Executive Director | Mechanics Hall | Worcester, MA
About Mechanics Hall
Mechanics Hall in Worcester, MA, is a world-renowned historic concert and event venue known for its stunning architecture and world-class acoustics. Built in 1857, it has been deemed by architectural historians the nation’s finest pre-Civil War performance hall and is hailed around the globe for its acoustical properties and beauty. The Hall is a cornerstone of the city’s cultural life and hosts a wide range of events, including concerts, galas, weddings, and business meetings. The hall is owned and operated by the Worcester County Mechanics Association and is listed in the National Register of Historic Places.
Mechanics Hall has a rich history, with notable appearances and performances from Charles Dickens, Mark Twain, Ella Fitzgerald, Linda Ronstadt, the Chieftains, and Yo-Yo Ma and continues to be a cultural icon in Worcester, offering diverse programming and community outreach. The Hall is also known for its ongoing preservation efforts and recent upgrades to its sound and lighting systems have enhanced the superior performance setting. It has a vibrant community presence, with programs like the Many Voices: Mechanics Hall Youth Singers, which provides a platform for local youth to learn and perform, Brown Bag Concerts, Club 321, a live jazz music series, and Hook Organ performances.
The city of Worcester offers a mix of culture, education, and recreational activities, making it a diverse and enjoyable place to live or visit. Mechanics Hall is a key part of its vibrant cultural scene along with the Worcester Art Museum, The Hanover Theatre for the Performing Arts, the DCU Center, and Tuckerman Concert Hall. The city also is home to several prominent colleges and universities, such as Clark University, Worcester Polytechnic Institute, and College of the Holy Cross, and residents enjoy a variety of diverse restaurants, craft breweries, and the Triple A baseball team the Worcester Red Sox.
Mechanics Hall plays a key role in the Worcester community and the new Executive Director will have the unique opportunity to lead and grow the organization.
For more information about Mechanics Hall, please visit www.mechanicshall.org.
About the Position:
Mechanics Hall is searching for a seasoned executive level professional for a strategic, skilled, and passionate approach to lead and strengthen the organization’s ability to maintain the historic property and continue to successfully serve the community. Reporting to and in partnership with the Board of Trustees, the Executive Director role is vital to overseeing the organization’s vision, growth, and operational and financial health, working closely with the board, staff, and community to ensure the success of the venue’s mission.
The Executive Director (ED) is the chief executive officer responsible for the leadership, strategic planning, and overall management of the non-profit performance venue, which also serves as a beloved community gathering place. The ED ensures that the organization achieves its mission. Reporting to and in partnership with the Board of Trustees, the Executive Director will oversee financial management, program development, event operations, building preservation and maintenance, sales and development efforts, marketing, and community relations.
Key Responsibilities Leadership & Strategic Planning
• Develop and execute strategic plans that advance the venue’s mission, objectives, and impact. • Lead and inspire staff, volunteers, and the Board of Trustees, fostering a collaborative and transparent environment. • Evaluate the organization’s performance regularly, providing recommendations and implementing adjustments as needed. • Keep the Board informed of organizational developments, challenges, and successes, ensuring transparency and accountability.
Operational Management
• Manage day-to-day operations with a staff of 15 and 5 direct reports, including financial management, program management, event scheduling, facilities preservation and maintenance, and administrative functions. • Manage the organizations’ budget, monitoring income and expenses, and adjusting plans to align with financial goals. Guide financial planning, budgeting, and reporting to ensure fiscal responsibility and sustainability. • Establish and enforce policies and procedures to improve organizational efficiency and compliance with legal and regulatory requirements. • Manage vendor relationships, review, and approve contracts, and oversee maintenance and improvement of facilities. • Develop and implement a comprehensive fundraising strategy, including grant writing, prospecting, gift solicitation and sponsorship development for individuals, businesses, charitable foundations, and government sources. • Cultivate and steward relationships with major donors, sponsors, and community partners to secure sustainable funding. • Recruit and engage the variety of volunteers needed to maintain Hall activities.
Community Engagement and Marketing
• Establish a role as a respected leader in the community. • Serve as the primary spokesperson for the organization, promoting its mission and programs to diverse audiences. • Develop partnerships within community organizations and stakeholders to enhance the organization’s outreach and relevance. • Lead marketing and communication strategies, including social media, email campaigns, and website updates, to promote events and programs. • Represent the organization at community events, networking with potential partners, donors, and attendees.
Board Development and Support
• Work with the 30-member Board of Trustees to support governance, facilitate Board meetings, and keep members informed. • Assist with board recruitment, orientation, and training to strengthen governance and leadership. • Collaborate with the Board to ensure alignment on mission, strategy, and operational priorities.
Key Qualifications:
• Minimum 5-7 years’ experience in a leadership role within a non-profit, arts, music, or performance venue setting. • Proven experience in fundraising, financial management, and staff leadership. • Strong understanding of the event and hospitality industry and of the performing arts sector with a commitment to community access and enrichment. • Exceptional communication, public speaking, and interpersonal skills. • Demonstrated ability to develop and manage budgets, analyze financial data, and ensure fiscal health. • Visionary, strategic thinker with the ability to inspire and lead a diverse team. • Demonstrated ability to manage and empower a highly skilled and widely diverse staff. • Experienced in community engagement, donor relations, and partnership development. • Proficiency in fundraising software, project management tools, and marketing platforms is preferred. • Passionate about historic preservation and value historic perspective. • Commitment to inclusion in all aspects of the organization. • Collaborative, adaptable, and resourceful in addressing challenges and opportunities. • Bachelor’s degree in Arts Administration, Non-Profit Management, Business, or a related field preferred.
This position requires the ability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays depending on event schedules. The role may involve occasional travel for fundraising or partnership development.
Mechanics Hall is an equal opportunity employer and contractor. We do not discriminate and do take affirmative action measures to ensure against discrimination in employment, recruitment, advertisements for employment, compensation, termination, upgrading, promotions and other conditions of employment against any employee or job applicant on the bases of race, color, religion and creed, gender and gender expression, age, national origin and ancestry, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, military status, veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by law. We recognize the injustice of job discrimination in any form and require the full cooperation of all Mechanics Hall employees to ensure the successful operation of our Equal Employment Opportunity Policy.
This is a full-time, salaried position with a salary range starting at $115,000 commensurate with experience.
To express interest, please submit your cover letter and resume in confidence here: https://apptrkr.com/6073391.
Full Time
Executive Director | Mechanics Hall | Worcester, MA
About Mechanics Hall
Mechanics Hall in Worcester, MA, is a world-renowned historic concert and event venue known for its stunning architecture and world-class acoustics. Built in 1857, it has been deemed by architectural historians the nation’s finest pre-Civil War performance hall and is hailed around the globe for its acoustical properties and beauty. The Hall is a cornerstone of the city’s cultural life and hosts a wide range of events, including concerts, galas, weddings, and business meetings. The hall is owned and operated by the Worcester County Mechanics Association and is listed in the National Register of Historic Places.
Mechanics Hall has a rich history, with notable appearances and performances from Charles Dickens, Mark Twain, Ella Fitzgerald, Linda Ronstadt, the Chieftains, and Yo-Yo Ma and continues to be a cultural icon in Worcester, offering diverse programming and community outreach. The Hall is also known for its ongoing preservation efforts and recent upgrades to its sound and lighting systems have enhanced the superior performance setting. It has a vibrant community presence, with programs like the Many Voices: Mechanics Hall Youth Singers, which provides a platform for local youth to learn and perform, Brown Bag Concerts, Club 321, a live jazz music series, and Hook Organ performances.
The city of Worcester offers a mix of culture, education, and recreational activities, making it a diverse and enjoyable place to live or visit. Mechanics Hall is a key part of its vibrant cultural scene along with the Worcester Art Museum, The Hanover Theatre for the Performing Arts, the DCU Center, and Tuckerman Concert Hall. The city also is home to several prominent colleges and universities, such as Clark University, Worcester Polytechnic Institute, and College of the Holy Cross, and residents enjoy a variety of diverse restaurants, craft breweries, and the Triple A baseball team the Worcester Red Sox.
Mechanics Hall plays a key role in the Worcester community and the new Executive Director will have the unique opportunity to lead and grow the organization.
For more information about Mechanics Hall, please visit www.mechanicshall.org.
About the Position:
Mechanics Hall is searching for a seasoned executive level professional for a strategic, skilled, and passionate approach to lead and strengthen the organization’s ability to maintain the historic property and continue to successfully serve the community. Reporting to and in partnership with the Board of Trustees, the Executive Director role is vital to overseeing the organization’s vision, growth, and operational and financial health, working closely with the board, staff, and community to ensure the success of the venue’s mission.
The Executive Director (ED) is the chief executive officer responsible for the leadership, strategic planning, and overall management of the non-profit performance venue, which also serves as a beloved community gathering place. The ED ensures that the organization achieves its mission. Reporting to and in partnership with the Board of Trustees, the Executive Director will oversee financial management, program development, event operations, building preservation and maintenance, sales and development efforts, marketing, and community relations.
Key Responsibilities Leadership & Strategic Planning
• Develop and execute strategic plans that advance the venue’s mission, objectives, and impact. • Lead and inspire staff, volunteers, and the Board of Trustees, fostering a collaborative and transparent environment. • Evaluate the organization’s performance regularly, providing recommendations and implementing adjustments as needed. • Keep the Board informed of organizational developments, challenges, and successes, ensuring transparency and accountability.
Operational Management
• Manage day-to-day operations with a staff of 15 and 5 direct reports, including financial management, program management, event scheduling, facilities preservation and maintenance, and administrative functions. • Manage the organizations’ budget, monitoring income and expenses, and adjusting plans to align with financial goals. Guide financial planning, budgeting, and reporting to ensure fiscal responsibility and sustainability. • Establish and enforce policies and procedures to improve organizational efficiency and compliance with legal and regulatory requirements. • Manage vendor relationships, review, and approve contracts, and oversee maintenance and improvement of facilities. • Develop and implement a comprehensive fundraising strategy, including grant writing, prospecting, gift solicitation and sponsorship development for individuals, businesses, charitable foundations, and government sources. • Cultivate and steward relationships with major donors, sponsors, and community partners to secure sustainable funding. • Recruit and engage the variety of volunteers needed to maintain Hall activities.
Community Engagement and Marketing
• Establish a role as a respected leader in the community. • Serve as the primary spokesperson for the organization, promoting its mission and programs to diverse audiences. • Develop partnerships within community organizations and stakeholders to enhance the organization’s outreach and relevance. • Lead marketing and communication strategies, including social media, email campaigns, and website updates, to promote events and programs. • Represent the organization at community events, networking with potential partners, donors, and attendees.
Board Development and Support
• Work with the 30-member Board of Trustees to support governance, facilitate Board meetings, and keep members informed. • Assist with board recruitment, orientation, and training to strengthen governance and leadership. • Collaborate with the Board to ensure alignment on mission, strategy, and operational priorities.
Key Qualifications:
• Minimum 5-7 years’ experience in a leadership role within a non-profit, arts, music, or performance venue setting. • Proven experience in fundraising, financial management, and staff leadership. • Strong understanding of the event and hospitality industry and of the performing arts sector with a commitment to community access and enrichment. • Exceptional communication, public speaking, and interpersonal skills. • Demonstrated ability to develop and manage budgets, analyze financial data, and ensure fiscal health. • Visionary, strategic thinker with the ability to inspire and lead a diverse team. • Demonstrated ability to manage and empower a highly skilled and widely diverse staff. • Experienced in community engagement, donor relations, and partnership development. • Proficiency in fundraising software, project management tools, and marketing platforms is preferred. • Passionate about historic preservation and value historic perspective. • Commitment to inclusion in all aspects of the organization. • Collaborative, adaptable, and resourceful in addressing challenges and opportunities. • Bachelor’s degree in Arts Administration, Non-Profit Management, Business, or a related field preferred.
This position requires the ability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays depending on event schedules. The role may involve occasional travel for fundraising or partnership development.
Mechanics Hall is an equal opportunity employer and contractor. We do not discriminate and do take affirmative action measures to ensure against discrimination in employment, recruitment, advertisements for employment, compensation, termination, upgrading, promotions and other conditions of employment against any employee or job applicant on the bases of race, color, religion and creed, gender and gender expression, age, national origin and ancestry, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, military status, veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by law. We recognize the injustice of job discrimination in any form and require the full cooperation of all Mechanics Hall employees to ensure the successful operation of our Equal Employment Opportunity Policy.
This is a full-time, salaried position with a salary range starting at $115,000 commensurate with experience.
To express interest, please submit your cover letter and resume in confidence here: https://apptrkr.com/6073391.
COORDINATOR OF TRAINING AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
City of Worcester
Title COORDINATOR OF TRAINING AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Department/Division Diversity and Inclusion
Apply Start Date 01/31/2025
Apply End Date 3/5/2025
Type Full Time
Hours 40 Per Week
Wage $79,123 - $103,835 annually
Description
COORDINATOR OF TRAINING AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION CITY OF WORCESTER
The City of Worcester seeks qualified applicants for a Coordinator of Training and Professional Development for the Executive Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. Under the direction of the Chief Equity Officer, this position will play a key role in fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive (DEI) workplace. This position is responsible for designing, implementing, and managing training programs that advance DEI goals and awareness, and promote professional development. The coordinator will conduct needs assessments, develop training materials, and ensure that training strategies align with the City's priorities to equip employees with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to become future leaders who champion diversity, equity, and inclusion. In collaboration with the Human Resources Department, the Coordinator will also develop internship programs and career pathways, creating diverse talent pipelines from local high schools and higher education institutions. The role will include staying updated on DEI climate, professional development, and serving on the Professional Development Committee to provide resources for employee growth and advocating for access to key professional development opportunities. Additionally, the Coordinator will support the management of City Boards and Commissions, assisting with meeting documentation, agenda preparation, public posting, and project coordination as needed.
Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.
ESSENTIAL ELEMENTS:
Training and Development:
• Design and implement employee training programs that support DEI goals and foster employee growth. • Conduct needs assessments in collaboration with department heads and employees to identify training and professional development priorities. • Develop and secure approval from the CEO for training strategies that align with the city's DEI and workforce development objectives. • Serve as an engaging presenter who can effectively communicate complex concepts in a clear, accessible manner to a diverse audience. • Exhibit excellent "customer service" and people skills, with the ability to empathize and address complex issues when interacting with employees from diverse backgrounds. • Conduct research and develop training materials on topics related to DEI and professional development as assigned. • Stay updated on changes to local, state, and federal regulations related to DEI and professional development by attending relevant training and workshops, as well as conducting ongoing research to inform best practices
Partnerships and Community Engagement:
• Collaborate with businesses, non-profits and community organizations providers to facilitate training, and support for city initiatives. • Partner with the Grants Department to identify funding opportunities, assist with grant applications, and manage grants related to training programs.
Employee Mobility and Career Development:
• Develop systems to promote internal career mobility and support employee career planning and growth. • Administer and monitor Employee Assistance Programs (EAP) and oversee related contracts.
