TRIO Learning Specialist (Full-Time, 10 Month Position)

Position Details

Category : Full-time Staff

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Department : Student Affairs - Student Support Services

Locations : Bedford, MA

Posted : Sep 8, 2025

Closes : Nov 13, 2025 - 11 : 59 PM EST

Type : Full-time

Position ID : 192600

About Middlesex Community College

Middlesex Community College (MCC), established in 1970, provides access to affordable education to prepare individuals for success and lifelong learning. We promote academic excellence, provide workforce development opportunities, and empower all learners to become productive and socially responsible members of our local and global communities.

The College provides a broad range of services that are essential to attract, reward, and retain talented faculty and staff. The MCC community promotes a culture of inclusion in which our employees feel supported and empowered to best serve our diverse student population. We are proud to offer our classes on both the Bedford and Lowell campuses, as well as a robust online course offering. MCC is committed to transforming lives as we educate, challenge, and support all students as evident in our strategic plan.

Job Description

Title : TRIO Learning Specialist (Full-Time, 10 Month Position) (Federally Grant Funded)

Unit : MCCC Full-Time Professional Staff (Grade 05)

Department : Student Affairs, Student Support Services, TRIO Program for Student Achievement (PSA)

Reports to : Director of TRIO Program for Student Achievement

Date : September 8, 2025 (Reopened October 23, 2025)

General Summary : This is a full-time, 10-month TRIO Learning Specialist which serves as a member of both the TRIO Program for Student Achievement (PSA) and TRIO Student Success Program (SSP), dedicating 75% of the time to TRIO PSA and 25% for TRIO SSP. These programs offer academic, career, transfer, financial aid and personal advising in a non-therapeutic setting to income-eligible and first-generation college students and students with disabilities. In service of TRIO grant objectives of good academic standing, retention, progress to graduation, and transfer to four-year institutions, this position will :

Duties and Responsibilities

• Instruct in study and learning strategies to promote independent learning and encourage students to develop a systematic approach to studying that will serve them throughout their coursework.
• Provide academic and career advising and assist in the course selection and registration process.
• Support students in accessing and implementing accommodations.
• Conduct intake interviews, review application materials, and create a customized service plan for each student.
• Participate in program specific recruitment activities within the college.
• Outreach to students who may be experiencing academic difficulties as determined by academic deficiency grades, early alert system and class withdrawals and make appropriate referrals to college and community resources.
• Assist with financial aid and scholarship application process including assistance in applying for educational funds from sources at MCC, potential transfer institutes and other funding sources.
• Maintain ongoing communication with students and collaborate with TRIO staff, participate in program-specific recruitment efforts within the college.
• Maintain student advisor log and record student contacts using Student Access database, Navigate and other college platforms.
• Maintain awareness of current issues supporting students with disabilities in post-secondary settings.
• Attend training sessions and meetings including professional development opportunities.
• Assist in the development of and presentation of skill building workshops for program participants such as time management, project management, resume writing, financial literacy.
• Provide support for TRIO PSA program goals in the areas of financial literacy information and education.
• Write letters of recommendation for participants for awards, scholarship, fellowship, and employment opportunities, and as part of the transfer process.
• Assist students in writing requirements including but not limited to scholarship applications, financial aid appeals, college essays, resumes, and cover letters.
• Attend TRIO program staff meetings as well as in-services and education programs relevant to job performance.
• Conduct exit interviews with students who complete, transfer or discontinue enrollment.
• Develop, implement and evaluate retention strategies.
• Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with multiple college offices and departments including Student Access and Support Services, Academic Centers for Enrichment, Admissions, Advising, Financial Aid / Student Accounts, Veterans Resource Center, Wellness and Essential Needs and with external agencies as appropriate.

TRIO PSA Student Direct Service

General Direct Student Service

Staff Collaboration

General College Obligations

Requirements

Preferred Qualifications

Additional Information

This position is supported through federal grant funding. While the college is fully committed to the success of this program, continued employment in this role is contingent upon ongoing grant funding. Should federal funding change in the future, the position may be impacted.

Salary Range

58,871 is the prorated annual salary for a 10 month position, starting at a Master's Degree; actual salary commensurate with academic background and experience.

Employees of Middlesex Community College are considered employees of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and receive benefits, which include :

Location

Bedford campus with occasional travel to Lowell as needed

Hours

37.5 per week, 10 months per year with schedule to be determined upon hire. This position will be eligible for a maximum of one day of telework in accordance with the College's telework policy.

Expected Start Date

December 2025

Application Deadline

November 13, 2025

Application Instructions

All applicants must apply online by submitting :

Pre-Employment Requirements

The College will not sponsor applicants for work visas.

All offers of employment at Middlesex Community College are contingent upon clear results of a thorough background check. Background checks will be conducted on all final candidates, as deemed necessary.

Middlesex Community College only accepts application materials through our online application system. We are unable to accept application materials through mail, email, fax, or hand delivery. If you do not have access to a computer, please contact Human Resources at careers@middlesex.mass.edu.

Middlesex Community College strives to make the application and interview process accessible for all applicants but understands that applicants may still encounter barriers due to ability, language, or technology. If we can make the process any more accessible for you, contact Human Resources at 781-280-3546 or careers@middlesex.mass.edu.

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