Assistant Director of Employee Engagement

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About Northern Essex Community College:

THE COLLEGE: Northern Essex Community College (NECC) serves about 5,000 credit students each semester on two campuses located in the beautiful, historic Merrimack Valley region of northeast Massachusetts.  Our suburban Haverhill campus sits on 106 acres near Kenoza Lake and features a Technology Center and an award-winning Student One-Stop Center.  Our urban campus in Lawrence occupies a number of buildings in the heart of downtown.  Most recently, we have constructed a new 44,000 square foot health technologies facility, the Dr. Ibrahim El-Hefni Allied Health & Technology Center.  Both campuses are a short drive to Boston and to the beaches and state parks along the coast.

The College has been building an organizational culture that values initiative and innovation, and seeks to identify and develop the strengths in students, faculty, staff, and programs in order to grow and improve.  NECC is also committed to using evidence to guide planning and decision-making.  These values are reflected in the use of Appreciative Inquiry for strategic planning and accreditation; in our investment in strengths-based, institution-wide professional development; and in our ten-year involvement as a Leader College in Achieving the Dream, a national network of community colleges dedicated to using data to close student achievement gaps.

We are also committed to the recruitment and retention of a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.  With over 40% Hispanic students, NECC was the first federally recognized Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) in New England.

We seek leaders who are committed to the community college mission, actively engaged in promoting diversity, and prepared to use their unique strengths and innovation with the goal of student success.

Job Description:

POSITION: Full-Time Assistant Director of Employee Engagement (Assistant Director): Human Resources; Haverhill Campus; 37.5 hours per week, Monday through Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm; Non-Unit Professional Position

SUMMARY: This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned Human Resources professional who is a strategic thinker with an exceptional analytical mindset, high emotional intelligence, demonstrated leadership and influencing abilities, and a talent for driving creative and innovative programs.

The Assistant Director of Employee Engagement is responsible for fostering a positive work culture that promotes employee satisfaction, retention, and productivity.  This role focuses on designing, implementing, and evaluating strategies and programs that enhance employee engagement, communication in alignment with NECC's strategic plan, mission, goals and leadership capabilities.   The role supports college-wide leaders by assisting with onboarding programs for new employees, organizational change initiatives, performance management, supervisory training and development and employee engagement, retention and recognition opportunities.

The ideal candidate possesses strategic thinking, an exceptional analytical mindset, high emotional intelligence, proven leadership and influencing skills, and a strong ability to drive creativity and innovation.

RESPONSIBILITIES:                   

• Employee Engagement Strategy
  • Develop and implement comprehensive employee engagement strategies aligned with College's strategic Goals and values
  • Identify key engagement metrics and monitor employee satisfaction levels through surveys, focus/advisory groups, and other tools.
  • Develop and implement college-wide strategies to increase retention and cultivate employee engagement and satisfaction.

• Culture and Communication
  • Champion a