Employee Engagement:
•
• Foster Employee Engagement through Cultural Celebrations: Organize and coordinate events that celebrate cultural, ethnic, and religious holidays, creating opportunities for employees to engage with and learn about diverse traditions and values. • Encourage Awareness and Participation in Heritage/ identity Months: Lead initiatives to promote and celebrate various heritage months (e.g., Black History Month, Hispanic Heritage Month, Pride Month, Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, Disability Awareness month), actively engaging employees in learning and participation. • Create Interactive Workshops and Training for Employees: Develop and facilitate engaging workshops, lunch-and-learn sessions, and seminars focused on cultural awareness, diversity, and inclusion, encouraging employees to actively participate in shaping an inclusive workplace. • Curate Meaningful Speaker and Panel Discussions: Invite diverse guest speakers, performers, community leaders, and subject-matter experts to engage employees in thought-provoking conversations, fostering an open and inclusive dialogue that enriches employee experiences.
• Develop Engaging Educational Content: Produce newsletters, posters, and digital resources that not only educate employees about cultural celebrations but also actively involve them in recognizing and participating in these important observances. • Enhance Employee Connections through Cultural Initiatives: Design initiatives that foster employee connection and interaction around cultural events, encouraging collaboration and camaraderie among diverse teams to build a more engaged and united workforce. • Measure Engagement and Program Impact: Track employee participation, feedback, and overall satisfaction with cultural programs and initiatives to ensure that they are successfully increasing engagement, raising awareness, and meeting employee needs.
Internship/Pathway Programs:
•
• Collaborate with HR and other city departments to create pathways and internship programs that foster the recruitment and development of a diverse workforce. • Develop and implement strategies to establish internship opportunities for students from higher education institutions and high schools, particularly those focused on DEI-related fields and careers in municipal government. • Build partnerships with local schools, universities, and community organizations to create a pipeline for emerging talent in DEI, social justice, and public service sectors. • Promote and support internship opportunities that provide students with hands-on experience in city government, while enhancing diversity, equity, and inclusion within the workforce.
Professional Development:
• Provide management-level coaching and counseling training to support best practices within the city workforce. • Serve on the Professional Development (PD) Committee to ensure employees have access to resources that support their participation in professional development opportunities, such as conferences, workshops, and certifications. • Advocate for and facilitate the allocation of resources to ensure that employees have the opportunity to advance their skills and knowledge in alignment with organizational goals and personal career development.
Boards and Commissions Support:
•
• Work directly as a staff liaison with boards and commissions as assigned • Maintain board minutes as assigned, ensuring compliance with Open Meeting Law. • Develop, post, and monitor agendas, and other documents that require public posting, in accordance with legal requirements. • Assist with board and commission projects as assigned, which may involve event planning and occasional evening work. • Develop guests and topics for boards and commissions as assigned and plan meeting guests and activities
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
• Strong understanding of adult learning principles and best practices for employee training and development. • Comprehensive knowledge of DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) practices and professional development strategies. • Proficiency in office software, including word processing, spreadsheet applications, the internet, and social media. • Experience in fostering a workplace and community culture where diverse perspectives are valued and embraced. • A multicultural background that enriches the understanding and approach to inclusive practices. • Familiarity with local, state, and federal regulations relevant to DEI and professional development programs. • Knowledge of best practices for creating diverse talent pipelines and internship programs. • Ability to demonstrate empathy and remain composed in emotional or high-stress situations while maintaining professionalism. • Ability to communicate complex ideas clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing, to a diverse audience. • Ability to relate to and support people from a variety of social identities and lived experiences. • Ability to promote and support inclusivity by appreciating and respecting differences in age, race, gender, ability, religious beliefs, socio-economic status, ethnic heritage, sexual orientation, and intersectionality. • Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and to work with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community. • Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion. • Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. • Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with employees, external partners, and stakeholders. • Ability to work collaboratively with HR and other departments to design and implement DEI initiatives, internship pathways, and career development programs. • Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills • Strong customer service and problem-solving skills, with a focus on employee engagement and satisfaction. • Proficient in time management, with the ability to organize and juggle multiple tasks efficiently. • Excellent presentation and public speaking skills, with the ability to lead training sessions and present at meetings. • Proficient in data analysis and generating reports to assess training effectiveness and employee development. • Strong organizational skills to manage training materials, resources, and schedules. • Strong understanding of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) and a commitment to advancing equal rights for all individuals, regardless of social identities.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
• Bachelor's degree in a related field (e.g., Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion, Education Human Resources, Organizational Development, Social Sciences, or similar), or equivalent specialized knowledge.
• Any equivalent combination of education, training, and five (5) years of experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the position.
• Three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in training, development, or DEI-related roles, with a focus on professional development. • Excellent communication skills • Experience with using computer applications, including Microsoft Suite, and/ or SharePoint.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• Five (5) years of experience coordinating and/or managing training programs. • Two (2) years of experience with researching, creating and presenting training materials or informational sessions • One (1) year of experience with internship programs • One (1) year experience working with Boards and Commissions • Certification in Professional Development • Experience navigating multicultural environments and an understanding of the unique challenges faced by individuals from diverse backgrounds.
SALARY RANGE: $79,123 -$103,835 annually, full-time, exempt with an excellent benefits package.
To apply, please visit: http://www.worcesterma.gov/employment or send resume and cover letter to: City of Worcester, 455 Main Street, Room 109, Worcester, MA 01608. OPEN UNTIL FILLED, applications received prior to or on FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2025, will receive preference. Preference is given to Worcester residents. The City of Worcester is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. Direct inquiries to: City Hall, Human Resources, Room 109, 508-799-1030, mailto:Hiring@worcesterma.gov.
To apply, visit https://apptrkr.com/5974526.
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Full Time
COORDINATOR OF TRAINING AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
City of Worcester
Title COORDINATOR OF TRAINING AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Department/Division Diversity and Inclusion
Apply Start Date 01/31/2025
Apply End Date 3/5/2025
Type Full Time
Hours 40 Per Week
Wage $79,123 - $103,835 annually
Description
COORDINATOR OF TRAINING AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION CITY OF WORCESTER
The City of Worcester seeks qualified applicants for a Coordinator of Training and Professional Development for the Executive Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. Under the direction of the Chief Equity Officer, this position will play a key role in fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive (DEI) workplace. This position is responsible for designing, implementing, and managing training programs that advance DEI goals and awareness, and promote professional development. The coordinator will conduct needs assessments, develop training materials, and ensure that training strategies align with the City's priorities to equip employees with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to become future leaders who champion diversity, equity, and inclusion. In collaboration with the Human Resources Department, the Coordinator will also develop internship programs and career pathways, creating diverse talent pipelines from local high schools and higher education institutions. The role will include staying updated on DEI climate, professional development, and serving on the Professional Development Committee to provide resources for employee growth and advocating for access to key professional development opportunities. Additionally, the Coordinator will support the management of City Boards and Commissions, assisting with meeting documentation, agenda preparation, public posting, and project coordination as needed.
Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.
ESSENTIAL ELEMENTS:
Training and Development:
• Design and implement employee training programs that support DEI goals and foster employee growth. • Conduct needs assessments in collaboration with department heads and employees to identify training and professional development priorities. • Develop and secure approval from the CEO for training strategies that align with the city's DEI and workforce development objectives. • Serve as an engaging presenter who can effectively communicate complex concepts in a clear, accessible manner to a diverse audience. • Exhibit excellent "customer service" and people skills, with the ability to empathize and address complex issues when interacting with employees from diverse backgrounds. • Conduct research and develop training materials on topics related to DEI and professional development as assigned. • Stay updated on changes to local, state, and federal regulations related to DEI and professional development by attending relevant training and workshops, as well as conducting ongoing research to inform best practices
Partnerships and Community Engagement:
• Collaborate with businesses, non-profits and community organizations providers to facilitate training, and support for city initiatives. • Partner with the Grants Department to identify funding opportunities, assist with grant applications, and manage grants related to training programs.
Employee Mobility and Career Development:
• Develop systems to promote internal career mobility and support employee career planning and growth. • Administer and monitor Employee Assistance Programs (EAP) and oversee related contracts.
Employee Engagement:
•
• Foster Employee Engagement through Cultural Celebrations: Organize and coordinate events that celebrate cultural, ethnic, and religious holidays, creating opportunities for employees to engage with and learn about diverse traditions and values. • Encourage Awareness and Participation in Heritage/ identity Months: Lead initiatives to promote and celebrate various heritage months (e.g., Black History Month, Hispanic Heritage Month, Pride Month, Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, Disability Awareness month), actively engaging employees in learning and participation. • Create Interactive Workshops and Training for Employees: Develop and facilitate engaging workshops, lunch-and-learn sessions, and seminars focused on cultural awareness, diversity, and inclusion, encouraging employees to actively participate in shaping an inclusive workplace. • Curate Meaningful Speaker and Panel Discussions: Invite diverse guest speakers, performers, community leaders, and subject-matter experts to engage employees in thought-provoking conversations, fostering an open and inclusive dialogue that enriches employee experiences.
• Develop Engaging Educational Content: Produce newsletters, posters, and digital resources that not only educate employees about cultural celebrations but also actively involve them in recognizing and participating in these important observances. • Enhance Employee Connections through Cultural Initiatives: Design initiatives that foster employee connection and interaction around cultural events, encouraging collaboration and camaraderie among diverse teams to build a more engaged and united workforce. • Measure Engagement and Program Impact: Track employee participation, feedback, and overall satisfaction with cultural programs and initiatives to ensure that they are successfully increasing engagement, raising awareness, and meeting employee needs.
Internship/Pathway Programs:
•
• Collaborate with HR and other city departments to create pathways and internship programs that foster the recruitment and development of a diverse workforce. • Develop and implement strategies to establish internship opportunities for students from higher education institutions and high schools, particularly those focused on DEI-related fields and careers in municipal government. • Build partnerships with local schools, universities, and community organizations to create a pipeline for emerging talent in DEI, social justice, and public service sectors. • Promote and support internship opportunities that provide students with hands-on experience in city government, while enhancing diversity, equity, and inclusion within the workforce.
Professional Development:
• Provide management-level coaching and counseling training to support best practices within the city workforce. • Serve on the Professional Development (PD) Committee to ensure employees have access to resources that support their participation in professional development opportunities, such as conferences, workshops, and certifications. • Advocate for and facilitate the allocation of resources to ensure that employees have the opportunity to advance their skills and knowledge in alignment with organizational goals and personal career development.
Boards and Commissions Support:
•
• Work directly as a staff liaison with boards and commissions as assigned • Maintain board minutes as assigned, ensuring compliance with Open Meeting Law. • Develop, post, and monitor agendas, and other documents that require public posting, in accordance with legal requirements. • Assist with board and commission projects as assigned, which may involve event planning and occasional evening work. • Develop guests and topics for boards and commissions as assigned and plan meeting guests and activities
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
• Strong understanding of adult learning principles and best practices for employee training and development. • Comprehensive knowledge of DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) practices and professional development strategies. • Proficiency in office software, including word processing, spreadsheet applications, the internet, and social media. • Experience in fostering a workplace and community culture where diverse perspectives are valued and embraced. • A multicultural background that enriches the understanding and approach to inclusive practices. • Familiarity with local, state, and federal regulations relevant to DEI and professional development programs. • Knowledge of best practices for creating diverse talent pipelines and internship programs. • Ability to demonstrate empathy and remain composed in emotional or high-stress situations while maintaining professionalism. • Ability to communicate complex ideas clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing, to a diverse audience. • Ability to relate to and support people from a variety of social identities and lived experiences. • Ability to promote and support inclusivity by appreciating and respecting differences in age, race, gender, ability, religious beliefs, socio-economic status, ethnic heritage, sexual orientation, and intersectionality. • Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and to work with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community. • Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion. • Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. • Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with employees, external partners, and stakeholders. • Ability to work collaboratively with HR and other departments to design and implement DEI initiatives, internship pathways, and career development programs. • Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills • Strong customer service and problem-solving skills, with a focus on employee engagement and satisfaction. • Proficient in time management, with the ability to organize and juggle multiple tasks efficiently. • Excellent presentation and public speaking skills, with the ability to lead training sessions and present at meetings. • Proficient in data analysis and generating reports to assess training effectiveness and employee development. • Strong organizational skills to manage training materials, resources, and schedules. • Strong understanding of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) and a commitment to advancing equal rights for all individuals, regardless of social identities.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
• Bachelor's degree in a related field (e.g., Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion, Education Human Resources, Organizational Development, Social Sciences, or similar), or equivalent specialized knowledge.
• Any equivalent combination of education, training, and five (5) years of experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the position.
• Three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in training, development, or DEI-related roles, with a focus on professional development. • Excellent communication skills • Experience with using computer applications, including Microsoft Suite, and/ or SharePoint.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• Five (5) years of experience coordinating and/or managing training programs. • Two (2) years of experience with researching, creating and presenting training materials or informational sessions • One (1) year of experience with internship programs • One (1) year experience working with Boards and Commissions • Certification in Professional Development • Experience navigating multicultural environments and an understanding of the unique challenges faced by individuals from diverse backgrounds.
SALARY RANGE: $79,123 -$103,835 annually, full-time, exempt with an excellent benefits package.
To apply, please visit: http://www.worcesterma.gov/employment or send resume and cover letter to: City of Worcester, 455 Main Street, Room 109, Worcester, MA 01608. OPEN UNTIL FILLED, applications received prior to or on FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2025, will receive preference. Preference is given to Worcester residents. The City of Worcester is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. Direct inquiries to: City Hall, Human Resources, Room 109, 508-799-1030, mailto:Hiring@worcesterma.gov.
To apply, visit https://apptrkr.com/5974526.
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HUMAN RIGHTS ACCESSIBILITY PROGRAM COORDINATOR
City of Worcester
Title HUMAN RIGHTS ACCESSIBILITY PROGRAM COORDINATOR
Department/Division Diversity and Inclusion
Apply Start Date 01/03/2025
Apply End Date 2/6/2025
Type Full Time
Hours 40 Per Week
Wage $68,520 - $89,768 annually
Description
HUMAN RIGHTS ACCESSIBILITY PROGRAM COORDINATOR EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION CITY OF WORCESTER
The City of Worcester seeks qualified applicants for a Human Rights Accessibility Program Coordinator for the Executive Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. Under the direction of the Director of Human Rights and Accessibility, this position will work to promote justice, equity, inclusiveness, and accessibility by protecting the civil rights of all in Worcester. The position will support boards and commissions which, include the Human Rights Commission and the Accessibility Advisory Commission and as directed, support any of the boards assigned to the department. The Human Rights and Accessibility Program Coordinator will assist the Director to administer Human Rights and Accessibility Ordinance, Americans with Disability Act, and the Fair housing Act to ensure the City's compliance with all federal, state, and local mandates granting equal access to all City services and programs. The position will assist with the development and implementation of all complaint processes related to department. The Human Rights and Accessibility Program Coordinator shall be required to attend evening and off-site meetings to complete their job duties.
Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.
