Student Development Specialist

Department: Student Development - Wellesley

Location: Wellesley Hills

MassBay fosters educational excellence and academic success to prepare students for local and global citizenship, to meet critical workforce demands of communities, and to contribute to the region’s economic development.

Massachusetts Bay Community College values diversity, inclusion, and collaboration. We strongly encourage members of underrepresented communities to apply to join our community.

Located in Greater Boston, MassBay is a comprehensive, open-access community college offering associate degrees and certificate programs on three campuses in Wellesley Hills, Framingham, and Ashland, Massachusetts.

Position Summary:

The idealcandidate will join a vibrant and inclusive educational community and have adesire and ability to work with a diverse population. Working in closecollaboration with the staff in the Student Development office, the StudentDevelopment Specialist will supervise work study students, triage studentsituations, assist with processing financial transactions and reports, supportthe Vice President for Student Development and Dean of Students with specialprojects, assist the SUCCESS Manager with research and project assignments,attend staff meetings, and provide training sessions to staff members andstudents on special topics.

Key Responsibilities and Duties:

• Support the Vice President for Student Development and Dean of Students with special projects and initiatives;
  
  
• Assist the SUCCESS Manager with research, projects, and other duties as assigned;
  
  
• Assist with the implementation of Student Development sponsored activities, programs, and events;
  
  
• Assist with the assessment of the effectiveness and impact of Division programs and
  
  
• Provide support for basic needs initiatives;
  
  
• Supervise student employees;
  
  
• Oversee the medical re-entry process, including collaboration with Dean of Students Office, Counseling Department and students;
  
  
• Perform routine administrative tasks and provide assistance or refer students to appropriate staff;
  
  
• Serve as a contact for Student Development on the Wellesley campus and help direct students, faculty, and staff members to appropriate college offices and services;
  
  
• Assist the departmental budgets, entering invoices into the financial database for approval, and running quarterly and annual reports;
  
  
• Demonstrated ability to problem solve in a fast-paced work environment;
  
  
• Attend bi-weekly Student Development staff meetings;
  
  
• Provide excellent customer service to students, faculty, staff members, and guests;
  
  
• Demonstrated ability to exercise good judgment;
  
  
• Demonstrated ability to work both autonomously and in a team setting;
  
  
• Participate in staff, divisional, and college committee meetings;
  
  
• Other duties as assigned.

Commitment toEquity:

• Support MassBay’s commitment to the Equity Agenda; collaborating with faculty, staff, and students on the College’s strategic initiatives dedicated to closing the equity gap related to student outcomes;
  
  
• Support MassBay’s commitment to being anti-racist; embracing a community free of bias and inequality; and
  
  

• Contribute to discussion and review of applicable College policies with a critical lens toward diversity, equity, and inclusion.
  
  

This list is not to be considered all-inclusive. Asupervisor may assign other duties as required to meet the needs and foster themission of the College.

All employees of MassBay are expected to work collegiallyand collaboratively within a community that values and celebrates diversity.

RequiredQualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience and at least three years of related work experience;
  
  
• Experience supervising staff;
  
  
• Respect and understanding of people with diverse backgrounds, abilities, and needs;
  
  
• Experience using platforms like PeopleSoft Financial Software;
  
  
• Highly organized and proactive team player;
  
  
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  

PreferredQualifications:

• Experience working in a diverse environment;
  
  
• Master’s degree;
  
  
• Demonstrated commitment to working with underserved students;
  
  
• Demonstrated ability to create alternative solutions to problems;
  
  
• Bilingual in Spanish, Portuguese or Creole;
  
  
• Demonstrated excellent and positive interpersonal skills;
  
  
• Demonstrated communication skills including written, verbal, listening, and presentation;
  
  
• Maintain high level of organizational and time management skills;
  
  
• Demonstrated flexibility in juggling competing priorities and changing expectations;
  
  
• Demonstrated a sense of urgency when appropriate;
  
  
• Proficient in Microsoft Office;
  
  
• Sensitivity and commitment to the goals of Affirmative Action and workforce diversity;
  
  
• Experience working in a diverse environment;
  
  
• Demonstrated commitment to working with underserved students.

Additional Information:

Salary Range: $60,000-$65,000

As a Massachusetts State Employee, you are offered an outstandingsuite of benefits adding value to your salary.

• Array of choices for health insurance plans to meet individual/ family needs
  
  
• Affordable Dental Insurance and vision discount program
  
  
• 12 paid State/ Federal holidays
  
  
• Generous sick, vacation, and personal time
  
  
• Telework option depending on the role/department
  
  
• Flexible Spending Plans to reduce your taxable income
  
  
• Low-cost basic and optional life insurance
  
  
• Defined Benefit Pension Plan, providing a fixed, pre-established benefit for employees at retirement
  
  
• Thinking about saving more money towards retirement: consider Deferred Compensation plans i.e., 457(b) or 403(b).
  
  
• Tuition Benefits for employees and dependents at state colleges and universities
  
  
• Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  
  
• Eligibility towards Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
  
  
• Free gym and parking on campus
  

Need moreinfo: https://www.massbay.edu/employment/benefits

Classification: NUP

Source of Funding: Local Trust

To Apply: Please include a letter of interest and resumewith your online application.

Deadline: July18th, 2025 or after that until filled.


Final candidates are required to provide sealed transcriptsand official certifications.

Hiringis contingent upon a successful CORI clearance.

MassachusettsBay Community College is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer anddoes not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnicity,sex, disability, religion, age, veteran status, genetic information, pregnancyor related conditions, gender identity, sex characteristics, sex stereotypes orsexual orientation in its programs and activities as required by Title IX ofthe Educational Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act of1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VII of the CivilRights Act of 1964, and other applicable statutes and college policies. TheCollege prohibits Sex-Based Harassment. Inquiries or complaints concerningdiscrimination, harassment, or retaliation shall be referred to the College’sAffirmative Action Officer and/or Title IX Coordinator (Lisa MacDonald, lmacdonald@massbay.edu (781) 239-3147), the MassachusettsCommission Against Discrimination, the Equal Employment OpportunitiesCommission or the United States Department of Education’s Office for CivilRights.