Senior Special Programs Coordinator

Department: VP Academic Affairs

Location: Wellesley Hills

MassBayfosters educational excellence and academic success to prepare students forlocal and global citizenship, to meet critical workforce demands ofcommunities, and to contribute to the region’s economic development.

Massachusetts Bay Community College is served by a cadre of employees of varied backgrounds and experiences. We invite all individuals to consider joining our community.

Locatedin Greater Boston, MassBay is a comprehensive, open-access community collegeoffering associate degrees and certificate programs on three campuses inWellesley Hills, Framingham, and Ashland, Massachusetts. This position is basedon the Wellesley Hills campus.

Position Summary:

Theideal candidate will join a vibrant and inclusive educational community andhave a desire and ability to work with a varied population.

TheSenior Special Programs Coordinator performs administrative work and projectcoordination in the Academic Achievement Center (AAC) at MassBay CommunityCollege. The Senior Special Programs Coordinator is responsible forcoordinating program operations. This includes using technology to schedule,manage, and implement testing activities. This role also uses platforms such asSlate and EAB to maintain student and learning specialist records andschedules, support the development and assessment of program goals, andorganize daily work activities. They will assist students and performadministrative tasks in the AAC as needed. The Senior Special ProgramsCoordinator will also perform related work as directed by the Director of theAAC.

KeyResponsibilities and Duties:

• With others, coordinate and monitor program operations within the Academic Achievement Center (AAC), including testing center logistics, tutoring services, and student support initiatives, ensuring alignment with strategic goals;
  
  
• Coordinate and manage testing logistics and scheduling within the AAC, including placement testing (Accuplacer), make-up testing, challenge exams, and other exams as may be integrated exams (e.g., TEAS, CLEP);
  
  
• Support AAC program operations by using technology such as Slate and EAB to maintain records, schedules, and workflows related to testing, tutoring, and other academic support services;
  
  
• Collect, analyze, and report data related to AAC services (testing, tutoring, workshops, etc.) to assess program effectiveness, inform decision-making, and support continuous improvement efforts;
  
  
• Develop and maintain program and testing schedules to ensure efficient use of staff, space, and resources and a positive student experience;
  
  
• With the Director, collaborate with Admissions to work with high school guidance counselors in offering placement testing opportunities for local high school students;
  
  
• In collaboration with the Director, plan and implement training activities related to testing procedures, technology platforms, and AAC operations;
  
  
• Learn, implement, and support the use of technology systems utilized by the AAC, including assisting with onboarding and training of staff and peer professionals on new tools and processes;
  
  
• Facilitate internal and external communications for the AAC, including updates to testing, programs, webpages, promotion of services and events, and dissemination of information to faculty, staff, and students;
  
  
• Acquire certifications as necessary to administer and proctor various testing services;
  
  
• Interact with internal and external agencies and individuals; attend meetings; serve on and/or chair committees as assigned;
  
  
• Attend college-related events and represent the college and the AAC at internal and external events as needed;
  
  
• Participate in meetings and professional development activities and maintain a working knowledge of assigned areas;
  
  
• Carry out all other related duties as assigned.
  

Thislist is not to be considered all-inclusive. A supervisor may assign otherduties as required to meet the needs and foster the mission of the College.

Allemployees of MassBay are expected to work collegially and collaborativelywithin a community that values and celebrates the variety of studentexperience.

Minimum Qualifications:

Master'sdegree in Education, Counseling, Psychology, Business Administration,Marketing, Education Administration, or other field related to area ofassignment; with three (3) years’ experience and/or training involving area ofassignment, which may include business management, program/project management,grant administration, budget development, community relations, curriculumdevelopment, education, counseling, substance abuse, non-traditional studentservices, or public assistance programs; or an equivalent combination ofeducation, training, and experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Sensitivity and commitment to the goals of Affirmative Action;
  
  
• Experience working in a community college or similar environment;
  
  
• Demonstrated commitment to working with students in need.
  
  

Additional Information:

Salary Range: $73,412 - $82,095, in accordance withone's education and experience as dictated by the collective bargainingagreement classification compensation structure.

As a MassachusettsState Employee, you are offered an outstanding suite of benefits adding valueto 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
  
  
• 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 to save 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 more info: https://www.massbay.edu/employment/benefits

PositionType: MCCC Unit Professional

MCCC Union Title, andGrade: Senior Special ProgramsCoordinator Grade 5

Source of Funding: State Appropriation

Deadline: April 17th, 2026 or after that until filled.

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

Final candidates arerequired to provide sealed transcripts and official certifications.

Hiring is contingentupon a successful CORI clearance.

Massachusetts BayCommunity College is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and doesnot discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, sex,disability, religion, age, veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy orrelated 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 concerning discrimination,harassment, or retaliation shall be referred to the College's AffirmativeAction 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.