ESSENTIAL ELEMENTS:
• Work in a Human/Civil rights capacity supporting all human rights and accessibility initiative/work. • Work on issues that require substantial knowledge of federal/state/municipal anti-discrimination law(s) including housing and disability rights • Provide customer service to individuals involved in investigative processes and empathize and discuss complex issues with diverse people • Work directly with department staff on all Human Right issues and projects • Assist in the development of Human Right policies, programs and procedures • Involved in public facing activities such as assisting investigations and referrals as needed, vet Human Right & Accessibility complaints, make referrals, gather evidence, etc. • Receive and process Human Rights & Associability complaints and conduct investigative process • Facilitate, participate, and process ADA requests or Reasonable Accommodation practices; track, monitor process and participate in the interactive dialogue as assigned • Update Department/Divisional Administrators and appropriate staff on case status for purposes of tracking all complaints. • Maintain tracking document for status of complaints • Work directly as staff liaison with boards and commissions • Maintain board minutes as assigned in compliance with Open Meeting Laws • Develop, post, monitor agendas and other docs that require public posting • Assist with board and commission projects, to include event planning and evening work • Collaborate ideas with colleagues for training, growth and development of EODEI • Develop guests and topics for boards and commissions as assigned and plan meeting guests and activities • Conduct research, develop training materials as assigned on topics of anti-discrimination and reasonable accommodation laws • Collaborate as necessary with internal and external stakeholders and partners
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
• Knowledge and experience working with various technologies, including Microsoft Office Suite. • Knowledge with computerized accounting and payroll systems. • Ability to address customer concerns in-person, on the telephone and via email in a consistently professional and courteous manner. • Ability to work with diverse organizations/interests, and to create and maintain effective working relationships with the public, City employees, and Department Heads. • Ability to operate standard office equipment. • Ability to learn, work hard, think creatively, and work collaboratively. • Ability to take initiative to identify opportunities for process improvement or streamlining work. • Discreet, ethical, and committed to maintaining a high degree of confidentiality. • Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills. • Budgeting, accounting, and payroll skills. • Strong time management skills. • Ability to manage multiple priorities/multitask in a fast-paced environment. • Ability to work and communicate with diverse populations. • Strong organizational, interpersonal, written, oral communication, problem solving skills. • Detail-oriented, enthusiastic, and flexible. • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
• Bachelor's degree in human rights, social justice or a related field
o An equivalent combination of education, training and five (5) years of experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job will be considered in lieu of the above requirements.
• Three (3) years relevant work experience • Knowledge of DEI principles, and related laws including anti- discrimination laws • Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite • Experience performing administrative tasks in an office environment • Experience providing customer service in an office environment • Excellent communication skills
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• Master's degree in Human Rights/Resources, and Social Justice or a related field. • Five (5) years relevant experience working with and supporting urban and culturally diverse agency, department or organization • Five (5) years of experience developing and delivering and administering programs, or implementing policies • Three (3) years of experience performing administrative tasks in an office environment • Three (3) years of experience providing customer service in an office environment • Two (2) years of experience working in mediation • Certificate or specialized training in Mediation • Experience with Open Meeting Laws
SALARY RANGE: $68,520 -89,768 annually, full-time, exempt, with an excellent benefits package.
To apply, please visit: http://www.worcesterma.gov/employment or send resume and cover to: City of Worcester, 455 Main Street, Room 109, Worcester, MA 01608. OPEN UNTIL FILLED, applications received prior to or on FRIDAY, JANUARY 17, 2025, will receive preference. Preference is given to Worcester residents. The City of Worcester is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. Direct inquiries to: City Hall, Human Resources, Room 109, 508-799-1030, mailto:Hiring@worcesterma.gov.
To apply, visit https://apptrkr.com/5913382.
jeid-eb100ca0d3942e4fb8210be839324ed8
Full Time
HUMAN RIGHTS ACCESSIBILITY PROGRAM COORDINATOR
City of Worcester
Title HUMAN RIGHTS ACCESSIBILITY PROGRAM COORDINATOR
Department/Division Diversity and Inclusion
Apply Start Date 01/03/2025
Apply End Date 2/6/2025
Type Full Time
Hours 40 Per Week
Wage $68,520 - $89,768 annually
Description
HUMAN RIGHTS ACCESSIBILITY PROGRAM COORDINATOR EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION CITY OF WORCESTER
The City of Worcester seeks qualified applicants for a Human Rights Accessibility Program Coordinator for the Executive Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. Under the direction of the Director of Human Rights and Accessibility, this position will work to promote justice, equity, inclusiveness, and accessibility by protecting the civil rights of all in Worcester. The position will support boards and commissions which, include the Human Rights Commission and the Accessibility Advisory Commission and as directed, support any of the boards assigned to the department. The Human Rights and Accessibility Program Coordinator will assist the Director to administer Human Rights and Accessibility Ordinance, Americans with Disability Act, and the Fair housing Act to ensure the City's compliance with all federal, state, and local mandates granting equal access to all City services and programs. The position will assist with the development and implementation of all complaint processes related to department. The Human Rights and Accessibility Program Coordinator shall be required to attend evening and off-site meetings to complete their job duties.
Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.
ESSENTIAL ELEMENTS:
• Work in a Human/Civil rights capacity supporting all human rights and accessibility initiative/work. • Work on issues that require substantial knowledge of federal/state/municipal anti-discrimination law(s) including housing and disability rights • Provide customer service to individuals involved in investigative processes and empathize and discuss complex issues with diverse people • Work directly with department staff on all Human Right issues and projects • Assist in the development of Human Right policies, programs and procedures • Involved in public facing activities such as assisting investigations and referrals as needed, vet Human Right & Accessibility complaints, make referrals, gather evidence, etc. • Receive and process Human Rights & Associability complaints and conduct investigative process • Facilitate, participate, and process ADA requests or Reasonable Accommodation practices; track, monitor process and participate in the interactive dialogue as assigned • Update Department/Divisional Administrators and appropriate staff on case status for purposes of tracking all complaints. • Maintain tracking document for status of complaints • Work directly as staff liaison with boards and commissions • Maintain board minutes as assigned in compliance with Open Meeting Laws • Develop, post, monitor agendas and other docs that require public posting • Assist with board and commission projects, to include event planning and evening work • Collaborate ideas with colleagues for training, growth and development of EODEI • Develop guests and topics for boards and commissions as assigned and plan meeting guests and activities • Conduct research, develop training materials as assigned on topics of anti-discrimination and reasonable accommodation laws • Collaborate as necessary with internal and external stakeholders and partners
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
• Knowledge and experience working with various technologies, including Microsoft Office Suite. • Knowledge with computerized accounting and payroll systems. • Ability to address customer concerns in-person, on the telephone and via email in a consistently professional and courteous manner. • Ability to work with diverse organizations/interests, and to create and maintain effective working relationships with the public, City employees, and Department Heads. • Ability to operate standard office equipment. • Ability to learn, work hard, think creatively, and work collaboratively. • Ability to take initiative to identify opportunities for process improvement or streamlining work. • Discreet, ethical, and committed to maintaining a high degree of confidentiality. • Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills. • Budgeting, accounting, and payroll skills. • Strong time management skills. • Ability to manage multiple priorities/multitask in a fast-paced environment. • Ability to work and communicate with diverse populations. • Strong organizational, interpersonal, written, oral communication, problem solving skills. • Detail-oriented, enthusiastic, and flexible. • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
• Bachelor's degree in human rights, social justice or a related field
o An equivalent combination of education, training and five (5) years of experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job will be considered in lieu of the above requirements.
• Three (3) years relevant work experience • Knowledge of DEI principles, and related laws including anti- discrimination laws • Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite • Experience performing administrative tasks in an office environment • Experience providing customer service in an office environment • Excellent communication skills
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• Master's degree in Human Rights/Resources, and Social Justice or a related field. • Five (5) years relevant experience working with and supporting urban and culturally diverse agency, department or organization • Five (5) years of experience developing and delivering and administering programs, or implementing policies • Three (3) years of experience performing administrative tasks in an office environment • Three (3) years of experience providing customer service in an office environment • Two (2) years of experience working in mediation • Certificate or specialized training in Mediation • Experience with Open Meeting Laws
SALARY RANGE: $68,520 -89,768 annually, full-time, exempt, with an excellent benefits package.
To apply, please visit: http://www.worcesterma.gov/employment or send resume and cover to: City of Worcester, 455 Main Street, Room 109, Worcester, MA 01608. OPEN UNTIL FILLED, applications received prior to or on FRIDAY, JANUARY 17, 2025, will receive preference. Preference is given to Worcester residents. The City of Worcester is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. Direct inquiries to: City Hall, Human Resources, Room 109, 508-799-1030, mailto:Hiring@worcesterma.gov.
To apply, visit https://apptrkr.com/5913382.
jeid-eb100ca0d3942e4fb8210be839324ed8
Wellbeing Educator
Amherst Campus
Full Time
JR5598
Amherst has taken a leadership role among highly selective liberal arts colleges and universities in successfully diversifying the racial, socio-economic, and geographic profile of its student body. The College is similarly committed to enriching its educational experience and its culture through the diversity of its faculty, administration and staff.
Job Description:
Amherst College invites applications for the Wellbeing Educator position. The Wellbeing Educator is a full-time, year-round position, starting at $64,100 per year - commensurate with experience. Given Amherst's distinction as one of the most diverse liberal arts colleges in the country, the successful candidate will demonstrate the ways in which they bring value to and will work towards supporting a broadly diverse community.
Working as part of the Residential Engagement and Wellbeing Team (REWT), the Wellbeing Educator (WBE) will work as part of a multidisciplinary team to build on and advance the connection of our students to their environment and each other. This team is part of the larger structure in student affairs that is working to center wellbeing in the living and learning environment of Amherst College. The REWT bases its work in the tenants of the Okanagan Charter for Health Promoting Colleges and Universities. The WBE works at all levels of the socio-ecological model and utilizes a public health approach rooted in social justice to improve the health and wellbeing of our campus community.
Under the direction of the Associate Director of Health and Wellbeing, the (WBE) works as part of a team to advance a culture of wellbeing by developing, implementing, and assessing a theory-based, evidence- and trauma-informed, comprehensive campus-wide strategy to improve wellbeing. The REWT Wellbeing Educator focuses on sexual respect, alcohol and other substance misuse and prevention, sexuality and safer sex, and related topics related to skill development and environmental change. Other topics prioritized by the REWT include sleep, body image, belonging, connection, and coping mechanisms. Working together, the WBEs create offerings and initiatives that are supportive of and build skills to enhance wellbeing, reduce harm, and build a positive campus culture. The WBEs will design health promotion initiatives that are responsive to the needs of our student population and recognize the many factors that influence their collective abilities to maintain and access health. The WBEs' work should foster students' ability to achieve a balanced, self-aware, and health-enhancing state that allows for full engagement in their collegiate experience.
The work of the REWT is to create opportunities for our community to engage with and understand the intersections and connections of identity(ies), social justice, and culture and how they impact health and wellbeing. This work is rooted in addressing the needs of historically marginalized populations. We take a broad view of wellbeing and incorporate the dynamics of a diverse community, and address intersections of identity including, but not limited to, gender, race, economic status, and gender and sexual identity. The REWT collaborates with a variety of campus partners to enhance student experiences on campus in shaping their education beyond the curriculum. In addition, the WBEs supervise peer educators who provide education and skill-building programs to the Amherst College Community.
This position contributes to the creation of a campus community that centers wellbeing and promotes a culture of respect, self-awareness, and healthy decision making. The work encourages and supports our students to grow and learn academically, socially, and emotionally. In collaboration with other members of the REWT and other campus partners, the WBEs will respond to emergent health concerns and crisis situations.
The WBE takes appropriate actions to support a diverse workforce and participates in the College's efforts to create a respectful, inclusive, and welcoming work environment.
Some weekend and evening hours are required.
Examples of Specialty Areas Responsibilities:
Healthy Sexuality and Wellbeing Focus
• Coordinate the safer sex supply distribution to campus constituents
• Working with Peer Educators to create relevant and impactful programming that centers on healthy sexuality
• Coordinate ‘Wellbeing Wednesday' initiatives
Alcohol and Other Drugs Focus
• Conduct BASICS/CASICS sessions
• Work to build capacity, respond to student needs, and develop harm reduction initiatives related to AOD issues and topics
• Working with Peer Educators to create relevant and impactful programming related to AOD issues, including recovery
• Work with Campus Partners to create opportunities for substance-free activities
Sexual Respect Focus
• Coordinate resources/programs related to survivor support, including the Survivor Support Group
• Working with Peer Educators to create relevant and impactful programs related to sexual violence prevention and healthy relationships
• Implement and evaluate bystander intervention training
• Assist in the creation and implementation of climate assessments related to campus sexual violence as mandated by federal guidance in collaboration with the Civil Rights and Title IX Office
Summary of Responsibilities:
Preventative Initiatives
• Integrate best practices and incorporate an evidence-based, theory-informed approach to health promotion efforts
• Utilizing current data, the WBE creates targeted interventions that address Amherst College's specific needs and environment
• Work as part of a team to make the campus community healthier by contributing to the creation of structures and settings that prioritize wellbeing
• Conduct needs assessments such as surveys, questionnaires, and focus groups on health promotion topics
• Responsible for analyzing qualitative and quantitative data to help determine team priorities
• Contribute to the development and implementation of a comprehensive strategy for addressing specific wellbeing issues and topics for the College
• Work may focus on sexual violence prevention, alcohol and other drug misuse, recovery, or other topic
• Plan, develop, implement, and evaluate programming, education/trainings, and outreach efforts around topics of community relevance
• Oversee the hiring, training, development, and supervision of peer educators
• Recommend, implement, and assess comprehensive strategies to intentionally create a college that centers wellbeing, the creation of positive communities, and addresses specific health issues and their intersections with other issues of identity and important health and behavior outcomes
• Engage and expand campus and community partnerships to support the wellbeing of students
• Provide direct training to diverse staff and student leaders related to specialty areas, collaborating with other Wellbeing Educators on topics that intersect to increase impact
• Coordinate with campus stakeholders to increase opportunities for capacity building, advancement of strategic priorities, and overall support of student wellbeing. This coordination includes building social connections and increasing empathy and compassion for others
• Assist the REWT with responsibilities and development of content for New Student Orientation
• Reviews education and intervention strategies and current status of climate on campus; proposes changes to educational strategies, intervention and policy, and procedures in consultation with other relevant staff
• Develop educational materials that are trauma-informed and meet best practices in health communications
• Provides targeted prevention programming, including comprehensive programming for all incoming students, student athletes, student leaders, and historically marginalized populations (e.g. students of color, international students, LGBTQ+ students, and students living with disabilities)
• Ensures that planning and programming is inclusive and effective for the diverse community and multiple identities represented within the Amherst College community and provides active outreach
Intervention
• Collaborate with Community Standards and the Civil Rights and Title IX Office to implement evidence-based interventions
• Administer online pre-matriculation courses for all incoming students and selected cohorts of returning students related to health and wellbeing
• Administer Brief Alcohol Screening and Interventions for College Students (BASICS) and Cannabis Screening for College Students (CASICS) sessions for sanctioned students, as well as for students who request support outside of the community standards process
• Provide consultation and referral services for individual students on health topics
• Implement and evaluate bystander intervention training, programming, and social norming campaigns to prevent sexual violence and apply skills in addressing a range of health and safety concerns
• Liaise with community organizations and colleges to further partnerships and ensure students are aware of community resources and programs
• Work to ensure that the college is in compliance with Federal and State Law in regards to sexual violence educational initiatives, including first-year orientation and student athlete training
Student Affairs Generalist
• Collaborate with the Director of the REWT to develop an end of the year report on accomplishments and recommendations for the program and campus/community program stakeholders
• Contribute to relevant reports, including the Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act of 1989 Biennial Report and the College's Clery report, and keep records of programs and evaluations of all initiatives
• Oversee budget and other administrative tasks as required
• Collaborate with the Orientation Implementation Committee to integrate a positive framework that reduces the risk of harm associated with health behaviors for new students
• Maintain and develop skills via participation in continuing education opportunities, membership in professional associations, attendance at conferences, 5-College meetings, regional organizations and committees, and New England Health Educators Network (NEHEN) meetings
• Advise student groups as requested
• Works to ensure that the college is in compliance with relevant federal and state laws
• Contributes to the REWT website, social media accounts, and other communication platforms as appropriate
• Serve on committees and task forces as appointed/assigned
Qualifications:
Required
• Master's degree required in Health Education, Public Health, Health Promotion, Community Health, Higher Education Administration, or related field
• At least two years of experience in college health, health promotion, prevention, student affairs administration, community health, leadership development, and/or training and technical experience in the aforementioned areas desired
• Experience working in Higher Education is preferred
• Experience working with and creating content that will engage a diverse community
• Program planning, including needs assessment, evaluation, and facilitation
• Strong time-management, organizational, verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills
• Robust understanding of academic priorities, the educational mission of institutions, and ways in which on-campus living/learning communities and functions can promote student engagement, advance student learning, and contribute to achieving desired learning goals
• Commitment to working with a diverse and inclusive community
•
Preferred
• Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES), Master Certified Health Education Specialist (MCHES), Certified Prevention Specialist (CPS) or similar
• Developing, facilitating, and coordinating educational programs for college students and professionals
• Substance abuse prevention, sexual violence prevention, or other related work with college-age students
• Developing educational and communication tools, e.g. web, print, and social media
• Peer education facilitation, training, and assessment
• Experience, certification or training in Brief Alcohol Screening and Interventions for College Students (BASICS), Motivational Interviewing, Cannabis Screening and Interventions for College Students (CASICS), CHOICES, Marijuana Prevention Program (MAP), Tobacco Cessation, and/or Recovery Coaching, Wellbeing or Wellness Coaching, Rape Crisis Counseling or similar
Amherst College offers many opportunities for professional growth and development, continued learning, and career advancement.
