Position

Staff Associate, Academic Resources (Specialty Advisor & Academic Coach)
Posting
April 2025
Start Date
June 2025
Division
Academic Affairs; Academic Resources Department
Union Affiliation
Association of Professional Administrators (APA)
Position Number
FY25-38
Application Deadline
May 14, 2025, Priority Review; Open Until Filled
Supervision Received
Reports to the Director of Student Academic Support and Associate Dean of Academic Resources
Supervision Exercised
Subordinate professional, classified, and student personnel in areas of responsibility.

General Responsibilities

General Statement of Duties: The Specialty Advisor & Academic Coach housed under the Academic Resources Center, takes a lead role in working with students with academic accommodations and assisting with students on Academic Recovery.

Position Responsibilities:

  • Engage in proactive advising and support on a continual basis for students with accommodations and on academic recovery.
  • Work with the Associate Dean of Academic Resources on identifying those students with accommodations.
  • Collaborate with the staff of the Paul Cuffe Center and other departments on campus to ensure wrap around student support.
  • Creating and facilitating engaging academic support workshops throughout the Fall and Spring semesters that focus on executive functioning, study skills, and time management.
  • Assist with general advising duties in the office, as needed.
  • Providing direct support for students in areas including, but not limited to: degree planning, add/drop/withdrawal, student support resources, change of major requirements and planning. 

Qualifications and Requirements

Qualifications:

  • Master’s degree in Education, Counseling, or equivalent 
  • 2 years’ experience in academic advising, academic coaching or equivalent 
  • 2 years’ experience in K-12 or Higher Education working with students with accommodations: either writing IEPs for K-12, assigning accommodations in higher ed, or working with the MAICEI program  
  • Experience preparing and leading workshops for academic success/support 
  • Excellent oral and written communications skills 
  • Proficient computer skills and extensive knowledge of Google Suite and the ability to manage and maintain spreadsheets for the ARC 

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Familiarity with academic program software and advising software such as Self Service, DegreeWorks, etc. 
  • Experience with learning management systems such as Blackboard 
  • Understand the unique mission of the university as a maritime academy 

Salary

$60,000- $64,000, based on education, qualifications and experience

How to Apply

To Apply: Please submit the following documents: cover letter, resume, MMA application, Affirmative Action form, and contact information of three (3) professional references. These forms are located on the employment opportunities under Human Resources on the MMA website: www.maritime.edu. Application materials may be saved, attached, and sent electronically to hr@maritime.edu. Alternatively, submit application materials by USPS to: Human Resources Department, Massachusetts Maritime Academy, 101 Academy Drive, Buzzards Bay, MA 02532. Finalist must complete a thorough background check and drug screening.

Massachusetts Maritime Academy is an Equal Opportunity Employer.