Location: Gardner, MA Category: Professional (Staff Member) Posted On: Thu Oct 20 2022 Job Description:

General Statement of Duties
UBMS at MWCC is looking for a College Readiness Advisor to work with youth in middle and high school in the exploration of STEM fields and coach them through the college process. The primary goal of the Upward Bound Math and Science program (UBMS) is to prepare high school students for postsecondary education programs that lead to careers in the fields of math and science. The UBMS program serves 63 high school students in three target areas in Massachusetts: Gardner (Gardner High School), Athol (Athol High School) and Winchendon (Murdock Middle/High School).
This position will work with students across the academic year and through a summer program. Students meet two Thursday evenings per month for STEM enrichment activities and field trips.
The summer component of the UBMS program is a six week residential academic program designed to simulate a college going experience. The summer component will be held at Fitchburg State University. The summer component includes academic classes and career exploration for participants entering 9th, 10th, 11th and 12th grade.
Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Director, support recruitment of eligible students into the UBMS program;
• Chaperone college visits and field trips;
• Plan and implement recreational and enrichment activities for summer program participants;
• Support social media engagement of students, families and the greater community;
• Advise students interested in STEM with regard to high school course selection as it aligns with their personal goals and interests;
• Facilitate after-school homework help sessions;
• Guide high school juniors and seniors through the financial aid application process and the college enrollment process;
• Provide regular documentation and reporting of activities;
• Support collaborative and reciprocal relationships with school administration, guidance, teachers and other community partners;
• Engage in professional development opportunities, both in person and virtually.

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Specifically designed for disadvantaged students, UBMS is one of the nationwide TRIO programs created through federal legislation nearly 40 years ago. TRIO participants represent a variety of ethnic and cultural backgrounds. UBMS is 100% funded by the U.S. Department of Education. The current grant cycle is for 9/1/2022 ? 8/31/2027 and funding for this grant is $312,480.00 annually.
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Job Requirements: **
Minimum Qualifications: *

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Management, Education, or closely related field;
• Six (6) months experience and/or training involving student activity planning/coordination, student organization advisement, leadership development, and interpersonal relations; or
• An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Equivalency Statement
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.
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Additional Information: *
In-house Title: College Readiness Advisor
Salary: $41,984.00- $43,577.00 Grant Limits
**Actual Salary determined by education, experience and any applicable grant limitations per the collective bargaining agreement.
Grade: 2
Employee Status: Full Time Grant Funded - Grant End Date August 31, 2027
Benefits: Yes
Hours per Week: 37.5
Number of Weeks: 52
Mount Wachusett Community College is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, gender, disability, religion, age, veteran 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, the Massachusetts Commission against Discrimination, the Equal Employment Opportunities Commission or the United States Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $312,480.00 per year

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