Amherst College is pleased to provide a comprehensive, highly competitive benefits package that meets the needs of staff and faculty and their families. Benefits are an important part of our overall compensation, so it is critical that you review all of the options to ensure it meets your total compensation requirements. Click here forhttps://www.amherst.edu/offices/human_resources/benefits.
Interested candidates are asked to submit a resume and cover letter online athttps://amherst.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/Amherst_Jobs. Please be sure to upload all requested documents prior to clicking Submit. Applications cannot be revised once submitted. (Current employees and students should apply by clicking on the Jobs Hub icon from their Workday home screen) Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.
To apply, visit https://apptrkr.com/5857981
Full Time
Wellbeing Educator
Amherst Campus
Full Time
JR5598
Amherst has taken a leadership role among highly selective liberal arts colleges and universities in successfully diversifying the racial, socio-economic, and geographic profile of its student body. The College is similarly committed to enriching its educational experience and its culture through the diversity of its faculty, administration and staff.
Job Description:
Amherst College invites applications for the Wellbeing Educator position. The Wellbeing Educator is a full-time, year-round position, starting at $64,100 per year - commensurate with experience. Given Amherst's distinction as one of the most diverse liberal arts colleges in the country, the successful candidate will demonstrate the ways in which they bring value to and will work towards supporting a broadly diverse community.
Working as part of the Residential Engagement and Wellbeing Team (REWT), the Wellbeing Educator (WBE) will work as part of a multidisciplinary team to build on and advance the connection of our students to their environment and each other. This team is part of the larger structure in student affairs that is working to center wellbeing in the living and learning environment of Amherst College. The REWT bases its work in the tenants of the Okanagan Charter for Health Promoting Colleges and Universities. The WBE works at all levels of the socio-ecological model and utilizes a public health approach rooted in social justice to improve the health and wellbeing of our campus community.
Under the direction of the Associate Director of Health and Wellbeing, the (WBE) works as part of a team to advance a culture of wellbeing by developing, implementing, and assessing a theory-based, evidence- and trauma-informed, comprehensive campus-wide strategy to improve wellbeing. The REWT Wellbeing Educator focuses on sexual respect, alcohol and other substance misuse and prevention, sexuality and safer sex, and related topics related to skill development and environmental change. Other topics prioritized by the REWT include sleep, body image, belonging, connection, and coping mechanisms. Working together, the WBEs create offerings and initiatives that are supportive of and build skills to enhance wellbeing, reduce harm, and build a positive campus culture. The WBEs will design health promotion initiatives that are responsive to the needs of our student population and recognize the many factors that influence their collective abilities to maintain and access health. The WBEs' work should foster students' ability to achieve a balanced, self-aware, and health-enhancing state that allows for full engagement in their collegiate experience.
The work of the REWT is to create opportunities for our community to engage with and understand the intersections and connections of identity(ies), social justice, and culture and how they impact health and wellbeing. This work is rooted in addressing the needs of historically marginalized populations. We take a broad view of wellbeing and incorporate the dynamics of a diverse community, and address intersections of identity including, but not limited to, gender, race, economic status, and gender and sexual identity. The REWT collaborates with a variety of campus partners to enhance student experiences on campus in shaping their education beyond the curriculum. In addition, the WBEs supervise peer educators who provide education and skill-building programs to the Amherst College Community.
This position contributes to the creation of a campus community that centers wellbeing and promotes a culture of respect, self-awareness, and healthy decision making. The work encourages and supports our students to grow and learn academically, socially, and emotionally. In collaboration with other members of the REWT and other campus partners, the WBEs will respond to emergent health concerns and crisis situations.
The WBE takes appropriate actions to support a diverse workforce and participates in the College's efforts to create a respectful, inclusive, and welcoming work environment.
Some weekend and evening hours are required.
Examples of Specialty Areas Responsibilities:
Healthy Sexuality and Wellbeing Focus
• Coordinate the safer sex supply distribution to campus constituents
• Working with Peer Educators to create relevant and impactful programming that centers on healthy sexuality
• Coordinate ‘Wellbeing Wednesday' initiatives
Alcohol and Other Drugs Focus
• Conduct BASICS/CASICS sessions
• Work to build capacity, respond to student needs, and develop harm reduction initiatives related to AOD issues and topics
• Working with Peer Educators to create relevant and impactful programming related to AOD issues, including recovery
• Work with Campus Partners to create opportunities for substance-free activities
Sexual Respect Focus
• Coordinate resources/programs related to survivor support, including the Survivor Support Group
• Working with Peer Educators to create relevant and impactful programs related to sexual violence prevention and healthy relationships
• Implement and evaluate bystander intervention training
• Assist in the creation and implementation of climate assessments related to campus sexual violence as mandated by federal guidance in collaboration with the Civil Rights and Title IX Office
Summary of Responsibilities:
Preventative Initiatives
• Integrate best practices and incorporate an evidence-based, theory-informed approach to health promotion efforts
• Utilizing current data, the WBE creates targeted interventions that address Amherst College's specific needs and environment
• Work as part of a team to make the campus community healthier by contributing to the creation of structures and settings that prioritize wellbeing
• Conduct needs assessments such as surveys, questionnaires, and focus groups on health promotion topics
• Responsible for analyzing qualitative and quantitative data to help determine team priorities
• Contribute to the development and implementation of a comprehensive strategy for addressing specific wellbeing issues and topics for the College
• Work may focus on sexual violence prevention, alcohol and other drug misuse, recovery, or other topic
• Plan, develop, implement, and evaluate programming, education/trainings, and outreach efforts around topics of community relevance
• Oversee the hiring, training, development, and supervision of peer educators
• Recommend, implement, and assess comprehensive strategies to intentionally create a college that centers wellbeing, the creation of positive communities, and addresses specific health issues and their intersections with other issues of identity and important health and behavior outcomes
• Engage and expand campus and community partnerships to support the wellbeing of students
• Provide direct training to diverse staff and student leaders related to specialty areas, collaborating with other Wellbeing Educators on topics that intersect to increase impact
• Coordinate with campus stakeholders to increase opportunities for capacity building, advancement of strategic priorities, and overall support of student wellbeing. This coordination includes building social connections and increasing empathy and compassion for others
• Assist the REWT with responsibilities and development of content for New Student Orientation
• Reviews education and intervention strategies and current status of climate on campus; proposes changes to educational strategies, intervention and policy, and procedures in consultation with other relevant staff
• Develop educational materials that are trauma-informed and meet best practices in health communications
• Provides targeted prevention programming, including comprehensive programming for all incoming students, student athletes, student leaders, and historically marginalized populations (e.g. students of color, international students, LGBTQ+ students, and students living with disabilities)
• Ensures that planning and programming is inclusive and effective for the diverse community and multiple identities represented within the Amherst College community and provides active outreach
Intervention
• Collaborate with Community Standards and the Civil Rights and Title IX Office to implement evidence-based interventions
• Administer online pre-matriculation courses for all incoming students and selected cohorts of returning students related to health and wellbeing
• Administer Brief Alcohol Screening and Interventions for College Students (BASICS) and Cannabis Screening for College Students (CASICS) sessions for sanctioned students, as well as for students who request support outside of the community standards process
• Provide consultation and referral services for individual students on health topics
• Implement and evaluate bystander intervention training, programming, and social norming campaigns to prevent sexual violence and apply skills in addressing a range of health and safety concerns
• Liaise with community organizations and colleges to further partnerships and ensure students are aware of community resources and programs
• Work to ensure that the college is in compliance with Federal and State Law in regards to sexual violence educational initiatives, including first-year orientation and student athlete training
Student Affairs Generalist
• Collaborate with the Director of the REWT to develop an end of the year report on accomplishments and recommendations for the program and campus/community program stakeholders
• Contribute to relevant reports, including the Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act of 1989 Biennial Report and the College's Clery report, and keep records of programs and evaluations of all initiatives
• Oversee budget and other administrative tasks as required
• Collaborate with the Orientation Implementation Committee to integrate a positive framework that reduces the risk of harm associated with health behaviors for new students
• Maintain and develop skills via participation in continuing education opportunities, membership in professional associations, attendance at conferences, 5-College meetings, regional organizations and committees, and New England Health Educators Network (NEHEN) meetings
• Advise student groups as requested
• Works to ensure that the college is in compliance with relevant federal and state laws
• Contributes to the REWT website, social media accounts, and other communication platforms as appropriate
• Serve on committees and task forces as appointed/assigned
Qualifications:
Required
• Master's degree required in Health Education, Public Health, Health Promotion, Community Health, Higher Education Administration, or related field
• At least two years of experience in college health, health promotion, prevention, student affairs administration, community health, leadership development, and/or training and technical experience in the aforementioned areas desired
• Experience working in Higher Education is preferred
• Experience working with and creating content that will engage a diverse community
• Program planning, including needs assessment, evaluation, and facilitation
• Strong time-management, organizational, verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills
• Robust understanding of academic priorities, the educational mission of institutions, and ways in which on-campus living/learning communities and functions can promote student engagement, advance student learning, and contribute to achieving desired learning goals
• Commitment to working with a diverse and inclusive community
•
Preferred
• Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES), Master Certified Health Education Specialist (MCHES), Certified Prevention Specialist (CPS) or similar
• Developing, facilitating, and coordinating educational programs for college students and professionals
• Substance abuse prevention, sexual violence prevention, or other related work with college-age students
• Developing educational and communication tools, e.g. web, print, and social media
• Peer education facilitation, training, and assessment
• Experience, certification or training in Brief Alcohol Screening and Interventions for College Students (BASICS), Motivational Interviewing, Cannabis Screening and Interventions for College Students (CASICS), CHOICES, Marijuana Prevention Program (MAP), Tobacco Cessation, and/or Recovery Coaching, Wellbeing or Wellness Coaching, Rape Crisis Counseling or similar
Amherst College offers many opportunities for professional growth and development, continued learning, and career advancement.
Amherst College is pleased to provide a comprehensive, highly competitive benefits package that meets the needs of staff and faculty and their families. Benefits are an important part of our overall compensation, so it is critical that you review all of the options to ensure it meets your total compensation requirements. Click here forhttps://www.amherst.edu/offices/human_resources/benefits.
Interested candidates are asked to submit a resume and cover letter online athttps://amherst.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/Amherst_Jobs. Please be sure to upload all requested documents prior to clicking Submit. Applications cannot be revised once submitted. (Current employees and students should apply by clicking on the Jobs Hub icon from their Workday home screen) Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.
To apply, visit https://apptrkr.com/5857981
Deputy City Auditor
Auditing Department
City of Worcester
The City of Worcester is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Deputy City Auditor for the Auditing Department. Under the direction of the City Auditor, the Deputy City Auditor will be responsible for assisting in the supervision and direction of accounting and the office personnel involved in the pre-audit of municipal payroll, accounts payable and the central maintenance of general municipal books of accounts. The individual will prepare the City’s Comprehensive Annual Financial Report, governmental agency reports and ad hoc reports on the City’s finances, maintain debt schedules and assist with opening and closing the financial books for the monthly and fiscal year-end period. The individual will also provide technical support to departmental accounting staff, audit department records, respond to FOIA requests, analyze data and reconcile accounts. Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.
ESSENTIAL ELEMENTS:
• Prepare financial statements including the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report, the Schedule of Federal Expenditures of Federal Awards, the State Bureau of Accounts and other financial reports as required. • Liaise with the City's external Certified Public Accountant firm and work with City and school departments as well as state and federal officials regarding auditing related issues. • Monitor and supervise the continuing pre-audits of all municipal payrolls and accounts payable. • Monitor and maintain the Workday financial accounting system. • Maintain debt schedules and the OPEB database. • Direct, assist, instruct, train staff as to schedules, developments, methods, and procedures, standards of work performance, government or city rules and regulations, policies or other matters affecting their work. • Assist the City Auditor, auditing personnel and departmental officials in planning, developing, and installing new and revised automated accounting systems and audit procedures. • Participate in audits of cash and bank accounts of the City Treasurer and Collector, investigate irregularities in accounts and inadequacies of the accounting systems. • Certify the availability of unencumbered appropriations balances sufficient to cover purchases and contracts. • Assist in the preparation of the department’s annual budget. • Anticipate or investigate causes of delay or inadequate performance and make recommendations as to possible improvements in procedures or methods to increase effectiveness, reduce costs, etc.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
• Knowledge of Governmental Accounting and Auditing Standards (GASB), Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, Financial Statement Preparation, External and Internal Auditing, Federal Awards, Labor Laws, Municipal Finance Laws. • Working knowledge of office software (i.e. word processing and spread sheet applications), the Internet, social media, and web site use. • Comprehensive knowledge, ability to interpret and explain verbally and in writing to customers and other departments in the city. An understanding of City of Worcester ordinances and regulations as well as state and federal auditing regulations including Massachusetts Municipal Finance Laws and federal grant programs. • Ability to meet and deal with the public in a tactful manner. • Ability to handle problems and emergencies effectively. • Ability to maintain sensitive, confidential information, manage and organize complex records. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with department and other City employees, the public as well as local and state officials. • Ability to multitask to complete assignments in a detailed, timely and organized manner. • Ability to follow and adhere to department or city government rules, regulations, policies or procedures. • Proficient technical reading, report writing, problem solving and customer service skills. • Proficient organizational skills. • Excellent data processing and office software skills including word processing, database management and spreadsheet applications as well as the Internet. • Proficient time management skills. • Proficient oral and written communication skills.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting of a finance related field • Five (5) years of professional experience in accounting or finance environment • Certified Public Accountant • Three (3) years of experience with employee supervision • Excellent communication skills
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• Ten (10) years of professional experience in auditing or accounting environment • Three (3) years of experience in a municipal office setting performing auditing responsibilities • Five (5) years of experience with employee supervision • Experience with the Workday Platform
SALARY RANGE: $95,000 -$110,000 annually, exempt, full-time, with an excellent benefits package To apply, please visit: https://apptrkr.com/5831835 or send resume and cover letter to: City of Worcester, 455 Main Street, Room 109, Worcester, MA 01608. OPEN UNTIL FILLED, applications received prior to or on FRIDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2024, will receive preference. Preference is given to Worcester residents. The City of Worcester is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. Direct inquiries to: City Hall, Human Resources, Room 109, 508-799-1030, HR@worcesterma.gov.
