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Part-time Academic Counselor, Latch Academic Support Program

Position Number: 9836557
Location: Brockton, United States
Position Type: Academic Advising

Part-time Academic Counselor, Latch Academic Support Program

Location: Canton, MA Category: Professional Job Type: Part-time Posted On: Thu Sep 17 2026 Job Description:

The Latch program is a first-year support and learning community. It serves a diverse population of about 185 students per semester who are looking for support as they transition into college and develop their reading, writing, mathematics, and other academic skills. For over 50 years, Latch's community approach to education has helped students establish successful independent learning strategies and set realistic academic and career goals.

The Latch program primarily serves students who have placed into one or more developmental courses, have had unsatisfactory academic experiences in the past, and/or have been away from school for a long time. Many of Latch's students are low-income students, first-generation students, students with disabilities, and non-traditional students. This position primarily supports Latch program students at Massasoit's Canton campus.

The PT Academic Counselor holistically supports and guides program participants through their experience at the college. This position is responsible for working with an assigned caseload of students to help them develop academic and career goals and ensure that their programs of study align with those goals. They will provide academic advising, career counseling, and referral services that support students seeking to earn their certificate and/or degree, as well as to transfer to four-year institutions. The PT Academic Counselor will collaborate with other advising programs and offices. This position involves some travel between Massasoit's Brockton and Canton campuses.

Responsibilities and Duties:

Conducts academic and career advising, career assessments, and transfer; advising; provides information regarding degree and transfer requirements; and monitors academic progress of Latch Program students;
Screens, interviews, evaluates, and processes potential Latch students;
Works with students to develop academic plans of study and advises students on their academic plan, course selection/sequencing, curriculum/concentration selection and changes, and transition issues;
Assists students in registering, adding, or withdrawing from courses;
Assists students in obtaining developmental and tutorial assistance;
Coordinates activities with other programs and refers students to other services as appropriate;
Collects, organizes, and disseminates statistical data and maintains and updates student files in accordance with program reporting requirements;
Maintains professional knowledge in applicable areas, researches new trends, and advances in the profession;
Establishes and maintains working relationships with college faculty and staff;
Focuses on the Commonwealth's Equity Agenda by applying related best practices throughout all job functions;
Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements:

Master's degree in Education, Counseling, Psychology or closely related field; with three (3) year's experience and/or training involving college admissions, academic advisement, career development, or program/project management; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

Demonstrated experience working with diverse student populations;
Demonstrated commitment to equity and inclusion;
Demonstrated experience analyzing, interpreting, and utilizing data;
Demonstrated experience building collaborative relationships;
Demonstrated experience with EAB Navigate/GradesFirst platforms;
Strong communication skills.

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:

Position Status: Part-time non-benefitted Massachusetts Community College Council (MCCC) union position.

Hours: 18 hours a week (Not to exceed 936 hours annually)

Schedule: The schedule for this position is during weekday, daytime hours. While specific scheduling needs will be discussed with the successful candidate, the College may offer flexibility regarding the number of weekly hours during summer and winter breaks, based on departmental needs.

Salary: $36.55 per hour

Worksite: Assignments will include all Massasoit sites and additional locations as necessary.

Deadline to Apply: October 1, 2026

To apply, visit http://massasoit.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=204943