Career Services Specialist (Part-Time)

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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: Part-Time Career Services Specialist (Career Placement Counselor): Career Services; Lawrence Campus (45 Franklin Street); MCCC/MTA Unit Professional Position; 29 hours/week; Schedule: Monday 9:00am - 2:00pm, Tuesday through Thursday 11:00am - 7:00pm.

SUMMARY: The Career Services Specialist will provide career exploration, job search and employer-engagement services to current credit and non-credit program students and recent alumni of the community college. Work includes one-on-one counseling, workshops, employer engagement, and providing career development information and assistance aligned with the college's student success and workforce development goals. NECC's diverse student population includes traditional college students, Early College, adult learners/career changers/non-traditional students, and English language learners. 

RESPONSIBILITIES:  Specific duties for this position include: 

• Conduct individual career advising sessions (career exploration, major/career research, resume and cover letter review, interview prep).
• Deliver workshops and classroom presentations on career exploration, job search strategies, networking, resume writing, and interviewing.
• Collaborate with professors, instructors, program coordinators, and others to integrate career readiness activities into programs. 
• Maintain and expand relationships and engagement with employers; coordinate on-campus recruitment events and employer panels.
• Manage and update job postings, resources, and employer information in the college's career platform.
• Support internship and other work-based learning preparation and placement processes, coordinated with academic departments and workforce partners.
• Track student engagement and report basic metrics to supervisor; participate in department meetings and outreach events.
• Perform other duties as assigned consis