Information Technology Career Navigator (Special Programs Coordinator)- Part-Time

Posted: 11-Mar-24

Location: United States,

Type: Full-time

Salary: Open

Categories:

Staff/Administrative

Internal Number: req470

The ideal candidate will join avibrant and inclusive educational community and have a desire and ability towork with a diverse population. This is a part-time position with nobenefits.

The Information Technology CareerNavigator will engage primarily with students who are considering or pursuing the fields ofcybersecurity, information technology, computer information systems, webdevelopment and design, and networking at MassBay Community College, focusing on the support ofwomen and students of color. This individual will collaborate on the Tech Rise, Advancing Equity for Women and People of Colorin IT grant.This individual will support initiatives and work with faculty and staff toprovide workshops, coaching, and other assistances for students in relation tocareer exploration and development, internship and job matching, and industryoutreach and engagement. The Information Technology Career Navigator will also track participant activity and outcomes. In return, students will rely on the Information Technology Career Navigator for career support, guidance, and encouragement.

Key Responsibilities and Duties:

• Collaborate with Career Services, STEM Career Development Counselor, Computer Science faculty, STEM Dean, and other administrative and academic offices on Tech Rise; Advancing Equity for Women and People of Color in IT grant and initiatives;
• Build and nurture positive and meaningful relationships with students through regular interactions and effective communication;
• Liaison with STEM Faculty and Staff to foster communication and collaboration;
• Reach out to and provides IT students with one-on-one support in the areas of job search goal setting, career and pathway exploration, interview preparation, resume/cover letter creation, building professional portfolios, completing transfer applications and Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) essays and leveraging social media for career development;
• Recruit students into Information Technology programs and markets program services to MassBay students;
  Help students to navigate the opportunities and resources available to STEM students;
• Coordinate and promote informational forums, interviewing events, industry tours, and other CS/IT-related activities;
• Make recommendations for coaching and other academic support services to promote retention and completion;
• Provide STEM IT career-related data and information as needed when requested by faculty and administrative offices;
• Track student progress, including follow-up and contributes to compliance reporting; and
• Carry out other duties as assigned.
  

Commitment to Equity:

• 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 andstudents regarding best practices within the discipline or programmatic relatedto 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:

Bachelor’s degree in Education,Counseling, Psychology, Business Administration, Mathematics, Computer Science,or other field related to area of assignment; with three (3) years experienceand/or training involving area of assignment, which may include collegeregistration, academic advisement, career development, career experience,training, curriculum development, audio/visual or graphic production, grantadministration, budget development, program/project management, event planning,administrative work in an academic environment, or personal computeroperations; or an equivalent combination of education, training, andexperience.

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;
• Interest in and familiarity with workforce development needs in the regional community;
• Masters’ degree;
• Experience in career services, mentoring or advising;
• Strong marketing, recruitment, critical thinking and customer service skills;
• Experience working with a diverse population; and
• Proficiency in oral/written communication expression;
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
  

Additional Information:

Salary Range: $32 per hour

Hours: 10-15 hours a week

Position Type: MCCC-Professional Grade 4

Application Deadline: January 4, 2024

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

Staff

This is a grant funded position, and position is contingent on funding.

Final candidates are required to provide sealed transcripts and/or certifications.

Hiring is contingent upon a successful CORI clearance.

Massachusetts Bay Community College is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, age, veteran or military status, genetic information, gender identity, or sexual orientation in its programs and activities as required by Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and other applicable statutes and college policies. The College prohibits sexual harassment, including sexual violence. Inquiries or complaints concerning discrimination, harassment, retaliation, or sexual violence shall be referred to the College’s Affirmative Action and/or Title IX Coordinator, Lisa MacDonald, Director of Equity Compliance, [email protected], (781) 239-3147, the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination, the Equal Employment Opportunities Commission or the United States Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights.