What are the responsibilities and job description for the College Access & Success Coordinator position at Wentworth Institute of Technology?
Job Description
Wentworth Institute of Technology is seeking applicants interested in joining the Wentworth community as a College Access & Success Coordinator in the Center for Community and Learning Partnerships (CLP), within the Division of Diversity Equity and Inclusion. Wentworth, known as a university of opportunity, was originally founded to offer a technical education to Boston youth. The CLP advances this mission through its Boston Pipeline initiative, which ensures that Boston youth have access to higher education and achieve college and career success. Our Early College program is a key part of this initiative, which enrolls over 200 high school students in courses in computer science, engineering, math, applied sciences, and management.
As a student-focused and driven position, the College Access & Success Coordinator is responsible for supporting Boston youth involved in Wentworth’s Early College programming through the center for Community and Learning Partnerships (CLP). This position will collaborate with staff to develop, maintain, and execute a robust and thoughtful student support system for Boston youth. The coordinator will focus on supporting CLP’s College Access and Success Team to execute the institute’s Boston Pipeline initiative. The position will also be responsible for working with CLP’s leadership to develop innovative ways to connect with and recruit Boston youth to Wentworth with a special focus on our surrounding communities of Mission Hill, Fenway, and Roxbury. The position will assist the Director of College Access and Success in documenting, evaluating, and assessing Early College programs, partnerships, and participants. Additionally, the Coordinator will collaborate with the team to maintain established partnerships and to engage and support Boston and Greater Boston residents who matriculate into Wentworth. This position will work with the existing College Success Coordinator to be the Institute's face for all Boston and Greater Boston youth.
The College Access & Success Coordinator reports to the Director of College Access and Success in the CLP.
This is a full-time position with the option for a hybrid work schedule depending on workflow.
Required Qualifications
Wentworth Institute of Technology is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in all University programs and activities. The University does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, religion, disability, age, genetic information, gender identity, veteran status or any other category protected by law. All qualified applicants will receive consideration.
To find out more about the Wentworth’s commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, please visit the website https://wit.edu/about/diversity.
All applicants have the right to accessibility support and accommodations. To request accessibility support or accommodations, contact the Executive Director of Equity and Compliance, Catlin Wells, at wellsc1@wit.edu.
E-Verify for Employment Eligibility Verification (Form I-9)
Wentworth participates in E-Verify. E-Verify is an internet-based system that compares information from your Form I-9 to records available to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Social Security Administration (SSA) to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States.
Wentworth Institute of Technology is seeking applicants interested in joining the Wentworth community as a College Access & Success Coordinator in the Center for Community and Learning Partnerships (CLP), within the Division of Diversity Equity and Inclusion. Wentworth, known as a university of opportunity, was originally founded to offer a technical education to Boston youth. The CLP advances this mission through its Boston Pipeline initiative, which ensures that Boston youth have access to higher education and achieve college and career success. Our Early College program is a key part of this initiative, which enrolls over 200 high school students in courses in computer science, engineering, math, applied sciences, and management.
As a student-focused and driven position, the College Access & Success Coordinator is responsible for supporting Boston youth involved in Wentworth’s Early College programming through the center for Community and Learning Partnerships (CLP). This position will collaborate with staff to develop, maintain, and execute a robust and thoughtful student support system for Boston youth. The coordinator will focus on supporting CLP’s College Access and Success Team to execute the institute’s Boston Pipeline initiative. The position will also be responsible for working with CLP’s leadership to develop innovative ways to connect with and recruit Boston youth to Wentworth with a special focus on our surrounding communities of Mission Hill, Fenway, and Roxbury. The position will assist the Director of College Access and Success in documenting, evaluating, and assessing Early College programs, partnerships, and participants. Additionally, the Coordinator will collaborate with the team to maintain established partnerships and to engage and support Boston and Greater Boston residents who matriculate into Wentworth. This position will work with the existing College Success Coordinator to be the Institute's face for all Boston and Greater Boston youth.
The College Access & Success Coordinator reports to the Director of College Access and Success in the CLP.
This is a full-time position with the option for a hybrid work schedule depending on workflow.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree
- 1-3 years' experience in education, youth services, or community-based organizations. Part-time work and internships can count towards experience
- Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion
- Experience working with and supporting high school and/or college students from urban and culturally diverse environments
- Experience with college admissions process & financial aid
- Crisis management/support experience
- Experience developing and delivering programming
- Experience collaborating with internal and external stakeholders
- You are committed to addressing racial and economic inequity in education
- You work effectively in a team environment and are motivated by a shared goal of facilitating student success
- You are a creative thinker, are willing to problem-solve, and seek feedback for your own professional growth and improvement.
- Immigrant background
- Multilingual
- From a resource restricted background
- First generation college student
- Graduate of an urban public school system
Wentworth Institute of Technology is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in all University programs and activities. The University does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, religion, disability, age, genetic information, gender identity, veteran status or any other category protected by law. All qualified applicants will receive consideration.
To find out more about the Wentworth’s commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, please visit the website https://wit.edu/about/diversity.
All applicants have the right to accessibility support and accommodations. To request accessibility support or accommodations, contact the Executive Director of Equity and Compliance, Catlin Wells, at wellsc1@wit.edu.
E-Verify for Employment Eligibility Verification (Form I-9)
Wentworth participates in E-Verify. E-Verify is an internet-based system that compares information from your Form I-9 to records available to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Social Security Administration (SSA) to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States.