Category:: Part Time Non-Benefited Positions
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Department:: TRIO Talent Search Program
Locations:: Boston, MA
Posted:: Aug 23, 2024
Closes:: Dec 2, 2024 - 11:59 PM EST
Type:: PT No Benefits
Position ID:: 180337

About Bunker Hill Community College:

With more than 50 years of academic excellence, Bunker Hill Community College (BHCC) is Massachusetts' largest community college, annually welcoming a diverse community of around 16,000 students. With campuses in Charlestown and Chelsea, BHCC extends its reach across several locations in Greater Boston. The College offers associate degrees and certificates, early college and dual enrollment, community education, corporate training, and industry-specific training programs. BHCC is celebrated for its diversity, boasting a student body where 65% identify as people of color and more than half are women. The College also embraces a global perspective, with over 600 international students representing 90 countries and conversing in more than 65 languages. Our commitment to diversity is further reflected in BHCC's designation as a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and an Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPISI).

Job Description:

The Talent Search program identifies and assists individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds who have the potential to succeed in higher education. The program provides academic, career, and financial counseling to its participants and encourages them to graduate from high school and continue on to and complete their post-secondary education. The program publicizes the availability of financial aid and assist participant with the post-secondary application process. Talent Search also encourages persons who have not completed education programs at the secondary or post-secondary level to enter or reenter and complete post-secondary education.

The goal of Talent Search is to increase the number of youth from disadvantaged backgrounds who complete high school and enroll in and complete their post-secondary education.

Under the leadership of the TRiO Director, the TRiO Student Mentor provides support to students who seek assistance in making informal decisions in the areas that include academic, social, and career services, and acts as an advocate for program participants.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Recruit and manage a caseload of Chelsea High School students, as assigned.
• Handle confidential information with tact, discretion and in compliance with FERPA regulations.
• Monitor mentees academic, behavioral, and mental standing through Aspen/X2 to provide support.
• Create activities for students throughout the academic year that support program objectives.
• Collaborate with Chelsea High School administration, teachers, and counselors for wrap-around service.
• Contact mentees regularly or as needed for scholarship, workshops or program referrals.
• Attend biweekly and/or monthly mentor meetings, or as needed.
• Attend program events, programs, internal professional development opportunities.
• Take the lead in planning one or more activity or workshop (develop time-line, PowerPoint presentations etc.).
• Provide support to senior staff during field trips.
• Maintain logs and record of contacts with mentee on Blumen and other relevant computer applications.
• Ensure mentee progress is tracked using forms designated by the program.
• Remain knowledgeable of TRiO Chelsea/Talent Search Program services.
• Support in tasks related to Dual Enrollment and Early College students.
• General office tasks to include email communications, and over the phone customer service etiquette.
• Perform tasks as assigned by Supervisor or TRiO Director.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• Computer skills and ability to learn job-related software, including Blumen, Aspen/X2, Excel and Google applications.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule.

Additional Information:

Salary: $33.95/hr @ 18.5/hrs week

Review Date: open until filled

Applicants who do not meet the qualifications as noted above are encouraged to put in writing precisely how their background and experience has prepared them with the equivalent combination of education, training and experience required for the responsibilities of this position.

Application Instructions:

Bunker Hill Community College is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. We strongly encourage applications from women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans.

To be considered for this position please upload the following documents to your account:

• Resume
• Cover Letter

Please be sure to address the Required Qualifications in your documents.

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