Full Time
Deputy City Auditor
Auditing Department
City of Worcester
The City of Worcester is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Deputy City Auditor for the Auditing Department. Under the direction of the City Auditor, the Deputy City Auditor will be responsible for assisting in the supervision and direction of accounting and the office personnel involved in the pre-audit of municipal payroll, accounts payable and the central maintenance of general municipal books of accounts. The individual will prepare the City’s Comprehensive Annual Financial Report, governmental agency reports and ad hoc reports on the City’s finances, maintain debt schedules and assist with opening and closing the financial books for the monthly and fiscal year-end period. The individual will also provide technical support to departmental accounting staff, audit department records, respond to FOIA requests, analyze data and reconcile accounts. Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.
ESSENTIAL ELEMENTS:
• Prepare financial statements including the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report, the Schedule of Federal Expenditures of Federal Awards, the State Bureau of Accounts and other financial reports as required. • Liaise with the City's external Certified Public Accountant firm and work with City and school departments as well as state and federal officials regarding auditing related issues. • Monitor and supervise the continuing pre-audits of all municipal payrolls and accounts payable. • Monitor and maintain the Workday financial accounting system. • Maintain debt schedules and the OPEB database. • Direct, assist, instruct, train staff as to schedules, developments, methods, and procedures, standards of work performance, government or city rules and regulations, policies or other matters affecting their work. • Assist the City Auditor, auditing personnel and departmental officials in planning, developing, and installing new and revised automated accounting systems and audit procedures. • Participate in audits of cash and bank accounts of the City Treasurer and Collector, investigate irregularities in accounts and inadequacies of the accounting systems. • Certify the availability of unencumbered appropriations balances sufficient to cover purchases and contracts. • Assist in the preparation of the department’s annual budget. • Anticipate or investigate causes of delay or inadequate performance and make recommendations as to possible improvements in procedures or methods to increase effectiveness, reduce costs, etc.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
• Knowledge of Governmental Accounting and Auditing Standards (GASB), Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, Financial Statement Preparation, External and Internal Auditing, Federal Awards, Labor Laws, Municipal Finance Laws. • Working knowledge of office software (i.e. word processing and spread sheet applications), the Internet, social media, and web site use. • Comprehensive knowledge, ability to interpret and explain verbally and in writing to customers and other departments in the city. An understanding of City of Worcester ordinances and regulations as well as state and federal auditing regulations including Massachusetts Municipal Finance Laws and federal grant programs. • Ability to meet and deal with the public in a tactful manner. • Ability to handle problems and emergencies effectively. • Ability to maintain sensitive, confidential information, manage and organize complex records. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with department and other City employees, the public as well as local and state officials. • Ability to multitask to complete assignments in a detailed, timely and organized manner. • Ability to follow and adhere to department or city government rules, regulations, policies or procedures. • Proficient technical reading, report writing, problem solving and customer service skills. • Proficient organizational skills. • Excellent data processing and office software skills including word processing, database management and spreadsheet applications as well as the Internet. • Proficient time management skills. • Proficient oral and written communication skills.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting of a finance related field • Five (5) years of professional experience in accounting or finance environment • Certified Public Accountant • Three (3) years of experience with employee supervision • Excellent communication skills
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• Ten (10) years of professional experience in auditing or accounting environment • Three (3) years of experience in a municipal office setting performing auditing responsibilities • Five (5) years of experience with employee supervision • Experience with the Workday Platform
SALARY RANGE: $95,000 -$110,000 annually, exempt, full-time, with an excellent benefits package To apply, please visit: https://apptrkr.com/5831835 or send resume and cover letter to: City of Worcester, 455 Main Street, Room 109, Worcester, MA 01608. OPEN UNTIL FILLED, applications received prior to or on FRIDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2024, will receive preference. Preference is given to Worcester residents. The City of Worcester is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. Direct inquiries to: City Hall, Human Resources, Room 109, 508-799-1030, HR@worcesterma.gov.
Position Role Type:
Onsite job available in multiple locations (Andover, MA; Dallas, TX; McKinney, TX, Tucson, AZ)
At Raytheon, the foundation of everything we do is rooted in our values and a higher calling – to help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression. We bring the strength of more than 100 years of experience and renowned engineering expertise to meet the needs of today’s mission and stay ahead of tomorrow’s threat. Our team solves tough, meaningful problems that create a safer, more secure world.
Our Supply Chain organization has an opportunity for a procurement professional who thrives in a dynamic environment. You will be a part of high-level activity and collaborative environment as part of our Major Mechanical Commodity team. In this role, you will be responsible for the overall procurement activities for material supporting the Raytheon business unit. You will work very closely with external suppliers as well with internal customers and functional areas to support a broad portfolio of programs across Raytheon.
What You Will Do:
· Review drawings, specifications and purchase history to determine sourcing strategy.
· Prepare and issue RFQs (requests for quotes) to suppliers, follow-up to assure understanding.
· Review quotes, analyze results and determine negotiation plans / strategies as well as addressing any exceptions to flow downs, specifications, quality notes or Raytheon terms and conditions requirements.
· If applicable work with supplier to prepare cost and pricing data in preparation for CAPA review in accordance with TINA
· Formally document purchase orders including details of summary of award; source justification; price analysis methodology; negotiation strategy and summary; performance to budget / target; and risk assessment in accordance with all regulatory (FAR/DFAR) requirements
· Perform routine post-award management activities including PO acknowledgement, delivery status (upkeep PO notes), expedites, risk mitigation, receiving issues and invoice issues.
· Significant supplier interaction in collaboration with Program Integrated Product Teams (IPTs)
· May be required to participate in supplier development activity.
· Able to support travel (up to 25%)
Qualifications You Must Have:
· Typically requires Bachelor’s degree and 5 years of prior relevant experience OR an Advanced degree and 3 years of relevant experience.
· This position requires either a U.S. Person or Non- U.S. Person who is eligible to obtain any required Export Authorization.
Qualifications We Prefer:
· Experience reviewing drawings, specifications and purchase history to determine sourcing strategy
· Experience preparing and issuing RFQs (requests for quotes) to suppliers, follow-up to assure understanding
· Experience documenting purchase orders including details of summary of award; source justification; price analysis methodology; negotiations strategy and summary; performance to budget/target; and risk assessment
What We Offer:
Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.
Learn More & Apply Now!
RTX solves some of the toughest challenges in aerospace and defense. That requires expansive thinking and bold innovation – and that, in turn, requires a culture that is diverse, equitable and inclusive.
We embrace individuality and diversity of thought to fuel opportunity for our employees, our customers, and our communities. We work toward progress, knowing that a more inclusive world is critical to our mission. Not just in this moment, but always.
Full Time
Position Role Type:
Onsite job available in multiple locations (Andover, MA; Dallas, TX; McKinney, TX, Tucson, AZ)
At Raytheon, the foundation of everything we do is rooted in our values and a higher calling – to help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression. We bring the strength of more than 100 years of experience and renowned engineering expertise to meet the needs of today’s mission and stay ahead of tomorrow’s threat. Our team solves tough, meaningful problems that create a safer, more secure world.
Our Supply Chain organization has an opportunity for a procurement professional who thrives in a dynamic environment. You will be a part of high-level activity and collaborative environment as part of our Major Mechanical Commodity team. In this role, you will be responsible for the overall procurement activities for material supporting the Raytheon business unit. You will work very closely with external suppliers as well with internal customers and functional areas to support a broad portfolio of programs across Raytheon.
What You Will Do:
· Review drawings, specifications and purchase history to determine sourcing strategy.
· Prepare and issue RFQs (requests for quotes) to suppliers, follow-up to assure understanding.
· Review quotes, analyze results and determine negotiation plans / strategies as well as addressing any exceptions to flow downs, specifications, quality notes or Raytheon terms and conditions requirements.
· If applicable work with supplier to prepare cost and pricing data in preparation for CAPA review in accordance with TINA
· Formally document purchase orders including details of summary of award; source justification; price analysis methodology; negotiation strategy and summary; performance to budget / target; and risk assessment in accordance with all regulatory (FAR/DFAR) requirements
· Perform routine post-award management activities including PO acknowledgement, delivery status (upkeep PO notes), expedites, risk mitigation, receiving issues and invoice issues.
· Significant supplier interaction in collaboration with Program Integrated Product Teams (IPTs)
· May be required to participate in supplier development activity.
· Able to support travel (up to 25%)
Qualifications You Must Have:
· Typically requires Bachelor’s degree and 5 years of prior relevant experience OR an Advanced degree and 3 years of relevant experience.
· This position requires either a U.S. Person or Non- U.S. Person who is eligible to obtain any required Export Authorization.
Qualifications We Prefer:
· Experience reviewing drawings, specifications and purchase history to determine sourcing strategy
· Experience preparing and issuing RFQs (requests for quotes) to suppliers, follow-up to assure understanding
· Experience documenting purchase orders including details of summary of award; source justification; price analysis methodology; negotiations strategy and summary; performance to budget/target; and risk assessment
What We Offer:
Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.
Learn More & Apply Now!
RTX solves some of the toughest challenges in aerospace and defense. That requires expansive thinking and bold innovation – and that, in turn, requires a culture that is diverse, equitable and inclusive.
We embrace individuality and diversity of thought to fuel opportunity for our employees, our customers, and our communities. We work toward progress, knowing that a more inclusive world is critical to our mission. Not just in this moment, but always.
Chief Accountant
Treasurer & Collector of Taxes
City of Worcester
The City of Worcester seeks applicants for the position of Chief Accountant for the Office of the Treasurer and Collector of Taxes. Under the direction of the Deputy Assistant Treasurer, the position will be responsible for supervising the work of three (3) Accounting staff, along with managing assigned accounting tasks. This position requires expert knowledge of accounting, audit and financial analysis to direct and advise accounting staff and examine and reconcile City accounts. The Chief Accountant executes key internal control procedures on a timely basis to assure that City receipts and disbursements are recorded timely, accurately and completely. The Chief Accountant is also responsible for validating that all transactions are processed in accordance with the Treasurer and Collector’s policies and procedures and are timely and accurately recorded in the City’s books and records.
ESSENTIAL ELEMENTS:
• Supervise the work of three (3) staff accountants who are responsible for the review and analysis of City Ledger, Sub-Ledger and bank accounts, including the proof of daily transactions. • Oversee the analysis and resolution of reconciling items through collaboration with the Treasurer and Collector, Auditor, departments and external vendors. • Review and approve monthly, quarterly and yearly bank and general ledger reconciliations to Treasurer and Collector sub-ledger systems. • Assist with year-end activities including closing out of books, state and federal financial reporting, and audits. • Acquire detailed understanding of City financial systems. • Adhere to internal controls to assure that financial transactions are made in accordance with Treasurer and Collector policies and procedures. • Assist with Treasurer and Collector financial tasks as assigned.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
• Prior supervisory experience in general accounting • Prior experience with robust, high transaction volume financial systems and ledgers • Strong analytical and organizational skills • Demonstrated computer proficiency and will be proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel • Accuracy and attention to detail • Strong communication skills • Strong collaborative skills with employees, Departments, and the public • Ability to work independently and with a team • Ability to meet deadlines
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field OR, - An equivalent combination of education & three (3) years of experience that provide the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the required duties of the position will be considered in lieu of the above-mentioned requirements. • Experience with employee supervision • Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and standard audit practices • Experience with Microsoft Excel skills for financial data analysis and reconciliation • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• Master’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration. • Certified Public Accountant, or other accounting related certification. • Two (2) years of experience with Government Accounting Standards Board (GASB) basis of accounting. • Municipality experience is preferred. • Two (2) years of supervisory experience • Experience with the Workday platform
SALARY RANGE: $79,123 - $103,877 annually, exempt, full-time, with an excellent benefits package. To apply, please visit: https://apptrkr.com/5756960 or send resume and cover to: City of Worcester, 455 Main Street, Room 109, Worcester, MA 01608. OPEN UNTIL FILLED, applications received prior to or on FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 2024,will receive preference. Preference is given to Worcester residents. The City of Worcester is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. Direct inquiries to: City Hall, Human Resources, Room 109, 508-799-1030, Hiring@worcesterma.gov.
Full Time
Chief Accountant
Treasurer & Collector of Taxes
City of Worcester
The City of Worcester seeks applicants for the position of Chief Accountant for the Office of the Treasurer and Collector of Taxes. Under the direction of the Deputy Assistant Treasurer, the position will be responsible for supervising the work of three (3) Accounting staff, along with managing assigned accounting tasks. This position requires expert knowledge of accounting, audit and financial analysis to direct and advise accounting staff and examine and reconcile City accounts. The Chief Accountant executes key internal control procedures on a timely basis to assure that City receipts and disbursements are recorded timely, accurately and completely. The Chief Accountant is also responsible for validating that all transactions are processed in accordance with the Treasurer and Collector’s policies and procedures and are timely and accurately recorded in the City’s books and records.
ESSENTIAL ELEMENTS:
• Supervise the work of three (3) staff accountants who are responsible for the review and analysis of City Ledger, Sub-Ledger and bank accounts, including the proof of daily transactions. • Oversee the analysis and resolution of reconciling items through collaboration with the Treasurer and Collector, Auditor, departments and external vendors. • Review and approve monthly, quarterly and yearly bank and general ledger reconciliations to Treasurer and Collector sub-ledger systems. • Assist with year-end activities including closing out of books, state and federal financial reporting, and audits. • Acquire detailed understanding of City financial systems. • Adhere to internal controls to assure that financial transactions are made in accordance with Treasurer and Collector policies and procedures. • Assist with Treasurer and Collector financial tasks as assigned.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
• Prior supervisory experience in general accounting • Prior experience with robust, high transaction volume financial systems and ledgers • Strong analytical and organizational skills • Demonstrated computer proficiency and will be proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel • Accuracy and attention to detail • Strong communication skills • Strong collaborative skills with employees, Departments, and the public • Ability to work independently and with a team • Ability to meet deadlines
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field OR, - An equivalent combination of education & three (3) years of experience that provide the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the required duties of the position will be considered in lieu of the above-mentioned requirements. • Experience with employee supervision • Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and standard audit practices • Experience with Microsoft Excel skills for financial data analysis and reconciliation • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• Master’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration. • Certified Public Accountant, or other accounting related certification. • Two (2) years of experience with Government Accounting Standards Board (GASB) basis of accounting. • Municipality experience is preferred. • Two (2) years of supervisory experience • Experience with the Workday platform
SALARY RANGE: $79,123 - $103,877 annually, exempt, full-time, with an excellent benefits package. To apply, please visit: https://apptrkr.com/5756960 or send resume and cover to: City of Worcester, 455 Main Street, Room 109, Worcester, MA 01608. OPEN UNTIL FILLED, applications received prior to or on FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 2024,will receive preference. Preference is given to Worcester residents. The City of Worcester is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. Direct inquiries to: City Hall, Human Resources, Room 109, 508-799-1030, Hiring@worcesterma.gov.
