About Bunker Hill Community College:

Bunker Hill Community College (BHCC) is a multi-campus institution with vibrant, urban campuses in Boston, Massachusetts, in nearby Chelsea, Massachusetts, and at several satellites and instructional sites throughout the Greater Boston area. The largest of the 15 community colleges in Massachusetts, BHCC serves some 18,000 students annually, focusing on holistic student services to ensure student retention and persistence. The College offers certificates and associate degrees, early college and dual enrollment, non-credit community and corporate training, and industry-specific training programs. BHCC is the 8th most diverse higher education institution in the United States, and is an Asian American and Pacific Islander Serving Institution. Bunker Hill is also a Hispanic Service Institution, defined as an institution that has an enrollment of undergrad full-time equivalent students that is at least 25 percent Hispanic students. Approximately 1000 international students attend from 100 countries, speaking more than 75 languages.

Living in Boston

Boston prides itself on being one of the most livable cities in America. Twenty-one diverse neighborhoods offer more than 600,000 residents the opportunity to taste, touch, and experience things from all over the world. Neighbors benefit from exceptional medical facilities, vibrant neighborhood business districts, and a solid network of parks, community centers, and libraries.

Job Description:

The Part- Time Disabilities Support Services Assistant (DSS Assistant) works with students with disabilities on developing successful strategies to manage the academic demands of college. An academic coaching model is utilized to help students to discover their individual learning strengths and to become active learners. Throughout the semester the student and DSS Assistant will meet on a weekly or other scheduled basis to focus on the following areas:

• Setting goals
• Identifying obstacles that impede progress
• Establishing priorities and routines
• Developing time management skills
• Improving organizational skills
• Learning study skills and test-taking strategies
• Refining note-taking skills
• Implementing active reading strategies
• Reviewing developmental math concepts
• Balancing academic, work, and family commitments
• Strengthening self-advocacy skills

The DSS Assistant provides a supportive environment to facilitate positive change and empowers students by helping them build self-confidence along with increasing their motivation and ownership of success.

Requirements:

Education:

• Master's degree strongly preferred in education, psychology, social sciences, social work, counseling, or any related field. Bachelor's degree required.

Experience:

• Preference given to candidates with disability service experience, and/or higher education experience.

Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of, or the ability to learn, college policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of disabilities and how they affect college life.
• Knowledge of current laws applying to post-secondary service for students with disabilities.
• Skill in the use of computer applications specifically Microsoft Office Suite/365. Ability to learn other software as necessary.
• Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form.
• Ability to establish and maintain a good rapport with college faculty and staff, students and the general public.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment in making decisions.
• Ability to work effectively and patiently with students.
• Ability to provide support for student development with a demonstrable concern for students.
• Excellent planning and organizational skills
• Ability to work unsupervised and take initiative to realize/recognize needed steps and respond in a timely and effective manner

Additional Information:

Pay Rate: $30.03/hr. @ 18.5/hrs. week, Temporary part time position for transition period in Disability Support Services office. Position could be extended if transition period is extended.

Review Date: Open until filled

Applicants who do not meet the qualifications as noted above are encouraged to put in writing precisely how their background and experience has prepared them with the equivalent combination of education, training and experience required for the responsibilities of this position.

Application Instructions:

Effective January 3, 2022, all Bunker Hill Community College employees will need to show proof of COVID-19 vaccination, unless granted an accommodation.

To be considered for this position please upload the following documents to your account:

• Resume
• Cover Letter

Please be sure to address the Required Qualifications in your documents.