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If you are considering a new job, work environment or career opportunities you should look at Mercer County Community College. MCCC is a publicly supported college that is open to all and dedicated to student success. In order to support that mission Mercer seeks to attract, retain, and support a skilled diverse workforce which is our most valuable resource. We thrive on and are proud of our diversity and open access. Our students and employees find the College large enough for a multitude of offerings yet small enough to keep the "Community" feel for all. The College consists of two campuses, the James Kerney Campus (JKC) in the capital city of Trenton, NJ and a larger 292 acre suburban campus just six miles north of Trenton.   As part of the comprehensive and valuable benefits package the College offers credit course tuition waivers for employees, spouses and dependents. This allows for employees and their families to take advantage of earning a higher education degree without the high cost. The College offers students 69 Degree Program Options and 35 Credit Certificates from which to choose.  

• Engages with and educates participants in the benefits of postsecondary education and academic success. 
• Provides academic counseling to students in grades 7-12. 
• Attends all scheduled programing for the grade level assigned. 
• Assists students in the program with academic assignments. 
• Assists teachers with facilitating lessons. 
• Takes attendance and maintains sign-in sheets 
• Creates and facilitates learning strategies, college and career preparation and    social/emotional workshops related to college readiness (such as leadership skills, conflict resolution, test prep and study strategies, self-awareness) 
• Participates in all assigned programming, including college tours and educational field trips 
• Performs other duties, as assigned.

• Engages with and educates participants in the benefits of postsecondary education and academic success 
• Provides mentorship to students in grades 7-12 
• Attends all scheduled programing for the grade level assigned 
• Assists students in the program with academic assignments 
• Assists teachers with facilitating lessons 
• Takes attendance and maintains sign-in sheets 
• Creates and facilitates learning strategies, college and career preparation and social/emotional workshops related to college readiness (such as leadership skills, conflict resolution, test prep and study strategies, self-awareness) 
• Participates in all assigned programming, including college tours and educational fieldtrips 
• Performs other duties, as assigned 

• Junior Counselors are expected to be present as needed throughout the Academic Year Saturday Sessions and possible College Tours during Fall and/or Spring Break (the schedule will be discussed and provided by the Director)
• Program duration is September - May.  
• Available to work a flexible schedule, may include some nights and weekends 
• Please note that assigned tasks and responsibilities span both campuses for all MCCC positions.

• Currently enrolled college student. 
• One year prior experience that demonstrates an understanding of leadership, college readiness and working with potential first-generation students. 
• Demonstrated cultural competency, sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, faculty, and staff and a commitment to a student-centered environment 
• If certain conditions exist, this position requires you to have access to personal technological equipment and capabilities to perform your duties.
• Junior Counselors are required to attend a NJ GEAR UP Statewide training and MCCC orientation 
• If certain conditions exist, this position requires you to have access to personal technological equipment and capabilities to perform your duties.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Currently enrolled college student or recent graduate
• Prior experience that demonstrates an understanding of leadership, college readiness and working with potential first-generation students 
• Available to work a flexible schedule, may include some nights and weekends 
• Ability to travel to multiple educational institutions, utilizing personal vehicle for travel 
• Demonstrated cultural competency, sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, faculty, and staff and a commitment to a student-centered environment 

• Ability to travel to multiple educational institutions, utilizing personal vehicle for travel. 
• Ability to work well and communicate effectively with prospective and current students, staff, faculty, administration, and colleagues and community partners in large and small settings. 

About Mercer County Community College

"As a community college faculty, we believe that...our students deserve a high-quality education that challenges them to acquire new knowledge and skills, test their accustomed ideas, and achieve competitive excellence. All of our students, regardless of where they find themselves when they come to us, deserve a caring, creative, and engaged pedagogy that helps them achieve their goals, and which cultivates lifelong learning and a passion to understand themselves and the world. We believe that we must create a college community that engages students in civic life and prepares them to fully participate in our democracy. We are responsible and accountable for giving our students? work our respect and critical evaluation, for holding students to the highest ethical standards, and for providing effective feedback that encourages our students to grow. MCCC is an equal opportunity employer. Under the “New Jersey First Act”, effective September 1, 2011 newly hired Mercer employees may be required to live in New Jersey or to move to the state within one year of taking a position. Failure to comply with this residency requirement shall render the person unqualified to continue employment in... their position.NONDISCRIMINATION NOTICEIn compliance with Title IX requirements, Mercer County Community College does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its education programs and activities.TITLE IX COORDINATORThe college’s Title IX Coordinator oversees compliance with all aspects of the sex/gender harassment, discrimination and misconduct policy. Questions and complaints regarding Title IX may be directed to the Title IX Coordinator or the Office of Civil Rights at the following locations and or contact information. Elizabeth Mizerek, MSN, RN, FN-CSA, CNE, CEN, CPEN, FAEN Interim Title IX CoordinatorMercer County Community College1200 Old Trenton Rd. - MS 125West Windsor, NJ 08550Phone: (609) 570-3526 Email: mizereke@mccc.edu Individuals experiencing harassment or discrimination also always have the right to file a formal grievance with the government authorities:Office for Civil RightsU.S. Department of Education32 Old Slip, 26th FloorNew York, NY 10005-2500Telephone: (646) 428-3800Facsimile: (646) 428-3843Email: OCR.NewYork@ed.govWeb: http://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/index.html

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