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Special Programs Coordinator, Programming Coordinator for the Upward Bound Program


Job Location:

Lynn, MA - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 65370 - 67000
Posted: 26 September 2026 (6 hours ago)
Application Deadline: 24 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Special Programs Coordinator Programming Coordinator for the Upward Bound Program
About North Shore Community College:

North Shore Community College is a diverse caring inclusive community that inspires our students to become engaged citizens and to achieve their personal academic and career goals through accessible affordable rigorous educational opportunities that are aligned with our regions workforce needs and will prepare them for life in a changing world. NSCC is one of 15 Massachusetts community colleges which serves the 26 cities and towns north of Boston. Since its founding in 1965 NSCC has grown from a single leased building to an urban campus in downtown Lynn and a suburban campus in Danvers and from five to 80 academic programs of study. Nearly 50000 students have graduated from NSCC. The college is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE).

Job Description:

Special Programs Coordinator Programming Coordinator for the Upward Bound Program

MCCC Unit Professional position Grade 4; Grant funded

Campus Location: Lynn

Schedule: 37.5 hours per week Monday-Friday as follows:

  • 10:00 AM6:00 PM and occasional weekend and evenings during the academic year and
  • 8:00 AM4:00 plus a residential component (Sunday-Friday) during the summer program

SALARY: Anticipated starting salary is $65370.00 - $67000.00. Actual salary will be commensurate with education and experience in accordance with the MCCC/MTA collective bargaining time benefited employees at North Shore Community College are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package offered through the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. ClickHEREfor a highlight of these benefits.

At this time the College is not providing sponsorships for Visas.

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:

The Programming Coordinator/Educational Advisor works with low-income first-generation and/or academically at-risk high school students from the Lynn Public School district. The coordinator works to increase the rate at which participants complete their secondary school education and enroll in and graduate from institutions of postsecondary education.

The Program Coordinator is a dynamic and engaging team player who coordinates plans and implements program activities and tracks and promotes students progress towards post-secondary goals.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  1. Identify recruit and select program participants to meet grant goals and objectives;
  2. Plan organize and implement after school and weekend cultural service and recreational activities and workshops;
  3. Coordinate and chaperone college presentations and tours;
  4. Track monitor support and promote students academic progress program participation and progress towards post-secondary goals; meet with students quarterly or more frequently as needed;
  5. Co-coordinate and facilitate all aspects of the summer program including but not limited to recommending staff to be hired providing assistance with orientation integrating the summer theme and activity planning.
  6. Support the after-school tutoring program;
  7. Assist with supervision of student workers and temporary staff;
  8. Engage in outreach efforts to inform students families and partner agencies of program service;
  9. Assist with student academic and career assessment and senior recommendations;
  10. Document activities and services; maintain confidential records run reports and track students progress and program outcomes using Blumen database;
  11. Create family and alumni newsletters. Update the programs bulletin boards and other social media accounts;
  12. Establish and maintain relationships with secondary institutions postsecondary institutions and community agencies as relevant for specific program needs;
  13. Attend and participate in state and regional conferences and other relevant professional development;
  14. Collaborate with NSCC staff around dual enrollment matters related to financial aid and campus facilities;
  15. Promote consistent application of program institutional and federal policies and procedures;
  16. Perform other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Reports to the Director of EOC/TS/UB

Requirements:

  • Bachelors degree required in Education Counseling or a related field plus a minimum of three years related work experience;
  • Secondary level counseling advising tutoring and/or related experience with the target population;
  • Demonstrated skills working successfully with low-income first-generation college-bound youth or in fields related to the objectives of the program; experience with TRIO programs preferred;
  • Experience developing organizing running and evaluating events; ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines;
  • Demonstrated capacity to develop constructive professional relationships with colleagues and students and to serve as mentor to Upward Bound participants;
  • Experience presenting workshops and/or similar academic and interpersonal activities;
  • Strong computing skills i.e. working knowledge of Microsoft Office Google Suite database / student records social and mobile applications;
  • Bilingual (Spanish preferred);
  • Candidates will be required to pass a CORI/SORI and/or National background check as a condition of employment.
Additional Information:

North Shore Community College is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race color national origin ethnicity sex disability religion age veteran status genetic information pregnancy or related conditions gender identity sex characteristics sex stereotypes 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 Sex-Based Harassment. Inquiries or complaints concerning discrimination harassment or retaliation shall be referred to the Colleges Title IX Coordinator Affirmative Action and Compliance Officer the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination the Equal Employment Opportunities Commission or the United States Department of Educations Office for Civil Rights:

Prospective employees are encouraged to review the Colleges Annual Security Report (ASR) in compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistic Act which can be found on the disclosure page of the Colleges website by clickinghere.

In alignment with our mission to provide accessible affordable and rigorous educational and employment opportunities NSCC is committed to supporting individuals with disabilities throughout the recruitment and employment process and to support fulfilling essential job functions. If you need a reasonable accommodation please reach out to our ADA/504 Coordinator:

Application Instructions:

TO APPLY: To be considered for this position click on the Apply Now button you will be prompted to set up a new account or login to an existing account. You will be able to upload the following required documents for consideration:

  • Cover Letter describing your qualifications and experience
  • Resume/CV
  • Applicants selected for an interview will need to provide the names address email and telephone number of at least three current professional references. References wont be contacted without application notification

First consideration will be given to those who apply by September 30 2026.


Required Experience:

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