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# SUCCESS Initiative Specialist

- **Company:** MassBay Community College
- **Location:** Wellesley, MA, United States (Remote available)
- **Salary:** $60,000.0 - $65,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Data Analysis, Financial Software, Microsoft Office, Program Design Languages, People Soft
- **Published:** October 26, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.jofdav.com/jobs/60245421-success-initiative-specialist

## About the Role

* Bachelor's Degree in related field with at least three years of related work experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience;
 * Experience supervising employees, student workers, or peer leaders;
 * Respect and understanding of people with varied backgrounds, abilities, and needs;
 * Highly organized and proactive team player;
 * Demonstrated ability to problem solve in a fast-paced work environment;
 * Demonstrated ability to exercise good judgment;
 * Demonstrated ability to work both autonomously and in a team setting;
 * Strong communication, presentation, relationship-building, and event-planning skills;
 * Demonstrated organizational and time-management skills;
 * Proficient in Microsoft Office;
 * Demonstrated excellent and positive interpersonal skills;
 * Ability to analyze data and use assessment results to improve programming;
 * Demonstrated flexibility in juggling competing priorities and changing expectations., * Master's degree;
 * Sensitivity and commitment to the goals of Equal Opportunity;
 * Experience working in a community college or similar environment;
 * Demonstrated commitment to working with students in need;
 * Demonstrated ability to create alternative solutions to problems;
 * Bilingual in Spanish, Portuguese, or Creole;
 * Demonstrated sense of urgency when appropriate;
 * Experience using platforms like PeopleSoft Student software, PeopleSoft Financial software, and EAB Navigate;
 * Experience developing and implementing student engagement, retention, or belonging initiatives;
 * Experience working with varied student populations, particularly historically underserved students;
 * Knowledge of equity, inclusion, belonging, and student development practices;
 * Commitment to student success and retention and closing equity gap.

## Description

Theideal candidate will join a vibrant educational community and have a desire andability to serve a population of students with various needs and backgrounds.

Working in close collaboration with theAssociate Director of SUCCESS, Student Development staff, and campus partners,the SUCCESS Initiative Specialist will support SUCCESS initiatives designed toimprove engagement, retention, and equitable outcomes for students.Responsibilities include assisting with the planning, implementation, andassessment of SUCCESS programs, events, and activities; collecting andanalyzing participation and engagement data; preparing reports andpresentations that demonstrate program impact; and supporting strategicprojects that advance student success., * Support the Associate Director of SUCCESS in advancing program operations, strategic priorities, special projects, research, and initiatives;

 * Collect, analyze, and interpret student, program, and engagement data to identify trends, evaluate program effectiveness, and make recommendations to management that inform SUCCESS policies, procedures, staffing strategies, program design, and resource allocation;
 * Assist with ensuring accurate documentation of student interactions and program participation; and prepare reports and presentations that assess program effectiveness and demonstrate student impact;
 * Serve as a primary SUCCESS contact on the Wellesley campus, providing administrative support, excellent customer service, referrals, and connections to appropriate college resources;
 * Assist with SUCCESS budgets by processing invoices, entering financial transactions, and generating quarterly and annual reports;
 * Lead the logistical planning and implementation of SUCCESS initiatives and events, including scheduling, marketing, budgeting, and vendor relations;
 * Assist with grant-funded activities and ensure compliance with reporting requirements;
 * Maintain program materials, communication platforms, and outreach resources;
 * Participate in departmental, divisional, committee, and Student Development staff meetings;
 * In collaboration with Academic Advising, Coaching and Transfer (ACT) leadership, provide day-to-day supervision, training, support and ongoing guidance for Peer Navigators assigned to work within the department;
 * Oversee Peer Navigator advisor assignments, schedules, outreach activities, and participation in ACT programs and events;
 * Monitor and document Peer Navigator activities and student engagement to support program assessment and reporting for SUCCESS;
 * Collaborate with ACT, Student Development and New Student Experience Coordinator, and other campus partners to ensure consistent expectations, communication, and support for Peer Navigators;
 * Develop and facilitate professional development opportunities that strengthen staff knowledge and practices in support of SUCCESS student populations and program goals;
 * Participate in the formulation, development, review, and implementation of SUCCESS policies, procedures, operational standards, and strategic priorities, exercising independent judgment and working with SUCCESS leadership regarding program operations, staffing practices, student support strategies, data-informed interventions, and resource allocation;
 * Other duties as assigned.

This list is not to be considered all-inclusive. A supervisor may assign other duties as required to meet the needs and foster the mission of the College.

All employees of MassBay are expected to work collegially and collaboratively within a community that values and celebrates diversity.