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Executive Director of Advising Services

Position Number: 9788870
Location: Brockton, United States
Position Type: Academic Advising

Executive Director of Advising Services

Location: Brockton, MA Category: Professional Job Type: Full-time Posted On: Wed Aug 26 2026 Job Description:

The Executive Director of Advising Services is responsible for providing leadership, guidance, and supervision to all advising services and programs at Massasoit Community College.

Essential Functions:

Supervises the College's advising programs, including the ACT Center, CHOICES Program, Latch Program, SUCCESS Scholars Program, and TRiO Programs, across all locations;
Leads the planning, delivery, and ongoing assessment of the College's advising services and programs and ensures that they support the College's strategic plan, mission, and goals;
Ensures area operations are consistent and align with established standards and best practices; engages with supervisor in long-term planning;
Implements and maintains technology solutions to enhance operations and support area goals and College's strategic plan, in collaboration with Massasoit's Office of Information Technology Services
Serves as a liaison between advising services and Enrollment Management, in collaboration with Executive Director of Enrollment Management;
Develops and maintains collaborations with faculty and staff to promote advising to students; promotes advising to students and other areas of the college;
Conducts staff meetings and performance evaluations, promotes a culture of exceptional customer service, and facilitates staff professional development;
Prepares and manages the annual operational budgets for advising services; participates in writing of grant proposals and administers grants, in collaboration with Grants Department;
Represents the college's advising services and programs at on- and off-site Student Services & Enrollment Management events and programs;
Serves as a key escalation point for resolving student issues related to advising programs;
Maintains professional knowledge and stays current with emerging trends, technology, and best practices in advising through professional development and industry engagement;
Reports to the Vice President of Student Services and Enrollment Management and serves on the division's leadership team;
Focuses on the Commonwealth's Equity Agenda by applying related best practices throughout all job functions;
Serves on the college's Onboarding and CARE teams;
Serves on other college committees, as assigned by supervisor;
Other duties, as assigned by supervisor.

Job Requirements:

Required:

Master's degree in field of education, counseling, or related field;
Minimum of five (5) years of progressively increasing professional experience that includes experience(s) working in a higher-education advising program;
Minimum of three (3) years of experience working in a post-secondary setting;
Minimum of two (2) years of experience in a professional supervisory capacity

Preferred:

Minimum of five (5) years of experience in a professional supervisory capacity
Demonstrated experience with EAB Navigate360;
Demonstrated ability to work effectively with a diverse faculty, staff, and student body;
Demonstrated experience managing a budget;
Demonstrated experience working in a community college setting;
Excellent organizational, interpersonal and oral and written communication skills.

Additional Information:

Position Status: Non-Unit Professional, Full-Time State Funded with Benefits.

Hours: 37.5

Salary: $120,068.71 to $156,087.93

While we welcome applications from a broad range of candidates, salary offers will align with the listed range and are commensurate with education and experience.

Worksite: Assignments will include all Massasoit sites and additional locations as necessary.

Deadline to Apply: September 13, 2026

Massasoit Community College offers exciting benefits such as:

75% Employer-Paid Health Insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts
Life Insurance
Long Term Disability
State Pension Retirement Plan
Optional Retirement Savings Plans
Tuition Credit (Employee, Spouse, & Dependents)
Twelve (12) paid holidays
And More!

For more information on Benefits/Policies click Non Unit Professionals

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