Career Coach

Department: Student Development - Wellesley

Location: Hybrid - remote & on-site

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 ideal candidate will join a vibrant andinclusive educational community and have a desire and ability to work with adiverse population. The Career Coachwill be part of the Career Services Team and assist students in careerexploration and development, internship and job search, and industry outreachand engagement. The Career Coach will also track participant activity andoutcomes.

KeyResponsibilities and Duties:

• Assist students and alumni in exploring career/academic pathways and developing effective job search strategies (including resume and cover letter writing, interview preparation, and networking techniques);
  
  
• Identify and connect students with appropriate internship, employment, and mentoring opportunities;
  
  
• Track student progress, including follow-up and compliance reporting;
  
  
• Collaborate with students to develop personalized action plans and timelines for achieving career milestones;
  
  
• Track student progress and outcomes, and provide ongoing support and follow-up as needed;
  
  
• Participate in creating and conducting workshops, seminars, and events focused on career development; and
  
  
• Stay updated on industry trends, job market insights, and best practices in career coaching;
  
  
• Participate in weekly meeting with Career Services team.

Commitment to Equity:

• 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;
  
  
• 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.

Required Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in marketing, business, counseling, higher education or closely-related field; with three (3) years experience and/or training that includes career counseling, job development, and placement experience; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience;
  
  
• Proven experience in career coaching, counseling, or related roles, with a strong understanding of career development theories and practices;
  
  
• Knowledge of job search strategies, resume writing, interview techniques, and career assessment tools;
  
  
• Experience working with a diverse population; and
  
  
• Excellentcommunication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport andmotivate individuals.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Sensitivity and commitment to the goals of Affirmative Action and workforce diversity;
  
  
• Experience working in a diverse environment; and
  
  
• Demonstrates commitment to working with underserved students.
  
  

Additional Information:

Salary Range: $35.00 Hourly Wage

Position Type: Part Time Employee

Application Deadline: August 15th, 2025 or thereafter until filled.

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

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Hiring is subject to state appropriation funding.

Final candidates are required to provide sealed transcripts and/or certifications.

Hiring is contingent upon a successful CORI clearance.

Massachusetts Bay Community College isan affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate onthe basis of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, sex, disability,religion, age, veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy or relatedconditions, gender identity, sex characteristics, sex stereotypes or sexualorientation in its programs and activities as required by Title IX of theEducational Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990,Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VII of the Civil RightsAct of 1964, and other applicable statutes and college policies. The Collegeprohibits 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 Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination, the EqualEmployment Opportunities Commission or the United States Department ofEducation’s Office for Civil Rights.