Mount Wachusett Community College
Gardner, MA, USA
Director of Multicultural Affairs and Student Engagement
Mount Wachusett Community College
About Mount Wachusett Community College:
Mount Wachusett Community College (MWCC) is a highly regarded educational institution located in Gardner, Massachusetts and accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE). Established in 1963, MWCC serves the educational needs of the communities of North Central Massachusetts with innovative undergraduate education, early college programs, workforce development, personal enrichment, and community service. With a strong emphasis on academic excellence, MWCC provides a supportive environment for individuals to pursue their educational goals, enhance professional skills, and seek personal growth. As a beacon of opportunity, Mount Wachusett Community College empowers individuals from all walks of life, fostering their development and transformation.
We hope you will consider applying for one of our open positions, and discover all that Mount Wachusett Community College and the North Central Massachusetts region have to offer.
http://mwcc.edu/about-mwcc/
Mount Wachusett Community College embraces diversity, equity, and inclusion as core values and makes it our mission to proactively focus on improving racial equity in our college community. We value equity-minded individuals with commitment to serve student learners from a broad range of cultural heritages, socioeconomic backgrounds, genders, abilities, and orientations. Therefore, we strongly encourage applicants who share our commitment and who understand the benefits of culturally relevant practices needed in an educational environment.
Job Description:
General Statement of Duties:
Reporting directly to the Chief Diversity Executive, the Director of Multicultural Affairs and Student Engagement works to develop, implement, and manage the college's Multicultural Center. The Director will create and oversee co-curricular programs that foster inclusive environments and support students' retention and holistic growth. This role involves designing programs that center racial and ethnic identities, experiences, and histories, focusing on marginalized and intersecting identities. These programs will provide opportunities for transformational learning, develop students' skills in intercultural communication, community building, and conflict resolution, and offer inclusive celebrations.
The ideal candidate will be innovative and have vision, demonstrated leadership, strong organizational skills, and proficiency in communication (oral and written), cultural competency, supervision, program planning and implementation, risk management, and assessment and evaluation.
Responsibilities:
• Work with the Chief Diversity Executive to develop and implement long-range strategies and programming for the Office of Multicultural Affairs. • Provide culturally relevant, student-centered, identity-based resources and services to support students in achieving their social and educational goals. • Serve as a resource and advocate for students of color and students impacted by systemic marginalization. • Develop and manage multicultural programs, workshops, and events that educate and engage students, faculty, and staff on diversity, equity, and social justice issues. • Collect and analyze data related to diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts to assess progress and identify areas for enhancement. • Prepare and deliver periodic reports on progress, challenges, and barriers faced by target populations, and outline proposed enhancements for student-facing programs, activities, and wraparound services. • Operating with an anti-oppression framework and an anti-deficit lens, advocate for equity minded practices, policies, and programs. • Stay abreast of national trends, theories, and peer institution efforts; continually seek professional development opportunities. • Participate in the college's Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Team. • Manage programming budgets, purchasing, and contracting with vendors. • Supervise and manage staff to ensure high productivity and accountability.
Requirements:
Minimum Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree in social justice, higher education, ethnic or cultural studies, social work, or related area. • Minimum of four (4) years of experience related to the job description. • Distinct experience in multicultural programming, and/or intercultural or social justice education, and/or facilitating workshops or training on racial equity, oppression, intersectionality, and social justice. • Experience in managerial responsibilities (planning, leading, budgeting, assessment, evaluation, and personnel management).
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: (Specific competencies and attributes needed to perform the job effectively):
• Proficiency in computer applications, including Microsoft Office Suite, Google Suite, Canva, and social media platforms. • Possess an outcome-oriented approach and the capacity to serve as a thought partner on a wide range of issues. • Well-developed communication skills including a penchant for clarity, active listening, empathy, and an ability to work toward shared understandings. • Able to readily accept new responsibilities and adapt to changes in procedures. • Able to build rapport with a broad range of people while effectively navigating campus politics. • Comprehensive understanding of the historical context and current issues related to racial inequity and systemic racism. • Knowledge of or experience with culturally responsive/trauma-informed practices. • Knowledge of student-centered and equity-minded approaches • Knowledge of assessment as it relates to student learning and development. • Skills in identifying systemic racism and social inequities. • Skills in asset-based approaches and thinking. • Skills in developing and delivering educational programming to students to address the complexities of privilege and oppression and appreciation of all aspects of social identity and their intersectionality. • Skills in problem-solving, and process improvement. • Skills in exercising discretion, confidentiality, and excellent judgment in responding to sensitive, and/or emotional issues and situations. • Strong ability to follow clear directives with minimal supervision. • Able to travel between MWCC campuses for meetings and other work-related events and duties.
Desired Qualifications:
• Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish • 5-7 years of progressive experience ideally in equity advocacy including experience working in or with communities of color and diverse populations. • Experience working effectively in multidisciplinary and/or interdepartmental partnerships
Equivalency Statement Applicants who do not meet the qualifications as stated above are encouraged to put in writing precisely how their background and experience have prepared them with the equivalent combination of education, training and experience required for the responsibilities of this position.
Additional Information:
Salary: $75,000.00
Employee Status: Full Time Benefits: Yes Hours per Week: 37.5 Number of Weeks: 52
Mount Wachusett Community College is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, gender, disability, religion, age, veteran 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 statutes 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 and/or Title IX Coordinator, the Massachusetts Commission against Discrimination, the Equal Employment Opportunities Commission or the United States Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights.
Application Instructions:
Candidates for employment should be aware that although the COVID 19 Vaccination Requirement Policy is no longer in effect, all Community College students, faculty and staff are strongly encouraged to be up to date with vaccination against COVID-19. For additional information related to the status of the COVID19 Vaccination Requirement Policy, please visit: https://mwcc.edu/covid/
The following documents are required: 1. Resume 2. Cover Letter
Anticipated Effective Date: September 2024
Priority will be given to applications received prior to September 2, 2024.
Applications will continue to be accepted until the position is filled.
Candidates may be subject to employment screening to include both a Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) request and a Sexual Offender Registry Information (SORI).
To apply, visit https://apptrkr.com/5520887
Full Time
Director of Multicultural Affairs and Student Engagement
Mount Wachusett Community College
About Mount Wachusett Community College:
Mount Wachusett Community College (MWCC) is a highly regarded educational institution located in Gardner, Massachusetts and accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE). Established in 1963, MWCC serves the educational needs of the communities of North Central Massachusetts with innovative undergraduate education, early college programs, workforce development, personal enrichment, and community service. With a strong emphasis on academic excellence, MWCC provides a supportive environment for individuals to pursue their educational goals, enhance professional skills, and seek personal growth. As a beacon of opportunity, Mount Wachusett Community College empowers individuals from all walks of life, fostering their development and transformation.
We hope you will consider applying for one of our open positions, and discover all that Mount Wachusett Community College and the North Central Massachusetts region have to offer.
http://mwcc.edu/about-mwcc/
Mount Wachusett Community College embraces diversity, equity, and inclusion as core values and makes it our mission to proactively focus on improving racial equity in our college community. We value equity-minded individuals with commitment to serve student learners from a broad range of cultural heritages, socioeconomic backgrounds, genders, abilities, and orientations. Therefore, we strongly encourage applicants who share our commitment and who understand the benefits of culturally relevant practices needed in an educational environment.
Job Description:
General Statement of Duties:
Reporting directly to the Chief Diversity Executive, the Director of Multicultural Affairs and Student Engagement works to develop, implement, and manage the college's Multicultural Center. The Director will create and oversee co-curricular programs that foster inclusive environments and support students' retention and holistic growth. This role involves designing programs that center racial and ethnic identities, experiences, and histories, focusing on marginalized and intersecting identities. These programs will provide opportunities for transformational learning, develop students' skills in intercultural communication, community building, and conflict resolution, and offer inclusive celebrations.
The ideal candidate will be innovative and have vision, demonstrated leadership, strong organizational skills, and proficiency in communication (oral and written), cultural competency, supervision, program planning and implementation, risk management, and assessment and evaluation.
Responsibilities:
• Work with the Chief Diversity Executive to develop and implement long-range strategies and programming for the Office of Multicultural Affairs. • Provide culturally relevant, student-centered, identity-based resources and services to support students in achieving their social and educational goals. • Serve as a resource and advocate for students of color and students impacted by systemic marginalization. • Develop and manage multicultural programs, workshops, and events that educate and engage students, faculty, and staff on diversity, equity, and social justice issues. • Collect and analyze data related to diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts to assess progress and identify areas for enhancement. • Prepare and deliver periodic reports on progress, challenges, and barriers faced by target populations, and outline proposed enhancements for student-facing programs, activities, and wraparound services. • Operating with an anti-oppression framework and an anti-deficit lens, advocate for equity minded practices, policies, and programs. • Stay abreast of national trends, theories, and peer institution efforts; continually seek professional development opportunities. • Participate in the college's Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Team. • Manage programming budgets, purchasing, and contracting with vendors. • Supervise and manage staff to ensure high productivity and accountability.
Requirements:
Minimum Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree in social justice, higher education, ethnic or cultural studies, social work, or related area. • Minimum of four (4) years of experience related to the job description. • Distinct experience in multicultural programming, and/or intercultural or social justice education, and/or facilitating workshops or training on racial equity, oppression, intersectionality, and social justice. • Experience in managerial responsibilities (planning, leading, budgeting, assessment, evaluation, and personnel management).
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: (Specific competencies and attributes needed to perform the job effectively):
• Proficiency in computer applications, including Microsoft Office Suite, Google Suite, Canva, and social media platforms. • Possess an outcome-oriented approach and the capacity to serve as a thought partner on a wide range of issues. • Well-developed communication skills including a penchant for clarity, active listening, empathy, and an ability to work toward shared understandings. • Able to readily accept new responsibilities and adapt to changes in procedures. • Able to build rapport with a broad range of people while effectively navigating campus politics. • Comprehensive understanding of the historical context and current issues related to racial inequity and systemic racism. • Knowledge of or experience with culturally responsive/trauma-informed practices. • Knowledge of student-centered and equity-minded approaches • Knowledge of assessment as it relates to student learning and development. • Skills in identifying systemic racism and social inequities. • Skills in asset-based approaches and thinking. • Skills in developing and delivering educational programming to students to address the complexities of privilege and oppression and appreciation of all aspects of social identity and their intersectionality. • Skills in problem-solving, and process improvement. • Skills in exercising discretion, confidentiality, and excellent judgment in responding to sensitive, and/or emotional issues and situations. • Strong ability to follow clear directives with minimal supervision. • Able to travel between MWCC campuses for meetings and other work-related events and duties.
Desired Qualifications:
• Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish • 5-7 years of progressive experience ideally in equity advocacy including experience working in or with communities of color and diverse populations. • Experience working effectively in multidisciplinary and/or interdepartmental partnerships
Equivalency Statement Applicants who do not meet the qualifications as stated above are encouraged to put in writing precisely how their background and experience have prepared them with the equivalent combination of education, training and experience required for the responsibilities of this position.
Additional Information:
Salary: $75,000.00
Employee Status: Full Time Benefits: Yes Hours per Week: 37.5 Number of Weeks: 52
Mount Wachusett Community College is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, gender, disability, religion, age, veteran 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 statutes 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 and/or Title IX Coordinator, the Massachusetts Commission against Discrimination, the Equal Employment Opportunities Commission or the United States Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights.
Application Instructions:
Candidates for employment should be aware that although the COVID 19 Vaccination Requirement Policy is no longer in effect, all Community College students, faculty and staff are strongly encouraged to be up to date with vaccination against COVID-19. For additional information related to the status of the COVID19 Vaccination Requirement Policy, please visit: https://mwcc.edu/covid/
The following documents are required: 1. Resume 2. Cover Letter
Anticipated Effective Date: September 2024
Priority will be given to applications received prior to September 2, 2024.
Applications will continue to be accepted until the position is filled.
Candidates may be subject to employment screening to include both a Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) request and a Sexual Offender Registry Information (SORI).
To apply, visit https://apptrkr.com/5520887
Assistant Provost for Academic Finance, Strategy and Planning
College of the Holy Cross
Description
The Provost's Office seeks an exceptional colleague to lead financial modeling, strategy, and budget planning for the division of academic affairs. The Assistant Provost will be an exceptional communicator and experienced accounting or finance professional who has demonstrated success a.) developing and implementing a complex financial strategy (including creating business models, providing detailed analysis, and leading long-term planning), b.) overseeing financial operations and budgeting practices across a complex division with highly variable and dynamic financial needs, and c.) providing in-house modeling and planning expertise as well as detailed financial strategy advice to the Provost and other senior leadership in order to shape effective decision-making and ensure the wise stewardship of College resources. The Assistant Provost will be a creative leader committed to collaboration, transparency, and equity, with proven integrity, sound judgment, and exceptional attention to detail. They will also enjoy working closely as part of a team with the Provost, Deans, and the professional staff in the Office of the Provost- as well as with key partners such as the Finance Division, department chairs, Human Resources, and others.
Essential Responsibilities:
• Lead financial strategy, planning, and modeling in the division of academic affairs in close collaboration with the Finance Division, providing detailed financial and budgetary analysis, forecasting, modeling, planning to support sustainable academic excellence over the short and long term; provide strategic analysis and expert advice to the Provost and other senior leadership on financial planning, business modeling, and a wide array of academic initiatives. Among these initiatives will be new investments in faculty hiring/growth, workload redistribution modeling, new investments in faculty and staff recognition as well as in strategic priority areas- all of which will require predictive modeling and collaborative development. • Maintain and enhance internal financial controls; maintain and enhance cross-divisional financial stewardship; create and present complex multi-year financial reports and detailed budgetary analyses; lead the development and implementation of proven business strategies and effective financial and budgetary procedures across the division. • With key partners, develop and/or modify financial policies, procedures, business strategies and guidance that can support and extend sustainable academic excellence at the College; serve as the Provost's agent or delegate on appropriate College committees, councils, or working groups;work closely and collaboratively with the Finance Division. • Serves as the primary budget manager for the Provost division, serving as a primary liaison with deans, chairs, department directors, academic administrative support, and other relevant stakeholders on budgetary policies, budgetary changes, and status of funding. • Prepare and present financial analysis, modeling, and strategy planning materials, budget forecasts, and the like to senior leadership using demonstrated professional communication skills (writing with clarity and precision; presenting financial information with impeccable accuracy; visualizing data effectively; understanding context to maximize persuasion). • Oversee and provide insights on funds managed by the Provost to optimize use of such funds, whether endowed funds, donor-restricted current use funds, or unrestricted sources of revenues. Work closely and collaboratively with the Office of Advancement and the Finance Division to ensure transparent, timely, and trusted communication and recording of funds. Implement the Provost's financial commitments, including strategic initiatives and special projects; oversee routine annual expenditures in academic affairs. Oversee significant expenditures and financial commitments within Academic Affairs. • As requested by the Provost, support financial analysis and modeling as related to advancement and fundraising activities that enhance sustainable academic excellence. • Assume responsibility for special projects, as requested.
