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About Northern Essex Community College:
Northern Essex Community College (NECC) serves more than 5,000 students annually across its campuses in Haverhill and Lawrence, Massachusetts, conveniently located within easy reach of Boston and the scenic beaches and state parks of New England's coastline.  Recognized as one of the 2026 Most Promising Places to Work in Community Colleges by NISOD (National Institute for Staff and Organizational Development), NECC's success is driven by a mission-centered culture and a highly engaged workforce.  As the first federally designated Hispanic-Serving Institution in New England, NECC remains committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace that reflects and supports the communities it serves.

Rooted in the Merrimack Valley, NECC plays a vital role in strengthening the region through workforce development, expanded access to affordable higher education, increased degree attainment, and strong partnerships with businesses.

NECC employees are united by a shared commitment expanding access to educational opportunities, supporting students in completing their academic journey in a timely and equitable manner, and preparing graduates for long-term success in the workforce.  The college invests in its people through ongoing professional development opportunities, collaborative leadership, and a supportive work environment.

Job Description:
 

POSITION: Full-Time Education & Career Advisor (Career Development Counselor): Essex County Sheriff's Department; position includes travel within the Essex County Sheriff's Office Continuum; MCCC/MTA Unit Professional Position; 37.5 hours/week, Monday/Wednesday 11:00am - 7:00pm, Tuesday/Thursday/Friday 8:00am - 4:00pm; Pay Grade 4; This position is funded through general fund appropriations from the Essex County Sheriff's Department.

SUMMARY: The Advisor, who reports to the Assistant Director of Operations, will play a crucial role in supporting incarcerated and justice-involved individuals at the Essex County Sheriff's Department's carceral and/or reentry settings. They are responsible for providing comprehensive advising, assessment, and guidance to students throughout their educational and career journey.

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

Specific duties for this position include: 

• Attend the mandatory 40-hour orientation session at the Middleton House of Corrections.
• Maintains a caseload of students across the ECSD continuum
• Document advising notes, intake data, attendance, and other required information in designated platforms.
• Orients, intakes, enrolls and assesses new students
• Monitor student progress and attendance, work with students to identify the positive and negative forces in their lives that support and hinder their persistence and success. Lead resolution efforts, including referrals to academic supports.
• Provide support for individual education and career planning, advising for post-secondary education/ training, and career opportunities.
• In collaboration with Learning Specialists, support students to develop Education and Career Plans
• Oversee and facilitate the Transition Planning process to ensure students have a comprehensive Transition Plan in place that supports their successful re-entry and transition after release from the correctional facility.
• Leads culturally responsive College and Career and Bridge to Work classes
• Refers and connects students to relevant education, vocation, and career planning community services
• Maintains and posts advising office hours for students
• Collaborates with instructor(s) to ensure that student goals and assessment results inform instruction
• Networks with local/regional employers and education providers to help students connect to employment opportunities
• Participates in required staff meetings, professional development
• Contribute to program planning and development activities
• Develops and maintains relationships with school districts to support student record retrieval and progress monitoring.
• Adheres to policies, procedures, assurances and timelines defined by federal and state grants, ESCD, and internal guidance documents
• Complies with ADA (American with Disabilities Act) to include Individualized Education Plans (IEP), accommodations/modifications approved by NECC, and policies and processes established by Special Education in Institutional Settings
• Demonstrates the ability to work as a member of a team and the capacity to work across departments and/or disciplines
• Engages with students both in housing units within correctional facilities and in community-based locations post-release
• Collaborates with ECSD staff to enhance and streamline student support efforts.
• Participates in an annual evaluation/performance review conducted by the Assistant Director of Operations
• Performs other duties as requested by the Assistant Director of Operations
• The Classification Specification is available at: https://www.mass.edu/shared/classificationspecs/specsmccc/Career Development Counselor - HB 1109.doc

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Requirements:
 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in Counseling, Psychology, or closely related field; with three (3) years of experience in Higher Education, Community Education, personal/academic advisement, non-traditional student interaction, program management, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience
• Experience and/or training that includes experience with and sensitivity to Adult Basic Education (ABE) students
• Sensitivity to cultural issues of immigrant language learners
• Ability to work as part of an educational team
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office and institutional software

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bilingual (Spanish/English)
• Experience working with and supporting a culturally diverse population

EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT: 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.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• All candidates must have legal authorization to work in the United States. Northern Essex Community College does not provide employment-based visa sponsorship.
• Employment is contingent upon the successful completion and review of a background check which will include CORI (Criminal Offender Record Information) and SORI (Sex Offender Registry Information).

Additional Information:
 

GRADE AND SALARY: Anticipated salary is $65,370.00 - $70,427.00 (MCCC Pay Grade 4 with a Bachelor's degree) annually with complete fringe benefit package. Complete fringe benefit package including competitive health insurance, free dental insurance, basic life insurance, long-term disability insurance, paid sick, vacation and personal leave, educational benefits for employee/spouse/dependents, and excellent retirement benefits. Actual salary calculated in compliance with MCCC/MTA classification system. Official transcripts will be required at the time of hire.

ANTICIPATED START DATE: ASAP

Application Instructions:
 

TO APPLY: To be considered for this position click on the "Apply Now" button, you will be prompted to set up a new account or login to an existing account. You will be able to upload the following required documents for consideration:

• Cover Letter, describing your qualifications and/or how you may be best suited for the role
• Resume/CV

Review of applications will begin 5 business days from the posting date and will continue until the position is filled.

**Please note that finalist candidates will be asked to provide contact information for three (3) professional references, including current supervisor (or at least two previous supervisors)

DEADLINE: Open until filled

Northern Essex Community College is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, age, veteran or military status, genetic information, gender identity, 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 statues and college policies.  The College prohibits sexual harassment, including sexual violence.  Inquiries or complaints concerning discrimination, harassment, retaliation, or sexual violence shall be referred to the College's Affirmative Action Officer/Title IX Coordinator, Elizabete Trelegan (Assistant Director of Human Resources, B-219,978-556-3928/ [email protected]), the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination, the Equal Employment Opportunities Commission or the United States Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights.  Northern Essex Community College will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

Prospective employees are encouraged to review the College's Annual Security Report (ASR), in compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, which can be found on the disclosure page of the College's website at: http://www.necc.mass.edu/clery