Career Development Counselor ( STEM Career Placement Counselor)
Apply NowCompany: Mount Wachusett Community College
Location: Gardner, MA 01440
Description:
Job Description:
General Statement of Duties:
The Career Development Counselor, reporting to the Associate Vice President for Enrollment Management division, is responsible for facilitating student career development and assisting to build career communities via faculty/employer engagement.
Responsibilities:
Requirements:
Minimum Qualifications:
Desired Qualifications:
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.
Additional Information:
Campus Title: STEM Career Placement Counselor
Salary: $63,159.00-107,554.00
**** Actual Salary determined by education, experience, and any applicable grant limitations per the collective bargaining agreement. Applicants should be aware it is unlikely the salary will be at or near the top of the range.
Grade: 4
Employee Status: Full Time Grant Funded- Grant funding ends 9/30/25
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, sex, disability, religion, age, veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy or related conditions, gender identity, sex characteristics, sex stereotypes 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 Sex-Based Harassment. Inquiries or complaints concerning discrimination, harassment, or retaliation shall be referred to the College's Affirmative Action Officer 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.
Application Instructions:
Candidates for employment should be aware that although the COVID 19 Vaccination Requirement Policy is no longer in effect, all Community College students, faculty and staff are strongly encouraged to be up to date with vaccination against COVID-19. For additional information related to the status of the COVID19 Vaccination Requirement Policy, please visit: https://mwcc.edu/covid/
The following documents are required:
1. Resume
2. Cover Letter
Anticipated Effective Date:February 2025
Priority will be given to applications received prior to February 4, 2025
Applications will continue to be accepted until the position is filled.
Candidates may be subject to employment screening to include both a Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) request and a Sexual Offender Registry Information (SORI).
General Statement of Duties:
The Career Development Counselor, reporting to the Associate Vice President for Enrollment Management division, is responsible for facilitating student career development and assisting to build career communities via faculty/employer engagement.
Responsibilities:
- Student Support and Career Development: Provides career advising, STEM-specific assessments, and job search assistance; connects students with employers, internships, and research opportunities.
- Employer Engagement: Builds partnerships with STEM employers, coordinates internships, and hosts employer visits and recruiting events.
- Data and Resources: Develops promotional materials, tracks labor market trends, and shares employment data.
- Workshops and Events: Delivers sessions on STEM resumes, interviews, and career planning; organizes STEM-focused career fairs and networking events.
- Academic Advising: Guides STEM students on course selection, degree plans, and transfer pathways.
- Administrative Tasks: Maintains records, prepares reports, and uses STEM-focused software for data management and communication.
- Collaboration: Engages with stakeholders, including faculty, employers, and community partners, to support STEM career initiatives.
- Professional Development: Stays current on STEM career trends and workforce needs through research, conferences, and training.
Requirements:
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Counseling, Education, or closely related field;
- Three (3) years' experience and/or training that includes career counseling, career placement, academic advising, veterans counseling, and records maintenance; or
- An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Desired Qualifications:
- Experience implementing career plans and cooperative education experiences
- Experience working within a community college environment
- Project management oversight with multiple teams, managing multiple projects concurrently
- Bilingual
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.
Additional Information:
Campus Title: STEM Career Placement Counselor
Salary: $63,159.00-107,554.00
**** Actual Salary determined by education, experience, and any applicable grant limitations per the collective bargaining agreement. Applicants should be aware it is unlikely the salary will be at or near the top of the range.
Grade: 4
Employee Status: Full Time Grant Funded- Grant funding ends 9/30/25
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, sex, disability, religion, age, veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy or related conditions, gender identity, sex characteristics, sex stereotypes 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 Sex-Based Harassment. Inquiries or complaints concerning discrimination, harassment, or retaliation shall be referred to the College's Affirmative Action Officer 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.
Application Instructions:
Candidates for employment should be aware that although the COVID 19 Vaccination Requirement Policy is no longer in effect, all Community College students, faculty and staff are strongly encouraged to be up to date with vaccination against COVID-19. For additional information related to the status of the COVID19 Vaccination Requirement Policy, please visit: https://mwcc.edu/covid/
The following documents are required:
1. Resume
2. Cover Letter
Anticipated Effective Date:February 2025
Priority will be given to applications received prior to February 4, 2025
Applications will continue to be accepted until the position is filled.
Candidates may be subject to employment screening to include both a Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) request and a Sexual Offender Registry Information (SORI).