Required Qualifications and Characteristics
• Bachelor's degree and either a CPA or a graduate degree in accounting, finance, or a closely related field. For exceptional candidates with extensive professional experience in accounting or finance, a graduate degree may not be required. • Demonstrated success as a professional in the areas of strategic financial and budget planning, accounting, forecasting and modeling, data management and analysis, and goal setting and tracking, preferably in an academic setting. • The Assistant Provost will need to demonstrate that they can write with clarity and precision; communicate quickly and precisely; oversee and present financial information with impeccable accuracy; handle confidential information with sensitivity and discretion; visualize data effectively; navigate an academic institution with tact, sound judgment, and attention to detail.
Competencies and Skills • Exceptional financial analysis, accounting, quantitative and budgetary skills, including precision and unimpeachable attention to detail. • Commitment to and understanding of academic excellence, inclusive excellence, and the value proposition of an exclusively undergraduate Jesuit liberal arts college; • Creativity, imagination, optimism, empathy and an innovative mindset. • Interpersonal communication skills that include diplomacy, attention to detail, timeliness, and respect for the dignity of all while serving as the representative of the Provost's Office to partners and collaborators. • Commitment to the success of others and to cultivating a workplace that is growth-oriented, respectful, and fun. • Skilled with current technologies, systems and methods for project management, financial modeling/planning, collaboration and communication; Workday experience a plus.
Finalists will be asked to work through a simulated case study in order to demonstrate the skills, abilities, and approaches required for success in the position.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: This is a full time, exempt level position. The College is committed to providing competitive market pay for its employees. The College also offers a competitive benefits package for full-time staff, including: • 10% College contribution to the 403(b) Retirement Plan (1 year wait waiver available) • This position may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement - upon hire, candidates will need to live within commuting distance • Condensed summer 4-day work week • Tuition & Education benefits • Wellness programs & ongoing Training and Development opportunities • Generous paid time off
The College is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and complies with all Federal and Massachusetts laws concerning Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action in the workplace. To review our Employee Benefit Options, please go to:https://www.holycross.edu/human-resources/benefits APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
Please attach a cover letter addressing the position requirements along with your resume. In your cover letter please address how your work might support the College's commitment to inclusive excellence (https://aspire.holycross.edu/inclusive-excellence). Please provide examples of how you have integrated diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging into your past work. For more information, please visithttp://holycross.edu/diversityhttp://holycross.edu/diversity.
Review of applications will begin as received and continue until the position has been filled.
To apply, please visit: https://apptrkr.com/5457914
Full Time
Assistant Provost for Academic Finance, Strategy and Planning
College of the Holy Cross
Description
The Provost's Office seeks an exceptional colleague to lead financial modeling, strategy, and budget planning for the division of academic affairs. The Assistant Provost will be an exceptional communicator and experienced accounting or finance professional who has demonstrated success a.) developing and implementing a complex financial strategy (including creating business models, providing detailed analysis, and leading long-term planning), b.) overseeing financial operations and budgeting practices across a complex division with highly variable and dynamic financial needs, and c.) providing in-house modeling and planning expertise as well as detailed financial strategy advice to the Provost and other senior leadership in order to shape effective decision-making and ensure the wise stewardship of College resources. The Assistant Provost will be a creative leader committed to collaboration, transparency, and equity, with proven integrity, sound judgment, and exceptional attention to detail. They will also enjoy working closely as part of a team with the Provost, Deans, and the professional staff in the Office of the Provost- as well as with key partners such as the Finance Division, department chairs, Human Resources, and others.
Essential Responsibilities:
• Lead financial strategy, planning, and modeling in the division of academic affairs in close collaboration with the Finance Division, providing detailed financial and budgetary analysis, forecasting, modeling, planning to support sustainable academic excellence over the short and long term; provide strategic analysis and expert advice to the Provost and other senior leadership on financial planning, business modeling, and a wide array of academic initiatives. Among these initiatives will be new investments in faculty hiring/growth, workload redistribution modeling, new investments in faculty and staff recognition as well as in strategic priority areas- all of which will require predictive modeling and collaborative development. • Maintain and enhance internal financial controls; maintain and enhance cross-divisional financial stewardship; create and present complex multi-year financial reports and detailed budgetary analyses; lead the development and implementation of proven business strategies and effective financial and budgetary procedures across the division. • With key partners, develop and/or modify financial policies, procedures, business strategies and guidance that can support and extend sustainable academic excellence at the College; serve as the Provost's agent or delegate on appropriate College committees, councils, or working groups;work closely and collaboratively with the Finance Division. • Serves as the primary budget manager for the Provost division, serving as a primary liaison with deans, chairs, department directors, academic administrative support, and other relevant stakeholders on budgetary policies, budgetary changes, and status of funding. • Prepare and present financial analysis, modeling, and strategy planning materials, budget forecasts, and the like to senior leadership using demonstrated professional communication skills (writing with clarity and precision; presenting financial information with impeccable accuracy; visualizing data effectively; understanding context to maximize persuasion). • Oversee and provide insights on funds managed by the Provost to optimize use of such funds, whether endowed funds, donor-restricted current use funds, or unrestricted sources of revenues. Work closely and collaboratively with the Office of Advancement and the Finance Division to ensure transparent, timely, and trusted communication and recording of funds. Implement the Provost's financial commitments, including strategic initiatives and special projects; oversee routine annual expenditures in academic affairs. Oversee significant expenditures and financial commitments within Academic Affairs. • As requested by the Provost, support financial analysis and modeling as related to advancement and fundraising activities that enhance sustainable academic excellence. • Assume responsibility for special projects, as requested.
Required Qualifications and Characteristics
• Bachelor's degree and either a CPA or a graduate degree in accounting, finance, or a closely related field. For exceptional candidates with extensive professional experience in accounting or finance, a graduate degree may not be required. • Demonstrated success as a professional in the areas of strategic financial and budget planning, accounting, forecasting and modeling, data management and analysis, and goal setting and tracking, preferably in an academic setting. • The Assistant Provost will need to demonstrate that they can write with clarity and precision; communicate quickly and precisely; oversee and present financial information with impeccable accuracy; handle confidential information with sensitivity and discretion; visualize data effectively; navigate an academic institution with tact, sound judgment, and attention to detail.
Competencies and Skills • Exceptional financial analysis, accounting, quantitative and budgetary skills, including precision and unimpeachable attention to detail. • Commitment to and understanding of academic excellence, inclusive excellence, and the value proposition of an exclusively undergraduate Jesuit liberal arts college; • Creativity, imagination, optimism, empathy and an innovative mindset. • Interpersonal communication skills that include diplomacy, attention to detail, timeliness, and respect for the dignity of all while serving as the representative of the Provost's Office to partners and collaborators. • Commitment to the success of others and to cultivating a workplace that is growth-oriented, respectful, and fun. • Skilled with current technologies, systems and methods for project management, financial modeling/planning, collaboration and communication; Workday experience a plus.
Finalists will be asked to work through a simulated case study in order to demonstrate the skills, abilities, and approaches required for success in the position.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: This is a full time, exempt level position. The College is committed to providing competitive market pay for its employees. The College also offers a competitive benefits package for full-time staff, including: • 10% College contribution to the 403(b) Retirement Plan (1 year wait waiver available) • This position may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement - upon hire, candidates will need to live within commuting distance • Condensed summer 4-day work week • Tuition & Education benefits • Wellness programs & ongoing Training and Development opportunities • Generous paid time off
The College is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and complies with all Federal and Massachusetts laws concerning Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action in the workplace. To review our Employee Benefit Options, please go to:https://www.holycross.edu/human-resources/benefits APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
Please attach a cover letter addressing the position requirements along with your resume. In your cover letter please address how your work might support the College's commitment to inclusive excellence (https://aspire.holycross.edu/inclusive-excellence). Please provide examples of how you have integrated diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging into your past work. For more information, please visithttp://holycross.edu/diversityhttp://holycross.edu/diversity.
Review of applications will begin as received and continue until the position has been filled.
To apply, please visit: https://apptrkr.com/5457914
Cybersecurity Engineer
Amherst Campus
Full Time
JR5100
Amherst has taken a leadership role among highly selective liberal arts colleges and universities in successfully diversifying the racial, socio-economic, and geographic profile of its student body. The College is similarly committed to enriching its educational experience and its culture through the diversity of its faculty, administration and staff.
Job Description:
Amherst College invites applications for the Cybersecurity Engineer position. The Cybersecurity Engineer is a full-time, year-round position, starting at $120,000 per year - commensurate with experience. Given Amherst's distinction as one of the most diverse liberal arts colleges in the country, the successful candidate will demonstrate the ways in which they bring value to and will work towards supporting a broadly diverse community.
Working with the CISO, our Cybersecurity Engineer (CE) ensures that appropriate and effective procedures are in place and appropriately configured for the protection of the College's information resources. This position will support daily operations and projects that improve our information security program. Collaborating with various team members, the CE advances our risk management and resilience objectives and is a key member of our security incident response team with operational and incident command responsibilities as the situation requires. Our Cybersecurity Engineer works independently as well as in teams to lead and facilitate cybersecurity related projects within Information Technology and across the College. This role requires a blend of leadership and operational skills to establish and maintain procedures and protocols that foster an encouraging and inclusive work and learning environment.
Due to the nature of the position, work outside normal hours of operation may be required.
Summary of Responsibilities:
Administrative Support of Information Security Program
• Implement detailed cybersecurity strategies and solutions to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of our information systems.
Governance, Risk, and Compliance
• Work closely with various teams to develop and implement robust security controls, policies, and procedures so they comply with Amherst College, the state of Massachusetts, and federal cybersecurity requirements.
• Conduct regular security risk assessments to identify vulnerabilities and recommend vital adjustments to improve our overall security posture and improve operational resilience.
• Assist with the Vendor Risk Management program to review and provide risk management recommendations related to vendor security posture.
Security Engineering and Operations
• Keep informed about the latest cybersecurity trends and technologies, ensuring our organization stays ahead in implementing effective cybersecurity measures.
• Perform threat hunting and analyze potential, successful, and unsuccessful intrusion attempts and compromises for opportunities to tune security controls and update processes to mitigate risk.
• Lead incident response efforts, investigate security incidents, and coordinate appropriate mitigation and recovery measures.
• Manage vulnerability scans, penetration testing, and web application risk assessments and provide guidance to affected departments and teams to mitigate and remediate findings.
• Monitor change notifications, advisories and alerts for solutions that support the Information Security program and ensure configuration and use complies with institution and regulatory standards and provides appropriate value to the college.
• Contribute to and learn from the cybersecurity community in higher education through participation in security forums and professional development opportunities.
Performs other duties/functions as requested
• All employees are expected to participate in the College's efforts to create a respectful, inclusive, and welcoming work environment.
• Provide mentorship and support to junior team members, fostering their professional growth and development.
Qualifications:
Required
• Bachelor's degree or at least 5 years of experience in systems administration, information security or other IT related role.
• Knowledge of information security principles, practices, techniques, and tools.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.
• Skill in organizing resources and establishing priorities.
• Ability to develop, plan, and implement short- and long-range goals.
• Experience in a Security, Systems Administrator, Systems Engineer, or Network Engineer (or equivalent) role for 5-8 years.
• Strong customer service philosophy and the ability to focus on providing a seamless and secure user experience.
Preferred
• Advanced degree or equivalent experience in a technology field.
• CISSP, SANS, or equivalent cybersecurity certification.
• Knowledge and understanding of current and developing strategic cybersecurity requirements of higher education.
• Experience using project management tools as part of a team environment.
• Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
• Experience handling implementations and upgrades in a complex IT environment involving on-premise and SaaS/Cloud solutions, solutions involving extensive data integrations.
• Certification in one or more cybersecurity or risk management disciplines.
• Demonstrated cybersecurity skills within a higher education environment.
• Advanced analytical, evaluative, and objective critical thinking skills.
• Ability to effectively summarize and present information through reports and dashboards.
• Experience with a variety of cybersecurity tools, such as firewalls, email security gateways, endpoint detection and response (EDR), vulnerability management, log management, incident response, and security operations.
Amherst College offers many opportunities for professional growth and development, continued learning, and career advancement.
Amherst College is pleased to provide a comprehensive, highly competitive benefits package that meets the needs of staff and faculty and their families. Benefits are an important part of our overall compensation, so it is critical that you review all of the options to ensure it meets your total compensation requirements. Click here for https://www.amherst.edu/offices/human_resources/benefits.
Interested candidates are asked to submit a resume and cover letter online at https://amherst.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/Amherst_Jobs. Please be sure to upload all requested documents prior to clicking Submit. Applications cannot be revised once submitted.(Current employees and students should apply by clicking on the Jobs Hub icon from their Workday home screen) Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.
To apply, visit https://apptrkr.com/5370846
Full Time
Cybersecurity Engineer
Amherst Campus
Full Time
JR5100
Amherst has taken a leadership role among highly selective liberal arts colleges and universities in successfully diversifying the racial, socio-economic, and geographic profile of its student body. The College is similarly committed to enriching its educational experience and its culture through the diversity of its faculty, administration and staff.
Job Description:
Amherst College invites applications for the Cybersecurity Engineer position. The Cybersecurity Engineer is a full-time, year-round position, starting at $120,000 per year - commensurate with experience. Given Amherst's distinction as one of the most diverse liberal arts colleges in the country, the successful candidate will demonstrate the ways in which they bring value to and will work towards supporting a broadly diverse community.
Working with the CISO, our Cybersecurity Engineer (CE) ensures that appropriate and effective procedures are in place and appropriately configured for the protection of the College's information resources. This position will support daily operations and projects that improve our information security program. Collaborating with various team members, the CE advances our risk management and resilience objectives and is a key member of our security incident response team with operational and incident command responsibilities as the situation requires. Our Cybersecurity Engineer works independently as well as in teams to lead and facilitate cybersecurity related projects within Information Technology and across the College. This role requires a blend of leadership and operational skills to establish and maintain procedures and protocols that foster an encouraging and inclusive work and learning environment.
Due to the nature of the position, work outside normal hours of operation may be required.
Summary of Responsibilities:
Administrative Support of Information Security Program
• Implement detailed cybersecurity strategies and solutions to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of our information systems.
Governance, Risk, and Compliance
• Work closely with various teams to develop and implement robust security controls, policies, and procedures so they comply with Amherst College, the state of Massachusetts, and federal cybersecurity requirements.
• Conduct regular security risk assessments to identify vulnerabilities and recommend vital adjustments to improve our overall security posture and improve operational resilience.
• Assist with the Vendor Risk Management program to review and provide risk management recommendations related to vendor security posture.
Security Engineering and Operations
• Keep informed about the latest cybersecurity trends and technologies, ensuring our organization stays ahead in implementing effective cybersecurity measures.
• Perform threat hunting and analyze potential, successful, and unsuccessful intrusion attempts and compromises for opportunities to tune security controls and update processes to mitigate risk.
• Lead incident response efforts, investigate security incidents, and coordinate appropriate mitigation and recovery measures.
• Manage vulnerability scans, penetration testing, and web application risk assessments and provide guidance to affected departments and teams to mitigate and remediate findings.
