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State of Massachusetts Assistant Director for Early College Student Success in Salem, Massachusetts
Overview: The assistant director for Early College student success assists in developing, implementing, and assessing resources to support Early College (EC) students in the high school setting and on campus. In addition to working with the university’s Early College executive director, coordinator, faculty, and university staff, the assistant director works closely with teachers and staff in partner school districts to monitor student progress and design academic support structures that provide students easy access to assistance in either the university or district setting. The assistant director maintains a caseload of Early College students and is responsible for ensuring that students at risk connect with resources to facilitate their success. Please note that this is a grant-funded position and continued employment is contingent upon ongoing grant funding. Salem State University values and appreciates diversity in all its forms and endeavors to create a space that reflects the campus community population which it serves. Our students come to Salem State University from 38 states and 48 countries and reflect the demographics of the greater Boston community in which we live. We are passionate about providing an experience for them and our fellow staff and faculty, where everyone can feel supported while they explore, learn, and celebrate their identities, similarities, and differences. We invite you to become a member of our community. Please Note: Applicants must apply online at https://careers-salemstate.icims.com and attach resume and cover letter. * *Applications submitted to MassCareers will not be reviewed. Required Qualifications: * Master’s degree * Minimum of three years of professional experience in a high school or a college/university setting * Documented experience working with BIPOC students and/or students in other under-represented groups Preferred Qualifications: * Master's degree in Education or a related field * Experience working in or for an Early College program * Experience working in both higher education and K-12 education settings * Experience in developing programs or services to support academic success for diverse learners * Familiarity with online retention tools (e.g., Navigate360) and learning management systems (e.g., Canvas) * Proficiency in Spanish Working Conditions: This is an on-site, in-person position with on-campus, in-person responsibilities that may require occasional work on evenings and weekends. Office activities are performed in an environmentally controlled office setting subject to extended periods of sitting, keyboarding and interaction with computer equipment; occasional bending, reaching, lifting, pushing and pulling up to 5-10 pounds. Salem State University complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities. For accommodation information or requests please email eo-hr@salemstate.edu. Application Instructions: Please Note: Applicants must apply online at https://careers-salemstate.icims.com and attach resume and cover letter. * *Applications submitted to MassCareers will not be reviewed. * Employment is contingent upon a completed background and CORI check satisfactory to the university. This position is not eligible for H1B visa sponsorship. *EEO Statement: Salem State University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Persons of color, women and persons with disabilities are strongly urged to apply. Please Note: If there is no application deadline associated with a position, it may be removed at any time and additional applications will not be accepted. *Job: Education *Organization: Salem State College *Title: *Assistant Director for Early College Student Success Location: Massachusetts-Salem-352 Lafayette St Requisition ID: 240005KF