The College has been building an organizational culture that values initiative and innovation, and seeks to identify and develop the strengths in students, faculty, staff, and programs in order to grow and improve. NECC is also committed to using evidence to guide planning and decision-making. These values are reflected in the use of Appreciative Inquiry for strategic planning and accreditation; in our investment in strengths-based, institution-wide professional development; and in our ten-year involvement as a Leader College in Achieving the Dream, a national network of community colleges dedicated to using data to close student achievement gaps.

We are also committed to the recruitment and retention of a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve. With over 40% Hispanic students, NECC was the first federally recognized Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) in New England.

We seek leaders who are committed to the community college mission, actively engaged in promoting diversity, and prepared to use their unique strengths and innovation with the goal of student success.


Job Description:

POSITION: Full-Time Associate Dean of Student Success & Retention (Associate Dean): Academic & Student Affairs Department; Haverhill Campus; 37.5 hours per week, Non-Unit Professional Position

SUMMARY: The Associate Dean is responsible for overseeing all student advisement and retention initiatives. Collaboration with the Office of Institutional Effectiveness will be critical in framing a data-driven model observing key metrics and goals to increase the college's graduation rate; fall-to-spring and fall-to-fall retention; and the taking of gateway courses with a well-planned approach. This position requires the Associate Dean to serve as a member of the larger enrollment management team, collaborate closely with other enrollment management leaders; academic deans; faculty; and offices/services that engage in this work. The Associate Dean will receive supervision from the Provost of Academic & Student Affairs and the Dean of Enrollment Management.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide leadership in the review and further development of our existing advisement policies and practices. Based upon experience and best practices, create a data-driven model.
• Working with the Provost, the Dean of Enrollment Management, and our Governance body, create a seamless and inclusive advisement model that provides holistic advisement that is greater than simple course selection.
• Collaborate closely with Academic and Student Affairs departments, faculty, and other college units to ensure alignment between software and a case management advisement model.
• Manage the work related to the specific priorities of the Provost's Office including:
  • The Integrated Student Experience (NECC's student success plan)
  • Guided pathways
  • Online and face-to-face advisement from point of inquiry through graduation and transfer
  • Intentional outreach that includes Corporate & Community Education, ESOL, and Adult Education
• Manage all advisement issues for the Provost and Dean of Enrollment Management including collaborating with the Academic Deans to promote retention and graduation.
• Meet annual, reasonable retention goals.
• Serve as a main contact at the state and national level with various organizations or initiatives.
• Work collaboratively with the Office of Institutional Advancement on grant initiatives directly related to advisement and retention.
• Work evening hours on either Tuesday or Wednesday during the academic year.
• Engage in training and development related to national and Commonwealth best practices and accreditation.
• Support faculty who are engaged in advisement.
• Supervise and evaluate professional advising staff members.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

PLEASE NOTE, WE DO NOT REVIEW APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED THROUGH MASSCAREERS. PLEASE APPLY VIA THE LINK BELOW:

https://necc.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=182916

Requirements:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master's degree in a related field with seven years of successful advisement/retention work.
• Demonstrated experience working with diverse student populations including low-income, first-generation, and differently-abled students.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Knowledge of/facility with appropriate software that promotes seamless advisement (i.e. Navigate).
• Capacity to bring together a variety of offices and personnel into one cohesive advisement unit.
• Ability and commitment to travel between our two campuses (Haverhill and Lawrence, MA).
• A professional philosophy that places student success, equity, and strong advisement/retention at the center of the educational enterprise.
• Experience in a supervisory role (Director, Chair, Coordinator, Assistant Dean, or comparable title) at a college or university.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• A doctorate or terminal degree in a field related to this work.
• Experience at a community college.
• Bilingual (Spanish/English)
• Experience working with and supporting a culturally diverse population.

BACKGROUND CHECK: Candidates will be required to pass a CORI and SORI check as a condition of employment.


Additional Information:

SALARY: Anticipated starting salary range is $110,000.00 - $115,000.00 annually with complete fringe benefit package including competitive health insurance, 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.

ANTICIPATED START DATE: February 10, 2025


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
• Names and contact information for five (5) professional references including current supervisor (or at least two previous supervisors)

Review of applications will begin 5 business days from the posting date and should be submitted no later than December 1, 2024.

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/ etrelegan@necc.mass.edu), 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