability to assess situations, identify problems, propose solutions, develop strategies for improvement and demonstrate follow-through with minimal supervision.Read and interpret policies, protocols and guidelines.Experience with equity-minded work and/or understanding of individuals of diverse identities such as race, ethnicity, socioeconomic level, sexual orientation, veterans, and individuals with different academic preparation levels and varying physical and learning abilities.Preferred Qualifications:Master's degree from a regionally accredited university or currently working towards Master's Degree completion.Bilingual skills a plus.Previous experience developing and implementing outreach plans and success strategies.Additional Information:Salary:
$32.00 per hour in accordance with the MCCC Collective Bargaining Agreement.Location:
Primarily MCC's Lowell Campus with occasional travel to Bedford Campus and Lowell High School, plus other sites as needed.Expected Start Date:
September 2024.Application Deadline:
September 18, 2024.Application Instructions:All applicants must apply online by submitting:ResumeNames and contact information for three (3) professional references.Pre-Employment Requirements:The College will not sponsor applicants for work visas.All offers of employment at Middlesex Community College are contingent upon clear results of a thorough background check. Background checks will be conducted on all final candidates, as deemed necessary.Middlesex Community College only accepts application materials through our online application system. We are unable to accept application materials through mail, email, fax, or hand delivery. If you do not have access to a computer, please contact Human Resources at careers@middlesex.mass.edu.Middlesex Community College strives to make the application and interview process accessible for all applicants but understands that applicants may still encounter barriers due to ability, language, or technology. If we can make the process any more accessible for you, contact Human Resources at 781-280-3549 or careers@middlesex.mass.edu.
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