General Statement of Duties:

Provides advanced technical and administrative support to the Automotive Tech program faculty and staff.

Responsibilities:

• Greeting visitors, vendors, and maintenance/facility people that come to the academic site located at 42 Linus Allain in Gardner, MA;
• Assisting contractors that need access to specific parts of the building (i.e., electrical meter reading or lift inspectors);
• Coordinating purchasing and working with the business office regarding accounts receivable/payable;
• Completing necessary forms such as travel requisitions, professional development requests, and others as necessary;
• Scheduling live work and contacting customers when their vehicles are ready for pickup;
• Ordering tools for the students and overseeing tool/equipment orders for special service tools, parts for repairs, and daily consumables we use for jobs and service in the shop; 
• Overseeing tool organization in the shop;
• Coordinating building maintenance; making sure SchoolDude tickets are put in for repairs and maintenance in a timely manner;
• Coordinating with the grants department and the PI/Co-PI for grants to ensure we meet deadlines and stay within budget (i.e. NSF EV ATE grant and others);
• Maintaining program accreditation schedules and maintaining records for NATEF/ASE Education Foundation and other program-related activities;
• Building and maintaining professional relationships with local auto dealers, shops and professionals to engage with student co-op placement;
• Providing general support for students and instructors;
• Coordinating student activities and field trips, and maintaining necessary documentation;
• Coordinating new student outreach and maintaining contact with program graduates;
• Performing lab prep work and creating documentation for students to complete alongside any live work they do ;
• Assisting the department chair/faculty with reporting, including IR data requests and data tracking;
• Special divisional projects as assigned and supervised by the Dean of Business, Science, Math and Technology;
• Other duties as assigned.

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Minimum Qualifications:

• Applicants must have at least (A) four years of full-time, or equivalent part-time, experience in office work, of which (B) at least one year must have been in a supervisory or administrative capacity, or (C) any equivalent combination of the required experience and the substitutions below.

Substitutions:

  I.  A diploma as evidence of graduation from the commercial or business course of a recognized high school or vocational/technical high school may be substituted for a maximum of one year of the required (A) experience.*

 II.   A diploma as evidence of graduation from a course other than the commercial or business course of a recognized high school or vocational/technical high school or possession of a Massachusetts high school equivalency certificate may be substituted for a maximum of eight months of the required (A) experience.*

  III.  A diploma for completion of a one-year, full-time, or equivalent part-time, program in a recognized, non-degree granting business or secretarial school above the high school level may be substituted for a maximum of one year of the required (A) experience.*

  IV.    A diploma for completion of a two-year, full-time, or equivalent part-time, program in a recognized, non-degree granting business or secretarial school above the high school level may be substituted for a maximum of two years of the required (A) experience.*

  *Education toward such a degree or diploma will be prorated on the basis of the proportion of the requirements actually completed.

  NOTE:  Educational substitutions will only be permitted for a maximum of two years of the required (A) experience.  No substitutions will be permitted for the required (B) experience.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Proficiency with Word/Excel/Outlook & Adobe;
• Demonstrated critical thinking skills, problem-solving abilities, and aptitude for working with technology;
• Strong customer service skills and understanding of how to handle sensitive, confidential, or restricted information.

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience handling routine office tasks such as: document management, records retention, maintaining a desktop ledger and tracking budget expenses, and maintaining multiple staff calendars and scheduling;
• Ability to handle multiple, simultaneous assignments and work in a fast-paced, student-focused and customer service driven environment;
• Associate degree in automotive technology or relevant field;
• ASE certifications;
• Current work experience in the automotive field;
• Previous work experience in an educational setting.

Equivalency Statement
Applicants who do not meet the qualifications as stated above are encouraged to put in writing precisely how their background and experience have prepared them with the equivalent combination of education, training and experience required for the responsibilities of this position.

Salary: $47,338.98 - $66,524.12

An appointment made from outside the bargaining unit will be at step 1 ($47,338.98) unless the collective bargaining agreement dictates otherwise.
Grade: 15
Employee Status: Full Time -on site position
Benefits: Yes
Hours per Week: 37.5  *A typical workday runs 8-4 or 9-5; occasional evening or weekend work may be required.
Number of Weeks: 52

Mount Wachusett Community College is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, gender, disability, religion, age, veteran status, genetic information, gender identity 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 sexual harassment, including sexual violence. Inquiries or complaints concerning discrimination, harassment, retaliation or sexual violence shall be referred to the College's Affirmative Action and/or Title IX Coordinator, the Massachusetts Commission against Discrimination, the Equal Employment Opportunities Commission or the United States Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights.

