Part-Time ACCESS Counselor

Part-Time ACCESS Counselor Location: Lynn, MA Category: Part-Time Job Type: Part-time Posted On: Thu Jul 23 2026 Job Description:
Part-Time ACCESS Counselor

Campus Location: Lynn

Work Schedule: T/W/Th 8:00am-2:00pm (18 Hours per week) with some flexibility

SALARY: $36.55/hr.

Grant-funded, MCCC non-benefited position

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

ACCESS PROGRAM OVERVIEW

The ACCESS program is an inclusive postsecondary education program at NSCC that expands opportunities for college access and engagement among students with intellectual and developmental disabilities by providing meaningful participation in NSCC coursework, campus life, and career exploration. As part of that work, NSCC is working to partner with local public school districts to serve students ages 18-22 who remain eligible for special education services under an Individualized Education Program (IEP) and are enrolled in a district's postsecondary transitional bridge programs.

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:

The ACCESS counselor will work collaboratively with the ACCESS program manager, staff, faculty, community, and partnering school districts to help recruit, advise, and support the success, meaningful campus integration, and participation of students with developmental and intellectual disabilities in joining and navigating the ACCESS program and larger campus community at NSCC.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Conduct and participate in person-centered planning meetings to advise and support students in navigating campus and campus systems to create pathways towards academic and career goals.
• Plan, schedule, and/or conduct on- and off-campus events, such as information sessions, workshops, school meetings, and campus tours, for ACCESS students, ACCESS students' families, partner districts, and anyone interested in the ACCESS program.
• Plan, coordinate, and help lead ACCESS students in individualized and small-group settings for campus orientation, campus connection events, and academic engagement.
• Provide mentoring and modeling for students in the ACCESS program on how to engage in college academics, systems, and the larger NSCC community.
• Assist in developing/implementing systems to manage/measure the effectiveness of programs.
• Perform administrative tasks associated with department activities
• Refer students to other offices/agencies as appropriate and assist in navigating pathways for students to access those services/programs
• Communicate with other departments, faculty members, students, school officials, career/vocational counselors, community groups, the public, outside agencies, and other individuals to coordinate activities, review work status, exchange information, or resolve problems.
• Assist in coordinating/implementing joint ventures between the college and community groups by helping to host events and organizing community outreach programs in efforts to identify and connect with new and established target populations and agencies/businesses.
• Maintain professional knowledge of applicable state, federal, and local laws/regulations to support students in inclusive post-secondary education.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Reports To: Manager of Inclusive Scholars Program

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Education, Counseling, Psychology, Organizational Behavior, Sociology, Liberal Arts, or closely related field
• Two (2) years experience and/or training involving public education, higher education, academic advisement, or customer service; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• 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 College's Title IX Coordinator, Affirmative Action and Compliance Officer, the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination, the Equal Employment Opportunities Commission or the United States Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights: TitleIX@northshore.edu

Prospective employees are encouraged to review the College's 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 College's website by clicking here.

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: Employee_Accom@northshore.edu

North Shore Community College participates in E-Verify.
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To apply, visit http://nscc.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=202964





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