• Monitor change notifications, advisories and alerts for solutions that support the Information Security program and ensure configuration and use complies with institution and regulatory standards and provides appropriate value to the college.
• Contribute to and learn from the cybersecurity community in higher education through participation in security forums and professional development opportunities.
Performs other duties/functions as requested
• All employees are expected to participate in the College's efforts to create a respectful, inclusive, and welcoming work environment.
• Provide mentorship and support to junior team members, fostering their professional growth and development.
Qualifications:
Required
• Bachelor's degree or at least 5 years of experience in systems administration, information security or other IT related role.
• Knowledge of information security principles, practices, techniques, and tools.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.
• Skill in organizing resources and establishing priorities.
• Ability to develop, plan, and implement short- and long-range goals.
• Experience in a Security, Systems Administrator, Systems Engineer, or Network Engineer (or equivalent) role for 5-8 years.
• Strong customer service philosophy and the ability to focus on providing a seamless and secure user experience.
Preferred
• Advanced degree or equivalent experience in a technology field.
• CISSP, SANS, or equivalent cybersecurity certification.
• Knowledge and understanding of current and developing strategic cybersecurity requirements of higher education.
• Experience using project management tools as part of a team environment.
• Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
• Experience handling implementations and upgrades in a complex IT environment involving on-premise and SaaS/Cloud solutions, solutions involving extensive data integrations.
• Certification in one or more cybersecurity or risk management disciplines.
• Demonstrated cybersecurity skills within a higher education environment.
• Advanced analytical, evaluative, and objective critical thinking skills.
• Ability to effectively summarize and present information through reports and dashboards.
• Experience with a variety of cybersecurity tools, such as firewalls, email security gateways, endpoint detection and response (EDR), vulnerability management, log management, incident response, and security operations.
Amherst College offers many opportunities for professional growth and development, continued learning, and career advancement.
Amherst College is pleased to provide a comprehensive, highly competitive benefits package that meets the needs of staff and faculty and their families. Benefits are an important part of our overall compensation, so it is critical that you review all of the options to ensure it meets your total compensation requirements. Click here for https://www.amherst.edu/offices/human_resources/benefits.
Interested candidates are asked to submit a resume and cover letter online at https://amherst.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/Amherst_Jobs. Please be sure to upload all requested documents prior to clicking Submit. Applications cannot be revised once submitted.(Current employees and students should apply by clicking on the Jobs Hub icon from their Workday home screen) Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.
To apply, visit https://apptrkr.com/5370846
Mount Wachusett Community College
Gardner, MA, USA
Full Time Faculty Dental Hygiene (DHY)
Mount Wachusett Community College
About Mount Wachusett Community College:
Mount Wachusett Community College (MWCC) is a highly regarded educational institution located in Gardner, Massachusetts and accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE). Established in 1963, MWCC serves the educational needs of the communities of North Central Massachusetts with innovative undergraduate education, early college programs, workforce development, personal enrichment, and community service. With a strong emphasis on academic excellence, MWCC provides a supportive environment for individuals to pursue their educational goals, enhance professional skills, and seek personal growth. As a beacon of opportunity, Mount Wachusett Community College empowers individuals from all walks of life, fostering their development and transformation.
We hope you will consider applying for one of our open positions, and discover all that Mount Wachusett Community College and the North Central Massachusetts region have to offer.
http://mwcc.edu/about-mwcc/
Mount Wachusett Community College embraces diversity, equity, and inclusion as core values and makes it our mission to proactively focus on improving racial equity in our college community. We value equity-minded individuals with commitment to serve student learners from a broad range of cultural heritages, socioeconomic backgrounds, genders, abilities, and orientations. Therefore, we strongly encourage applicants who share our commitment and who understand the benefits of culturally relevant practices needed in an educational environment.
Job Description:
General Statement of Duties:
Mount Wachusett Community College seeks an educator who believes that engaging and authentic teaching matters more than anything else in the pursuit of student success. This educator designs an innovative classroom culture that embraces diversity and fosters student empowerment. Building positive connections, the successful faculty member will create a sense of belonging that motivates students and strengthens their desire to learn.
This Dental Hygiene faculty member will teach assigned courses in the department and/or other dental courses based on faculty expertise and departmental needs. The faculty should be committed to using active learning strategies and student engagement. The faculty member will possess excellent writing and communication skills, academic credentials, technological proficiency, and the expertise to provide students in the program with the dental hygiene skills needed for future academic and career opportunities. The faculty member may teach at the Burbank and Gardner campuses as well as online.
Responsibilities:
• Teaches courses as assigned by the Director of Dental Education Programs; • Participates in professional development activities and remains current in one's area of expertise. • Utilizes a wide variety of teaching methodologies including informational technologies (Blackboard, Dentrix) and active learning strategies for the integrated classroom for the dental assisting students; • Promote high standards of professional dental hygiene practice • Provides guidance in the selection and ordering of textbooks for program courses. • Collaborates with student support areas, (e.g. Tutoring, Enrollment, Testing, Advising), and other departments as needed. • Engages in the delivery of patient simulation experiences as a learning methodology where appropriate in the dental hygiene curriculum. • Completes course attendance and final grade submissions in a timely fashion. • Assists in data collection and analysis and evaluation of program and course student learning outcomes to guide ongoing curriculum development. This includes identifying program outcomes, developing competency statements, writing learning objectives, and selecting appropriate learning activities and evaluation strategies; • Works effectively as part of the overall department demonstrating positive interpersonal relationships, communication skills, and collaboration with other faculty members and clinical site staff to meet departmental and student needs; • Contributes to the development of student recruitment and admissions, and evaluates student program progression, retention, and graduation completion rates; • Creates clinical learning activities and supervises and evaluates students in practice learning environments based on program and course student learning outcomes; • Assures safe patient care is provided for individuals or groups of individuals in clinical, laboratory or community settings; • Actively participates in college governance and committees per MCCC contract; • Maintains office hours per MCCC contract; • Maintains expertise in area of clinical specialization with ongoing professional development and/or fieldwork; • Maintains faculty requirements at all times and provides faculty file updates to Dental Department and Human Resource Department annually. (CORI/SORI, drug screening, fingerprinting, MA RDH license verification, liability and health insurance, MA DPH Health requirements, physical exam, evidence of scholarship, and American Heart Association Basic Life Support -BLS CPR certification); and • Additional duties as required by the college.
Requirements:
Minimum Qualifications:
• Master's degree in dental hygiene or related area. • Experience teaching clinical dental hygiene in a CODA accredited program. • Experience teaching didactic and/or laboratory courses in a CODA accredited dental hygiene program. • Willingness to complete educational methodology courses that meet the ADA CODA requirements for teaching in an accredited dental hygiene program. • Knowledge of dental hygiene education program accreditation • Sound knowledge of federal and state regulation policies and guidelines (CDC, OSHA, DPH) • Sound knowledge of the current periodontal assessment guidelines (AAP). • Minimum of three years of dental hygiene clinical practice with periodontally involved patients. • Active member of the American Dental Hygienists' Association. • Massachusetts's Permit-L, local anesthesia license or ability to obtain. • Registered Dental Hygienist in good standing licensed in the state of Massachusetts or ability to obtain a license in the state of Massachusetts. • CPR certified at Health Care Provider level.
Desired Qualifications:
• Minimum of three years' experience teaching didactic, laboratory and clinical dental hygiene and/or dental assisting courses in a CODA accredited program. • Demonstrated experience developing curriculum and learning assessment tools • Experience working with Blackboard or other online learning management systems. • Well-articulated understanding of the role of community colleges, their students and philosophy. • Evidence of understanding and appreciation for diversity and multiculturalism. • Integration of computer technology into instruction. • Ability to work effectively with populations representing diverse ages, backgrounds, life experiences, and abilities, including adult learners.
Equivalency Statement
Applicants who do not meet the qualifications as stated above are encouraged to put in writing precisely how their background and experience have prepared them with the equivalent combination of education, training and experience required for the responsibilities of this position.
Additional Information:
Salary: $47,931.00-$81,488.00
**Actual Salary will be determined in accordance with the classification system of MCCC/MTA commensurate with Education & Experience.
Employee Status: Full Time Faculty Benefits: Yes
Mount Wachusett Community College is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, gender, disability, religion, age, veteran 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 statutes 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 and/or Title IX Coordinator, the Massachusetts Commission against Discrimination, the Equal Employment Opportunities Commission or the United States Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights.
Application Instructions:
Candidates for employment should be aware that although the COVID 19 Vaccination Requirement Policy is no longer in effect, all Community College students, faculty and staff are strongly encouraged to be up to date with vaccination against COVID-19. For additional information related to the status of the COVID19 Vaccination Requirement Policy, please visit: https://mwcc.edu/covid/
The following documents are required: 1. Resume 2. Cover Letter
Anticipated Effective Date: September 1, 2024
Priority will be given to applications received prior to April 18, 2024
Candidates may be subject to employment screening to include both a Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) request and a Sexual Offender Registry Information (SORI).
To apply, visit https://apptrkr.com/5145894
Full Time
Full Time Faculty Dental Hygiene (DHY)
Mount Wachusett Community College
About Mount Wachusett Community College:
Mount Wachusett Community College (MWCC) is a highly regarded educational institution located in Gardner, Massachusetts and accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE). Established in 1963, MWCC serves the educational needs of the communities of North Central Massachusetts with innovative undergraduate education, early college programs, workforce development, personal enrichment, and community service. With a strong emphasis on academic excellence, MWCC provides a supportive environment for individuals to pursue their educational goals, enhance professional skills, and seek personal growth. As a beacon of opportunity, Mount Wachusett Community College empowers individuals from all walks of life, fostering their development and transformation.
We hope you will consider applying for one of our open positions, and discover all that Mount Wachusett Community College and the North Central Massachusetts region have to offer.
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Mount Wachusett Community College embraces diversity, equity, and inclusion as core values and makes it our mission to proactively focus on improving racial equity in our college community. We value equity-minded individuals with commitment to serve student learners from a broad range of cultural heritages, socioeconomic backgrounds, genders, abilities, and orientations. Therefore, we strongly encourage applicants who share our commitment and who understand the benefits of culturally relevant practices needed in an educational environment.
Job Description:
General Statement of Duties:
Mount Wachusett Community College seeks an educator who believes that engaging and authentic teaching matters more than anything else in the pursuit of student success. This educator designs an innovative classroom culture that embraces diversity and fosters student empowerment. Building positive connections, the successful faculty member will create a sense of belonging that motivates students and strengthens their desire to learn.
This Dental Hygiene faculty member will teach assigned courses in the department and/or other dental courses based on faculty expertise and departmental needs. The faculty should be committed to using active learning strategies and student engagement. The faculty member will possess excellent writing and communication skills, academic credentials, technological proficiency, and the expertise to provide students in the program with the dental hygiene skills needed for future academic and career opportunities. The faculty member may teach at the Burbank and Gardner campuses as well as online.
Responsibilities:
• Teaches courses as assigned by the Director of Dental Education Programs; • Participates in professional development activities and remains current in one's area of expertise. • Utilizes a wide variety of teaching methodologies including informational technologies (Blackboard, Dentrix) and active learning strategies for the integrated classroom for the dental assisting students; • Promote high standards of professional dental hygiene practice • Provides guidance in the selection and ordering of textbooks for program courses. • Collaborates with student support areas, (e.g. Tutoring, Enrollment, Testing, Advising), and other departments as needed. • Engages in the delivery of patient simulation experiences as a learning methodology where appropriate in the dental hygiene curriculum. • Completes course attendance and final grade submissions in a timely fashion. • Assists in data collection and analysis and evaluation of program and course student learning outcomes to guide ongoing curriculum development. This includes identifying program outcomes, developing competency statements, writing learning objectives, and selecting appropriate learning activities and evaluation strategies; • Works effectively as part of the overall department demonstrating positive interpersonal relationships, communication skills, and collaboration with other faculty members and clinical site staff to meet departmental and student needs; • Contributes to the development of student recruitment and admissions, and evaluates student program progression, retention, and graduation completion rates; • Creates clinical learning activities and supervises and evaluates students in practice learning environments based on program and course student learning outcomes; • Assures safe patient care is provided for individuals or groups of individuals in clinical, laboratory or community settings; • Actively participates in college governance and committees per MCCC contract; • Maintains office hours per MCCC contract; • Maintains expertise in area of clinical specialization with ongoing professional development and/or fieldwork; • Maintains faculty requirements at all times and provides faculty file updates to Dental Department and Human Resource Department annually. (CORI/SORI, drug screening, fingerprinting, MA RDH license verification, liability and health insurance, MA DPH Health requirements, physical exam, evidence of scholarship, and American Heart Association Basic Life Support -BLS CPR certification); and • Additional duties as required by the college.
Requirements:
Minimum Qualifications:
• Master's degree in dental hygiene or related area. • Experience teaching clinical dental hygiene in a CODA accredited program. • Experience teaching didactic and/or laboratory courses in a CODA accredited dental hygiene program. • Willingness to complete educational methodology courses that meet the ADA CODA requirements for teaching in an accredited dental hygiene program. • Knowledge of dental hygiene education program accreditation • Sound knowledge of federal and state regulation policies and guidelines (CDC, OSHA, DPH) • Sound knowledge of the current periodontal assessment guidelines (AAP). • Minimum of three years of dental hygiene clinical practice with periodontally involved patients. • Active member of the American Dental Hygienists' Association. • Massachusetts's Permit-L, local anesthesia license or ability to obtain. • Registered Dental Hygienist in good standing licensed in the state of Massachusetts or ability to obtain a license in the state of Massachusetts. • CPR certified at Health Care Provider level.
Desired Qualifications:
• Minimum of three years' experience teaching didactic, laboratory and clinical dental hygiene and/or dental assisting courses in a CODA accredited program. • Demonstrated experience developing curriculum and learning assessment tools • Experience working with Blackboard or other online learning management systems. • Well-articulated understanding of the role of community colleges, their students and philosophy. • Evidence of understanding and appreciation for diversity and multiculturalism. • Integration of computer technology into instruction. • Ability to work effectively with populations representing diverse ages, backgrounds, life experiences, and abilities, including adult learners.
Equivalency Statement
Applicants who do not meet the qualifications as stated above are encouraged to put in writing precisely how their background and experience have prepared them with the equivalent combination of education, training and experience required for the responsibilities of this position.
Additional Information:
Salary: $47,931.00-$81,488.00
**Actual Salary will be determined in accordance with the classification system of MCCC/MTA commensurate with Education & Experience.
Employee Status: Full Time Faculty Benefits: Yes
Mount Wachusett Community College is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, gender, disability, religion, age, veteran 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 statutes 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 and/or Title IX Coordinator, the Massachusetts Commission against Discrimination, the Equal Employment Opportunities Commission or the United States Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights.
Application Instructions:
Candidates for employment should be aware that although the COVID 19 Vaccination Requirement Policy is no longer in effect, all Community College students, faculty and staff are strongly encouraged to be up to date with vaccination against COVID-19. For additional information related to the status of the COVID19 Vaccination Requirement Policy, please visit: https://mwcc.edu/covid/
The following documents are required: 1. Resume 2. Cover Letter
Anticipated Effective Date: September 1, 2024
Priority will be given to applications received prior to April 18, 2024
Candidates may be subject to employment screening to include both a Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) request and a Sexual Offender Registry Information (SORI).
To apply, visit https://apptrkr.com/5145894