About Mount Wachusett Community College

We are an innovative institution for teaching and learning excellence. Students and faculty are at the center of everything we do. If you are looking for the opportunity to come to work every day and help students achieve their dreams, Mount Wachusett Community College is the place for you. Our faculty, staff, and administration forge the direction of the college together - from governance to defining our mission. We understand that for our institution to remain relevant we must continually examine and refine the ways we serve our students. We strive to create an environment where students, faculty and staff feel comfortable and where new ideas and perspectives are encouraged and rewarded. We respect and honor our differences and make them work toward the advantage of all. The college is committed to attracting the best faculty and staff for our students, regardless of race, color, religious creed, age, physical or mental disability, sex, national origin or ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information or veteran status. About the College Mount Wachusett Community College is an accredited, public two-year institution serving 29 cities and towns in North Central ...Massachusetts. The picturesque269-acre main campus is located in Gardner, Massachusetts; satellite sites are located in Leominster, Fitchburg, and Devens. The college offers over 45 associate degree and certificate programs, as well as adult basic education and high school equivalency programs, education and training for business and industry, and noncredit professional and personal enrichment programs. MWCC is on the forefront of state and national civic engagement and service learning initiatives and is nationally recognized as a veteran- friendly school. MWCC is in the process of constructing a $42 million science and technology building to support growing STEM programs. The college community enjoys many resources including the East Wing Art Gallery; the 555-seat Theatre at the Mount which hosts a variety of productions annually; the Fitness and Wellness Center, which offers a wide assortment of fitness classes, exercise equipment and an Olympic-size swimming pool; a complete library with access to thousands of on-line publications and data bases, as well as electronic classrooms. In addition, through its membership in the CWMARS regional library system, access is available to all other public and academic libraries in the region. Our Green Commitment In addition, if sustainability is important to you, Mount Wachusett Community College offers the chance to work at one of the greenest colleges in the nation. We are the largest greenhouse gas reducer of any Massachusetts state college, university, or agency, as recognized by the 2011 Leading By Example Award from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. We have also been nationally recognized with a Climate Leadership Award from Second Nature, the supporting organization of the American College and University Presidents' Climate Commitment, and several other organizations. Our Gardner campus features two 1.65 MW Vestas V82 wind turbines that are propelling us to near-carbon neutrality for campus operations. With the college's biomass and solar technologies incorporated into the mix, coupled with significant efficiency improvements, MWCC generates nearly all of its energy on-site to operate as a near-zero net energy campus. About our benefitsOur full-time faculty and staff enjoy a liberal benefits package, including generous retirement plans, eleven health insurance options, dental care, life insurance and long-term disability insurance. In addition, we offer a tuition remission program which provides education benefits at Massachusetts state colleges, community colleges, and University of Massachusetts Colleges for full-time employees, their spouses and dependent children. Education and lifelong learning are valued here. Additionally, sabbatical opportunities and other professional development opportunities are possible. About the regionMount Wachusett Community College is located a few hours from the stunning beaches of the Cape Cod National Seashore, an hour's drive from the cultural attractions and big city lights of Boston, and forty-minutes from the county seat of Worcester, with museums, a thriving restaurant scene, and excellent amenities. A wide variety of state and national parks, including the Appalachian Trail, the White Mountains, the Berkshires and the Green Mountains are all a day-trip away. The best that New England has to offer is here: quaint villages, bustling cities, and beautiful vistas. The Boston Museum of Fine Arts, the Worcester Art Museum and the Fitchburg Art Museum offer incredible collections. There are opportunities for great shopping in area cities, towns, and nearby outlet malls. North Central Massachusetts is home to excellent public, charter and private schools as well as an affordable lifestyle. Hiking, biking, and walking trails are spread throughout the region as well, for those seeking to maintain an active outdoor lifestyle. We hope you will consider applying for one of our open positions, and discover all that Mount Wachusett Community College and the North Central Massachusetts region have to offer.

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